FC Groningen vs FC Twente '65, Eredivisie 2020-21 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
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FC Groningen vs FC Twente '65 — Eredivisie at Hitachi Capital Mobility Stadion.
- FC Groningen 2 games · 6 pts (2026/27)
- FC Twente '65 2 games · 3 pts (2026/27)
Match Details
- Referee Kevin Blom
- Referee Bas van Dongen
- Referee Alex Bos
- Referee Patrick Inia
Standings
| # | Team | P | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | AZ | 2 | 6 |
| 2 | FC Groningen | 2 | 6 |
| 3 | Go Ahead Eagles | 2 | 4 |
| 4 | Fortuna Sittard | 2 | 4 |
| 5 | AFC Ajax | 2 | 4 |
| 6 | PSV | 2 | 4 |
| 7 | Feyenoord Rotterdam | 2 | 4 |
| 8 | SC Heerenveen | 2 | 4 |
| 9 | SBV Excelsior | 2 | 3 |
| 10 | NEC | 2 | 3 |
| 11 | Sparta Rotterdam | 2 | 3 |
| 12 | FC Twente '65 | 2 | 3 |
| 13 | Telstar 1963 | 2 | 3 |
| 14 | FC Utrecht | 2 | 0 |
| 15 | PEC Zwolle | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 17 Jan | FC Twente '65 | H | 2–2 | D |
| 14 Jan | Willem II Tilburg | A | 3–2 | W |
| 09 Jan | FC Utrecht | A | 2–2 | D |
| 23 Dec | Heracles Almelo | H | 0–1 | L |
| 19 Dec | Sparta Rotterdam | A | 3–2 | W |
| 12 Dec | RKC Waalwijk | H | 2–0 | W |
Season Stats
| FC Groningen | FC Twente '65 | |
|---|---|---|
| #2 | Position | #12 |
| 6 | Points | 3 |
| 2 | Played | 2 |
| 2 / 0 / 0 | W / D / L | 1 / 0 / 1 |
| 6 | Scored | 3 |
| 2 | Conceded | 2 |
| +4 | GD | +1 |
| 3.00 | PPG | 1.50 |
| 100% | Win % | 50% |
Key Stats
67%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (12 games)
H2H (12 games)
50%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
0%
Clean Sheets
FC Groningen this season
FC Groningen this season
0%
Clean Sheets
FC Twente '65 this season
FC Twente '65 this season
FC Groningen are 2nd (6 pts). FC Twente '65 are 12th (3 pts).
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
FC Twente '65
0-15
–/–
16-30
–/1
31-45
1/–
46-60
–/1
61-75
1/–
76+
–/–
■ Scored ■ Conceded
Events
Match Events
- 0' Temperatures are rising at Hitachi Capital Mobility Stadion as FC Groningen face off against FC Twente \'65 in what promises to be a fascinating contest.
- 5' FC Groningen currently sit in the Array table. A result here could be decisive in the race for the top positions.
- 10' The travelling FC Twente \'65 supporters hardly appreciate their team being pressed down to the backline.
- 12' Against the run of play, Dario Dumic has scored! This game has turned on its head.
- 17' It looks surprising FC Groningen does not make any changes. Tyronne Ebuehi has some obvious troubles when approaching to the goal.
- 22' Brilliant from the ! Thijs van Leeuwen makes it 0-2 with a superb finish on 22.
- 27' It looks like no one’s ball. FC Twente \'65 is used to counterattacking playing. None of the sides are ready to take the lead.
- 32' will be watching from the dugout nervously. His FC Groningen side need to improve if they are to claim all three points.
- 37' FC Groningen are deployed in a today, looking to exploit space against FC Twente \'65's shape.
- 42' Julio Pleguezuelo has been disciplined this evening — perhaps mindful of those 0 cards already picked up this season.
- 46' A tactical swap from FC Twente '65 — Julio Pleguezuelo on, Tyronne Ebuehi off on 46 minutes.
- 47' Magnificent from Ahmed El Messaoudi! That is 21 goals in 265 appearances — and it could not have come at a better time.
- 52' 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.
- 53' It’s gonna be a Yellow card for Thijs van Leeuwen.
- 58' A tactical chess match is unfolding here. The question is which manager blinks first.
- 60' It is a substitution in FC Twente '65 team. Thijs van Leeuwen is replaced by Issah Abbas on 60 minute.
