FC Groningen vs Fortuna Sittard, Eredivisie 2021-22 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
Match Preview
FC Groningen vs Fortuna Sittard — Eredivisie at Euroborg.
- FC Groningen 1 games · 3 pts (2026/27)
- Fortuna Sittard 2 games · 4 pts (2026/27)
Match Details
- Referee Laurens Gerrets
- Referee Edwin van de Graaf
- Referee Erik Kleinjan
- Referee Clay Ruperti
- Referee Richard Brondijk
- Referee Don Frijn
Standings
| # | Team | P | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | AZ | 2 | 6 |
| 2 | Fortuna Sittard | 2 | 4 |
| 3 | PSV | 2 | 4 |
| 4 | SBV Excelsior | 2 | 3 |
| 5 | Go Ahead Eagles | 1 | 3 |
| 6 | NEC | 2 | 3 |
| 7 | AFC Ajax | 1 | 3 |
| 8 | Sparta Rotterdam | 2 | 3 |
| 9 | FC Groningen | 1 | 3 |
| 10 | Feyenoord Rotterdam | 1 | 3 |
| 11 | SC Heerenveen | 1 | 3 |
| 12 | Telstar 1963 | 2 | 3 |
| 13 | FC Twente '65 | 1 | 0 |
| 14 | ADO Den Haag | 1 | 0 |
| 15 | PEC Zwolle | 1 | 0 |
| 16 | FC Utrecht | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12 Feb | Fortuna Sittard | H | 0–1 | L |
| 06 Feb | Go Ahead Eagles | H | 2–1 | W |
| 22 Jan | SBV Vitesse | A | 3–1 | W |
| 16 Jan | PSV | H | 0–1 | L |
| 21 Dec | AZ | A | 0–1 | L |
| 18 Dec | Heracles Almelo | A | 2–4 | L |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12 Feb | FC Groningen | A | 1–0 | W |
| 05 Feb | SC Heerenveen | H | 2–0 | W |
| 23 Jan | RKC Waalwijk | A | 1–2 | L |
| 16 Jan | AZ | H | 1–2 | L |
| 22 Dec | AFC Ajax | A | 0–5 | L |
| 18 Dec | FC Utrecht | H | 2–2 | D |
Season Stats
| FC Groningen | Fortuna Sittard | |
|---|---|---|
| #9 | Position | #2 |
| 3 | Points | 4 |
| 1 | Played | 2 |
| 1 / 0 / 0 | W / D / L | 1 / 1 / 0 |
| 2 | Scored | 5 |
| 1 | Conceded | 3 |
| +1 | GD | +2 |
| 3.00 | PPG | 2.00 |
| 100% | Win % | 50% |
Key Stats
46%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (13 games)
H2H (13 games)
54%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
0%
Clean Sheets
FC Groningen this season
FC Groningen this season
0%
Clean Sheets
Fortuna Sittard this season
Fortuna Sittard this season
FC Groningen are 9th (3 pts). Fortuna Sittard are 2nd (4 pts).
Goal Timing (This Season)
FC Groningen
0-15
1/–
16-30
–/–
31-45
–/–
46-60
1/–
61-75
–/–
76+
–/1
■ Scored ■ Conceded
Fortuna Sittard
0-15
2/–
16-30
–/1
31-45
1/–
46-60
–/1
61-75
–/1
76+
2/–
■ Scored ■ Conceded
Events
Match Events
- 0' It’s Showtime! The match between FC Groningen and Fortuna Sittard is underway.
- 5' The Array continues to deliver drama. Both FC Groningen and Fortuna Sittard are desperate not to drop points on matchday .
- 10' Nigel Lonwijk has been relatively quiet despite scoring 4 goals in his last 343 appearances.
- 15' We are waiting for someone to take the initiative. Who will be the first to commit to attack?
- 20' Fortuna Sittard fans have not had much to celebrate tonight. Their side is struggling to get forward.
- 25' The home supporters are growing impatient. FC Groningen must find a spark to ignite this game.
- 30' looks like a favorite considering 0 games won in last 0 matches with its main striker scoring goals.
- 35' Damil Dankerlui, a Suriname , has 0 bookings this season and will need to keep his discipline tonight.
- 40' FC Groningen currently sit in the Array table. A result here could be decisive in the race for the top positions.
- 45' named a earlier, and opted for a in response. A fascinating tactical duel is developing.
- 50' Fortuna Sittard come into this ranked in Array. They desperately need points to push themselves up the standings.
- 55' It looks like no one’s ball. Fortuna Sittard is used to counterattacking playing. None of the sides are ready to take the lead.
- 60' The referee reaches into his pocket. Out comes the Yellow card for Roel Janssen.
- 61' The referee calls foul for Roel Janssen. He receives a Yellow card.
