Based on last 50 matches in "Netherlands. Eredivisie", up to 01/08/2023
To build a prediction for the Excelsior - Groningen match, scheduled for 8 January 2023, several key factors could influence the outcome. Excelsior have played 50 matches, in which they won 14 of them, drew 10 times and lost 26 matches. Groningen, having played 50 matches, won 12 times, drew 12 matches and lost 26 defeats. In the league, Excelsior average 1.4 goals scored per game and 2.3 conceded. Groningen average 1.2 scored and 1.7 conceded. These sides last met on 14 December 2021 at Excelsior's ground, where the match ended in a draw.
Groningen concedes over 2 goals in 4 out of 7 last matches.
IT1O (2.5)4.57
Groningen concedes over 2 goals in 5 out of last 10 away matches.
IT1O (2.5)4.57
In 4 out of 5 last matches, Excelsior lost the second half.
2nd Half - W23.056
In 5 out of last 6 away matches involving Groningen, a draw was recorded in the first half.
1st Half - X2.33
Groningen concedes over 1 goal in 7 out of 8 last matches.
IT1O (1.5)2.05
Excelsior scores over 1 goalat home against Groningen in 5 matches straight.
IT1O (1.5)2.05
In 7 out of 8 last matches involving Groningen, over over 2 goals were scored.
TO (2.5)1.82
Excelsior scores under 2 goals in 7 out of 8 last matches.
IT1U (1.5)1.77
In 6 last matches, Excelsior concedes in the second half.
2nd Half - IT2O (0.5)1.704
Groningen scores under 2 goals in 16 out of 21 last matches.
IT2U (1.5)1.648
Injuries & suspensions
The home side will be without a first-team player - midfielder Яссин Аюб. The squad is also missing several rotation players, with several other players also doubtful. The away side will be missing several key players, including defender Мик те Вирик, and are also missing several rotation players. One more Groningen player is a doubt for this match.
Referee statistics
The referee for this match is Эрвин Бланк (Netherlands). Over the last 73 matches, he has shown 264 yellow cards (averaging 3.6 per match) and 18 red cards (averaging 0.2 per match), so he cannot be considered overly strict. He has awarded a penalty in 26% of matches (19 out of 73).