Match statistics snapshot
- Excelsior fired more attempts (14 vs 9 shots).
- Excelsior was more accurate in front of goal (43% on target vs 33%).
- Excelsior held more of the ball (60% possession).
Shot volume, box entries, and chance quality — who threatened the goal more.
| Excelsior | Statistic | Groningen |
|---|---|---|
| Expected goals (xG) | ||
| 2 | Offsides | 0Lead |
| 9Lead | Shots inside the box | 6 |
| 6 |
| Shots off target |
|---|
| 3 |
| 6Lead | Shots on target | 3 |
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| 5Lead | Shots outside the box | 3 |
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| 14Lead | Total shots | 9 |
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How each side moved the ball and shared control of the match.
| Excelsior | Statistic | Groningen |
|---|---|---|
| 60%Lead | Ball possession | 40% |
| 82%Lead | Pass accuracy | 71% |
| 410Lead | Accurate passes | 228 |
| 497Lead | Total passes | 322 |
Dead-ball situations that can swing momentum and territory.
| Excelsior | Statistic | Groningen |
|---|---|---|
| 4 | Corner kicks | 7Lead |
Blocks, saves, and how much danger was actually allowed.
| Excelsior | Statistic | Groningen |
|---|---|---|
| 2 | Blocked shots | 3Lead |
| 1 | Goalkeeper saves | 6Lead |
Physical intensity and referee involvement — fouls and cards.
| Excelsior | Statistic | Groningen |
|---|---|---|
| 11Lead | Fouls | 12 |
| Red cards | ||
| 0Lead | Yellow cards | 1 |