- 66' Spectators do not have much to choose from both teams. The sides had several scoring chances but they still need a bit more than just a sight of a goal.
- 68' A tactical swap from Fortuna Sittard — Lisandro Semedo on, Charlison Benschop off on 68 minutes.
- 73' Matchday of the Array and both teams know exactly what is at stake tonight.
- 74' The FC Groningen bench stirs into life. Michael de Leeuw is withdrawn and Cyril Ngonge gets his opportunity.
- 79' Paulos Abraham has certainly something to prove this evening. He made 0 appearances with only 0 goals this season.
- 80' The whistle greets Roel Janssen as he departs to be replaced by Nigel Lonwijk.
- 82' Dimitrios Siovas has been a constant threat and now delivers with a goal on 82 minutes.
- 84' A change in the FC Groningen ranks — Damil Dankerlui exits the field as Romano Postema enters on 84.
- 87' Tomas Suslov catches the referee's attention in entirely the wrong way. Yellow card on 87.
- 89' Time for substitution for FC Groningen. Mike te Wierik is replaced by Daleho Irandust.
- 90' It is a substitution in Fortuna Sittard team. Mats Seuntjens is replaced by Paul Gladon on 90 minute.
- 90' Neraysho Kasanwirjo catches the referee's attention in entirely the wrong way. Yellow card on 90.
- Time to leave. No sensation happened. Another win for Fortuna Sittard players.
Lineups
FC Groningen Lineups
Starting XI
- 3
- 2
- 5
-
8
Michael de Leeuw ↓ Cyril Ngonge 74'
- 9
- 6
- 7
- 21
-
19
Paulos Abraham ↓ Mo El Hankouri 74'
- 1
- 40
Bench
-
11
Mo El Hankouri ↑ 74'
- 16
- 26
- 20
-
10
Daleho Irandust ↑ 89'
-
27
Cyril Ngonge ↑ 74'
-
29
Romano Postema ↑ 84'
- 18
- 15
- 14
- 39
Coach
Danny Buijs
Fortuna Sittard Lineups
Starting XI
- 1
-
4
Roel Janssen ↓ Nigel Lonwijk 80'
-
10
Mats Seuntjens ↓ Paul Gladon 90'
- 8
- 23
- 9
- 33
- 22
- 25
- 6
- 2
Bench
-
7
Lisandro Semedo ↑ 68'
-
11
Paul Gladon ↑ 90'
- 17
- 29
- 41
- 34
- 14
-
18
Nigel Lonwijk ↑ 80'
- 24
Coach
Sjors Ultee
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Jorgen Larsen | 3 |
| Paul Gladon | 3 |
| Ricardo Pepi | 3 |
| Inigo Cordoba | 2 |
| Mats Seuntjens | 2 |
| Bart van Hintum | 1 |
| Brynjolfur Darri Willumsson | 1 |
| Paulos Abraham | 1 |
Head to Head
FC Groningen Form
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
1 / 4
1.78
FC Groningen xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.17
Fortuna Sittard xG
I would bet for:
Both teams to score 58% + Over 2.5 goals 56%
Match Result
✗ WrongActual: Fortuna Sittard win
Both Teams to Score
✗ Wrong
Avg goals/match: 2.95
Actual: No — clean sheet
Over / Under Goals
✗ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 93% |
|
7% |
| ± 1.5 | 79% |
|
21% |
| ± 2.5 | 56% |
|
44% |
| ± 3.5 | 34% |
|
66% |
| ± 4.5 | 18% |
|
82% |
Double Chance
FC Groningen or Draw
74%
Draw or Fortuna Sittard
52%
FC Groningen or Fortuna Sittard
74%
Half-Time Result
✓ CorrectActual: Draw at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
1 – 1
11.8%
2 – 1
9.3%
1 – 0
8.5%
2 – 0
8.2%
0 – 0
7%
1 – 2
6.1%
3 – 1
5.5%
2 – 2
5.5%
0 – 1
Actual
3 – 0
4.7%
0 – 2
3.6%
3 – 2
3.3%
Asian Handicap — FC Groningen
| Handicap | FC Groningen covers | Push | Fortuna Sittard covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 13% | — | 87% |
| -2 | 13% | 15% | 72% |
| -1.5 | 28% | — | 72% |
| -1 | 28% | 22% | 50% |
| -0.5 | 50% | — | 50% |
| +0.5 | 76% | — | 24% |
| +1 | 76% | 14% | 10% |
| +1.5 | 90% | — | 10% |
| +2 | 90% | 7% | 3% |
| +2.5 | 97% | — | 3% |
Clean Sheet
FC Groningen keeps clean sheet
32%
✓
Fortuna Sittard keeps clean sheet
18%
✗
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.