- 64' That is a Yellow card for FC Groningen. Sam Schreck will be fuming at that decision.
- 66' with the perfectly-timed delivery and Jorgen Larsen makes no mistake. 2-2!
- 71' Players seem to put ease on their energy level Spectators hardly appreciate such approach. Teams need to speed up the tempo.
- 76' Netherlands international Remco Balk has been a key figure this campaign — 0 goals and 0 assists in the Array this season.
- 78' The referee shows FC Twente '65 player a Yellow card on 78.
- 81' It is a substitution in FC Twente '65 team. Godfried Roemeratoe is replaced by Wout Brama on 81 minute.
- 86' The whistle greets Queensy Menig as he departs to be replaced by Jesse Bosch.
- What a match! Full time at {STADIUM} — FC Groningen 2-2 FC Twente \'65.
Lineups
FC Groningen Lineups
Starting XI
- 3
-
6
Azor Matusiwa C ↓ Sam Schreck 46'
-
2
Damil Dankerlui ↓ Remco Balk 86'
- 11
- 1
- 21
- 5
-
18
Ahmed El Messaoudi ↓ Remco Balk 86'
- 9
- 15
-
31
Tomas Suslov ↓ Daniel van Kaam 46'
Bench
-
7
Ramon-Pascal Lundqvist ↑ 46'
-
26
Daniel van Kaam ↑ 46'
-
8
Sam Schreck ↑ 46'
- 4
- 24
- 25
-
17
Miguel ↑ 86'
- 33
- 34
-
35
Remco Balk ↑ 86'
Coach
Danny Buijs
FC Twente \'65 Lineups
Starting XI
- 8
-
11
Queensy Menig ↓ Jesse Bosch 86'
- 16
- 20
- 15
- 43
- 23
-
9
Danilo ↓ Nathan Markelo 60'
- 19
- 5
-
37
Thijs van Leeuwen ↓ Issah Abbas 60'
Bench
-
6
Wout Brama ↑ 81'
- 22
-
10
Issah Abbas ↑ 60'
-
4
Julio Pleguezuelo ↑ 46'
-
32
Jesse Bosch ↑ 86'
- 30
-
24
Nathan Markelo ↑ 60'
- 40
- 39
- 38
Coach
Ron Jans
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Sem Steijn | 3 |
| Dimitris Limnios | 2 |
| Ahmed El Messaoudi | 2 |
| Vaclav Cerny | 2 |
| Virgil Misidjan | 2 |
| Dario Dumic | 1 |
| Bart van Rooij | 1 |
| Thijs van Leeuwen | 1 |
Head to Head
FC Groningen Form
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
2 / 4
1.64
FC Groningen xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.43
FC Twente \'65 xG
I would bet for:
FC Groningen or FC Twente \'65 74% + Both teams to score 62%
Match Result
✗ WrongActual: Draw
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 3.07
Actual: Yes — both scored
Over / Under Goals
✓ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 94% |
|
6% |
| ± 1.5 | 81% |
|
19% |
| ± 2.5 | 58% |
|
42% |
| ± 3.5 | 37% |
|
63% |
| ± 4.5 | 20% |
|
80% |
Double Chance
FC Groningen or Draw
69%
Draw or FC Twente \'65
57%
FC Groningen or FC Twente \'65
74%
Half-Time Result
✗ WrongActual: FC Twente \'65 win at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
1 – 1
11.8%
2 – 1
8.6%
1 – 2
7.5%
1 – 0
6.8%
0 – 0
6.3%
2 – 0
6.2%
2 – 2
Actual
0 – 1
5.8%
0 – 2
4.7%
3 – 1
4.7%
1 – 3
3.6%
3 – 2
3.4%
Asian Handicap — FC Groningen
| Handicap | FC Groningen covers | Push | FC Twente \'65 covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 9% | — | 91% |
| -2 | 9% | 13% | 78% |
| -1.5 | 22% | — | 78% |
| -1 | 22% | 20% | 59% |
| -0.5 | 41% | — | 59% |
| +0.5 | 68% | — | 32% |
| +1 | 68% | 17% | 15% |
| +1.5 | 85% | — | 15% |
| +2 | 85% | 10% | 6% |
| +2.5 | 94% | — | 6% |
Clean Sheet
FC Groningen keeps clean sheet
25%
✓
FC Twente \'65 keeps clean sheet
20%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.