FC Groningen vs SBV Excelsior, Eredivisie 2022-23 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
Match Preview
FC Groningen vs SBV Excelsior — Eredivisie at Euroborg.
- FC Groningen 0 games · 0 pts (2026/27)
- SBV Excelsior 0 games · 0 pts (2026/27)
Match Details
- Referee Hessel Steegstra
- Referee Danny Makkelie
- Referee Laurens Gerrets
- Referee Patrick Inia
- Referee Dyon Fikkert
- Referee Wouter Wiersma (Netherlands)
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 25 Feb | SBV Excelsior | H | 3–0 | W |
| 18 Feb | FC Emmen | H | 1–1 | D |
| 11 Feb | PSV | A | 0–6 | L |
| 05 Feb | FC Twente '65 | H | 1–1 | D |
| 29 Jan | FC Volendam | A | 2–3 | L |
| 26 Jan | SC Cambuur-Leeuwarden | H | 0–1 | L |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 25 Feb | FC Groningen | A | 0–3 | L |
| 19 Feb | NEC | H | 0–3 | L |
| 10 Feb | AZ | A | 0–5 | L |
| 04 Feb | RKC Waalwijk | H | 0–0 | D |
| 29 Jan | AFC Ajax | H | 1–4 | L |
| 25 Jan | FC Utrecht | A | 0–1 | 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 referee blows the starting whistle. The fans are roaring. The teams are ready for the match. FC Groningen is hosting SBV Excelsior for another epic battle.
- 5' The home supporters are growing impatient. FC Groningen must find a spark to ignite this game.
- 10' 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.
- 13' Johan Hove doubles the advantage! 1-0 and this game is slipping away from the opposition.
- 18' A tactical chess match is unfolding here. The question is which manager blinks first.
- 23' FC Groningen are enjoying more possession but struggling to find a way through a disciplined SBV Excelsior backline.
- 28' Supporters expect more eagerness from Siebe Horemans, as he is very good at scoring at Euroborg with 0 goals in the last 0 games.
- 33' Netherlands international Serano Seymor has been a key figure this campaign — 0 goals and 0 assists in the Array this season.
- 38' Nikolas Agrafiotis has been relatively quiet despite scoring 9 goals in his last 137 appearances.
- 43' It is a cagey affair so far. FC Groningen in their trying to find a way past SBV Excelsior's compact .
- 48' Julian Baas has certainly something to prove this evening. He made 0 appearances with only 0 goals this season.
- 50' Ricardo Pepi has been a constant threat and now delivers with a goal on 50 minutes.
- 51' What a moment for Ricardo Pepi! That strike on 51 puts his side firmly in control.
- 56' The 25-year-old Joshua Eijgenraam has been sensational this season — 0 goals and 0 assists is a remarkable return.
- 57' Kenzo Goudmijn is replacing Julian Baas for the SBV Excelsior side.
- 62' Players seem to put ease on their energy level Spectators hardly appreciate such approach. Teams need to speed up the tempo.
- 64' Another substitution for FC Groningen to replace Elvis Manu by Jetro Willems on 64 minute.
- 66' Against the run of play, Liam van Gelderen has scored! This game has turned on its head.
- 71' Over 71 minutes have gone by without a meaningful attack. The supporters want more.
- 73' Mike van Duinen is replacing Marouan Azarkan for the SBV Excelsior side.
- 76' The whistle greets Ragnar Oratmangoen as he departs to be replaced by Laros Duarte.
- 77' Fresh legs for FC Groningen! Damil Dankerlui comes on to replace Liam van Gelderen.
- 80' The SBV Excelsior bench stirs into life. Peer Koopmeiners is withdrawn and Joshua Eijgenraam gets his opportunity.
- 81' Joshua Eijgenraam is ready to make an impact after coming on for Peer Koopmeiners at the 81 minute mark.
- 86' FC Groningen is showing some good football. However, FC Groningen are ready to play back every minute. It might result in some problems for the home side. The game will hardly remain goalless.
- 87' FC Groningen make a change. Johan Hove trudges off to be replaced by Luciano Valente on 87 minutes.
- The referee brings this contest to a close. FC Groningen take all three points.
Lineups
FC Groningen Lineups
Starting XI
-
28
Elvis Manu ↓ Jetro Willems 64'
- 10
- 12
- 34
- 9
- 20
- 7
- 42
- 19
- 18
-
8
Johan Hove ↓ Luciano Valente 87'
Bench
- 23
- 4
-
2
Damil Dankerlui ↑ 77'
-
15
Jetro Willems ↑ 64'
- 25
-
6
Laros Duarte ↑ 76'
- 26
- 31
- 37
- 1
-
40
Luciano Valente ↑ 87'
-
55
Thom van Bergen ↑ 77'
Coach
Dennis van der Ree
SBV Excelsior Lineups
Starting XI
-
2
Siebe Horemans ↓ Nathan Markelo 81'
- 22
- 16
- 10
-
28
Nathan Tjoe-A-On ↓ Arthur Zagre 73'
-
33
Julian Baas ↓ Joshua Eijgenraam 57'
- 34
- 23
- 1
- 7
- 15
Bench
-
8
Kenzo Goudmijn ↑ 57'
-
29
Mike van Duinen ↑ 73'
- 5
-
12
Arthur Zagre ↑ 73'
- 18
- 9
-
24
Nathan Markelo ↑ 81'
- 38
- 14
-
6
Joshua Eijgenraam ↑ 81'
Coach
Marinus Dijkhuizen
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Ricardo Pepi | 2 |
| Liam van Gelderen | 1 |
| Johan Hove | 1 |
| Luigi Bruins | 1 |
| Gyan de Regt | 1 |
| Ryan Koolwijk | 1 |
| Casper Widell | 1 |
| Ritsu Doan | 1 |
Head to Head
FC Groningen Form
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
2 / 4
1.16
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 81% + Under — clean sheet likely 81%
Match Result
✓ CorrectActual: FC Groningen win
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 1.46
Actual: No — clean sheet
Over / Under Goals
✗ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 74% |
|
26% |
| ± 1.5 | 43% |
|
57% |
| ± 2.5 | 19% |
|
81% |
| ± 3.5 | 7% |
|
93% |
| ± 4.5 | 2% |
|
98% |
Double Chance
FC Groningen or Draw
89%
Draw or SBV Excelsior
42%
FC Groningen or SBV Excelsior
69%
Half-Time Result
✗ WrongActual: FC Groningen win at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
1 – 0
25.9%
0 – 0
25.6%
2 – 0
14.8%
1 – 1
8.6%
3 – 0
Actual
0 – 1
5.5%
2 – 1
5%
3 – 1
2.1%
4 – 0
1.7%
1 – 2
1.1%
0 – 2
0.8%
2 – 2
0.8%
Asian Handicap — FC Groningen
| Handicap | FC Groningen covers | Push | SBV Excelsior covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 9% | — | 91% |
| -2 | 9% | 17% | 74% |
| -1.5 | 26% | — | 74% |
| -1 | 26% | 31% | 43% |
| -0.5 | 57% | — | 43% |
| +0.5 | 92% | — | 8% |
| +1 | 92% | 7% | 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
32%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.