Go Ahead Eagles vs FC Groningen, Eredivisie 2021-22 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
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Go Ahead Eagles vs FC Groningen — Eredivisie at De Adelaarshorst.
- Go Ahead Eagles 12 games · 17 pts (2026/27)
- FC Groningen 12 games · 15 pts (2026/27)
Match Details
- Referee Rob van de Ven
- Referee Ingmar Oostrom
- Referee Van der Eijk
- Referee Nils van Kampen
- Referee Luuk Timmer (Netherlands)
- Referee Marisca Overtoom
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
Last 5 meetings
Recent Form
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 21 Nov | FC Groningen | H | 0–1 | L |
| 07 Nov | AFC Ajax | A | 0–0 | D |
| 31 Oct | Fortuna Sittard | H | 4–3 | W |
| 24 Oct | SBV Vitesse | A | 2–1 | W |
| 16 Oct | Heracles Almelo | H | 4–2 | W |
| 02 Oct | RKC Waalwijk | A | 1–1 | D |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 21 Nov | Go Ahead Eagles | A | 1–0 | W |
| 07 Nov | RKC Waalwijk | H | 1–1 | D |
| 31 Oct | NEC | A | 0–3 | L |
| 24 Oct | AZ | H | 2–0 | W |
| 17 Oct | Sparta Rotterdam | A | 1–1 | D |
| 01 Oct | FC Twente '65 | H | 1–1 | D |
Season Stats
| Go Ahead Eagles | FC Groningen | |
|---|---|---|
| #8 | Position | #9 |
| 17 | Points | 15 |
| 12 | Played | 12 |
| 4 / 5 / 3 | W / D / L | 4 / 3 / 5 |
| 24 | Scored | 29 |
| 27 | Conceded | 28 |
| -3 | GD | +1 |
| 1.42 | PPG | 1.25 |
| 33% | Win % | 33% |
Key Stats
56%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (9 games)
H2H (9 games)
22%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
8%
Clean Sheets
Go Ahead Eagles this season
Go Ahead Eagles this season
8%
Clean Sheets
FC Groningen this season
FC Groningen this season
Go Ahead Eagles are 8th (17 pts). FC Groningen are 9th (15 pts).
Goal Timing (This Season)
Go Ahead Eagles
0-15
2/5
16-30
4/1
31-45
2/5
46-60
4/4
61-75
7/4
76+
4/8
■ Scored ■ Conceded
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)
Go Ahead Eagles
| Soren Tengstedt | 9 G | 2 A |
| Stefan Ingi Sigurdarson | 4 G | 1 A |
| Mathis Suray | 3 G | 4 A |
| Victor Edvardsen | 3 G | 2 A |
| Melle Meulensteen | 1 G | 1 A |
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' Temperatures are rising at De Adelaarshorst as Go Ahead Eagles face off against FC Groningen in what promises to be a fascinating contest.
- 5' While there is no rush on the pitch, let’s have a look at some stats. Patrick Joosten made 171 appearances and scored 17 goals. He is very likely to score a goal today.
- 10' The clock is ticking and both teams know a goal could change everything at this point.
- 15' Go Ahead Eagles is showing some good football. However, Go Ahead Eagles are ready to play back every minute. It might result in some problems for the home side. The game will hardly remain goalless.
- 20' FC Groningen looks like a favorite considering 0 games won in last 1 matches with its main striker Brynjolfur Darri Willumsson scoring 1 goals.
- 25' FC Groningen has dominated the recent head-to-head record, winning 0 of the last 1 meetings.
- 30' Justin Bakker, a Netherlands , has 0 bookings this season and will need to keep his discipline tonight.
- 35' The energy levels are beginning to show. Kees van Wonderen might look to freshen things up shortly.
- 40' Boyd Lucassen has been disciplined this evening — perhaps mindful of those 0 cards already picked up this season.
- 43' That looks like a foul for a Yellow card for Philippe Rommens.
- 44' A moment of madness from Philippe Rommens on 44 minutes earns him a Yellow card. Go Ahead Eagles will be frustrated.
- 49' With 0 assists to his name this season, Giannis-Fivos Botos is clearly more than just a goal scorer for FC Groningen.
- 50' Against the run of play, Jorgen Larsen has scored! This game has turned on its head.
- 51' Goal! Jorgen Larsen scores his 33 goal in 14 matches.
