FC Emmen vs FC Groningen, Eredivisie 2026 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
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FC Emmen vs FC Groningen — Eredivisie .
- FC Emmen 0 games · 0 pts (2026/27)
- FC Groningen 2 games · 6 pts (2026/27)
Match Details
- Referee Dave Goossens
- Referee Pol van Boekel
- Referee Edwin van de Graaf
- Referee Rens Bluemink
- Referee Edgar Bijl
Standings
| # | Team | P | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | AZ | 2 | 6 |
| 2 | FC Groningen | 2 | 6 |
| 3 | Feyenoord Rotterdam | 2 | 6 |
| 4 | Fortuna Sittard | 2 | 4 |
| 5 | PSV | 2 | 4 |
| 6 | SBV Excelsior | 2 | 3 |
| 7 | NEC | 2 | 3 |
| 8 | AFC Ajax | 1 | 3 |
| 9 | Go Ahead Eagles | 2 | 3 |
| 10 | Sparta Rotterdam | 2 | 3 |
| 11 | SC Heerenveen | 1 | 3 |
| 12 | Telstar 1963 | 2 | 3 |
| 13 | FC Twente '65 | 2 | 1 |
| 14 | PEC Zwolle | 2 | 1 |
| 15 | FC Utrecht | 2 | 0 |
| 16 | ADO Den Haag | 2 | 0 |
| 17 | Willem II Tilburg | 2 | 0 |
| 18 | SC Cambuur-Leeuwarden | 2 | 0 |
Head-to-Head
Recent Form
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 03 Aug | FC Groningen | H | 0–1 | L |
| 15 May | FC Groningen | H | 1–0 | W |
| 12 May | Willem II Tilburg | A | 3–2 | W |
| 23 Apr | VBV De Graafschap | A | 0–1 | L |
| 20 Apr | FC Utrecht | H | 2–0 | W |
| 12 Apr | NAC Breda | A | 1–1 | D |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 03 Aug | FC Emmen | A | 1–0 | W |
| 21 May | SBV Vitesse | A | 1–3 | L |
| 18 May | SBV Vitesse | H | 2–1 | W |
| 15 May | FC Emmen | A | 0–1 | L |
| 12 May | Fortuna Sittard | H | 3–0 | W |
| 29 Apr | PEC Zwolle | A | 2–3 | L |
Key Stats
38%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (8 games)
H2H (8 games)
25%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
0%
Clean Sheets
FC Groningen this season
FC Groningen this season
Goal Timing (This Season)
FC Groningen
0-15
2/–
16-30
1/–
31-45
1/–
46-60
1/1
61-75
–/–
76+
1/1
■ Scored ■ Conceded
Events
Match Events
- 0' Temperatures are rising at as FC Emmen face off against FC Groningen in what promises to be a fascinating contest.
- 5' The 31-year-old Glenn Bijl has been sensational this season — 0 goals and 0 assists is a remarkable return.
- 10' Spectators do not have much to choose from both teams. The sides had several scoring chances but they still need a bit more than just a sight of a goal.
- 13' Nick Bakker has been a danger all night but risks an early exit having now seen a Yellow card on 13.
- 15' Michael Chacon is having his name booked by the referee on 15.
- 20' FC Groningen come into this ranked in Array. They desperately need points to push themselves up the standings.
- 25' has dominated the recent head-to-head record, winning 0 of the last 0 meetings.
- 26' Kou Itakura has been a danger all night but risks an early exit having now seen a Yellow card on 26.
- 31' A moment of individual brilliance could settle this. Both teams are waiting for that decisive action.
- 36' FC Groningen fans have not had much to celebrate tonight. Their side is struggling to get forward.
- 41' FC Emmen started playing very sharply right from the kick off. However, it slowed down the tempo rapidly by 41.
- 46' Time for substitution for FC Groningen. Gabriel Gudmundsson is replaced by Charlison Benschop.
- 51' looks like a favorite considering 0 games won in last 0 matches with its main striker scoring goals.
- 56' Azor Matusiwa has been disciplined this evening — perhaps mindful of those 0 cards already picked up this season.
