45 - FC Groningen vs FC Utrecht, Eredivisie 2026-27 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
Match Preview
FC Groningen vs FC Utrecht — Eredivisie at Euroborg.
- FC Groningen 1 games · 3 pts (2026/27)
- FC Utrecht 1 games · 0 pts (2026/27)
Match Details
- Referee Joey Kooij
- Assistant 1 Dyon Fikkert
- Assistant 2 Murat Kucukerbir (Netherlands)
Standings
| # | Team | P | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | SBV Excelsior | 1 | 3 |
| 2 | Go Ahead Eagles | 1 | 3 |
| 3 | AZ | 1 | 3 |
| 4 | Telstar 1963 | 1 | 3 |
| 5 | FC Groningen | 1 | 3 |
| 6 | Feyenoord Rotterdam | 1 | 3 |
| 7 | Fortuna Sittard | 1 | 1 |
| 8 | PSV | 1 | 1 |
| 9 | AFC Ajax | 1 | 1 |
| 10 | PEC Zwolle | 1 | 1 |
| 11 | FC Twente '65 | 0 | 0 |
| 12 | SC Heerenveen | 0 | 0 |
| 13 | NEC | 1 | 0 |
| 14 | FC Utrecht | 1 | 0 |
| 15 | Sparta Rotterdam | 1 | 0 |
| 16 | ADO Den Haag | 1 | 0 |
| 17 | Willem II Tilburg | 1 | 0 |
| 18 | SC Cambuur-Leeuwarden | 1 | 0 |
Head-to-Head
Recent Form
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| 04 Apr | Telstar 1963 | A | 2–0 | W |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| 04 Apr | PSV | A | 3–4 | L |
Season Stats
| FC Groningen | FC Utrecht | |
|---|---|---|
| #5 | Position | #14 |
| 3 | Points | 0 |
| 1 | Played | 1 |
| 1 / 0 / 0 | W / D / L | 0 / 0 / 1 |
| 1 | Scored | 0 |
| 0 | Conceded | 1 |
| +1 | GD | -1 |
| 3.00 | PPG | 0.00 |
| 100% | Win % | 0% |
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 5th (3 pts). FC Utrecht are 14th (0 pts).
Events
Match Events
- 0' Packed stands, loud atmosphere — FC Groningen and FC Utrecht get this one started.
- 5' The 21-year-old Tijmen Blokzijl has been sensational this season — 0 goals and 0 assists is a remarkable return.
- 8' What a moment for Brynjolfur Darri Willumsson! That strike on 8 puts his side firmly in control.
- 13' A tactical chess match is unfolding here. The question is which manager blinks first.
- 18' FC Utrecht are happy to let the opposition have the ball in their own half. The trap is set.
- 23' We are waiting for someone to take the initiative. Who will be the first to commit to attack?
- 28' With 0 assists to his name this season, Etienne Vaessen is clearly more than just a goal scorer for FC Utrecht.
- 31' Fresh legs for FC Groningen! Elvis Van Der Laan comes on to replace Marco Rente.
- 34' What a moment for Brynjolfur Darri Willumsson! That strike on 34 puts his side firmly in control.
- 39' Spectators are craving for more action. Both teams play very cautiously. They need to put some more energy.
- 44' It is a cagey affair so far. FC Groningen in their 4-2-3-1 trying to find a way past FC Utrecht's compact 3-4-2-1.
Lineups
FC Groningen Lineups
4-2-3-1Starting XI
- 24
- 5
- 1
- 9
- 26
- 14
- 3
- 18
- 8
- 2
- 17
Bench
- 31
- 13
- 29
- 20
- 7
-
15
Elvis Van Der Laan ↑ 31'
- 44
- 34
- 16
- 12
- 53
- 42
FC Utrecht Lineups
3-4-2-1Starting XI
- 2
- 8
- 25
- 20
- 92
- 9
- 10
- 44
- 11
- 23
- 53
Bench
- 30
- 34
- 33
- 14
- 15
- 47
- 32
- 6
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Bart Ramselaar | 3 |
| Yoann Cathline | 2 |
| Jorgen Larsen | 2 |
| Michael de Leeuw | 2 |
| Sander van de Streek | 2 |
| Ahmad Mendes Moreira | 1 |
| Oliver Antman | 1 |
| Gyrano Kerk | 1 |
Head to Head
FC Groningen Form
Predictions
1.4
FC Groningen xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
0.8
FC Utrecht xG
I would bet for:
Under 2.5 goals 62% + Under — clean sheet likely 57%
Match Result
Both Teams to Score
Avg goals/match: 2.2
Over / Under Goals
| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 87% |
|
13% |
| ± 1.5 | 65% |
|
35% |
| ± 2.5 | 38% |
|
62% |
| ± 3.5 | 19% |
|
81% |
| ± 4.5 | 8% |
|
92% |
Double Chance
FC Groningen or Draw
76%
Draw or FC Utrecht
54%
FC Groningen or FC Utrecht
70%
Half-Time Result
Correct Score
1 – 0
14.3%
1 – 1
13.3%
0 – 0
13.3%
2 – 0
10.4%
2 – 1
8.4%
0 – 1
7.7%
1 – 2
4.8%
3 – 0
4.8%
3 – 1
4%
2 – 2
3.5%
0 – 2
3.4%
3 – 2
1.7%
Asian Handicap — FC Groningen
| Handicap | FC Groningen covers | Push | FC Utrecht covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 9% | — | 91% |
| -2 | 9% | 15% | 75% |
| -1.5 | 25% | — | 75% |
| -1 | 25% | 25% | 51% |
| -0.5 | 49% | — | 51% |
| +0.5 | 80% | — | 20% |
| +1 | 80% | 14% | 6% |
| +1.5 | 94% | — | 6% |
| +2 | 94% | 5% | 2% |
| +2.5 | 98% | — | 2% |
Clean Sheet
FC Groningen keeps clean sheet
45%
FC Utrecht keeps clean sheet
25%
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.