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FC Groningen vs PSV, Eredivisie 2024-25 REGULAR SEASON

Eredivisie · 2024-25
FC Groningen
1 – 3
Full Time
PSV
Sat 5 Apr 2025 · 18:00 UTC Euroborg 22,525 HT 45' · FT 45'
0–1 11' Malik Tillman
0–2 28' Ivan Perisic
Dave Kwakman 34' 1–2
1–3 88' Johan Bakayoko
Y 63' Richie Ledezma
Marvin Peersman 82' Y
Y 84' Mauro Junior

Overview

Match Preview

FC Groningen vs PSV — Eredivisie at Euroborg.

Match Details

  • Referee Bas Nijhuis
  • Assistant 1 Joost van Zuilen
  • Assistant 2 Dyon Fikkert

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

1
13
FC Groningen 14 games · Avg 3.9 goals PSV
Last 5 meetings
2025-04-05 FC Groningen 1–3 PSV 2024-11-23 PSV 5–0 FC Groningen 2023-02-11 PSV 6–0 FC Groningen 2022-10-23 FC Groningen 4–2 PSV 2022-01-16 FC Groningen 0–1 PSV

Recent Form

FC Groningen
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
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
PSV
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
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
#9 Position #3
3 Points 4
1 Played 2
1 / 0 / 0 W / D / L 1 / 1 / 0
2 Scored 4
1 Conceded 3
+1 GD +1
3.00 PPG 2.00
100% Win % 50%

Key Stats

64% Both Teams to Score
H2H (14 games)
79% Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
0% Clean Sheets
FC Groningen this season
0% Clean Sheets
PSV this season

FC Groningen are 9th (3 pts). PSV are 3rd (4 pts).

Goal Timing (This Season)

FC Groningen
0-15
1/–
16-30
–/–
31-45
–/–
46-60
1/–
61-75
–/–
76+
–/1
■ Scored ■ Conceded
PSV
0-15
1/–
16-30
–/–
31-45
–/1
46-60
2/1
61-75
1/–
76+
–/1
■ Scored ■ Conceded

Events

Match Events

  • 0' That's the starting whistle at Euroborg. Ninety minutes of football awaits between FC Groningen and PSV.
  • 5' The Array continues to deliver drama. Both FC Groningen and PSV are desperate not to drop points on matchday .
  • 10' The midfield battle is intense right now. Both FC Groningen and PSV are fighting for every inch of the pitch.
  • 11' Malik Tillman does the damage! The net is bulging and PSV surge ahead!
  • 16' Hjalmar Ekdal has been relatively quiet despite scoring 1 goals in his last 342 appearances.
  • 21' PSV come into this ranked 2 in Array. They desperately need points to push themselves up the standings.
  • 26' A tactical chess match is unfolding here. The question is which manager blinks first.
  • 28' Ivan Perisic has been a constant threat and now delivers with a goal on 28 minutes.
  • 33' With 0 assists to his name this season, Joey Veerman is clearly more than just a goal scorer for PSV.
  • 34' A stunning finish from Dave Kwakman — that came from absolutely nowhere!
  • 39' It is a cagey affair so far. FC Groningen in their 4-2-3-1 trying to find a way past PSV's compact 4-3-3.
  • 44' will be watching from the dugout nervously. His FC Groningen side need to improve if they are to claim all three points.
  • 46' The crowd applauds Mats Seuntjens as he leaves the pitch. Brynjolfur Darri Willumsson steps in for FC Groningen.
  • 51' It looks surprising PSV does not make any changes. Ryan Flamingo has some obvious troubles when approaching to the goal.
  • 56' 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.
  • 57' Another change for FC Groningen made on 57 minute. Wouter Prins leaves to be changed by Finn Stam.
  • 62' Supporters expect more eagerness from Mats Seuntjens, as he is very good at scoring at Euroborg with 1 goals in the last 1 games.
  • 63' Controversy at the stadium! Richie Ledezma argues furiously but the card stands.
  • 63' Leandro Bacuna is replacing Tika de Jonge for the FC Groningen side.
  • 66' A change in the PSV ranks — Ivan Perisic exits the field as Johan Bakayoko enters on 66.
  • 67' A tactical swap from PSV — Couhaib Driouech on, Noa Lang off on 67 minutes.
  • 72' Spectators are craving for more action. Both teams play very cautiously. They need to put some more energy.
  • 77' Richie Ledezma has certainly something to prove this evening. He made 18 appearances with only 0 goals this season.
  • 82' The referee calls foul for Marvin Peersman. He receives a card.
  • 84' Mauro Junior was booked on 84.
  • 88' Johan Bakayoko doubles the advantage! 1-3 and this game is slipping away from the opposition.
  • 90' Jorg Schreuders is replacing Dave Kwakman for the FC Groningen side.
  • 1-3 the final result. FC Groningen will be bitterly disappointed.

