Tuesday , 25 August 2026

FC Groningen vs FC Utrecht, Eredivisie 2026-27 REGULAR SEASON

Eredivisie · 2026-27
FC Groningen
2 – 1
Full Time
FC Utrecht
Sun 9 Aug 2026 · 12:30 UTC Euroborg HT 45' · FT 45'
Brynjolfur Darri Willumsson 8' 1–0
Thom van Bergen 48' 2–0
2–1 79' Adrian Blake
Y 84' Dani de Wit
Y 88' Joris van Overeem

Overview

Match Preview

FC Groningen vs FC Utrecht — Eredivisie at Euroborg.

Match Details

  • Referee Joey Kooij
  • Assistant 1 Dyon Fikkert
  • Assistant 2 Murat Kucukerbir (Netherlands)
3 games this season 🟨 3.0/game ⚽ 12.7 goals/game

Standings

# Team P Pts
1 AZ 3 9
2 Go Ahead Eagles 3 7
3 PSV 3 7
4 Feyenoord Rotterdam 3 7
5 FC Groningen 3 6
6 AFC Ajax 2 4
7 Sparta Rotterdam 3 4
8 Fortuna Sittard 3 4
9 SC Heerenveen 3 4
10 SBV Excelsior 2 3
11 NEC 2 3
12 FC Twente '65 2 3
13 Telstar 1963 2 3
14 PEC Zwolle 3 3
15 FC Utrecht 3 1
16 Willem II Tilburg 2 0
17 ADO Den Haag 3 0
18 SC Cambuur-Leeuwarden 3 0

Head-to-Head

3
5
6
FC Groningen 14 games · Avg 2.1 goals FC Utrecht
Last 5 meetings
2026-08-09 FC Groningen 2–1 FC Utrecht 2026-02-14 FC Groningen 1–2 FC Utrecht 2025-09-14 FC Utrecht 0–1 FC Groningen 2025-04-13 FC Utrecht 3–1 FC Groningen 2024-10-20 FC Groningen 0–1 FC Utrecht

Recent Form

FC Groningen
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
09 Aug FC Utrecht H 2–1 W
17 May Heracles Almelo A 2–1 W
10 May NEC H 2–1 W
02 May SBV Excelsior H 2–3 L
25 Apr Feyenoord Rotterdam A 1–3 L
11 Apr Go Ahead Eagles H 0–0 D
FC Utrecht
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
09 Aug FC Groningen A 1–2 L
17 May Fortuna Sittard H 2–0 W
10 May AFC Ajax A 2–1 W
02 May NAC Breda H 2–0 W
26 Apr SBV Excelsior A 0–5 L
11 Apr Telstar 1963 H 4–1 W

Season Stats

FC Groningen FC Utrecht
#5 Position #15
6 Points 1
3 Played 3
2 / 0 / 1 W / D / L 0 / 1 / 2
7 Scored 5
7 Conceded 9
+0 GD -4
2.00 PPG 0.33
67% Win % 0%

Key Stats

57% Both Teams to Score
H2H (14 games)
50% Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
0% Clean Sheets
FC Groningen this season
0% Clean Sheets
FC Utrecht this season

FC Groningen are 5th (6 pts). FC Utrecht are 15th (1 pts).

Goal Timing (This Season)

FC Groningen
0-15
3/–
16-30
1/–
31-45
1/2
46-60
1/3
61-75
–/–
76+
1/1
■ Scored ■ Conceded
FC Utrecht
0-15
–/1
16-30
1/–
31-45
–/2
46-60
1/3
61-75
1/1
76+
2/2
■ Scored ■ Conceded

Top Scorers (This Season)

FC Groningen
Brynjolfur Darri Willumsson 3 G
Thom van Bergen 2 G 2 A
David van der Werff 1 G
FC Utrecht
Adrian Blake 2 G
Artem Stepanov 2 G

