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 1 games · 3 pts (2026/27)
- SBV Excelsior 2 games · 3 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 | AZ | 2 | 6 |
| 2 | Fortuna Sittard | 2 | 4 |
| 3 | PSV | 2 | 4 |
| 4 | SBV Excelsior | 2 | 3 |
| 5 | Go Ahead Eagles | 1 | 3 |
| 6 | NEC | 2 | 3 |
| 7 | AFC Ajax | 1 | 3 |
| 8 | Sparta Rotterdam | 2 | 3 |
| 9 | FC Groningen | 1 | 3 |
| 10 | Feyenoord Rotterdam | 1 | 3 |
| 11 | SC Heerenveen | 1 | 3 |
| 12 | Telstar 1963 | 2 | 3 |
| 13 | FC Twente '65 | 1 | 0 |
| 14 | ADO Den Haag | 1 | 0 |
| 15 | PEC Zwolle | 1 | 0 |
| 16 | FC Utrecht | 2 | 0 |
| 17 | Willem II Tilburg | 2 | 0 |
| 18 | SC Cambuur-Leeuwarden | 2 | 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 | |
|---|---|---|
| #9 | Position | #4 |
| 3 | Points | 3 |
| 1 | Played | 2 |
| 1 / 0 / 0 | W / D / L | 1 / 0 / 1 |
| 2 | Scored | 5 |
| 1 | Conceded | 2 |
| +1 | GD | +3 |
| 3.00 | PPG | 1.50 |
| 100% | Win % | 50% |
Key Stats
33%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (6 games)
H2H (6 games)
50%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
0%
Clean Sheets
FC Groningen this season
FC Groningen this season
50%
Clean Sheets
SBV Excelsior this season
SBV Excelsior this season
FC Groningen are 9th (3 pts). SBV Excelsior are 4th (3 pts).
Goal Timing (This Season)
FC Groningen
0-15
1/–
16-30
–/–
31-45
–/–
46-60
1/–
61-75
–/–
76+
–/1
■ Scored ■ Conceded
SBV Excelsior
0-15
–/1
16-30
1/–
31-45
2/–
46-60
1/1
61-75
1/–
76+
–/–
■ Scored ■ Conceded
Events
Match Events
- 0' Welcome to Hitachi Capital Mobility Stadion that hosts another battle between FC Groningen and SBV Excelsior.
- 5' We miss some good tackles and strikes. Is there anyone on the field to put the game back to action?
- 10' A moment of individual brilliance could settle this. Both teams are waiting for that decisive action.
- 15' FC Groningen are happy to let the opposition have the ball in their own half. The trap is set.
- 20' The home supporters are growing impatient. FC Groningen must find a spark to ignite this game.
- 25' It is a cagey affair so far. FC Groningen in their trying to find a way past SBV Excelsior's compact .
- 30' Spectators do not have much to choose from both teams. The sides had several scoring chances but they still need a bit more than just a sight of a goal.
- 35' Although teams showed high tempo form the start, they seem to slow down a bit. Both sides really need to catch a fire. Otherwise, we have another goalless match.
- 40' Players seem to put ease on their energy level Spectators hardly appreciate such approach. Teams need to speed up the tempo.
- 45' It looks surprising SBV Excelsior does not make any changes. Sergio Padt has some obvious troubles when approaching to the goal.
- 50' While players are taking a pause, let’s have a look at their stats. The teams met 0 times this season with winning -% of all matches.
- 55' FC Groningen are deployed in a today, looking to exploit space against SBV Excelsior's shape.
- 59' FC Groningen ring the changes. Ludovit Reis has done his job and it is now time for Django Warmerdam to step up.
- 64' FC Groningen have won 243 goals from 307 games. They will be desperate to add to that tally today.
- 68' Robin van der Meer is replacing Lorenzo Burnet for the SBV Excelsior side.
- 70' Magnificent from Paul Gladon! That is 18 goals in 263 appearances — and it could not have come at a better time.
- 75' The whistle greets Ali Messaoud as he departs to be replaced by Dennis Eckert.
- 80' The 35-year-old Lorenzo Burnet has been sensational this season — 0 goals and 0 assists is a remarkable return.
- 83' SBV Excelsior ring the changes. Mounir El Hamdaoui has done his job and it is now time for Marcus Edwards to step up.
- 84' The FC Groningen bench stirs into life. Kaj Sierhuis is withdrawn and Tommie van de Looi gets his opportunity.
- 89' Not even hints on scoring a goal over the last 89 minutes.
- Hope, you loved the show. Another epic battle is over with the score 1-0.
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 |
| Ryan Koolwijk | 1 |
| Casper Widell | 1 |
| Ritsu Doan | 1 |
| Derensili Sanches Fernandes | 1 |
| Mimoun Mahi | 1 |
| Younes Taha | 1 |
| Mateo Cassierra | 1 |
FC Groningen Form
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
3 / 4
1.57
FC Groningen xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
0.98
SBV Excelsior xG
I would bet for:
Markets are evenly balanced — no clear value pick.
Match Result
✓ CorrectActual: FC Groningen win
Both Teams to Score
✗ Wrong
Avg goals/match: 2.55
Actual: No — clean sheet
Over / Under Goals
✓ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 90% |
|
10% |
| ± 1.5 | 72% |
|
28% |
| ± 2.5 | 46% |
|
54% |
| ± 3.5 | 26% |
|
74% |
| ± 4.5 | 12% |
|
88% |
Double Chance
FC Groningen or Draw
80%
Draw or SBV Excelsior
45%
FC Groningen or SBV Excelsior
75%
Half-Time Result
✓ CorrectActual: Draw at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
1 – 1
12.9%
1 – 0
Actual
0 – 0
9.8%
2 – 0
9.4%
2 – 1
9.1%
0 – 1
6.6%
1 – 2
5.7%
3 – 0
4.8%
3 – 1
4.8%
2 – 2
4.5%
0 – 2
3.6%
3 – 2
2.5%
Asian Handicap — FC Groningen
| Handicap | FC Groningen covers | Push | SBV Excelsior covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 11% | — | 89% |
| -2 | 11% | 15% | 74% |
| -1.5 | 26% | — | 74% |
| -1 | 26% | 23% | 50% |
| -0.5 | 50% | — | 50% |
| +0.5 | 78% | — | 22% |
| +1 | 78% | 14% | 8% |
| +1.5 | 92% | — | 8% |
| +2 | 92% | 6% | 2% |
| +2.5 | 98% | — | 2% |
Clean Sheet
FC Groningen keeps clean sheet
38%
✗
SBV Excelsior keeps clean sheet
22%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.