Excelsior SBV vs Groningen: Prediction, Betting Tips & Match Preview – 05 December

Betiball's prediction for Excelsior SBV vs Groningen on 05 December 2025 (kick-off: 15:00) is built from both teams' recent form, head-to-head history, squad availability, and tactical analysis. Read the full Excelsior SBV vs Groningen preview before placing your bet.

Excelsior SBV vs Groningen: Starting Lineups Time : 05/12/2025 15:00

Excelsior SBV
0 - 2
Finished
Groningen
85' event Do-young Yun
81' event Do-young Yun / Derensili Sanches Fernandes
81' event Szymon Wlodarczyk / Jerroldino Armantrading
76' event Simon Janssen / Arthur Zagre
70' event Stijn Middendorp Card changed
70' event Stijn Middendorp
46' event Stan Henderikx / Rick Meissen
46' event Lewis Schouten / Lennard Hartjes
45+2' event Rick Meissen
event 90+4' Tyrique Mercera / Jorg Schreuders
event 90+1' Stije Resink
event 89' Marco Rente
event 88' Wouter Prins / Marvin Peersman
event 88' Nils Eggens / Younes Taha
event 72' Tygo Land / Tika de Jonge
event 72' David van der Werff / Brynjolfur Darri Willumsson
event 61' Thom van Bergen
event 58' Marco Rente
event 45+2' Thom van Bergen Penalty cancelled
event 21' Thijmen Blokzijl
85' event Do-young Yun
event 90+4' Tyrique Mercera / Jorg Schreuders
81' event Do-young Yun / Derensili Sanches Fernandes
event 90+1' Stije Resink
81' event Szymon Wlodarczyk / Jerroldino Armantrading
event 89' Marco Rente
76' event Simon Janssen / Arthur Zagre
event 88' Wouter Prins / Marvin Peersman
70' event Stijn Middendorp Card changed
event 88' Nils Eggens / Younes Taha
70' event Stijn Middendorp
event 72' Tygo Land / Tika de Jonge
46' event Stan Henderikx / Rick Meissen
event 72' David van der Werff / Brynjolfur Darri Willumsson
46' event Lewis Schouten / Lennard Hartjes
event 61' Thom van Bergen
45+2' event Rick Meissen
event 58' Marco Rente
event 45+2' Thom van Bergen Penalty cancelled
event 21' Thijmen Blokzijl
Excelsior SBV Excelsior SBV
Substitutions
#5 Stan Henderikx
#15 Simon Janssen
#14 Lewis Schouten
#9 Szymon Wlodarczyk
#7 Do-young Yun
#17 Nolan Martens
#16 Calvin Raatsie
#29 Mike van Duinen
#22 Stefan Mitrovic
#6 Adam Carlen
#34 Noa el Hamdaoui
Excelsior SBV Excelsior SBV Groningen Groningen
16Shots20
6Shots on Goal8
10Fouls9
5Corner Kick5
9Free kick9
3Offside2
2Yellow card3
1Red card1
47Aerial27
6Save5
16Successful Tackles14
9Interceptions7
49Long pass35
6Successful center5
8Shots off goal8
1Hit The Post0
25Head Success12
2Blocked4
11Tackle8
8Dribbles7
11Throw-in20
420Passes501
95Attacks111
22Dangerous attacks46
2Corner Kicks(HT)2
5BigChances7
5BigChancesMissed5
14ShotsInsideBox12
2ShotsOutsideBox8
57DuelsWon43
1.98ExpectedGoals3.92
0.66xGOT2.5
24Touches In Opposition Box32
13AccurateCrosses19
32GroundDuelsWon31
25AerialDuelsWon12
25Clearances15
Groningen Groningen
Substitutions
#2 Wouter Prins
#17 David van der Werff
#16 Tyrique Mercera
#18 Tygo Land
#57 Nils Eggens
#11 Noam Emeran
#22 Sven Bouland
#20 Mats Seuntjens
#21 Hidde Jurjus
#27 Rui Jorge Monteiro Mendes
#13 Lovro Stubljar
#69 Mark Hoekstra
Commentary
90+4' Groningen — substitution: Tyrique Mercera / Jorg Schreuders
90+1' Penalty scored! Stije Resink - Groningen
89' Marco Rente - Groningen receive second yellow card
88' Groningen — substitution: Wouter Prins / Marvin Peersman
88' Groningen — substitution: Nils Eggens / Younes Taha
85' Do-young Yun - Excelsior SBV receive a yellow card
81' Excelsior SBV — substitution: Do-young Yun / Derensili Sanches Fernandes
81' Excelsior SBV — substitution: Szymon Wlodarczyk / Jerroldino Armantrading
76' Excelsior SBV — substitution: Simon Janssen / Arthur Zagre
72' Groningen — substitution: Tygo Land / Tika de Jonge
72' Groningen — substitution: David van der Werff / Brynjolfur Darri Willumsson
70' VAR review - Excelsior SBV
70' Stijn Middendorp - Excelsior SBV receive a red card
61' Goal! Thom van Bergen - Groningen
58' Marco Rente - Groningen receive a yellow card
46' Excelsior SBV — substitution: Stan Henderikx / Rick Meissen
46' Excelsior SBV — substitution: Lewis Schouten / Lennard Hartjes
45+2' Rick Meissen - Excelsior SBV receive a yellow card
45+2' VAR review - Groningen
21' Thijmen Blokzijl - Groningen receive a yellow card

How We Build the Excelsior SBV vs Groningen Prediction

Betiball.com's prediction for Excelsior SBV vs Groningen on 05 December 2025 is generated by a statistical model that processes over 30 data points per match — including each team's last ten results, expected goals (xG), shots on target, defensive line metrics, set-piece vulnerability, and confirmed squad availability. For this fixture, our model also factors in home and away performance splits and any confirmed injuries or suspensions reported within 48 hours of kick-off. Every tip includes a probability percentage — not just a pick, but the data behind it.

Excelsior SBV vs Groningen Form Analysis

Heading into this match, both sides carry distinct statistical profiles our model weighs carefully. We assess Excelsior SBV's recent home record, scoring rate, and clean sheet frequency against Groningen's away form — particularly goals conceded on the road and their tendency to score or keep clean sheets in away fixtures. Over/Under 2.5 goals, Both Teams to Score (BTTS), and the Asian Handicap line are all evaluated through this lens before a final recommendation is issued.

Context: Standings, Form & What's at Stake

League position and match context are decisive inputs. A team fighting relegation defends differently from one chasing European qualification — and our model accounts for that pressure. Check the live standings and the form table to understand exactly where Excelsior SBV and Groningen sit and what this result means for both clubs.

Prediction Accuracy & Track Record

Betiball.com publishes a weekly prediction accuracy review so you can verify our historical hit rate across 1x2, Over/Under, and BTTS markets. We do not hide results that went against our tip — full transparency on model performance is a core part of how Betiball.com operates. Our predictions are among the highest-rated by our users precisely because the data is always shown alongside the recommendation.

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