FC Groningen vs FC Utrecht, Eredivisie 2020-21 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
Match Preview
FC Groningen vs FC Utrecht — Eredivisie at Hitachi Capital Mobility Stadion.
- FC Groningen 2 games · 6 pts (2026/27)
- FC Utrecht 2 games · 0 pts (2026/27)
Match Details
- Referee Jeroen Manschot
- Referee Erik Kleinjan
- Referee Ingmar Oostrom
- Referee Edgar Bijl
- Referee Yorick Weterings
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 18 Oct | FC Utrecht | H | 0–0 | D |
| 04 Oct | AFC Ajax | H | 1–0 | W |
| 25 Sep | FC Twente '65 | A | 1–3 | L |
| 20 Sep | ADO Den Haag | A | 1–0 | W |
| 13 Sep | PSV | H | 1–3 | L |
| 08 Mar | PSV | H | 0–1 | L |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 18 Oct | FC Groningen | A | 0–0 | D |
| 02 Oct | SC Heerenveen | H | 1–1 | D |
| 27 Sep | RKC Waalwijk | H | 3–1 | W |
| 18 Sep | VVV Venlo | A | 1–1 | D |
| 08 Mar | Sparta Rotterdam | H | 5–1 | W |
| 01 Mar | RKC Waalwijk | A | 1–2 | L |
Season Stats
| FC Groningen | FC Utrecht | |
|---|---|---|
| #2 | Position | #15 |
| 6 | Points | 0 |
| 2 | Played | 2 |
| 2 / 0 / 0 | W / D / L | 0 / 0 / 2 |
| 6 | Scored | 2 |
| 2 | Conceded | 6 |
| +4 | GD | -4 |
| 3.00 | PPG | 0.00 |
| 100% | Win % | 0% |
Key Stats
57%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (14 games)
H2H (14 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 Utrecht this season
FC Utrecht this season
FC Groningen are 2nd (6 pts). FC Utrecht are 15th (0 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 Utrecht
0-15
–/1
16-30
–/–
31-45
–/1
46-60
–/3
61-75
1/–
76+
1/1
■ Scored ■ Conceded
Events
Match Events
- 0' Packed stands, loud atmosphere — FC Groningen and FC Utrecht get this one started.
- 5' Netherlands international Tommy St. Jago has been a key figure this campaign — 0 goals and 0 assists in the Array this season.
- 10' Daniel Arzani is a natural and has been asked to do a very specific job for FC Groningen tonight.
- 11' It’s gonna be a Yellow card for Wessel Dammers.
- 16' We miss some good tackles and strikes. Is there anyone on the field to put the game back to action?
- 21' has dominated the recent head-to-head record, winning 0 of the last 0 meetings.
- 26' Spectators are craving for more action. Both teams play very cautiously. They need to put some more energy.
- 31' Neither side is committing men forward. This has all the hallmarks of a tense, tactical contest.
- 36' named a earlier, and opted for a in response. A fascinating tactical duel is developing.
- 41' Daniel van Kaam has been disciplined this evening — perhaps mindful of those 1 cards already picked up this season.
- 46' FC Utrecht 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.
- 51' looks like a favorite considering 0 games won in last 0 matches with its main striker scoring goals.
- 56' FC Groningen started playing very sharply right from the kick off. However, it slowed down the tempo rapidly by 56.
- 59' Controversy at the stadium! Jorgen Larsen argues furiously but the Yellow card stands.
- 64' A moment of madness from Ahmed El Messaoudi on 64 minutes earns him a Yellow card. FC Groningen will be frustrated.
- 65' FC Groningen ring the changes. Patrick Joosten has done his job and it is now time for Alessio Da Cruz to step up.
- 66' The crowd applauds Jorgen Larsen as he leaves the pitch. Mo El Hankouri steps in for FC Groningen.
- 70' A moment of madness from Bart van Hintum on 70 minutes earns him a Yellow card. FC Groningen will be frustrated.
