FC Utrecht vs FC Groningen, Eredivisie 2020-21 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
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FC Utrecht vs FC Groningen — Eredivisie at Stadion Galgenwaard.
- FC Utrecht 0 games · 0 pts (2026/27)
- FC Groningen 0 games · 0 pts (2026/27)
Match Details
- Referee Jeroen Manschot
- Referee Rob van de Ven
- Referee Stan Teuben
- Referee Mark Strijker
Standings
| # | Team | P | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | ADO Den Haag | 0 | 0 |
| 2 | AFC Ajax | 0 | 0 |
| 3 | AZ | 0 | 0 |
| 4 | FC Groningen | 0 | 0 |
| 5 | FC Twente '65 | 0 | 0 |
| 6 | FC Utrecht | 0 | 0 |
| 7 | Feyenoord Rotterdam | 0 | 0 |
| 8 | Fortuna Sittard | 0 | 0 |
| 9 | Go Ahead Eagles | 0 | 0 |
| 10 | NEC | 0 | 0 |
| 11 | PEC Zwolle | 0 | 0 |
| 12 | PSV | 0 | 0 |
| 13 | SBV Excelsior | 0 | 0 |
| 14 | SC Cambuur-Leeuwarden | 0 | 0 |
| 15 | SC Heerenveen | 0 | 0 |
| 16 | Sparta Rotterdam | 0 | 0 |
| 17 | Telstar 1963 | 0 | 0 |
| 18 | Willem II Tilburg | 0 | 0 |
Head-to-Head
Recent Form
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 09 Jan | FC Groningen | H | 2–2 | D |
| 27 Dec | AZ | H | 2–2 | D |
| 22 Dec | FC Emmen | A | 3–2 | W |
| 19 Dec | Fortuna Sittard | H | 1–1 | D |
| 13 Dec | PSV | A | 1–2 | L |
| 06 Dec | ADO Den Haag | H | 1–1 | D |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 09 Jan | FC Utrecht | A | 2–2 | D |
| 23 Dec | Heracles Almelo | H | 0–1 | L |
| 19 Dec | Sparta Rotterdam | A | 3–2 | W |
| 12 Dec | RKC Waalwijk | H | 2–0 | W |
| 06 Dec | AZ | A | 2–1 | W |
| 29 Nov | Willem II Tilburg | H | 1–0 | W |
Season Stats
| FC Utrecht | FC Groningen | |
|---|---|---|
| #6 | Position | #4 |
| 0 | Points | 0 |
| 0 | Played | 0 |
| 0 / 0 / 0 | W / D / L | 0 / 0 / 0 |
| 0 | Scored | 0 |
| 0 | Conceded | 0 |
| +0 | GD | +0 |
| – | PPG | – |
| – | Win % | – |
Key Stats
54%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (13 games)
H2H (13 games)
46%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
FC Utrecht are 6th (0 pts). FC Groningen are 4th (0 pts).
Events
Match Events
- 0' The wait is over. FC Groningen get us underway at Stadion Galgenwaard.
- 5' The 30-year-old Eric Oelschlagel has been sensational this season — 0 goals and 0 assists is a remarkable return.
- 10' 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 Urby Emanuelson suffering a number of foals already.
- 15' 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.
- 16' Patrick Joosten puts FC Groningen on the lead.
- 21' A stunning finish from Jorgen Larsen — that came from absolutely nowhere!
- 26' We miss some good tackles and strikes. Is there anyone on the field to put the game back to action?
- 31' It is a cagey affair so far. FC Utrecht in their trying to find a way past FC Groningen's compact .
- 35' Fresh legs for FC Utrecht! Mimoun Mahi comes on to replace Eljero Elia.
- 39' A goal from the Netherlands international Bart Ramselaar! He fires home on 39 to make it 1-2!
- 42' A meaty challenge results in booking for Gyrano Kerk on 42.
- 46' Another change for FC Groningen made on 46 minute. Alessio Da Cruz leaves to be changed by Tomas Suslov.
- 51' Django Warmerdam has been relatively quiet despite scoring 5 goals in his last 307 appearances.
- 55' The referee calls foul for Tomas Suslov. He receives a Yellow card.
- 60' FC Groningen fans have not had much to celebrate tonight. Their side is struggling to get forward.
- 65' The clock is ticking and both teams know a goal could change everything at this point.
