Excelsior vs FC Groningen prediction 05.12.2025 | Eredivisie

This season has been difficult for Excelsior. According to the 2025/26 standings, they currently sit 13th with 5 wins, 1 draw and 8 losses from 14 matches. Despite showing relegation form for most of the campaign so far, Excelsior have improved over the past couple of weeks, recording back-to-back league wins. They surprisingly beat last season’s runners-up Ajax 2-1 and, in their most recent fixture, overcame NAC Breda with a 1-0 victory. These two wins were crucial in helping Excelsior finally move out of the relegation zone - at least for the time being.

Statistically, their home form is slightly better than their away record: they have won 43% of their home fixtures compared to just 29% on the road. With Groningen failing to win any of their last three league matches, there is genuine hope among the home supporters that Excelsior can extend their unbeaten run to three matches this Friday.

Groningen enter this fixture in comparatively better shape: they sit 7th in the Eredivisie with 13 matches played (6 wins, 2 draws and 5 losses, totaling 20 points). They were seriously pushing for the European places just a couple of weeks ago before slipping into poor form - they have managed only one win in their last five league games, though they remain just four points behind third-placed NEC.

Their away record - particularly relevant here - has been mixed but serviceable. Groningen have collected 9 points on the road so far and, perhaps surprisingly, have won three of their last four away league fixtures.