FC Groningen vs FC Utrecht, Eredivisie 2022-23 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
Match Preview
FC Groningen vs FC Utrecht — Eredivisie at Euroborg.
- FC Groningen 0 games · 0 pts (2026/27)
- FC Utrecht 0 games · 0 pts (2026/27)
Match Details
- Referee Jeroen Manschot
- Referee Dennis Higler
- Referee Johan Balder
- Referee Maarten Ketting
- Referee Michael Osseweijer
- Referee Luuk Timmer (Netherlands)
Standings
| # | Team | P | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | ADO Den Haag | 0 | 0 |
| 2 | AFC Ajax | 0 | 0 |
| 3 | AZ | 0 | 0 |
| 4 | FC Groningen | 0 | 0 |
| 5 | FC Twente '65 | 0 | 0 |
| 6 | FC Utrecht | 0 | 0 |
| 7 | Feyenoord Rotterdam | 0 | 0 |
| 8 | Fortuna Sittard | 0 | 0 |
| 9 | Go Ahead Eagles | 0 | 0 |
| 10 | NEC | 0 | 0 |
| 11 | PEC Zwolle | 0 | 0 |
| 12 | PSV | 0 | 0 |
| 13 | SBV Excelsior | 0 | 0 |
| 14 | SC Cambuur-Leeuwarden | 0 | 0 |
| 15 | SC Heerenveen | 0 | 0 |
| 16 | Sparta Rotterdam | 0 | 0 |
| 17 | Telstar 1963 | 0 | 0 |
| 18 | Willem II Tilburg | 0 | 0 |
Head-to-Head
Recent Form
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 07 Apr | FC Utrecht | H | 1–2 | L |
| 02 Apr | Fortuna Sittard | A | 1–3 | L |
| 19 Mar | SC Heerenveen | H | 0–2 | L |
| 11 Mar | AZ | A | 0–1 | L |
| 04 Mar | Feyenoord Rotterdam | A | 0–1 | L |
| 25 Feb | SBV Excelsior | H | 3–0 | W |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 07 Apr | FC Groningen | A | 2–1 | W |
| 02 Apr | FC Volendam | H | 0–0 | D |
| 18 Mar | Go Ahead Eagles | H | 1–2 | L |
| 12 Mar | NEC | A | 2–2 | D |
| 03 Mar | Fortuna Sittard | H | 1–2 | L |
| 24 Feb | Sparta Rotterdam | A | 3–0 | W |
Season Stats
| FC Groningen | FC Utrecht | |
|---|---|---|
| #4 | Position | #6 |
| 0 | Points | 0 |
| 0 | Played | 0 |
| 0 / 0 / 0 | W / D / L | 0 / 0 / 0 |
| 0 | Scored | 0 |
| 0 | Conceded | 0 |
| +0 | GD | +0 |
| – | PPG | – |
| – | Win % | – |
Key Stats
54%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (13 games)
H2H (13 games)
46%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
FC Groningen are 4th (0 pts). FC Utrecht are 6th (0 pts).
Events
Match Events
- 0' The match kicks off with home fans waiting with anticipation for FC Groningen to score. At the same time, FC Utrecht does not seem to pull back! Let’s get it on!
- 5' FC Groningen are enjoying more possession but struggling to find a way through a disciplined FC Utrecht backline.
- 10' FC Utrecht started playing very sharply right from the kick off. However, it slowed down the tempo rapidly by 10.
- 15' The teams are not in a rush to score plenty of goals. It might look strange considering FC Utrecht that had 317 games and scored 433 goals.
- 18' The FC Utrecht manager makes a substitution. Othman Boussaid departs to be replaced by Bart Ramselaar.
- 23' Radinio Balker is a natural and has been asked to do a very specific job for FC Utrecht tonight.
- 28' Hidde ter Avest is putting in a real shift tonight. He has covered more ground than anyone else for FC Utrecht so far.
- 29' Mark van der Maarel is replacing Ramon Hendriks for the FC Utrecht side.
- 34' FC Groningen are deployed in a today, looking to exploit space against FC Utrecht's shape.
- 38' The FC Groningen bench stirs into life. Jetro Willems is withdrawn and Laros Duarte gets his opportunity.
- 41' The crowd applauds Taylor Booth as he leaves the pitch. Victor Jensen steps in for FC Utrecht.
- 46' FC Groningen make a change. Tomas Suslov trudges off to be replaced by Florian Kruger on 46 minutes.
- 51' Although teams showed high tempo form the start, they seem to slow down a bit. Both sides really need to catch a fire. Otherwise, we have another goalless match.
- 52' Brilliant from the ! Anastasios Douvikas makes it 0-1 with a superb finish on 45.
- 55' Goal! Oliver Antman scores his 8 goal in 6 matches.
