FC Groningen - Excelsior betting tips and odds

Betting odds can be illusive at times and Excelsior are more than capable of pulling an upset. However, FC Groningen should have a clear path to victory if they stick to the plan.

The away team’s chances of winning this Saturday are dubious at best. They are the clear underdogs in a matchup with FC Groningen, and the fact that they’re the visiting team isn’t making things any easier.

There’s not much that can be said about FC Groningen’s performance against FC Emmen in the previous round. Their fans at Sportpark Lonerstraat were treated to an even score throughout the game which ended in a 1:1 draw.

Excelsior’s defeat in their previous home game was painful due to the crushing 0:3 final score, but it doesn’t mean they won’t perform better in round 23. They were up against NEC, who were considered hard favourites and took the lead early.

Looking over the home team’s recent record, we can see a worrying trend. They’ve conceded more than 5 goals over the past 3 matches alone, indicating problems in their defensive lineup.

The away team’s defensive record is slipping. They’ve conceded more than 5 times in their previous 3 Eredivisie engagements. This, at least, points to this match as a decent choice for something like an Over 5 Goals bet.

The last time we saw these two squads play against each other was earlier in this Eredivisie season. FC Groningen narrowly lost. With the home-field advantage on their side this time, however, most bookies see them as the favourites.

This match is notable for the number of injuries reported prior by both sides. On one hand, the hosts will have to make do without Nordin Musampa, Mads Bech Sørensen, Oliver Antman. On the other, the visitors will not be able to count on Jacky Donkor, Ayoub El Jorfi, Maxime Awoudja, Kik Pierie. Both are in a precarious state, but you should take the importance of these players to the respective strategies before putting down a stake.

And Under 2.5 Goals is the perfect wager for this fixture. A quick glance at these teams’ statistics will tell you all you need to know about their concession rates, which is why it’s a fairly safe bet, generally priced at around 2.14.