FC Groningen vs PSV, Eredivisie 2024-25 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
Match Preview
FC Groningen vs PSV — Eredivisie at Euroborg.
- FC Groningen 7 games · 11 pts (2026/27)
- PSV 7 games · 16 pts (2026/27)
Match Details
- Referee Bas Nijhuis
- Assistant 1 Joost van Zuilen
- Assistant 2 Dyon Fikkert
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 05 Apr | PSV | H | 1–3 | L |
| 02 Apr | Feyenoord Rotterdam | A | 1–4 | L |
| 29 Mar | NAC Breda | A | 1–1 | D |
| 16 Mar | Fortuna Sittard | H | 1–0 | W |
| 01 Mar | FC Twente '65 | H | 1–1 | D |
| 15 Feb | Willem II Tilburg | A | 3–1 | W |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 05 Apr | FC Groningen | A | 3–1 | W |
| 30 Mar | AFC Ajax | H | 0–2 | L |
| 15 Mar | RKC Waalwijk | A | 3–0 | W |
| 12 Mar | Arsenal FC | A | 2–2 | D |
| 08 Mar | SC Heerenveen | H | 2–1 | W |
| 04 Mar | Arsenal FC | H | 1–7 | L |
Season Stats
| FC Groningen | PSV | |
|---|---|---|
| #8 | Position | #3 |
| 11 | Points | 16 |
| 7 | Played | 7 |
| 3 / 2 / 2 | W / D / L | 5 / 1 / 1 |
| 15 | Scored | 24 |
| 13 | Conceded | 10 |
| +2 | GD | +14 |
| 1.57 | PPG | 2.29 |
| 43% | Win % | 71% |
Key Stats
67%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (15 games)
H2H (15 games)
80%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
14%
Clean Sheets
FC Groningen this season
FC Groningen this season
0%
Clean Sheets
PSV this season
PSV this season
FC Groningen are 8th (11 pts). PSV are 3rd (16 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
PSV
0-15
3/4
16-30
3/1
31-45
5/1
46-60
4/1
61-75
2/–
76+
6/3
■ 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 |
PSV
| Sven Mijnans | 4 G | 1 A |
| Guus Til | 4 G | |
| Ricardo Pepi | 3 G | |
| Sergino Dest | 2 G | 2 A |
| Ruben van Bommel | 2 G | 2 A |
Events
Match Events
- 0' Here we go! The referee blows the whistle and FC Groningen launch into their encounter with PSV.
- 5' The referee is likely to let players tackle, as he already missed some meaty challenges during opening seconds. He is still to establish what should not be done by the players and what is acceptable on the pitch. It’s going to be a tough game for Luciano Valente suffering a number of foals already.
- 10' FC Groningen are happy to let the opposition have the ball in their own half. The trap is set.
- 11' Against the run of play, Malik Tillman has scored! This game has turned on its head.
- 16' The travelling PSV supporters hardly appreciate their team being pressed down to the backline.
- 21' Stije Resink, a Netherlands midfielder, has 15 bookings this season and will need to keep his discipline tonight.
- 26' Switzerland international Luuk de Jong has been a key figure this campaign — 0 goals and 0 assists in the Array this season.
- 28' What a strike from Ivan Perisic! The score is 0-2.
- 33' A moment of individual brilliance could settle this. Both teams are waiting for that decisive action.
- 34' Goal! Dave Kwakman scores his 3 goal in 304 matches.
- 39' With 0 assists to his name this season, Mats Seuntjens is clearly more than just a goal scorer for PSV.
- 44' Players seem to put ease on their energy level Spectators hardly appreciate such approach. Teams need to speed up the tempo.
- 46' The whistle greets Mats Seuntjens as he departs to be replaced by Brynjolfur Darri Willumsson.
- 51' named a 4-2-3-1 earlier, and opted for a 4-3-3 in response. A fascinating tactical duel is developing.
- 56' will be watching from the dugout nervously. His FC Groningen side need to improve if they are to claim all three points.
- 57' Finn Stam has so much to prove this time. He replaces Wouter Prins on 57 minute.
- 62' FC Groningen are deployed in a 4-2-3-1 today, looking to exploit space against PSV's 4-3-3 shape.
- 63' It’s gonna be a card for Richie Ledezma.
