How it finished
FC Groningen beat Excelsior 5–1. Excelsior had 16 shots (2 on target) to FC Groningen's 14 (9), with 49% of the ball against 51%. Expected goals finished 1.8 to 2.8.
What we expected from each side
The grey number is their average over the last six.
What we said the chances were
First half — what we expected
First half — what we expected
How likely we said each side was to reach these totals before half-time.
League position
Head to head
Around this fixture
Eredivisie table →Common questions
Who won Excelsior vs FC Groningen?
FC Groningen beat Excelsior 5–1. Excelsior had 16 shots (2 on target) to FC Groningen's 14 (9), with 49% of the ball against 51%. Expected goals finished 1.8 to 2.8.
What was the final score in Excelsior vs FC Groningen?
Excelsior 1–5 FC Groningen, played on 11 Oct 2026 in the Netherlands: Eredivisie. Bawler's model had gone into it with Excelsior 40%, the draw 25% and FC Groningen 35%.
What were the stats in Excelsior vs FC Groningen?
Full-time: Possession 49%–51%, Expected goals (xG) 1.8–2.8, Shots 16–14, Shots on target 2–9, Shots inside box 11–13, Big chances 1–6, Corners 3–6, Saves 5–1, Fouls 10–12, Offsides 1–0, Yellow cards 0–2.
Did both teams score in Excelsior vs FC Groningen?
Yes — both Excelsior and FC Groningen scored, finishing 1–5. Bawler's model had put both teams scoring at 63% before kickoff.