FC Groningen vs Go Ahead Eagles, Eredivisie 2022-23 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
Match Preview
FC Groningen vs Go Ahead Eagles — Eredivisie at Euroborg.
- FC Groningen 7 games · 11 pts (2026/27)
- Go Ahead Eagles 7 games · 10 pts (2026/27)
Match Details
- Referee Erwin Zeinstra
- Referee Pol van Boekel
- Referee Allard Lindhout
- Referee Laurens Gerrets
- Referee Roan van Marrewijk (Netherlands)
- Referee Franca Overtoom (Netherlands)
Standings
| # | Team | P | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | AZ | 7 | 19 |
| 2 | Feyenoord Rotterdam | 7 | 17 |
| 3 | PSV | 7 | 16 |
| 4 | FC Twente '65 | 7 | 16 |
| 5 | AFC Ajax | 7 | 14 |
| 6 | Fortuna Sittard | 7 | 13 |
| 7 | SBV Excelsior | 7 | 11 |
| 8 | FC Groningen | 7 | 11 |
| 9 | Go Ahead Eagles | 7 | 10 |
| 10 | SC Heerenveen | 7 | 9 |
| 11 | NEC | 7 | 8 |
| 12 | Sparta Rotterdam | 7 | 5 |
| 13 | Telstar 1963 | 7 | 5 |
| 14 | SC Cambuur-Leeuwarden | 7 | 5 |
| 15 | FC Utrecht | 7 | 5 |
| 16 | PEC Zwolle | 7 | 4 |
| 17 | ADO Den Haag | 7 | 2 |
| 18 | Willem II Tilburg | 7 | 2 |
Head-to-Head
Recent Form
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 21 Aug | Go Ahead Eagles | H | 1–0 | W |
| 14 Aug | AFC Ajax | A | 1–6 | L |
| 07 Aug | FC Volendam | H | 2–2 | D |
| 15 May | SC Cambuur-Leeuwarden | H | 2–3 | L |
| 11 May | FC Twente '65 | A | 0–3 | L |
| 07 May | Sparta Rotterdam | H | 1–2 | L |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 21 Aug | FC Groningen | A | 0–1 | L |
| 13 Aug | PSV | H | 2–5 | L |
| 07 Aug | AZ | A | 0–2 | L |
| 15 May | SC Heerenveen | A | 1–3 | L |
| 11 May | Feyenoord Rotterdam | H | 0–1 | L |
| 08 May | NEC | A | 0–1 | L |
Season Stats
| FC Groningen | Go Ahead Eagles | |
|---|---|---|
| #8 | Position | #9 |
| 11 | Points | 10 |
| 7 | Played | 7 |
| 3 / 2 / 2 | W / D / L | 2 / 4 / 1 |
| 15 | Scored | 16 |
| 13 | Conceded | 14 |
| +2 | GD | +2 |
| 1.57 | PPG | 1.43 |
| 43% | Win % | 29% |
Key Stats
56%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (9 games)
H2H (9 games)
22%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
14%
Clean Sheets
FC Groningen this season
FC Groningen this season
0%
Clean Sheets
Go Ahead Eagles this season
Go Ahead Eagles this season
FC Groningen are 8th (11 pts). Go Ahead Eagles are 9th (10 pts).
Goal Timing (This Season)
FC Groningen
0-15
3/2
16-30
5/1
31-45
3/3
46-60
1/3
61-75
1/1
76+
1/2
■ Scored ■ Conceded
Go Ahead Eagles
0-15
1/3
16-30
3/–
31-45
1/4
46-60
3/1
61-75
4/2
76+
4/4
■ Scored ■ Conceded
Top Scorers (This Season)
FC Groningen
| Thom van Bergen | 4 G | 2 A |
| Brynjolfur Darri Willumsson | 4 G | |
| David van der Werff | 2 G | 3 A |
| Tygo Land | 2 G | 1 A |
Go Ahead Eagles
| Soren Tengstedt | 5 G | 2 A |
| Victor Edvardsen | 3 G | 2 A |
| Stefan Ingi Sigurdarson | 3 G | 1 A |
| Mathis Suray | 2 G | 2 A |
| Melle Meulensteen | 1 G | 1 A |
Events
Match Events
- 0' The referee blows the starting whistle. The fans are roaring. The teams are ready for the match. FC Groningen is hosting Go Ahead Eagles for another epic battle.
- 3' Clinical. Composed. Brilliant. Jeffrey De Lange makes it 1-0.
- 7' The referee does not hesitate — a Yellow card for Mike te Wierik on 7 minutes.
- 12' Supporters expect more eagerness from Jay Idzes, as he is very good at scoring at Euroborg with 0 goals in the last 0 games.
- 17' It looks surprising FC Groningen does not make any changes. Joey Pelupessy has some obvious troubles when approaching to the goal.
