FC Groningen vs FC Utrecht, Eredivisie 2024-25 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 Serdar Gozubuyuk
- Assistant 1 Erwin Zeinstra
- Assistant 2 Johan Balder
7 games this season
🟨 1.3/game
⚽ 4.0 goals/game
🟥 1 total
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20 Oct | FC Utrecht | H | 0–1 | L |
| 06 Oct | AFC Ajax | A | 1–3 | L |
| 29 Sep | Go Ahead Eagles | H | 0–1 | L |
| 22 Sep | SC Heerenveen | A | 1–2 | L |
| 14 Sep | Feyenoord Rotterdam | H | 2–2 | D |
| 31 Aug | Almere City FC | A | 1–1 | D |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20 Oct | FC Groningen | A | 1–0 | W |
| 05 Oct | RKC Waalwijk | H | 3–2 | W |
| 29 Sep | AZ | A | 2–1 | W |
| 21 Sep | Willem II Tilburg | H | 3–2 | W |
| 01 Sep | FC Twente '65 | H | 2–1 | W |
| 24 Aug | NAC Breda | A | 2–1 | 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' Temperatures are rising at Euroborg as FC Groningen face off against FC Utrecht in what promises to be a fascinating contest.
- 5' FC Groningen currently sit 12 in the Array table. A result here could be decisive in the race for the top positions.
- 10' Paxten Aaronson catches the referee's attention in entirely the wrong way. card on 10.
- 15' Spectators are craving for more action. Both teams play very cautiously. They need to put some more energy.
- 20' Magnificent from Yoann Cathline! That is 12 goals in 416 appearances — and it could not have come at a better time.
- 25' FC Groningen are deployed in a 4-4-2 today, looking to exploit space against FC Utrecht's 4-2-3-1 shape.
- 30' Both keepers have barely been tested. FC Groningen and FC Utrecht are cancelling each other out in the centre of the park.
- 35' 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.
- 40' Supporters expect more eagerness from Jens Toornstra, as he is very good at scoring at Euroborg with 0 goals in the last 0 games.
- 45' looks like a favorite considering 0 games won in last 0 matches with its main striker scoring goals.
- 46' The crowd applauds Finn Stam as he leaves the pitch. Leandro Bacuna steps in for FC Groningen.
- 51' Not even hints on scoring a goal over the last 51 minutes.
- 56' Marvin Peersman has certainly something to prove this evening. He made 0 appearances with only 0 goals this season.
- 61' FC Utrecht started playing very sharply right from the kick off. However, it slowed down the tempo rapidly by 61.
- 63' Another substitution for FC Utrecht to replace Ole Romeny by Taylor Booth on 63 minute.
- 68' It’s a booking for FC Utrecht player. Noah Ohio gets a card.
- 68' The FC Groningen manager makes a substitution. Rui Mendes departs to be replaced by Tika de Jonge.
- 69' A meaty challenge results in booking for Marvin Peersman on 69.
- 74' 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.
- 79' FC Groningen are happy to let the opposition have the ball in their own half. The trap is set.
- 83' A tactical swap from FC Utrecht — Jens Toornstra on, Victor Jensen off on 83 minutes.
- 88' Neither side is committing men forward. This has all the hallmarks of a tense, tactical contest.
- 89' The referee has no hesitation. Souffian El Karouani is booked for FC Utrecht — card on 89.
- FC Utrecht celebrates a vital win. Three points that could prove pivotal come season's end.
Lineups
FC Groningen Lineups
4-4-2Starting XI
- 5
- 21
- 29
-
27
Rui Mendes ↓ Tika de Jonge 68'
- 10
- 26
- 14
- 8
- 43
- 2
-
22
Finn Stam ↓ Leandro Bacuna 46'
Bench
-
7
Leandro Bacuna ↑ 46'
- 4
- 1
- 9
- 25
- 6
- 33
- 24
- 3
-
18
Tika de Jonge ↑ 68'
- 36
Coach
Dick Lukkien
FC Utrecht Lineups
4-2-3-1Starting XI
- 24
- 2
- 3
- 25
-
77
Ole Romeny ↓ Taylor Booth 63'
- 9
- 16
- 20
-
7
Victor Jensen ↓ Jens Toornstra 83'
- 21
- 6
Bench
-
18
Jens Toornstra ↑ 83'
- 5
- 40
- 19
- 8
- 22
-
11
Noah Ohio ↑ 63'
-
10
Taylor Booth ↑ 63'
- 25
- 14
- 32
- 23
Coach
Ron Jans
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Bart Ramselaar | 3 |
| Michael de Leeuw | 2 |
| Sander van de Streek | 2 |
| Yoann Cathline | 2 |
| Jorgen Larsen | 2 |
| Taylor Booth | 1 |
| Sander van de Streek | 1 |
| Florian Kruger | 1 |
Head to Head
FC Groningen Form
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
2 / 4
0.36
FC Groningen xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
0.69
FC Utrecht xG
I would bet for:
Under 2.5 goals 90% + Under — clean sheet likely 82%
Match Result
✗ WrongActual: FC Utrecht win
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 1.05
Actual: No — clean sheet
Over / Under Goals
✓ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 62% |
|
38% |
| ± 1.5 | 29% |
|
71% |
| ± 2.5 | 10% |
|
90% |
| ± 3.5 | 3% |
|
97% |
| ± 4.5 | 1% |
|
99% |
Double Chance
FC Groningen or Draw
59%
Draw or FC Utrecht
82%
FC Groningen or FC Utrecht
59%
Half-Time Result
✗ WrongActual: FC Utrecht win at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
0 – 0
37.8%
0 – 1
Actual
1 – 0
10.8%
1 – 1
9.9%
0 – 2
7.5%
1 – 2
3.4%
2 – 0
1.9%
2 – 1
1.7%
0 – 3
1.7%
1 – 3
0.8%
2 – 2
0.8%
0 – 4
0.3%
Asian Handicap — FC Groningen
| Handicap | FC Groningen covers | Push | FC Utrecht covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 0% | — | 100% |
| -2 | 0% | 2% | 98% |
| -1.5 | 2% | — | 98% |
| -1 | 2% | 13% | 85% |
| -0.5 | 15% | — | 85% |
| +0.5 | 64% | — | 36% |
| +1 | 64% | 26% | 11% |
| +1.5 | 89% | — | 11% |
| +2 | 89% | 8% | 2% |
| +2.5 | 98% | — | 2% |
Clean Sheet
FC Groningen keeps clean sheet
51%
✗
FC Utrecht keeps clean sheet
70%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.