FC Groningen v Excelsior: what the numbers say
FC Groningen meet Excelsior at Euroborg, Sunday 4:00am (Eredivisie). FC Groningen have won 3 of the 5 meetings with Excelsior since 2023.
The big picture
FC Groningen come in 9th on the ladder with 15 points; Excelsior are 15th on 11. FC Groningen have the higher position to protect.
FC Groningen are 4–4–3 in Eredivisie 2026-27, averaging 2.4 goals for and 2.2 against.
Excelsior are 3–6–2 in Eredivisie 2026-27, averaging 1.5 goals for and 2.5 against.
Form
FC Groningen have won two of their last five and most recently lost to Sparta Rotterdam 2–3.
Excelsior have won zero of their last five and most recently lost to FC Twente 0–9.
Excelsior have lost their last four.
Head to head
These sides have met 5 times on our records since 2023: FC Groningen 3, Excelsior 2.
Last time out (2026-27), FC Groningen won 5–1 at Stadion Woudestein.
Biggest margin between these two: FC Groningen by 4 goals in 2026-27 (5–1).
Players to watch
For FC Groningen, watch Brynjólfur Willumsson (0.7 goals a game, 1 assist in 2026-27) and Thom Van Bergen (0.6 goals a game, 3 assists in 2026-27).
For Excelsior, watch Aymen Sliti (0.3 goals a game, 1 assist in 2026-27) and David Garden (0.3 goals a game in 2026-27).
At Euroborg
FC Groningen have won 6 of their last 20 at Euroborg.
What the numbers say
On form, ladder and history, FC Groningen go in as clear favourites.
Written automatically from Lineball's own match and player database. Not betting advice.