- 60' Over 60 minutes have gone by without a meaningful attack. The supporters want more.
- 65' The supporters are chanting for Elvis Manu. He replaces Daleho Irandust on 65 minute.
- 68' Fresh legs for FC Utrecht! Hidde ter Avest comes on to replace Sean Klaiber.
- 69' Sander van de Streek is having his name booked by the referee on 69.
- 74' FC Utrecht fans have not had much to celebrate tonight. Their side is struggling to get forward.
- 75' FC Groningen receives a Yellow card for a hard tackle on 75.
- 76' Bas Dost has been a constant threat and now delivers with a goal on 76 minutes.
- 80' Matej Chalus has been a danger all night but risks an early exit having now seen a Yellow card on 80.
- 81' Luciano Valente gets the nod from FC Groningen. He replaces Matej Chalus and will look to change the dynamic.
- 82' That is a Yellow card for FC Groningen. Isak Dybvik will be fuming at that decision.
- 87' A moment of individual brilliance could settle this. Both teams are waiting for that decisive action.
- Game over. The scoreline of 1-2 tells the full story of an entertaining encounter.
Lineups
FC Groningen Lineups
Starting XI
-
15
Jetro Willems ↓ Laros Duarte 38'
-
10
Daleho Irandust ↓ Elvis Manu 65'
- 21
- 12
- 9
- 20
-
7
Tomas Suslov ↓ Florian Kruger 46'
-
37
Matej Chalus ↓ Luciano Valente 81'
- 19
- 18
- 8
Bench
-
23
Florian Kruger ↑ 46'
- 4
-
2
Damil Dankerlui ↑ 46'
-
28
Elvis Manu ↑ 65'
- 25
- 34
-
6
Laros Duarte ↑ 38'
- 31
- 1
-
40
Luciano Valente ↑ 81'
- 24
- –
Coach
Dennis van der Ree
FC Utrecht Lineups
Starting XI
- 24
- 33
-
17
Sean Klaiber ↓ Hidde ter Avest 68'
- 22
- 26
- 18
-
9
Anastasios Douvikas ↓ Bas Dost 68'
- 8
- 1
- 14
-
10
Taylor Booth ↓ Victor Jensen 41'
Bench
-
23
Bart Ramselaar ↑ 18'
- 31
-
2
Mark van der Maarel ↑ 29'
- 27
-
5
Hidde ter Avest ↑ 68'
-
28
Bas Dost ↑ 68'
- 19
- 38
-
7
Victor Jensen ↑ 41'
- 25
- 61
Coach
Michael Silberbauer
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Bart Ramselaar | 3 |
| Jorgen Larsen | 2 |
| Michael de Leeuw | 2 |
| Sander van de Streek | 2 |
| Yoann Cathline | 2 |
| Gyrano Kerk | 1 |
| Sebastien Haller | 1 |
| Patrick Joosten | 1 |
Head to Head
FC Groningen Form
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
2 / 4
0.63
FC Groningen xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
0.89
FC Utrecht xG
I would bet for:
Under 2.5 goals 80% + FC Utrecht or Draw 74%
Match Result
✓ CorrectActual: FC Utrecht win
Both Teams to Score
✗ Wrong
Avg goals/match: 1.52
Actual: Yes — both scored
Over / Under Goals
✗ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 75% |
|
25% |
| ± 1.5 | 45% |
|
55% |
| ± 2.5 | 20% |
|
80% |
| ± 3.5 | 7% |
|
93% |
| ± 4.5 | 2% |
|
98% |
Double Chance
FC Groningen or Draw
62%
Draw or FC Utrecht
74%
FC Groningen or FC Utrecht
63%
Half-Time Result
✓ CorrectActual: Draw at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
0 – 0
24.6%
0 – 1
18%
1 – 1
13.2%
1 – 0
12.2%
0 – 2
8.1%
1 – 2
Actual
2 – 0
3.9%
2 – 1
3.8%
0 – 3
2.4%
2 – 2
1.9%
1 – 3
1.7%
3 – 1
0.8%
Asian Handicap — FC Groningen
| Handicap | FC Groningen covers | Push | FC Utrecht covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 1% | — | 99% |
| -2 | 1% | 5% | 94% |
| -1.5 | 6% | — | 94% |
| -1 | 6% | 16% | 78% |
| -0.5 | 22% | — | 78% |
| +0.5 | 62% | — | 38% |
| +1 | 62% | 24% | 14% |
| +1.5 | 86% | — | 14% |
| +2 | 86% | 10% | 4% |
| +2.5 | 96% | — | 4% |
Clean Sheet
FC Groningen keeps clean sheet
42%
✓
FC Utrecht keeps clean sheet
54%
✗
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.