- 63' Leandro Bacuna is replacing Tika de Jonge for the FC Groningen side.
- 66' The supporters are chanting for Johan Bakayoko. He replaces Ivan Perisic on 66 minute.
- 67' Couhaib Driouech is replacing Noa Lang for the PSV side.
- 72' The referee has had an easy afternoon — neither side has been overly physical in the tackle.
- 77' FC Groningen currently sit 9 in the Array table. A result here could be decisive in the race for the top positions.
- 82' Controversy at the stadium! Marvin Peersman argues furiously but the card stands.
- 84' Controversy at the stadium! Mauro Junior argues furiously but the card stands.
- 88' What a moment for Johan Bakayoko! That strike on 88 puts his side firmly in control.
- 90' FC Groningen ring the changes. Dave Kwakman has done his job and it is now time for Jorg Schreuders to step up.
- Hope, you loved the show. Another epic battle is over with the score 1-3.
Lineups
FC Groningen Lineups
4-2-3-1Starting XI
- 20
- 5
- 1
- 6
- 10
- 26
- 4
-
16
Dave Kwakman ↓ Jorg Schreuders 90'
- 43
-
18
Tika de Jonge ↓ Leandro Bacuna 63'
-
2
Wouter Prins ↓ Finn Stam 57'
Bench
-
7
Leandro Bacuna ↑ 63'
- 21
- 9
- 29
- 25
- 27
-
14
Jorg Schreuders ↑ 90'
- 11
- 31
-
22
Finn Stam ↑ 57'
Coach
Dick Lukkien
PSV Lineups
4-3-3Starting XI
- 17
- 9
-
10
Noa Lang ↓ Couhaib Driouech 67'
- 18
-
1
Walter Benitez ↓ Joel Drommel 46'
-
5
Ivan Perisic ↓ Johan Bakayoko 66'
- 23
- 34
- 7
- 6
-
37
Richie Ledezma ↓ Tyrell Malacia 67'
Bench
- 4
- 20
-
3
Tyrell Malacia ↑ 67'
-
16
Joel Drommel ↑ 46'
-
21
Couhaib Driouech ↑ 67'
- 39
-
11
Johan Bakayoko ↑ 66'
- 24
- 26
Coach
Peter Bosz
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Ricardo Pepi | 4 |
| Cyril Ngonge | 4 |
| Guus Til | 3 |
| Ivan Perisic | 3 |
| Bruma | 3 |
| Cody Gakpo | 3 |
| Eran Zahavi | 3 |
| Denzel Dumfries | 3 |
Head to Head
FC Groningen Form
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
4 / 4
1.44
FC Groningen xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
2.98
PSV xG
I would bet for:
Over 2.5 goals 80% + Both teams to score 72%
Match Result
✓ CorrectActual: PSV win
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 4.42
Actual: Yes — both scored
Over / Under Goals
✓ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 98% |
|
2% |
| ± 1.5 | 93% |
|
7% |
| ± 2.5 | 80% |
|
20% |
| ± 3.5 | 63% |
|
37% |
| ± 4.5 | 44% |
|
56% |
Double Chance
FC Groningen or Draw
41%
Draw or PSV
79%
FC Groningen or PSV
80%
Half-Time Result
✓ CorrectActual: PSV win at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
1 – 2
7.6%
1 – 3
Actual
1 – 1
5.9%
0 – 2
5.6%
1 – 4
5.5%
2 – 2
5.4%
0 – 3
5.3%
2 – 3
5.3%
2 – 4
4%
0 – 4
3.9%
2 – 1
3.8%
0 – 1
3.5%
Asian Handicap — FC Groningen
| Handicap | FC Groningen covers | Push | PSV covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 2% | — | 98% |
| -2 | 2% | 4% | 93% |
| -1.5 | 7% | — | 93% |
| -1 | 7% | 9% | 84% |
| -0.5 | 16% | — | 84% |
| +0.5 | 33% | — | 67% |
| +1 | 33% | 19% | 48% |
| +1.5 | 52% | — | 48% |
| +2 | 52% | 18% | 30% |
| +2.5 | 70% | — | 30% |
Clean Sheet
FC Groningen keeps clean sheet
6%
✓
PSV keeps clean sheet
24%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.

