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Matchday 15 of the Eredivisie season brings an intriguing clash between SBV Excelsior and FC Groningen. Hosted at Excelsior’s home ground on December 5, 2025, this fixture sees a struggling home side take on a more formidable opponent currently sitting in the top half of the table. Excelsior will be looking to leverage home advantage to turn their fortunes around, while Groningen aims to solidify their position and push for European spots. The outcome of this match is crucial for both teams’ ambitions in the league.
Current League Standings
| Pos | Team | Pl | W | D | L | GD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | PSV | 13 | 11 | 1 | 1 | 24 | 34 |
| 2 | Feyenoord Rotterdam | 13 | 9 | 1 | 3 | 17 | 28 |
| 3 | AZ | 13 | 7 | 3 | 3 | 5 | 24 |
| 4 | NEC | 13 | 6 | 3 | 4 | 11 | 21 |
| 5 | FC Utrecht | 13 | 6 | 2 | 5 | 6 | 20 |
| 6 | AFC Ajax | 13 | 5 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 20 |
| 7 | FC Groningen | 13 | 6 | 2 | 5 | 0 | 20 |
| 8 | FC Twente '65 | 13 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 2 | 17 |
| 9 | SC Heerenveen | 14 | 4 | 5 | 5 | -1 | 17 |
| 10 | Fortuna Sittard | 13 | 5 | 2 | 6 | -2 | 17 |
| 11 | Sparta Rotterdam | 13 | 5 | 2 | 6 | -10 | 17 |
| 12 | Go Ahead Eagles | 13 | 4 | 4 | 5 | -1 | 16 |
| 13 | PEC Zwolle | 14 | 4 | 4 | 6 | -12 | 16 |
| 14 | FC Volendam | 13 | 3 | 5 | 5 | -4 | 14 |
| 15 | SBV Excelsior | 13 | 4 | 1 | 8 | -11 | 13 |
| 16 | NAC Breda | 13 | 3 | 3 | 7 | -7 | 12 |
| 17 | Heracles Almelo | 13 | 4 | 0 | 9 | -14 | 12 |
| 18 | Telstar 1963 | 13 | 2 | 4 | 7 | -7 | 10 |
The Eredivisie table after Matchday 14 paints a clear picture of the differing seasons these two clubs are having:
- FC Groningen (7th Position)
- Played: 13
- Wins: 6
- Draws: 2
- Losses: 5
- Points: 20
- Goals For: 19
- Goals Against: 19
- Goal Difference: 0
- SBV Excelsior (15th Position)
- Played: 13
- Wins: 4
- Draws: 1
- Losses: 8
- Points: 13
- Goals For: 13
- Goals Against: 24
- Goal Difference: -11
FC Groningen comes into this match in considerably better form, holding a comfortable mid-table position. Their balanced goal difference suggests a team capable of both scoring and defending. In contrast, SBV Excelsior is languishing near the relegation zone, with a significant negative goal difference highlighting their struggles at both ends of the pitch this season.
Head-to-Head Analysis
Recent Encounters
| Date | Competition | Home Team | Score | Away Team |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 25 Feb 2023 | Eredivisie | FC Groningen | 3 - 0 | SBV Excelsior |
| 08 Jan 2023 | Eredivisie | SBV Excelsior | 1 - 0 | FC Groningen |
Looking at recent Eredivisie encounters between SBV Excelsior and FC Groningen:
- In their last two Eredivisie meetings (during the 2022-2023 season), both teams secured one victory each.
- SBV Excelsior won 1-0 at home against FC Groningen.
- FC Groningen secured a dominant 3-0 victory at home against SBV Excelsior.
Historically, matches between these two sides have seen an average of 2.6 goals per game across 15 recorded encounters, indicating a propensity for attacking football. While the recent H2H is split, Groningen’s more emphatic victory suggests they have the capacity to dominate when performing well.
Our Prediction
Considering the current league standings and team form, FC Groningen appears to be the stronger side coming into this Matchday 15 fixture. Their superior points total, better goal difference, and balanced performance metrics indicate a higher probability of success. While Excelsior will benefit from home advantage, their overall struggles this season, particularly in defense, are hard to overlook. We expect Groningen to capitalize on Excelsior’s vulnerabilities.
Our Betting Tip:
FC Groningen to Win
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