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Excelsior vs Groningen

Stadion Woudestein, Rotterdam2 November 2018 at 19:00
24
Referee: Dennis Higler

Match Events

Excelsior
Groningen
Kick Off
26′
M. Mahi

assist: L. Reis

29′
R. Doan
R. Koolwijk

assist: L. Bruins

36′
Anouar Hadouir42′
Half Time
51′
M. Cassierra

assist: M. Mahi

E. ÓmarssonM. El Hamdaoui
56′
L. Bruins

Penalty

59′
M. EdwardsD. Mahmudov
69′
73′
M. MahiJ. Pohl
75′
J. Pohl

assist: D. Zeefuik

T. Oude KotteA. Hadouir
82′
87′
M. CassierraA. Hrustic
90′
R. DoanA. Mendes Moreira
Full Time

Match Statistics

4Shots on Goal8
5Shots off Goal4
10Total Shots15
1Blocked Shots3
6Shots insidebox8
4Shots outsidebox7
8Fouls10
3Corner Kicks5
1Offsides0
56%Ball Possession44%
1Yellow Cards0
0Red Cards0
4Goalkeeper Saves2
474Total passes373
363Passes accurate254
77%Passes %68%

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.

Rivalry since 2010

Excelsior vs Groningen Head to Head Results

18 stretnutí
Excelsior
5
wins
Drawn
4
Groningen
9
wins
Total goals
42 · 2.3/match
Both scored
6/18 · 33%
Over 2.5
5/18 · 28%

Recent Form

Excelsior

WWDLDL

Groningen

LLDWWD

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

Even record

Historical results between these two teams — showing who has dominated this fixture and whether the current odds reflect that pattern.

Excelsior4wins
1draws10 meetings
Groningen5wins

Goals in This Fixture

How many goals these two teams typically produce when they meet, based on their historical encounters.

2.8

Average goals per game

40%

Games with 3+ goals

30%

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

Home 38.8%Draw 28.5%Away 38.2%

Odds Range

1X2
Min2.543.502.55
Max2.643.542.71
Market favourite: · Even contest

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.

1X2
Professional market36.8%27.4%35.8%
Public market37.0%26.9%36.1%

Excelsior vs Groningen — margin-removed probabilities

Result vs. Market

Groningen
Result vs. Market: Excelsior (39%)

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.

ExcelsiorHalf-time:12Groningen
10Shots15
4Shots on target8

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.

DateHomeScoreAwayAvg. odds
02/05/26Groningen2–3Excelsior1.70/4.10/4.50
05/12/25Excelsior0–2Groningen3.42/3.54/2.13
25/02/23Groningen3–0Excelsior1.89/3.79/3.89
08/01/23Excelsior1–0Groningen2.67/3.60/2.54
06/04/19Groningen1–0Excelsior1.49/4.20/6.71
02/11/18Excelsior2–4Groningen2.58/3.51/2.62
17/12/17Excelsior2–0Groningen2.40/3.46/2.83
29/04/18Groningen4–0Excelsior1.89/3.94/3.58
13/08/16Excelsior2–0Groningen2.59/3.29/2.71
04/02/17Groningen1–1Excelsior1.53/4.14/6.16

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

W 100D 101L 239
Over 2.561
Goals scored518

Away Record: Groningen

W 335D 255L 420
Over 2.552
Goals scored1327

Data: football-data.co.uk

Statistics are for informational purposes only. Past performance does not guarantee future results.

API data: 11 May 2026