FC Groningen vs SBV Excelsior, 2018-19 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
Match Preview
FC Groningen vs SBV Excelsior — Eredivisie at Hitachi Capital Mobility Stadion.
- FC Groningen 0 games · 0 pts (2026/27)
- SBV Excelsior 0 games · 0 pts (2026/27)
Match Details
- Referee Rob Dieperink
- Referee Rens Bluemink
- Referee Christiaan Bax
- Referee Patrick Inia
- Referee Freek van Herk
Standings
| # | Team | P | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | ADO Den Haag | 0 | 0 |
| 2 | AFC Ajax | 0 | 0 |
| 3 | AZ | 0 | 0 |
| 4 | FC Groningen | 0 | 0 |
| 5 | FC Twente '65 | 0 | 0 |
| 6 | FC Utrecht | 0 | 0 |
| 7 | Feyenoord Rotterdam | 0 | 0 |
| 8 | Fortuna Sittard | 0 | 0 |
| 9 | Go Ahead Eagles | 0 | 0 |
| 10 | NEC | 0 | 0 |
| 11 | PEC Zwolle | 0 | 0 |
| 12 | PSV | 0 | 0 |
| 13 | SBV Excelsior | 0 | 0 |
| 14 | SC Cambuur-Leeuwarden | 0 | 0 |
| 15 | SC Heerenveen | 0 | 0 |
| 16 | Sparta Rotterdam | 0 | 0 |
| 17 | Telstar 1963 | 0 | 0 |
| 18 | Willem II Tilburg | 0 | 0 |
Head-to-Head
Recent Form
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 06 Apr | SBV Excelsior | H | 1–0 | W |
| 02 Apr | VBV De Graafschap | H | 1–0 | W |
| 30 Mar | AZ | A | 0–1 | L |
| 17 Mar | ADO Den Haag | H | 1–0 | W |
| 08 Mar | FC Utrecht | A | 0–0 | D |
| 03 Mar | VVV Venlo | H | 3–2 | W |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 06 Apr | FC Groningen | A | 0–1 | L |
| 03 Apr | NAC Breda | H | 1–2 | L |
| 30 Mar | SC Heerenveen | A | 0–1 | L |
| 17 Mar | PEC Zwolle | H | 0–2 | L |
| 09 Mar | VVV Venlo | A | 0–1 | L |
| 02 Mar | PSV | H | 0–2 | L |
Season Stats
| FC Groningen | SBV Excelsior | |
|---|---|---|
| #4 | Position | #13 |
| 0 | Points | 0 |
| 0 | Played | 0 |
| 0 / 0 / 0 | W / D / L | 0 / 0 / 0 |
| 0 | Scored | 0 |
| 0 | Conceded | 0 |
| +0 | GD | +0 |
| – | PPG | – |
| – | Win % | – |
Key Stats
33%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (6 games)
H2H (6 games)
50%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
FC Groningen are 4th (0 pts). SBV Excelsior are 13th (0 pts).
Events
Match Events
- 0' The stage is set the green flag drops! Another match against FC Groningen and SBV Excelsior has kicked off!
- 5' The teams are not in a rush to score plenty of goals. It might look strange considering FC Groningen that had 307 games and scored 243 goals.
- 10' SBV Excelsior fans have not had much to celebrate tonight. Their side is struggling to get forward.
- 15' It’s high time made some changes to put the his team’s game back to action.
- 20' It looks like no one’s ball. FC Groningen is used to counterattacking playing. None of the sides are ready to take the lead.
- 25' Matchday of the Array and both teams know exactly what is at stake tonight.
- 30' FC Groningen are happy to let the opposition have the ball in their own half. The trap is set.
- 35' A quiet spell here at Hitachi Capital Mobility Stadion. SBV Excelsior seem content sitting deep and soaking up pressure.
- 40' The Array continues to deliver drama. Both FC Groningen and SBV Excelsior are desperate not to drop points on matchday .
- 45' Players seem to put ease on their energy level Spectators hardly appreciate such approach. Teams need to speed up the tempo.
- 50' The energy levels are beginning to show. might look to freshen things up shortly.
- 55' will be watching from the dugout nervously. His FC Groningen side need to improve if they are to claim all three points.