- 73' The crowd applauds Moussa Sylla as he leaves the pitch. Eljero Elia steps in for FC Utrecht.
- 76' A change in the FC Groningen ranks — Ramon-Pascal Lundqvist exits the field as Arjen Robben enters on 76.
- 81' While players are taking a pause, let’s have a look at their stats. The teams met 0 times this season with winning -% of all matches.
- 84' The whistle greets Bart Ramselaar as he departs to be replaced by Daniel Arzani.
- 85' Azor Matusiwa picks up a Yellow card and will need to be extremely careful for the remainder of this match.
- 88' It is a substitution in FC Groningen team. Daniel van Kaam is replaced by Gabriel Gudmundsson on 88 minute.
- What a match! Full time at {STADIUM} — FC Groningen 0-0 FC Utrecht.
Lineups
FC Groningen Lineups
Starting XI
- 7
- 14
- 3
- 6
- 2
- 1
- 26
- 5
- 18
- 4
-
9
Jorgen Larsen ↓ Mo El Hankouri 66'
Bench
-
11
Mo El Hankouri ↑ 66'
-
10
Arjen Robben ↑ 76'
- 8
-
21
Alessio Da Cruz ↑ 65'
- 24
-
15
Gabriel Gudmundsson ↑ 88'
- 17
- 33
- 32
- 31
- 35
- 48
Coach
Danny Buijs
FC Utrecht Lineups
Starting XI
-
23
Bart Ramselaar ↓ Daniel Arzani 84'
- 6
- 10
- 16
- 2
- 22
- 7
- 21
-
29
Moussa Sylla ↓ Eljero Elia 73'
- 3
- 25
Bench
- 20
- 14
- 28
- 8
- 26
- 13
- 34
- 32
-
15
Daniel Arzani ↑ 84'
-
11
Eljero Elia ↑ 73'
- 50
Coach
John van den Brom
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Bart Ramselaar | 3 |
| Sander van de Streek | 2 |
| Yoann Cathline | 2 |
| Jorgen Larsen | 2 |
| Michael de Leeuw | 2 |
| Anastasios Douvikas | 1 |
| Ahmad Mendes Moreira | 1 |
| Oliver Antman | 1 |
Head to Head
FC Groningen Form
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
1 / 4
3.45
FC Groningen xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
0.6
FC Utrecht xG
I would bet for:
Over 2.5 goals 75% + FC Groningen to win 73%
Match Result
✗ WrongActual: Draw
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 4.05
Actual: No — clean sheet
Over / Under Goals
✗ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 97% |
|
3% |
| ± 1.5 | 90% |
|
10% |
| ± 2.5 | 75% |
|
25% |
| ± 3.5 | 55% |
|
45% |
| ± 4.5 | 36% |
|
64% |
Double Chance
FC Groningen or Draw
88%
Draw or FC Utrecht
27%
FC Groningen or FC Utrecht
85%
Half-Time Result
✗ WrongActual: Draw at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
3 – 0
12%
2 – 0
10.9%
4 – 0
10.1%
3 – 1
7%
5 – 0
7%
1 – 0
6.4%
2 – 1
6.2%
4 – 1
6.1%
5 – 1
4.3%
1 – 1
4.1%
6 – 0
4.1%
0 – 0
Actual
Asian Handicap — FC Groningen
| Handicap | FC Groningen covers | Push | FC Utrecht covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 52% | — | 48% |
| -2 | 52% | 20% | 27% |
| -1.5 | 73% | — | 27% |
| -1 | 73% | 15% | 12% |
| -0.5 | 88% | — | 12% |
| +0.5 | 97% | — | 3% |
| +1 | 97% | 2% | 1% |
| +1.5 | 99% | — | 1% |
| +2 | 99% | 1% | 0% |
| +2.5 | 100% | — | 0% |
Clean Sheet
FC Groningen keeps clean sheet
55%
✓
FC Utrecht keeps clean sheet
4%
✗
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.