On Saturday, May 2, 2026, as part of the 32nd round of the Eredivisie, there will be a clash between Groningen and Excelsior Rotterdam at the Hitachi Capital Mobility Stadium in Groningen. The match is scheduled for 18:45. The favorite according to the odds is Groningen – we invite you to a detailed analysis and betting tips prepared by ETOTO.
Groningen – Excelsior Rotterdam: betting tips
Both teams present different dynamics of the season: Groningen maintains a more stable form and a better position in the table, while Excelsior has problems with consistency and has been performing poorly recently. Below are three pick suggestions, taking into account form, statistics and odds.
1. Bet on the result (1X2 / Support)
Groningen is better positioned in the table, plays more stably at home and has favorable offensive statistics compared to Excelsior. The odds also point to their favorite status.
🎯 Nasz type: Groningen
Rate: 1.65
2. Goal Predictions (Under/Over/BTTS)
Meetings between both teams often do not result in very high scores, and Groningen is not a team that systematically ends the first half with a large number of goals. It is worth considering a safer variant regarding goals in the first half with the home team advantage.
🎯 Our pick: 1st half – Groningen total 2.5: Under 2.5
Course: 1.04
3. Special type (Corner kicks / Cards / Shooter)
Groningen creates set pieces more often and has a greater chance of opening the scoring with more possession. The “first goal and home win” combination bet combines an advantage in offensive formation with the role of the favorite.
🎯 Nasz type: Groningen gol i Groningen
Rate: 1.82
Betting odds for the match Groningen – Excelsior Rotterdam
The ratings clearly point to Groningen as the favorite. The odds for the home team to win are the lowest, which reflects both the form and the advantage of their home stadium.
- 1X2 – Groningen: 1.65, X: 4.10, Excelsior Rotterdam: 4.40,
- Double Chance: 1X: 1.18, 12: 1.21, X2: 1.98,
- Remis = zwrot: Groningen: 1.29, Excelsior Rotterdam: 3.40,
- 1. gol i 1X2: Groningen gol i Groningen: 1.82, Groningen gol i 7 p.m.,
- 1st half/match and total goals 2.5 in 1st half: 1/1 and over 2.5: 6.50, 1/X and over 2.5: 60.00, 1/2 and over 2.5: 100.00, X/1 and over 2.5: 95.00, X/X and over 2.5: 100.00, X/2 and above 2.5: 100.00, 2/1 and above 2.5: 85.00, 2/X and above 2.5: 65.00, 2/2 and above 2.5: 26.00, 1/1 and below 2.5: 2.90, 1/X and below 2.5: 16.00, 1/2 and below 2.5: 45.00, X/1 and under 2.5: 4.50, X/X and under 2.5: 6.25,
- 1st half – Groningen total 2.5: Under 2.5: 1.04, Over 2.5: 8.20.
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Groningen vs Excelsior Rotterdam – analysis and form of the teams
Groningen is a club that ranks mid-table in most Eredivisie seasons, but can be very solid at home. This season they are in 9th place after 31 matches with a record of 12 wins, 6 losses and 13 draws. The team is characterized by moderate offensive effectiveness (43 goals) and decent defense (40 goals conceded). Thom Van Bergen is the most effective player for the hosts with 9 goals, and Younes Taha El Idrissi stands out with the number of assists (6). Groningen averages 50.2% of possession and generates the most shots on target of the pair (5.4), which gives them an advantage in creating chances.
Excelsior Rotterdam is having a more difficult season and is in 14th place after 31 rounds (8 wins, 7 losses, 16 draws). The team has scored 36 goals, but has a defensive problem (51 goals conceded), which, combined with a lower possession average (46.9%) and fewer shots (4.1 on target), makes it an underdog. The most effective player of Excelsior is Noah Naujoks (9 goals). Additionally, there are health problems in the visiting squad – Chris-Kevin Nadje is injured, and Mathijs Tielemans and Zach Booth are questionable – which may weaken the attacking power and squad rotation.
Groningen – Excelsior Rotterdam: statistics and head-to-head (H2H)
The history of direct matches speaks slightly in favor of Groningen, which has recorded several spectacular victories over Excelsior in recent years.
- 📅 2025-12-05: Excelsior 0 – 2 Groningen
- 📅 2024-01-16: Excelsior 0 – 2 Groningen
- 📅 2023-02-25: Groningen 3 – 0 Excelsior
Match card: Groningen – Excelsior Rotterdam
- 🏆 Competition: Eredivisie / 32nd round
- 📅 Data: 02.05.2026
- ⏰ Time: 18:45
- 📍 Stadion: Hitachi Capital Mobility Stadium, Groningen
- 🎯 Our main pick: Groningen (Odds: 1.65)
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Frequently asked questions (FAQ) about the Groningen – Excelsior Rotterdam match:
Who is the favorite in the Groningen – Excelsior Rotterdam match?
Groningen is the favorite of the match, which is confirmed by the odds for the hosts to win (1.65). The team is in a more stable form and has the advantage of its home stadium, as well as better offensive and defensive statistics this season.
What is worth betting on in the Groningen – Excelsior match?
According to ETOTO analysis, interesting options are Groningen victory (1.65) and bets related to the first half, e.g. 1st half – Groningen total 2.5: Under 2.5 (1.04). For players looking for safer options, consider the 1X double chance (1.18) or the “Draw = draw” option for the home team (1.29).
Which players can decide the outcome of the match?
In Groningen, the key figure is Thom Van Bergen, the team’s top scorer with 9 goals. In Excelsior, Noah Naujoks poses a threat, also with 9 goals. Injuries in the visiting team (including Chris-Kevin Nadje) may limit their offensive options.
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