FC Groningen vs VVV Venlo, Eredivisie 2020-21 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
Match Preview
FC Groningen vs VVV Venlo — Eredivisie at Hitachi Capital Mobility Stadion.
- FC Groningen 12 games · 15 pts (2026/27)
- VVV Venlo 0 games · 0 pts (2026/27)
Match Details
- Referee Allard Lindhout
- Referee Richard Polman
- Referee Edwin van de Graaf
- Referee Michael Osseweijer
- Referee Martijn Vos
9 games this season
🟨 1.7/game
⚽ 6.3 goals/game
Standings
| # | Team | P | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | PSV | 12 | 26 |
| 2 | Feyenoord Rotterdam | 12 | 25 |
| 3 | AFC Ajax | 12 | 25 |
| 4 | FC Twente '65 | 12 | 24 |
| 5 | AZ | 12 | 23 |
| 6 | SC Heerenveen | 12 | 21 |
| 7 | Fortuna Sittard | 12 | 20 |
| 8 | Go Ahead Eagles | 12 | 17 |
| 9 | FC Groningen | 12 | 15 |
| 10 | SC Cambuur-Leeuwarden | 12 | 15 |
| 11 | NEC | 12 | 14 |
| 12 | Sparta Rotterdam | 12 | 12 |
| 13 | PEC Zwolle | 12 | 12 |
| 14 | FC Utrecht | 12 | 12 |
| 15 | SBV Excelsior | 12 | 11 |
| 16 | Telstar 1963 | 12 | 10 |
| 17 | ADO Den Haag | 12 | 9 |
| 18 | Willem II Tilburg | 12 | 3 |
Head-to-Head
Recent Form
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 31 Oct | VVV Venlo | H | 2–1 | W |
| 25 Oct | Fortuna Sittard | A | 3–1 | W |
| 18 Oct | FC Utrecht | H | 0–0 | D |
| 04 Oct | AFC Ajax | H | 1–0 | W |
| 25 Sep | FC Twente '65 | A | 1–3 | L |
| 20 Sep | ADO Den Haag | A | 1–0 | W |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 31 Oct | FC Groningen | A | 1–2 | L |
| 24 Oct | AFC Ajax | H | 0–13 | L |
| 17 Oct | AZ | A | 2–2 | D |
| 03 Oct | ADO Den Haag | H | 1–2 | L |
| 26 Sep | SC Heerenveen | A | 0–1 | L |
| 18 Sep | FC Utrecht | H | 1–1 | D |
Key Stats
50%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (8 games)
H2H (8 games)
38%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
8%
Clean Sheets
FC Groningen this season
FC Groningen this season
Goal Timing (This Season)
FC Groningen
0-15
7/4
16-30
6/3
31-45
4/5
46-60
4/5
61-75
3/5
76+
3/5
■ Scored ■ Conceded
Top Scorers (This Season)
FC Groningen
| Brynjolfur Darri Willumsson | 9 G | 1 A |
| Thom van Bergen | 8 G | 3 A |
| David van der Werff | 2 G | 3 A |
| Tygo Land | 2 G | 1 A |
Events
Match Events
- 0' The match kicks off with home fans waiting with anticipation for FC Groningen to score. At the same time, VVV Venlo does not seem to pull back! Let’s get it on!
- 5' 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.
- 10' It looks surprising FC Groningen does not make any changes. Steffen Schafer has some obvious troubles when approaching to the goal.
- 15' VVV Venlo started playing very sharply right from the kick off. However, it slowed down the tempo rapidly by 15.
- 17' Magnificent from Daniel van Kaam! That is 4 goals in 317 appearances — and it could not have come at a better time.
- 22' Supporters expect more eagerness from Zinedine Machach, as he is very good at scoring at Hitachi Capital Mobility Stadion with 0 goals in the last 0 games.
- 26' Patrick Joosten does the damage! The net is bulging and FC Groningen surge ahead!
- 31' It is a cagey affair so far. FC Groningen in their trying to find a way past VVV Venlo's compact .
- 36' The clock is ticking and both teams know a goal could change everything at this point.
- 41' VVV Venlo are keeping things exceptionally tight at the back. It will take something special to break them down.
- 46' The FC Groningen bench stirs into life. Daniel van Kaam is withdrawn and Ramon-Pascal Lundqvist gets his opportunity.
- 48' GOAL! Jorgen Larsen scores on 48. Assisted by Alessio Da Cruz
- 49' Time for substitution for VVV Venlo. Tobias Pachonik is replaced by Stan van Dijck.