- 59' The whistle greets Ludovit Reis as he departs to be replaced by Django Warmerdam.
- 64' FC Groningen are enjoying more possession but struggling to find a way through a disciplined SBV Excelsior backline.
- 68' SBV Excelsior make a change. Lorenzo Burnet trudges off to be replaced by Robin van der Meer on 68 minutes.
- 70' A stunning finish from Paul Gladon — that came from absolutely nowhere!
- 75' The SBV Excelsior bench stirs into life. Ali Messaoud is withdrawn and Dennis Eckert gets his opportunity.
- 80' We are waiting for someone to take the initiative. Who will be the first to commit to attack?
- 83' Fresh legs for SBV Excelsior! Marcus Edwards comes on to replace Mounir El Hamdaoui.
- 84' Tommie van de Looi is replacing Kaj Sierhuis for the FC Groningen side.
- 89' The referee is likely to let players tackle, as he already missed some meaty challenges during opening seconds. He is still to establish what should not be done by the players and what is acceptable on the pitch. It’s going to be a tough game for Thomas Oude Kotte suffering a number of foals already.
- FC Groningen celebrates a vital win. Three points that could prove pivotal come season's end.
Lineups
FC Groningen Lineups
Starting XI
- 9
-
14
Mo El Hankouri ↓ Paul Gladon 59'
- 1
- 4
- 20
- 42
- 5
- 7
-
6
Ludovit Reis ↓ Django Warmerdam 59'
- 10
- 24
Bench
- 8
- 15
- 45
- 31
-
21
Django Warmerdam ↑ 59'
-
36
Tommie van de Looi ↑ 84'
- 22
- 17
-
19
Paul Gladon ↑ 59'
Coach
Danny Buijs
SBV Excelsior Lineups
Starting XI
- 34
- 1
- 15
- 22
- 28
- 10
- 8
-
14
Ali Messaoud ↓ Dennis Eckert 75'
- 4
- 2
- 6
Bench
-
18
Marcus Edwards ↑ 83'
- 17
- 7
- 21
-
5
Robin van der Meer ↑ 68'
- 24
- 19
- 9
- 23
- 20
- 3
-
11
Dennis Eckert ↑ 75'
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Ricardo Pepi | 2 |
| Johan Hove | 1 |
| Luigi Bruins | 1 |
| Gyan de Regt | 1 |
| Ryan Koolwijk | 1 |
| Casper Widell | 1 |
| Ritsu Doan | 1 |
| Derensili Sanches Fernandes | 1 |
FC Groningen Form
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
4 / 4
0.87
FC Groningen xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
0.3
SBV Excelsior xG
I would bet for:
Under 2.5 goals 88% + Under — clean sheet likely 83%
Match Result
✓ CorrectActual: FC Groningen win
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 1.17
Actual: No — clean sheet
Over / Under Goals
✓ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 66% |
|
34% |
| ± 1.5 | 33% |
|
67% |
| ± 2.5 | 12% |
|
88% |
| ± 3.5 | 4% |
|
96% |
| ± 4.5 | 1% |
|
99% |
Double Chance
FC Groningen or Draw
89%
Draw or SBV Excelsior
47%
FC Groningen or SBV Excelsior
64%
Half-Time Result
✓ CorrectActual: Draw at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
0 – 0
33.6%
1 – 0
Actual
2 – 0
10.9%
1 – 1
9%
0 – 1
7.6%
2 – 1
4%
3 – 0
3.1%
3 – 1
1.3%
1 – 2
1.2%
0 – 2
1.1%
4 – 0
0.7%
2 – 2
0.7%
Asian Handicap — FC Groningen
| Handicap | FC Groningen covers | Push | SBV Excelsior covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 4% | — | 96% |
| -2 | 4% | 12% | 83% |
| -1.5 | 17% | — | 83% |
| -1 | 17% | 30% | 54% |
| -0.5 | 46% | — | 54% |
| +0.5 | 90% | — | 10% |
| +1 | 90% | 9% | 1% |
| +1.5 | 99% | — | 1% |
| +2 | 99% | 1% | 0% |
| +2.5 | 100% | — | 0% |
Clean Sheet
FC Groningen keeps clean sheet
74%
✓
SBV Excelsior keeps clean sheet
42%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.