FC Groningen vs FC Emmen, Eredivisie 2019-20 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
Match Preview
FC Groningen vs FC Emmen — Eredivisie at Hitachi Capital Mobility Stadion.
- FC Groningen 2 games · 6 pts (2026/27)
- FC Emmen 0 games · 0 pts (2026/27)
Match Details
- Referee Mario Diks
- Referee Hessel Steegstra
- Referee Danny Makkelie
- Referee Bas Nijhuis
- Referee Marc Nagtegaal
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 22 Dec | FC Emmen | H | 2–0 | W |
| 14 Dec | ADO Den Haag | A | 1–1 | D |
| 08 Dec | FC Utrecht | H | 0–1 | L |
| 30 Nov | Fortuna Sittard | A | 0–1 | L |
| 24 Nov | Feyenoord Rotterdam | H | 1–1 | D |
| 08 Nov | SBV Vitesse | A | 2–1 | W |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 22 Dec | FC Groningen | A | 0–2 | L |
| 15 Dec | Sparta Rotterdam | H | 2–0 | W |
| 07 Dec | VVV Venlo | A | 0–2 | L |
| 01 Dec | PSV | H | 1–1 | D |
| 24 Nov | RKC Waalwijk | A | 1–1 | D |
| 10 Nov | AZ | A | 0–3 | 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' The wait is over. FC Groningen get us underway at Hitachi Capital Mobility Stadion.
- 5' FC Groningen is showing some good football. However, FC Groningen are ready to play back every minute. It might result in some problems for the home side. The game will hardly remain goalless.
- 8' The referee reaches into his pocket. Out comes the Yellow card for Michael Heylen.
- 13' FC Emmen are happy to let the opposition have the ball in their own half. The trap is set.
- 18' The home supporters are growing impatient. FC Groningen must find a spark to ignite this game.
- 19' The referee shows FC Emmen player a Yellow card on 19.
- 24' Neither side is committing men forward. This has all the hallmarks of a tense, tactical contest.
- 29' The energy levels are beginning to show. Danny Buijs might look to freshen things up shortly.
- 34' Spectators are craving for more action. Both teams play very cautiously. They need to put some more energy.
- 39' Both teams are passing the ball around with high level of urgency. FC Groningen needs to do something about it to get closer to the goal.
- 44' The 32-year-old Michael Heylen has been sensational this season — 0 goals and 0 assists is a remarkable return.
- 47' Kaj Sierhuis puts FC Groningen on the lead.
- 52' With 0 assists to his name this season, Sergio Pena is clearly more than just a goal scorer for FC Emmen.
- 56' Jafar Arias gets the nod from FC Emmen. He replaces Marko Kolar and will look to change the dynamic.
- 61' Michael Chacon, a Netherlands , has 0 bookings this season and will need to keep his discipline tonight.
- 66' Players seem to put ease on their energy level Spectators hardly appreciate such approach. Teams need to speed up the tempo.
- 71' The Array continues to deliver drama. Both FC Groningen and FC Emmen are desperate not to drop points on matchday .
- 72' A stunning finish from Kaj Sierhuis — that came from absolutely nowhere!
- 73' Another change for FC Emmen made on 73 minute. Tom Hiariej leaves to be changed by Filip Ugrinic.
- 78' Joel Asoro picks up a Yellow card and will need to be extremely careful for the remainder of this match.
- 79' Another change for FC Groningen made on 79 minute. Kaj Sierhuis leaves to be changed by Romano Postema.
- 83' The FC Groningen bench stirs into life. Ajdin Hrustic is withdrawn and Charlison Benschop gets his opportunity.
- 88' That is a Red card for FC Emmen. Michael Heylen will be fuming at that decision.
- 90' That is a Yellow card for FC Emmen. Michael Chacon will be fuming at that decision.
- 90' Robbert de Vos is replacing Sergio Pena for the FC Emmen side.
- Time to leave. No sensation happened. Another win for FC Groningen players.
Lineups
FC Groningen Lineups
Starting XI
- 11
- 6
-
9
Kaj Sierhuis ↓ Romano Postema 79'
- 14
- 1
- 4
- 42
- 5
- 23
- 21
-
26
Daniel van Kaam ↓ Ko Itakura 90'
Bench
- 10
- 3
- 16
- 20
- 28
- 8
-
35
Charlison Benschop ↑ 83'
-
17
Ko Itakura ↑ 90'
- 18
- 19
- 36
-
29
Romano Postema ↑ 79'
Coach
Danny Buijs
FC Emmen Lineups
Starting XI
-
17
Sergio Pena ↓ Robbert de Vos 90'
-
15
Tom Hiariej ↓ Filip Ugrinic 73'
- 4
- 26
- 23
- 3
- 20
- 2
- 8
- 11
-
9
Marko Kolar ↓ Jafar Arias 56'
Bench
- 29
-
32
Robbert de Vos ↑ 90'
-
25
Jafar Arias ↑ 56'
- 16
-
21
Filip Ugrinic ↑ 73'
- 12
- 14
- 27
- 93
- 18
Coach
Dick Lukkien
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Alessio Da Cruz | 3 |
| Miguel Araujo | 2 |
| Nicklas Pedersen | 2 |
| Kaj Sierhuis | 2 |
| Glenn Bijl | 1 |
| Bart van Hintum | 1 |
| Paulos Abraham | 1 |
| Ricardo Pepi | 1 |
Head to Head
FC Groningen Form
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
4 / 4
1.34
FC Groningen xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
0.8
FC Emmen xG
I would bet for:
Under 2.5 goals 64% + Under — clean sheet likely 58%
Match Result
✓ CorrectActual: FC Groningen win
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 2.14
Actual: No — clean sheet
Over / Under Goals
✓ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 86% |
|
14% |
| ± 1.5 | 63% |
|
37% |
| ± 2.5 | 36% |
|
64% |
| ± 3.5 | 17% |
|
83% |
| ± 4.5 | 7% |
|
93% |
Double Chance
FC Groningen or Draw
79%
Draw or FC Emmen
50%
FC Groningen or FC Emmen
71%
Half-Time Result
✓ CorrectActual: Draw at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
1 – 0
14.6%
0 – 0
14%
1 – 1
13.5%
2 – 0
Actual
2 – 1
8.2%
0 – 1
8.2%
1 – 2
4.8%
3 – 0
4.5%
3 – 1
3.8%
0 – 2
3.6%
2 – 2
3.4%
3 – 2
1.6%
Asian Handicap — FC Groningen
| Handicap | FC Groningen covers | Push | FC Emmen covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 9% | — | 91% |
| -2 | 9% | 15% | 77% |
| -1.5 | 23% | — | 77% |
| -1 | 23% | 25% | 52% |
| -0.5 | 48% | — | 52% |
| +0.5 | 79% | — | 21% |
| +1 | 79% | 14% | 7% |
| +1.5 | 93% | — | 7% |
| +2 | 93% | 5% | 2% |
| +2.5 | 98% | — | 2% |
Clean Sheet
FC Groningen keeps clean sheet
45%
✗
FC Emmen keeps clean sheet
27%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.