Based on last 50 matches in "Netherlands. Eredivisie", up to 11/02/2018
To build a prediction for the Excelsior - Groningen match, scheduled for 2 November 2018, several key factors could influence the outcome. Excelsior have played 50 matches, in which they won 18 of them, drew 10 times and lost 22 matches. Groningen, having played 50 matches, won 12 times, drew 16 matches and lost 22 defeats. In the league, Excelsior average 1.3 goals scored per game and 1.7 conceded. Groningen average 1.4 scored and 1.7 conceded. These sides last met on 28 April 2018 at Groningen's ground, where the home side came out on top.
Pre-Match Facts
Main
Motivation
In 8 out of last 9 home matches, Excelsior won the first half.
1st Half - W13.2
Groningen lost in 8 out of 10 last matches.
W12.645
In 5 out of 6 last matches, Excelsior scores in the first half.
1st Half - IT1O (0.5)1.93
In 6 last matches, Groningen concedes in the first half.
1st Half - IT1O (0.5)1.93
In 8 out of last 9 home matches, Excelsior scores in the first half.
1st Half - IT1O (0.5)1.93
In 10 out of 13 last matches, Excelsior concedes in the second half.
2nd Half - IT2O (0.5)1.71
In 9 out of 12 last matches where Excelsior played at home, both teams scored.
Both Teams To Score - Yes1.64
Groningen scores under 2 goals in 11 matches straight.
IT2U (1.5)1.59
Groningen scores under 2 goals in 8 away matches straight.
IT2U (1.5)1.59
Groningen does not win away in 21 out of 23 last matches.
1X1.48
Injuries & suspensions
The home side will be without several players from the rotation. Several away players may miss this match.
Referee statistics
The referee for this match is Деннис Хиглер (Netherlands). Over the last 63 matches, he has shown 209 yellow cards (averaging 3.3 per match) and 6 red cards (averaging 0.1 per match), so he cannot be considered overly strict. He has awarded a penalty in 8% of matches (5 out of 63).