Excelsior vs Groningen – KNVB Beker | Date: Tuesday , 16 January 2024| Kick-off: 20:00 CET | Venue: Van Donge & De Roo Stadion (Rotterdam)
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Although Groningen are in good form, the bookies see Excelsior as slight favorites in this matchup.
The fact that Excelsior will play in front of their fans is a big advantage for them, but all we know is that cup matches are always unpredictable and can have surprise endings.
Last time, when teams met each other in a KNVB Bekker match (19/12/2021), Groningen triumphed over their opponents after beating them in extra time (4:2).
This season, Excelsior had one victory, five ties and two defeats at home in the league fixtures.
Considering that Groningen players are better condition, both mentally and physically, we predict Groningen will win or draw in this match.
Prediction: Groningen to win or draw
Both teams scored at least one goal in their last five matches in all competitions. We expect that the “Both teams to score” bet will work here.
We pick BTTS – yes for our second prediction.
Betting Tip: Both teams to score – Yes
Eredivisie side Excelsior will host Eerste Divisie team Groningen in the Dutch Cup 1/8 finals clash.
The encounter will take place in Rotterdam.
Excelsior had a tough match in the previous round, as they beat Spakenburg after extra time. The regular time ended in a draw 2:2, but in the 99th minute of the extra time, Nikolas Agrafiotis scored the winner.
Before this match, the hosts suffered a defeat against the Eredivisie league leader PSV Eindhoven (1:3).
Meanwhile, Groningen are heading into this game in superb form. The visitors are undefeated in their last 10 games in all competitions (W7, D3).
In the 1/16 finals match, Groningen secured a confident victory over Willem II (3:1).
Excelsior: Van Gasse; Horemans, Widell, Seymor, Zagre, el Yaakoubi, Baas, Hartjes, Agrafiotis, Lamprou, Driouech
Groningen: Jurjus; bacuna, Rente, Peersman, Prins, Valente, Pelupessy, Duarte, Screuders, van Bergen, Postema
TV Channel: Astro