- 54' The midfield battle is intense right now. Both FC Groningen and VVV Venlo are fighting for every inch of the pitch.
- 59' Netherlands international Vito van Crooij has been a key figure this campaign — 0 goals and 2 assists in the Array this season.
- 60' The supporters are chanting for Mo El Hankouri. He replaces Alessio Da Cruz on 60 minute.
- 62' A tactical swap from VVV Venlo — Torino Hunte on, Zinedine Machach off on 62 minutes.
- 67' Thorsten Kirschbaum is putting in a real shift tonight. He has covered more ground than anyone else for VVV Venlo so far.
- 72' Stan van Dijck, a Netherlands , has 0 bookings this season and will need to keep his discipline tonight.
- 75' It is a substitution in FC Groningen team. Patrick Joosten is replaced by Gabriel Gudmundsson on 75 minute.
- 80' VVV Venlo fans have not had much to celebrate tonight. Their side is struggling to get forward.
- 85' The home supporters are growing impatient. FC Groningen must find a spark to ignite this game.
- 88' Gabriel Gudmundsson picks up a Yellow card and will need to be extremely careful for the remainder of this match.
- 90' Another change for FC Groningen made on 90 minute. Jorgen Larsen leaves to be changed by Remco Balk.
- Time to leave. No sensation happened. Another win for FC Groningen players.
Lineups
FC Groningen Lineups
Starting XI
- 14
- 3
- 6
- 2
- 1
- 26
- 21
- 5
- 18
- 4
-
9
Jorgen Larsen ↓ Remco Balk 90'
Bench
-
7
Ramon-Pascal Lundqvist ↑ 46'
-
11
Mo El Hankouri ↑ 60'
- 8
- 24
- 25
-
15
Gabriel Gudmundsson ↑ 75'
- 17
- 33
- 32
- 31
-
35
Remco Balk ↑ 90'
- 48
Coach
Danny Buijs
VVV Venlo Lineups
Starting XI
- 6
- 21
-
15
Simon Janssen ↓ Jafar Arias 62'
- 10
- 1
- 5
-
8
Zinedine Machach ↓ Torino Hunte 62'
- 2
- 11
- 3
- 4
Bench
- 16
- 22
-
18
Stan van Dijck ↑ 49'
-
27
Torino Hunte ↑ 62'
- 20
- 19
-
25
Jafar Arias ↑ 62'
- 7
- 24
- 23
- 29
Coach
Hans de Koning
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Mimoun Mahi | 2 |
| Evert Linthorst | 1 |
| John Yeboah | 1 |
| Ajdin Hrustic | 1 |
| Oussama Darfalou | 1 |
| Giorgos Giakoumakis | 1 |
| Patrick Joosten | 1 |
| Daniel van Kaam | 1 |
Head to Head
FC Groningen Form
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
1 / 4
1.35
FC Groningen xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.01
VVV Venlo xG
I would bet for:
Under 2.5 goals 58%
Match Result
✓ CorrectActual: FC Groningen win
Both Teams to Score
✗ Wrong
Avg goals/match: 2.36
Actual: Yes — both scored
Over / Under Goals
✗ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 88% |
|
12% |
| ± 1.5 | 68% |
|
32% |
| ± 2.5 | 42% |
|
58% |
| ± 3.5 | 22% |
|
78% |
| ± 4.5 | 10% |
|
90% |
Double Chance
FC Groningen or Draw
76%
Draw or VVV Venlo
52%
FC Groningen or VVV Venlo
72%
Half-Time Result
✗ WrongActual: FC Groningen win at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
1 – 1
13.8%
0 – 0
11.7%
1 – 0
11.6%
0 – 1
8.4%
2 – 1
Actual
2 – 0
8.3%
1 – 2
6.3%
0 – 2
4.6%
2 – 2
4.3%
3 – 1
3.8%
3 – 0
3.7%
1 – 3
2.1%
Asian Handicap — FC Groningen
| Handicap | FC Groningen covers | Push | VVV Venlo covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 8% | — | 92% |
| -2 | 8% | 13% | 79% |
| -1.5 | 21% | — | 79% |
| -1 | 21% | 22% | 57% |
| -0.5 | 43% | — | 57% |
| +0.5 | 74% | — | 26% |
| +1 | 74% | 16% | 10% |
| +1.5 | 90% | — | 10% |
| +2 | 90% | 7% | 3% |
| +2.5 | 97% | — | 3% |
Clean Sheet
FC Groningen keeps clean sheet
37%
✓
VVV Venlo keeps clean sheet
27%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.