- 22' Go Ahead Eagles started playing very sharply right from the kick off. However, it slowed down the tempo rapidly by 22.
- 27' Jamal Amofa needs to be pretty careful with his discipline considering 0 Yellow cards this season.
- 32' 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.
- 37' The energy levels are beginning to show. Frank Wormuth might look to freshen things up shortly.
- 42' Belgium international Cyril Ngonge has been a key figure this campaign — 0 goals and 0 assists in the Array this season.
- 47' A moment of individual brilliance could settle this. Both teams are waiting for that decisive action.
- 52' named a earlier, and opted for a in response. A fascinating tactical duel is developing.
- 57' FC Groningen ring the changes. Isak Dybvik has done his job and it is now time for Yahya Kalley to step up.
- 62' Jose Fontan has been disciplined this evening — perhaps mindful of those 0 cards already picked up this season.
- 63' Rashaan Fernandes makes way for Bobby Adekanye at the 63 minute mark. A tactical switch from Go Ahead Eagles.
- 68' Neither side is committing men forward. This has all the hallmarks of a tense, tactical contest.
- 73' Ramon-Pascal Lundqvist has been relatively quiet despite scoring 8 goals in his last 441 appearances.
- 78' Go Ahead Eagles is defending very well tonight not leaving a chance for their rivals to get through for a goal.
- 83' We are waiting for someone to take the initiative. Who will be the first to commit to attack?
- 85' The Go Ahead Eagles manager makes a substitution. Enric Llansana departs to be replaced by Aventis Aventisian.
- 90' A moment of madness from Jose Fontan on 90 minutes earns him a Yellow card. Go Ahead Eagles will be frustrated.
- With this win, FC Groningen is likely to improve its situation in the overall team standings.
Lineups
FC Groningen Lineups
Starting XI
- 22
- 4
- 5
- 9
- 27
- 12
- 34
-
6
Laros Duarte ↓ Luciano Valente 85'
- 20
- 21
-
18
Isak Dybvik ↓ Yahya Kalley 57'
Bench
- 17
- 10
- 25
-
29
Romano Postema ↑ 57'
-
7
Tomas Suslov ↑ 57'
-
15
Yahya Kalley ↑ 57'
- 14
- 11
- 1
-
40
Luciano Valente ↑ 85'
- 19
Coach
Frank Wormuth
Go Ahead Eagles Lineups
Starting XI
- 8
- 5
- 7
- 1
- 10
- 4
- 6
- 25
- 21
- 9
- 23
Bench
- 26
- 22
-
11
Bobby Adekanye ↑ 63'
- 16
-
14
Aventis Aventisian ↑ 85'
- 20
- 28
- 29
Coach
Rene Hake
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Jorgen Larsen | 4 |
| Brynjolfur Darri Willumsson | 2 |
| Giannis-Fivos Botos | 1 |
| Jeffrey De Lange | 1 |
| Ricardo Pepi | 1 |
| Willum Willumsson | 1 |
| Oliver Edvardsen | 1 |
| Oliver Antman | 1 |
Head to Head
FC Groningen Form
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
1 / 4
2.07
FC Groningen xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.42
Go Ahead Eagles xG
I would bet for:
Over 2.5 goals 67% + Both teams to score 66%
Match Result
✓ CorrectActual: FC Groningen win
Both Teams to Score
✗ Wrong
Avg goals/match: 3.49
Actual: No — clean sheet
Over / Under Goals
✗ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 96% |
|
4% |
| ± 1.5 | 86% |
|
14% |
| ± 2.5 | 67% |
|
33% |
| ± 3.5 | 46% |
|
54% |
| ± 4.5 | 27% |
|
73% |
Double Chance
FC Groningen or Draw
77%
Draw or Go Ahead Eagles
46%
FC Groningen or Go Ahead Eagles
78%
Half-Time Result
✗ WrongActual: FC Groningen win at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
1 – 1
9.8%
2 – 1
9%
2 – 0
6.6%
2 – 2
6.3%
1 – 2
6.2%
3 – 1
6.1%
1 – 0
Actual
0 – 0
4.4%
3 – 0
4.4%
3 – 2
4.4%
0 – 1
3.7%
4 – 1
3.2%
Asian Handicap — FC Groningen
| Handicap | FC Groningen covers | Push | Go Ahead Eagles covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 15% | — | 85% |
| -2 | 15% | 16% | 69% |
| -1.5 | 31% | — | 69% |
| -1 | 31% | 20% | 49% |
| -0.5 | 51% | — | 49% |
| +0.5 | 75% | — | 25% |
| +1 | 75% | 14% | 12% |
| +1.5 | 88% | — | 12% |
| +2 | 88% | 7% | 4% |
| +2.5 | 96% | — | 4% |
Clean Sheet
FC Groningen keeps clean sheet
25%
✗
Go Ahead Eagles keeps clean sheet
13%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.

