FC Groningen vs Go Ahead Eagles, Eredivisie 2024-25 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
Match Preview
FC Groningen vs Go Ahead Eagles — Eredivisie at Euroborg.
- FC Groningen 1 games · 3 pts (2026/27)
- Go Ahead Eagles 1 games · 3 pts (2026/27)
Match Details
- Referee Rob Dieperink
- Assistant 1 Michael Osseweijer
- Assistant 2 Frans Ozinga (Netherlands)
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| 25 Aug | AZ | H | 0–0 | D |
| 17 Aug | RKC Waalwijk | A | 2–1 | W |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 29 Sep | FC Groningen | A | 1–0 | W |
| 21 Sep | AFC Ajax | H | 1–1 | D |
| 15 Sep | Sparta Rotterdam | A | 2–1 | W |
| 01 Sep | PSV | A | 0–3 | L |
| 25 Aug | RKC Waalwijk | H | 2–0 | W |
| 18 Aug | Willem II Tilburg | A | 0–2 | L |
Season Stats
| FC Groningen | Go Ahead Eagles | |
|---|---|---|
| #9 | Position | #5 |
| 3 | Points | 3 |
| 1 | Played | 1 |
| 1 / 0 / 0 | W / D / L | 1 / 0 / 0 |
| 2 | Scored | 4 |
| 1 | Conceded | 1 |
| +1 | GD | +3 |
| 3.00 | PPG | 3.00 |
| 100% | Win % | 100% |
Key Stats
50%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (8 games)
H2H (8 games)
25%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
0%
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 9th (3 pts). Go Ahead Eagles are 5th (3 pts).
Goal Timing (This Season)
FC Groningen
0-15
1/–
16-30
–/–
31-45
–/–
46-60
1/–
61-75
–/–
76+
–/1
■ Scored ■ Conceded
Go Ahead Eagles
0-15
–/1
16-30
1/–
31-45
–/–
46-60
–/–
61-75
3/–
76+
–/–
■ Scored ■ Conceded
Events
Match Events
- 0' Temperatures are rising at Euroborg as FC Groningen face off against Go Ahead Eagles in what promises to be a fascinating contest.
- 5' The referee has had an easy afternoon — neither side has been overly physical in the tackle.
- 10' Both keepers have barely been tested. FC Groningen and Go Ahead Eagles are cancelling each other out in the centre of the park.
- 15' named a 4-4-2 earlier, and opted for a 4-2-3-1 in response. A fascinating tactical duel is developing.
- 20' FC Groningen are deployed in a 4-4-2 today, looking to exploit space against Go Ahead Eagles's 4-2-3-1 shape.
- 21' Wouter Prins picks up a card and will need to be extremely careful for the remainder of this match.
- 26' Go Ahead Eagles come into this ranked 12 in Array. They desperately need points to push themselves up the standings.
- 31' A moment of individual brilliance could settle this. Both teams are waiting for that decisive action.
- 32' It’s gonna be a card for Victor Edvardsen.
- 37' Oliver Antman has been relatively quiet despite scoring 8 goals in his last 6 appearances.
- 42' While players are taking a pause, let’s have a look at their stats. The teams met 0 times this season with winning -% of all matches.
- 46' The whistle greets Stije Resink as he departs to be replaced by Joey Pelupessy.
- 51' Players seem to put ease on their energy level Spectators hardly appreciate such approach. Teams need to speed up the tempo.
- 56' Neither side is committing men forward. This has all the hallmarks of a tense, tactical contest.
- 61' We miss some good tackles and strikes. Is there anyone on the field to put the game back to action?
- 62' It is a substitution in Go Ahead Eagles team. Victor Edvardsen is replaced by Finn Stokkers on 62 minute.
- 63' Oliver Edvardsen has so much to prove this time. He replaces Oliver Antman on 63 minute.
- 65' Fresh legs for FC Groningen! Thijs Oosting comes on to replace Jorg Schreuders.
- 68' The referee shows Go Ahead Eagles player a card on 68.
- 73' Supporters expect more eagerness from Gerrit Nauber, as he is very good at scoring at Euroborg with 0 goals in the last 0 games.
- 75' A goal from the Norway international Oliver Edvardsen! He fires home on 75 to make it 0-1!