- 61' named a earlier, and opted for a in response. A fascinating tactical duel is developing.
- 66' We miss some good tackles and strikes. Is there anyone on the field to put the game back to action?
- 71' The midfield battle is intense right now. Both FC Emmen and FC Groningen are fighting for every inch of the pitch.
- 74' Time for substitution for FC Groningen. Kaj Sierhuis is replaced by Mo El Hankouri.
- 79' The clock is ticking and both teams know a goal could change everything at this point.
- 82' Amir Absalem is having his name booked by the referee on 82.
- 83' It is a substitution in FC Emmen team. Marko Kolar is replaced by Henk Bos on 83 minute.
- 87' Against the run of play, Ajdin Hrustic has scored! This game has turned on its head.
- 88' FC Emmen make a change. Keziah Veendorp trudges off to be replaced by Leon Sopic on 88 minutes.
- 89' The supporters are chanting for Sam Schreck. He replaces Ajdin Hrustic on 89 minute.
- With this win, FC Groningen is likely to improve its situation in the overall team standings.
Lineups
FC Emmen Lineups
Starting XI
- 28
- 25
- 26
- 4
- 23
-
3
Keziah Veendorp ↓ Leon Sopic 88'
- 20
- 8
- 21
- 11
-
9
Marko Kolar ↓ Henk Bos 83'
Bench
- 39
- 22
- 32
- 7
-
30
Henk Bos ↑ 83'
- 1
-
27
Leon Sopic ↑ 88'
- 93
- 18
Coach
Dick Lukkien
FC Groningen Lineups
Starting XI
- 10
- 6
-
9
Kaj Sierhuis ↓ Mo El Hankouri 74'
- 1
- 4
- 20
- 42
-
23
Ajdin Hrustic ↓ Sam Schreck 89'
- 7
- 17
- 15
Bench
- 3
-
14
Mo El Hankouri ↑ 74'
- 16
- 21
- 36
- 22
- 26
- 28
-
8
Sam Schreck ↑ 89'
-
35
Charlison Benschop ↑ 46'
- 27
- 32
Coach
Danny Buijs
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Alessio Da Cruz | 3 |
| Miguel Araujo | 2 |
| Nicklas Pedersen | 2 |
| Kaj Sierhuis | 2 |
| Ricardo Pepi | 1 |
| Mimoun Mahi | 1 |
| Michael Chacon | 1 |
| Ajdin Hrustic | 1 |
Head to Head
FC Emmen Form
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
3 / 4
1.23
FC Emmen xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
0.88
FC Groningen xG
I would bet for:
FC Emmen or Draw 74% + Under 2.5 goals 65%
Match Result
✗ WrongActual: FC Groningen win
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 2.11
Actual: No — clean sheet
Over / Under Goals
✓ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 85% |
|
15% |
| ± 1.5 | 62% |
|
38% |
| ± 2.5 | 35% |
|
65% |
| ± 3.5 | 17% |
|
83% |
| ± 4.5 | 7% |
|
93% |
Double Chance
FC Emmen or Draw
74%
Draw or FC Groningen
57%
FC Emmen or FC Groningen
69%
Half-Time Result
✓ CorrectActual: Draw at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
0 – 0
14.5%
1 – 1
14%
1 – 0
13.7%
0 – 1
Actual
2 – 0
8.8%
2 – 1
7.8%
1 – 2
5.6%
0 – 2
4.5%
2 – 2
3.6%
3 – 0
3.5%
3 – 1
3.3%
1 – 3
1.7%
Asian Handicap — FC Emmen
| Handicap | FC Emmen covers | Push | FC Groningen covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 7% | — | 93% |
| -2 | 7% | 13% | 81% |
| -1.5 | 19% | — | 81% |
| -1 | 19% | 23% | 57% |
| -0.5 | 43% | — | 57% |
| +0.5 | 75% | — | 25% |
| +1 | 75% | 16% | 9% |
| +1.5 | 91% | — | 9% |
| +2 | 91% | 6% | 2% |
| +2.5 | 98% | — | 2% |
Clean Sheet
FC Emmen keeps clean sheet
42%
✓
FC Groningen keeps clean sheet
30%
✗
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.