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 12 games · 15 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 | PSV | 12 | 26 |
| 2 | Feyenoord Rotterdam | 12 | 25 |
| 3 | AFC Ajax | 12 | 25 |
| 4 | FC Twente '65 | 12 | 24 |
| 5 | AZ | 12 | 23 |
| 6 | SC Heerenveen | 12 | 21 |
| 7 | Fortuna Sittard | 12 | 20 |
| 8 | Go Ahead Eagles | 12 | 17 |
| 9 | FC Groningen | 12 | 15 |
| 10 | SC Cambuur-Leeuwarden | 12 | 15 |
| 11 | NEC | 12 | 14 |
| 12 | Sparta Rotterdam | 12 | 12 |
| 13 | PEC Zwolle | 12 | 12 |
| 14 | FC Utrecht | 12 | 12 |
| 15 | SBV Excelsior | 12 | 11 |
| 16 | Telstar 1963 | 12 | 10 |
| 17 | ADO Den Haag | 12 | 9 |
| 18 | Willem II Tilburg | 12 | 3 |
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
8%
Clean Sheets
FC Groningen this season
FC Groningen this season
Goal Timing (This Season)
FC Groningen
0-15
7/4
16-30
6/3
31-45
4/5
46-60
4/5
61-75
3/5
76+
3/5
■ Scored ■ Conceded
Top Scorers (This Season)
FC Groningen
| Brynjolfur Darri Willumsson | 9 G | 1 A |
| Thom van Bergen | 8 G | 3 A |
| David van der Werff | 2 G | 3 A |
| Tygo Land | 2 G | 1 A |
Events
Match Events
- 0' The stage is set the green flag drops! Another match against FC Groningen and FC Emmen has kicked off!
- 5' Both keepers have barely been tested. FC Groningen and FC Emmen are cancelling each other out in the centre of the park.
- 8' Michael Heylen catches the referee's attention in entirely the wrong way. Yellow card on 8.
- 13' will be watching from the dugout nervously. His FC Groningen side need to improve if they are to claim all three points.
- 18' FC Groningen is defending very well tonight not leaving a chance for their rivals to get through for a goal.
- 19' The referee reaches into his pocket. Out comes the Yellow card for Tom Hiariej.
- 24' While there is no rush on the pitch, let’s have a look at some stats. Sergio Padt made 318 appearances and scored 1 goals. He is very likely to score a goal today.
- 29' FC Groningen seems to be on a short break. The game is mainly concentrated in the center. It’s high time they got back to action. Otherwise, it looks like a goalless game.
- 34' Keziah Veendorp has certainly something to prove this evening. He made 0 appearances with only 0 goals this season.
- 39' FC Groningen are happy to let the opposition have the ball in their own half. The trap is set.
- 44' FC Groningen are keeping things exceptionally tight at the back. It will take something special to break them down.
- 47' Goal! Kaj Sierhuis scores his 33 goal in 491 matches.
- 52' Players seem to put ease on their energy level Spectators hardly appreciate such approach. Teams need to speed up the tempo.
- 56' The FC Emmen bench stirs into life. Marko Kolar is withdrawn and Jafar Arias gets his opportunity.
- 61' Robbert de Vos has been relatively quiet despite scoring 2 goals in his last 129 appearances.
- 66' It is a cagey affair so far. FC Groningen in their trying to find a way past FC Emmen's compact .
- 71' Not even hints on scoring a goal over the last 71 minutes.
- 72' Against the run of play, Kaj Sierhuis has scored! This game has turned on its head.
- 73' Filip Ugrinic gets the nod from FC Emmen. He replaces Tom Hiariej and will look to change the dynamic.
- 78' It’s gonna be a Yellow card for Joel Asoro.
- 79' Another substitution for FC Groningen to replace Kaj Sierhuis by Romano Postema on 79 minute.
- 83' FC Groningen manager makes another effort to make the tables turned. Charlison Benschop is hanging Ajdin Hrustic on the field on 83 minute.
- 88' It’s gonna be a Red card for Michael Heylen.
- 90' Poor challenge from Michael Chacon. The referee spots it immediately and shows the Yellow card.
- 90' Another change for FC Emmen made on 90 minute. Sergio Pena leaves to be changed by Robbert de Vos.
- FC Emmen will have plenty to reflect on. FC Groningen were simply the better side today.
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 |
| Kaj Sierhuis | 2 |
| Miguel Araujo | 2 |
| Nicklas Pedersen | 2 |
| Mimoun Mahi | 1 |
| Michael Chacon | 1 |
| Ajdin Hrustic | 1 |
| Glenn Bijl | 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.