- 80' Maxim Mariani gets the nod from FC Groningen. He replaces Wouter Prins and will look to change the dynamic.
- 81' It is a substitution in FC Groningen team. Luciano Valente is replaced by Noam Emeran on 81 minute.
- 86' Tijmen Blokzijl needs to be pretty careful with his discipline considering 1 Yellow cards this season.
- 87' Time for substitution for Go Ahead Eagles. Bobby Adekanye is replaced by Mathis Suray.
- 90' The whistle greets Jakob Breum as he departs to be replaced by Soren Tengstedt.
- FC Groningen will have plenty to reflect on. Go Ahead Eagles were simply the better side today.
Lineups
FC Groningen Lineups
4-4-2Starting XI
- 7
- 1
-
29
Romano Postema ↓ Rui Mendes 65'
-
6
Stije Resink ↓ Joey Pelupessy 46'
-
10
Luciano Valente ↓ Noam Emeran 81'
- 26
-
14
Jorg Schreuders ↓ Thijs Oosting 65'
- 8
- 3
-
2
Wouter Prins ↓ Maxim Mariani 80'
- 22
Bench
-
4
Joey Pelupessy ↑ 46'
- 21
-
25
Thijs Oosting ↑ 65'
-
27
Rui Mendes ↑ 65'
- 24
-
11
Noam Emeran ↑ 81'
- 23
-
36
Maxim Mariani ↑ 80'
- 67
Coach
Dick Lukkien
Go Ahead Eagles Lineups
4-2-3-1Starting XI
- 1
- 8
- 4
- 3
- 19
- 2
-
11
Bobby Adekanye ↓ Mathis Suray 87'
- 21
- 16
-
7
Jakob Breum ↓ Soren Tengstedt 90'
- 29
Bench
-
27
Finn Stokkers ↑ 62'
- 22
-
10
Soren Tengstedt ↑ 90'
- 30
- 24
- 26
- 9
-
23
Oliver Edvardsen ↑ 63'
- 6
- 28
-
17
Mathis Suray ↑ 87'
Coach
Paul Simonis
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Jorgen Larsen | 4 |
| Giannis-Fivos Botos | 1 |
| Jeffrey De Lange | 1 |
| Ricardo Pepi | 1 |
| Willum Willumsson | 1 |
| Oliver Edvardsen | 1 |
| Brynjolfur Darri Willumsson | 1 |
| Oliver Antman | 1 |
Head to Head
FC Groningen Form
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
2 / 4
1.21
FC Groningen xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.6
Go Ahead Eagles xG
I would bet for:
FC Groningen or Go Ahead Eagles 72% + Both teams to score 56%
Match Result
✓ CorrectActual: Go Ahead Eagles win
Both Teams to Score
✗ Wrong
Avg goals/match: 2.81
Actual: No — clean sheet
Over / Under Goals
✗ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 92% |
|
8% |
| ± 1.5 | 77% |
|
23% |
| ± 2.5 | 53% |
|
47% |
| ± 3.5 | 31% |
|
69% |
| ± 4.5 | 16% |
|
84% |
Double Chance
FC Groningen or Draw
59%
Draw or Go Ahead Eagles
69%
FC Groningen or Go Ahead Eagles
72%
Half-Time Result
✓ CorrectActual: Draw at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
1 – 1
12.6%
1 – 2
9%
0 – 1
Actual
0 – 0
7.9%
0 – 2
7.6%
2 – 1
6.8%
1 – 0
6.3%
2 – 2
5.4%
1 – 3
4.8%
2 – 0
4.3%
0 – 3
4%
2 – 3
3%
Asian Handicap — FC Groningen
| Handicap | FC Groningen covers | Push | Go Ahead Eagles covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 4% | — | 96% |
| -2 | 4% | 8% | 88% |
| -1.5 | 12% | — | 88% |
| -1 | 12% | 16% | 72% |
| -0.5 | 28% | — | 72% |
| +0.5 | 55% | — | 45% |
| +1 | 55% | 21% | 24% |
| +1.5 | 76% | — | 24% |
| +2 | 76% | 14% | 10% |
| +2.5 | 90% | — | 10% |
Clean Sheet
FC Groningen keeps clean sheet
21%
✓
Go Ahead Eagles keeps clean sheet
31%
✗
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.

