Groningen vs Excelsior Rotterdam predictions, H2H, statistics and tips

The match we will analyse is the one corresponding to the 32nd round of the Eredivisie, where  Groningen will face Excelsior Rotterdam at Euroborg stadium on 2 May at 16:45.

The home team, Groningen is currently in 9º position in the tournament with 42 points, while Excelsior Rotterdam is currently in 16º position with 28.  Continue reading our analysis for stats, H2H history and best predictions for this Groningen vs Excelsior Rotterdam.

Groningen

Groningen comes from playing against Feyenoord and finished the match with a result of 3-1, with loss for Groningen. After this loss they will try to get back to winning ways against Excelsior Rotterdam. In that last match between Groningen and Feyenoord, Pride of the North team achieved a 52% possession of the ball, with 2 shots on goal of which 1 was a goal. The goal was scored by Thom van Bergen.

In the last 7 matches, the team coached by D. Lukkien has achieved 3 wins, 2 draws y 2 defeats. Groningen average number of goals per game is 1.7 goals, while they concede an average of 1.1 goals per game. With this trend they have 1 match conceding at least one goal. In those 7 matches, they have scored a total of 12 goals while conceding 8 goals.

Latest statistics in Groningen matches:

• Over 2.5 goals: 4/7
• Both teams to score: 4/7
• First to score: 4/7
• Draw at half-time: 4/7

Excelsior Rotterdam

Excelsior Rotterdam, who visit Groningen, are coming from a 2-2 draw against PEC Zwolle, so the team coached by R. den Uil will try to get back to winning ways, with the difficulty of playing away from home.

In that match between Excelsior Rotterdam and PEC Zwolle, the red-blacks team achieved 51% ball possession, getting 3 shots on goal, 2 of which were goals. The goals were scored by S. Wlodarczyk and D. Sanches Fernandes.

Analysing the last 7 matches, R. den Uil's team has drawn 2 and lost 5. Excelsior Rotterdam average 0.9 goals per game, while they concede an average of 1.7 goals per game. With this trend, they have 8 official matches without clean sheets. In those 7 matches, they have scored a total of 6 goals while conceding 12 goals.

Latest statistics in Excelsior Rotterdam matches:

• Over 2.5 goals: 4/7
• Both teams to score: 5/7
• Matches conceding goals: 8
• First to concede goals: 6/7
• Half-time defeat: 4/7

Groningen vs Excelsior Rotterdam: H2H STATS

The head-to-head record between the two teams can help you when placing your bet. But in this case they have never played each other.

We always analyse previous H2H to spot trends that help us make a more accurate Groningen vs Excelsior Rotterdam prediction. The last match between these teams was in the Eredivisie competition, in an event that took place at the Van Donge & De Roo stadium on 05-12-2025 with the result of 0-2, with Groningen winning.

The last 5 meetings between Groningen and Excelsior Rotterdam have resulted in 4 wins for Groningen, 1 win for Excelsior Rotterdam. In those matches, Groningen managed to score 11 goals, while Excelsior Rotterdam scored 3 goals against Groningen.

• In 1/5 matches both teams scored
• En 3/5  games it was an Under 2.5 goals