Events

Match Events

  • 0' Here we go! The referee blows the whistle and FC Groningen launch into their encounter with FC Utrecht.
  • 5' Dani de Wit needs to be pretty careful with his discipline considering 3 Red cards this season.
  • 8' Goal! Brynjolfur Darri Willumsson scores his 5 goal in 15 matches.
  • 13' A quiet spell here at Euroborg. FC Groningen seem content sitting deep and soaking up pressure.
  • 18' FC Groningen started playing very sharply right from the kick off. However, it slowed down the tempo rapidly by 18.
  • 23' The 32-year-old Joris van Overeem has been sensational this season — 0 goals and 0 assists is a remarkable return.
  • 28' It looks like no one’s ball. FC Groningen is used to counterattacking playing. None of the sides are ready to take the lead.
  • 31' A change in the FC Groningen ranks — Marco Rente exits the field as Elvis Van Der Laan enters on 31.
  • 34' Brynjolfur Darri Willumsson makes no mistake. The score reads 2-0 and FC Groningen are in front.
  • 39' While there is no rush on the pitch, let’s have a look at some stats. Michael Brouwer made 233 appearances and scored 0 goals. He is very likely to score a goal today.
  • 44' FC Groningen currently sit 7 in the Array table. A result here could be decisive in the race for the top positions.
  • 48' Goal! Thom van Bergen scores his 8 goal in 308 matches.
  • 53' Supporters expect more eagerness from David Min, as he is very good at scoring at Euroborg with 0 goals in the last 0 games.
  • 58' Players seem to put ease on their energy level Spectators hardly appreciate such approach. Teams need to speed up the tempo.
  • 62' The whistle greets Yoann Cathline as he departs to be replaced by Adrian Blake.
  • 67' named a 4-2-3-1 earlier, and opted for a 3-4-2-1 in response. A fascinating tactical duel is developing.
  • 70' FC Utrecht manager makes another effort to make the tables turned. Guus Offerhaus is hanging Siebe Horemans on the field on 70 minute.
  • 71' Tyrique Mercera has so much to prove this time. He replaces Wouter Prins on 71 minute.
  • 76' Tijmen Blokzijl has been relatively quiet despite scoring 1 goals in his last 308 appearances.
  • 79' A stunning finish from Adrian Blake — that came from absolutely nowhere!
  • 81' FC Groningen manager makes another effort to make the tables turned. Travis Hernes is hanging Brynjolfur Darri Willumsson on the field on 81 minute.
  • 84' The FC Utrecht bench stirs into life. Angel Alarcon is withdrawn and Kevin Paredes gets his opportunity.
  • 84' It’s a booking for FC Utrecht player. Dani de Wit gets a card.
  • 88' Joris van Overeem has been a danger all night but risks an early exit having now seen a card on 88.
  • Game over. The scoreline of 2-1 tells the full story of an entertaining encounter.

Lineups

FC Groningen Lineups

4-2-3-1

Starting XI

Bench

FC Utrecht Lineups

3-4-2-1

Starting XI

Bench

H2H

H2H Top Scorers

PlayerGoals
Bart Ramselaar 3
Michael de Leeuw 2
Sander van de Streek 2
Yoann Cathline 2
Jorgen Larsen 2
Brynjolfur Darri Willumsson 1
Taylor Booth 1
Thom van Bergen 1

Head to Head

2026-08-09 FC Groningen 2–1 FC Utrecht 2026-02-14 FC Groningen 1–2 FC Utrecht 2025-09-14 FC Utrecht 0–1 FC Groningen 2025-04-13 FC Utrecht 3–1 FC Groningen 2024-10-20 FC Groningen 0–1 FC Utrecht

FC Groningen Form

2026-08-09 FC Groningen 2–1 FC Utrecht W 2026-05-17 Heracles Almelo 1–2 FC Groningen W 2026-05-10 FC Groningen 2–1 NEC W 2026-05-02 FC Groningen 2–3 SBV Excelsior L 2026-04-25 Feyenoord Rotterdam 3–1 FC Groningen L 2026-04-11 FC Groningen 0–0 Go Ahead Eagles D

FC Utrecht Form

2026-08-09 FC Groningen 2–1 FC Utrecht L 2026-05-17 FC Utrecht 2–0 Fortuna Sittard W 2026-05-10 AFC Ajax 1–2 FC Utrecht W 2026-05-02 FC Utrecht 2–0 NAC Breda W 2026-04-26 SBV Excelsior 5–0 FC Utrecht L 2026-04-11 FC Utrecht 4–1 Telstar 1963 W

Predictions

Prediction accuracy
4 / 4
3 FC Groningen xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.65 FC Utrecht xG
I would bet for: Over 2.5 goals 83% + Both teams to score 76%

Match Result

✓ Correct
FC Groningen59% Draw20% FC Utrecht21%
Actual: FC Groningen win

Both Teams to Score

✓ Correct
Yes76% 0% No24%
Avg goals/match: 4.65
Actual: Yes — both scored

Over / Under Goals

✓ O/U 2.5
Line Over Under
± 0.5 98%
2%
± 1.5 94%
6%
± 2.5 83%
17%
± 3.5 67%
33%
± 4.5 48%
52%

Double Chance

FC Groningen or Draw
78%
Draw or FC Utrecht
41%
FC Groningen or FC Utrecht
80%

Half-Time Result

✓ Correct
FC Groningen49% Draw33% FC Utrecht18%
Actual: FC Groningen win at HT

Correct Score

✓ In top 12
2 – 1
Actual
3 – 1
6.9%
2 – 2
5.7%
3 – 2
5.6%
1 – 1
5.5%
4 – 1
5.1%
2 – 0
4.5%
3 – 0
4.3%
4 – 2
4.2%
1 – 2
4%
4 – 0
3.2%
2 – 3
3.1%

Asian Handicap — FC Groningen

Handicap FC Groningen covers Push FC Utrecht covers
-2.5 27% — 73%
-2 27% 17% 55%
-1.5 45% — 55%
-1 45% 19% 37%
-0.5 63% — 37%
+0.5 81% — 19%
+1 81% 10% 9%
+1.5 91% — 9%
+2 91% 6% 3%
+2.5 97% — 3%

Clean Sheet

FC Groningen keeps clean sheet
20% ✓
FC Utrecht keeps clean sheet
6% ✓

Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.