- 66' Time for substitution for FC Groningen. Patrick Joosten is replaced by Mo El Hankouri.
- 69' That looks like a foul for a Yellow card for Willem Janssen.
- 74' With 0 assists to his name this season, Simon Gustafson is clearly more than just a goal scorer for FC Groningen.
- 75' The FC Utrecht bench stirs into life. Willem Janssen is withdrawn and Urby Emanuelson gets his opportunity.
- 80' The home supporters are growing impatient. FC Utrecht must find a spark to ignite this game.
- 81' FC Utrecht manager makes another effort to make the tables turned. Sander van de Streek is hanging Bart Ramselaar on the field on 81 minute.
- 86' FC Utrecht are happy to let the opposition have the ball in their own half. The trap is set.
- 89' Sam Schreck is replacing Tomas Suslov for the FC Groningen side.
- 90' Time for substitution for FC Groningen. Daniel van Kaam is replaced by Remco Balk.
- The final whistle goes. A composed, disciplined performance from to claim maximum points.
Lineups
FC Utrecht Lineups
Starting XI
- 23
- 10
- 2
-
14
Willem Janssen C ↓ Moussa Sylla 75'
- 7
- 8
- 9
- 21
- 32
- 3
-
11
Eljero Elia ↓ Mimoun Mahi 35'
Bench
- 6
- 20
- 16
-
28
Urby Emanuelson ↑ 75'
-
22
Sander van de Streek ↑ 81'
- 26
- 40
-
19
Mimoun Mahi ↑ 35'
-
29
Moussa Sylla ↑ 75'
- 15
- 50
- 17
Coach
Rene Hake
FC Groningen Lineups
Starting XI
- 14
- 3
- 2
- 1
-
26
Daniel van Kaam ↓ Remco Balk 90'
-
21
Alessio Da Cruz ↓ Tomas Suslov 46'
- 5
- 18
- 4
- 9
- 15
Bench
- 7
-
11
Mo El Hankouri ↑ 66'
- 8
- 24
- 25
- 17
- 33
- 34
-
31
Tomas Suslov ↑ 46'
-
35
Remco Balk ↑ 90'
Coach
Danny Buijs
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Bart Ramselaar | 3 |
| Yoann Cathline | 2 |
| Jorgen Larsen | 2 |
| Michael de Leeuw | 2 |
| Sander van de Streek | 2 |
| Gyrano Kerk | 1 |
| Sebastien Haller | 1 |
| Patrick Joosten | 1 |
Head to Head
FC Utrecht Form
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
1 / 4
0.7
FC Utrecht xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
0.75
FC Groningen xG
I would bet for:
Under 2.5 goals 82% + Under — clean sheet likely 71%
Match Result
✓ CorrectActual: Draw
Both Teams to Score
✗ Wrong
Avg goals/match: 1.45
Actual: Yes — both scored
Over / Under Goals
✗ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 74% |
|
26% |
| ± 1.5 | 43% |
|
57% |
| ± 2.5 | 18% |
|
82% |
| ± 3.5 | 7% |
|
93% |
| ± 4.5 | 2% |
|
98% |
Double Chance
FC Utrecht or Draw
70%
Draw or FC Groningen
67%
FC Utrecht or FC Groningen
63%
Half-Time Result
✗ WrongActual: FC Groningen win at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
0 – 0
26.1%
0 – 1
15.9%
1 – 0
14.7%
1 – 1
13.4%
0 – 2
6.1%
2 – 0
5.3%
1 – 2
4.7%
2 – 1
4.4%
2 – 2
Actual
0 – 3
1.5%
1 – 3
1.2%
3 – 0
1.2%
Asian Handicap — FC Utrecht
| Handicap | FC Utrecht covers | Push | FC Groningen covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 2% | — | 98% |
| -2 | 2% | 6% | 92% |
| -1.5 | 8% | — | 92% |
| -1 | 8% | 20% | 72% |
| -0.5 | 28% | — | 72% |
| +0.5 | 69% | — | 31% |
| +1 | 69% | 21% | 10% |
| +1.5 | 90% | — | 10% |
| +2 | 90% | 7% | 2% |
| +2.5 | 98% | — | 2% |
Clean Sheet
FC Utrecht keeps clean sheet
48%
✓
FC Groningen keeps clean sheet
50%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.