Groningen vs Excelsior SBV: Prediction, Betting Tips & Match Preview – 02 May

Betiball's prediction for Groningen vs Excelsior SBV on 02 May 2026 (kick-off: 12:45) is built from both teams' recent form, head-to-head history, squad availability, and tactical analysis. Read the full Groningen vs Excelsior SBV preview before placing your bet.

Groningen vs Excelsior SBV: Starting Lineups Time : 02/05/2026 12:45

Groningen
2 - 3
Finished
Excelsior SBV
87' event Tyrique Mercera / Marco Rente
87' event Mats Seuntjens / Younes Taha
71' event Brynjolfur Darri Willumsson / Tygo Land
56' event Ryan Metu / David van der Werff
47' event Younes Taha
3' event Tika de Jonge
event 90' Gyan de Regt
event 88' Mike van Duinen / Jerroldino Armantrading
event 85' Ilias Bronkhorst / Derensili Sanches Fernandes
event 77' Jerroldino Armantrading / Noah Naujoks
event 77' Adam Carlen / Lennard Hartjes
event 65' Derensili Sanches Fernandes
event 60' Szymon Wlodarczyk / Emil Hansson
event 40' Casper Widell
87' event Tyrique Mercera / Marco Rente
event 90' Gyan de Regt
87' event Mats Seuntjens / Younes Taha
event 88' Mike van Duinen / Jerroldino Armantrading
71' event Brynjolfur Darri Willumsson / Tygo Land
event 85' Ilias Bronkhorst / Derensili Sanches Fernandes
56' event Ryan Metu / David van der Werff
event 77' Jerroldino Armantrading / Noah Naujoks
47' event Younes Taha
event 77' Adam Carlen / Lennard Hartjes
3' event Tika de Jonge
event 65' Derensili Sanches Fernandes
event 60' Szymon Wlodarczyk / Emil Hansson
event 40' Casper Widell
Groningen Groningen
Substitutions
#9 Brynjolfur Darri Willumsson
#16 Tyrique Mercera
#20 Mats Seuntjens
#34 Ryan Metu
#2 Wouter Prins
#24 Dirk Baron
#7 Travis Hearnes
#27 Rui Jorge Monteiro Mendes
#13 Lovro Stubljar
#15 Elvis van der Laan
#44 Jismerai Dillema
Groningen Groningen Excelsior SBV Excelsior SBV
12Shots18
5Shots on Goal9
5Fouls10
5Corner Kick8
10Free kick5
2Offside2
1Aerial1
5Save3
8Successful Tackles4
8Interceptions9
31Long pass27
2Assist3
5Successful center5
3Shots off goal5
1Hit The Post0
14Head Success17
4Blocked4
7Tackle3
5Dribbles6
26Throw-in16
457Passes367
112Attacks95
28Dangerous attacks30
4Corner Kicks(HT)4
5BigChances6
3BigChancesMissed3
9ShotsInsideBox13
3ShotsOutsideBox5
44DuelsWon37
0.87ExpectedGoals2.38
0.54xGOpenPlay1.46
0.87xGNonPenalty2.38
2.58xGOT3.85
14Touches In Opposition Box26
16AccurateCrosses13
30GroundDuelsWon20
14AerialDuelsWon17
32Clearances21
Excelsior SBV Excelsior SBV
Substitutions
#2 Ilias Bronkhorst
#29 Mike van Duinen
#33 Jerroldino Armantrading
#9 Szymon Wlodarczyk
#6 Adam Carlen
#16 Calvin Raatsie
#15 Simon Janssen
#24 Giulliano Cairo
Commentary
90' Goal! Gyan de Regt - Excelsior SBV
88' Excelsior SBV — substitution: Mike van Duinen / Jerroldino Armantrading
87' Groningen — substitution: Tyrique Mercera / Marco Rente
87' Groningen — substitution: Mats Seuntjens / Younes Taha
85' Excelsior SBV — substitution: Ilias Bronkhorst / Derensili Sanches Fernandes
77' Excelsior SBV — substitution: Jerroldino Armantrading / Noah Naujoks
77' Excelsior SBV — substitution: Adam Carlen / Lennard Hartjes
71' Groningen — substitution: Brynjolfur Darri Willumsson / Tygo Land
65' Goal! Derensili Sanches Fernandes - Excelsior SBV
60' Excelsior SBV — substitution: Szymon Wlodarczyk / Emil Hansson
56' Groningen — substitution: Ryan Metu / David van der Werff
47' Goal! Younes Taha - Groningen
40' Goal! Casper Widell - Excelsior SBV
3' Goal! Tika de Jonge - Groningen

How We Build the Groningen vs Excelsior SBV Prediction

Betiball.com's prediction for Groningen vs Excelsior SBV on 02 May 2026 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.

Groningen vs Excelsior SBV Form Analysis

Heading into this match, both sides carry distinct statistical profiles our model weighs carefully. We assess Groningen's recent home record, scoring rate, and clean sheet frequency against Excelsior SBV'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 Groningen and Excelsior SBV sit and what this result means for both clubs.

Prediction Accuracy & Track Record

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