2 November 2018 at 19:00
Betting Odds & Historical Data
Opening pre-match odds recorded for this fixture at the time it was played. These are historical figures for analytical reference only and do not reflect any current market.
Historical data only — not for betting
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Head-to-Head Record
Groningen dominatesHistorical results between these two teams — showing who has dominated this fixture and whether the current odds reflect that pattern.
Goals in This Fixture
How many goals these two teams typically produce when they meet, based on their historical encounters.
2.5
Average goals per game
30%
Games with 3+ goals
20%
Both teams scored
Potential Betting Value Detected
Historical win rate (60%) differs significantly from the market-implied probability (37%) — the odds may underestimate Excelsior.
Market Summary
Margin: 5.5%Implied win probabilities calculated from pre-match odds across multiple sources. A higher percentage means the market considered that outcome more likely. Compare these against your own assessment to spot potential value.
Implied Probability
Odds Range
| 1 | X | 2 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Min | 2.54 | 3.50 | 2.55 |
| Max | 2.64 | 3.54 | 2.71 |
Market Consensus
Professional markets (sharp bookmakers) reflect sharp money and are harder to beat. Public markets are softer. When the two disagree significantly (highlighted in amber), it may indicate a mispriced line worth investigating.
| 1 | X | 2 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Professional market | 36.8% | 27.4% | 35.8% |
| Public market | 37.0% | 26.9% | 36.1% |
Excelsior vs Groningen — margin-removed probabilities
Result vs. Market
Result differed from market prediction
Match Statistics
Actual in-game statistics recorded for this match. Shots on target is a strong indicator of attacking pressure and correlates well with expected goals.
Head-to-Head History
Historical results between these two teams. Bold odds show which outcome was backed by the market — compare against the actual result to assess predictability of this fixture over time.
| Date | Home | Score | Away | Avg. odds |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 05/12/2525/26 | Excelsior | 0–2 | Groningen | 3.42/3.54/2.13 |
| 25/02/2322/23 | Groningen | 3–0 | Excelsior | 1.89/3.79/3.89 |
| 08/01/2322/23 | Excelsior | 1–0 | Groningen | 2.67/3.60/2.54 |
| 06/04/1918/19 | Groningen | 1–0 | Excelsior | 1.49/4.20/6.71 |
| 02/11/1818/19 | Excelsior | 2–4 | Groningen | 2.58/3.51/2.62 |
| 17/12/1717/18 | Excelsior | 2–0 | Groningen | 2.40/3.46/2.83 |
| 29/04/1817/18 | Groningen | 4–0 | Excelsior | 1.89/3.94/3.58 |
| 13/08/1616/17 | Excelsior | 2–0 | Groningen | 2.59/3.29/2.71 |
| 04/02/1716/17 | Groningen | 1–1 | Excelsior | 1.53/4.14/6.16 |
| 21/08/1515/16 | Groningen | 2–0 | Excelsior | 1.65/3.97/5.02 |
Home Record / Away Record
Aggregated season statistics from all available historical data. Use these to assess each team's overall form, scoring frequency, and tendency for high-scoring matches.
Home Record: Excelsior
Away Record: Groningen
Data: football-data.co.uk
Match Summary
Groningen defeated Excelsior 4:2. The match was played in Eredivisie 2018. Goals were scored by M. Mahi 26′, R. Doan 29′, R. Koolwijk 36′, M. Cassierra 51′, L. Bruins 59′ (pen.), J. Pohl 75′. 1 yellow cards were shown. Excelsior had 56% possession while Groningen held 44%. Excelsior had 10 shots (4 on target) compared to 15 (8 on target) for Groningen. Excelsior made 3 substitutions, Groningen made 3.
Match Events
Key match events between Excelsior and Groningen — 6 goals and 1 cards recorded during the match.
assist: L. Reis
assist: L. Bruins
assist: M. Mahi
Penalty
assist: D. Zeefuik
Match Statistics
Excelsior had 56% possession against Groningen's 44%. Excelsior registered 10 shots (4 on target) while Groningen managed 15 (8 on target). Corner kicks: 3–5. Fouls committed: 8–10.
Recent Form
In their last 6 matches, Excelsior have recorded 0 wins, 2 draws and 4 defeats. Groningen show 3 wins, 2 draws and 1 losses from their last 6 outings.
Excelsior
Groningen
Excelsior vs Groningen Head to Head Results
Excelsior and Groningen have met 17 times — Excelsior won 4, Groningen won 9, with 4 draws. Their rivalry dates back to 2010. Groningen leads the head-to-head with 9 victories from 17 meetings. A combined 37 goals have been scored across these fixtures, averaging 2.18 per match (12 for the home side, 25 for the visitors). Both teams scored in 5 matches (29%). Over 2.5 goals landed in 4 games (24%), making it a fixture that tends to produce goals. Groningen are currently unbeaten in the last 3 meetings. The highest-scoring encounter finished 4–0 in 2018.
4
Excelsior
4
Drawn
9
Groningen
Recent Meetings (17)
API data: 15 Mar 2026