Lineups

FC Groningen Lineups

4-2-3-1

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Dick Lukkien

PSV Lineups

4-3-3

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Peter Bosz

H2H

H2H Top Scorers

PlayerGoals
Cyril Ngonge 4
Guus Til 3
Ricardo Pepi 3
Bruma 3
Cody Gakpo 3
Eran Zahavi 3
Denzel Dumfries 3
Johan Bakayoko 2

Head to Head

2025-04-05 FC Groningen 1–3 PSV 2024-11-23 PSV 5–0 FC Groningen 2023-02-11 PSV 6–0 FC Groningen 2022-10-23 FC Groningen 4–2 PSV 2022-01-16 FC Groningen 0–1 PSV

FC Groningen Form

2025-04-05 FC Groningen 1–3 PSV L 2025-04-02 Feyenoord Rotterdam 4–1 FC Groningen L 2025-03-29 NAC Breda 1–1 FC Groningen D 2025-03-16 FC Groningen 1–0 Fortuna Sittard W 2025-03-01 FC Groningen 1–1 FC Twente '65 D 2025-02-15 Willem II Tilburg 1–3 FC Groningen W

PSV Form

2025-04-05 FC Groningen 1–3 PSV W 2025-03-30 PSV 0–2 AFC Ajax L 2025-03-15 RKC Waalwijk 0–3 PSV W 2025-03-12 Arsenal FC 2–2 PSV D 2025-03-08 PSV 2–1 SC Heerenveen W 2025-03-04 PSV 1–7 Arsenal FC L

Predictions

Prediction accuracy
3 / 4
1.56 FC Groningen xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.96 PSV xG
I would bet for: FC Groningen or PSV 75% + Both teams to score 68%

Match Result

✓ Correct
FC Groningen31% Draw25% PSV44%
Actual: PSV win

Both Teams to Score

✓ Correct
Yes68% 0% No32%
Avg goals/match: 3.52
Actual: Yes — both scored

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 28%
72%

Double Chance

FC Groningen or Draw
56%
Draw or PSV
69%
FC Groningen or PSV
75%

Half-Time Result

✗ Wrong
FC Groningen25% Draw40% PSV35%
Actual: PSV win at HT

Correct Score

✓ In top 12
1 – 1
9.9%
1 – 2
8.6%
2 – 1
6.8%
2 – 2
6.6%
0 – 2
5.7%
1 – 3
Actual
0 – 1
5.2%
2 – 3
4.4%
0 – 0
4.3%
1 – 0
4%
2 – 0
3.7%
0 – 3
3.6%

Asian Handicap — FC Groningen

Handicap FC Groningen covers Push PSV covers
-2.5 6% — 94%
-2 6% 9% 85%
-1.5 15% — 85%
-1 15% 15% 70%
-0.5 30% — 70%
+0.5 54% — 46%
+1 54% 20% 27%
+1.5 73% — 27%
+2 73% 14% 12%
+2.5 88% — 12%

Clean Sheet

FC Groningen keeps clean sheet
15% ✓
PSV keeps clean sheet
22% ✓

Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.