- 54' FC Groningen player sees a Yellow card in front of him.
- 57' A meaty challenge results in booking for Inigo Cordoba on 57.
- 58' The referee shows Go Ahead Eagles player a Yellow card on 58.
- 59' The crowd applauds Giannis-Fivos Botos as he leaves the pitch. Martijn Berden steps in for Go Ahead Eagles.
- 61' Time for substitution for Go Ahead Eagles. Giannis-Fivos Botos is replaced by Martijn Berden.
- 66' FC Groningen seems to be on a short break. The game is mainly concentrated in the center. It’s high time they got back to action. Otherwise, it looks like a goalless game.
- 70' Joris Kramer has been a danger all night but risks an early exit having now seen a Yellow card on 70.
- 75' Both teams are passing the ball around with high level of urgency. Go Ahead Eagles needs to do something about it to get closer to the goal.
- 76' Inigo Cordoba has been a danger all night but risks an early exit having now seen a Red card on 76.
- 79' A change in the Go Ahead Eagles ranks — Philippe Rommens exits the field as Justin Bakker enters on 79.
- 80' Another change for Go Ahead Eagles made on 80 minute. Isac Lidberg leaves to be changed by Jacob Mulenga.
- 84' The supporters are chanting for Mike te Wierik. He replaces Laros Duarte on 84 minute.
- 89' That is a Yellow card for Go Ahead Eagles. Jacob Mulenga will be fuming at that decision.
- 90' The referee reaches into his pocket. Out comes the Red card for Joris Kramer.
- Go Ahead Eagles will have plenty to reflect on. FC Groningen were simply the better side today.
Lineups
Go Ahead Eagles Lineups
Starting XI
- 4
- 2
- 1
- 3
- 21
- 8
- 10
- 11
- 20
-
9
Isac Lidberg ↓ Jacob Mulenga 79'
- 30
Bench
- 23
-
26
Justin Bakker ↑ 79'
-
7
Martijn Berden ↑ 59'
- 24
- 17
- 31
- 6
- 22
-
27
Jacob Mulenga ↑ 79'
- 25
Coach
Kees van Wonderen
FC Groningen Lineups
Starting XI
- 3
- 11
- 20
- 4
- 8
- 9
- 10
-
6
Laros Duarte ↓ Mike te Wierik 84'
- 7
- 21
- 1
Bench
-
14
Patrick Joosten ↑ 84'
- 16
-
5
Mike te Wierik ↑ 84'
- 26
- 27
- 25
- 19
- 40
- –
Coach
Danny Buijs
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Jorgen Larsen | 4 |
| Brynjolfur Darri Willumsson | 2 |
| Oliver Edvardsen | 1 |
| Oliver Antman | 1 |
| Milan Smit | 1 |
| Soren Tengstedt | 1 |
| Giannis-Fivos Botos | 1 |
| Jeffrey De Lange | 1 |
Head to Head
Go Ahead Eagles Form
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
1 / 4
1.94
Go Ahead Eagles xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.95
FC Groningen xG
I would bet for:
Go Ahead Eagles or FC Groningen 76% + Over 2.5 goals 73%
Match Result
✗ WrongActual: FC Groningen win
Both Teams to Score
✗ Wrong
Avg goals/match: 3.89
Actual: No — clean sheet
Over / Under Goals
✗ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 97% |
|
3% |
| ± 1.5 | 90% |
|
10% |
| ± 2.5 | 73% |
|
27% |
| ± 3.5 | 54% |
|
46% |
| ± 4.5 | 35% |
|
65% |
Double Chance
Go Ahead Eagles or Draw
63%
Draw or FC Groningen
62%
Go Ahead Eagles or FC Groningen
76%
Half-Time Result
✓ CorrectActual: Draw at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
1 – 1
8.6%
1 – 2
7.3%
2 – 1
7.3%
2 – 2
7%
1 – 3
4.7%
3 – 1
4.7%
2 – 3
4.5%
3 – 2
4.5%
0 – 2
4%
2 – 0
3.9%
0 – 1
Actual
1 – 0
3.5%
Asian Handicap — Go Ahead Eagles
| Handicap | Go Ahead Eagles covers | Push | FC Groningen covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 10% | — | 90% |
| -2 | 10% | 12% | 79% |
| -1.5 | 21% | — | 79% |
| -1 | 21% | 17% | 62% |
| -0.5 | 38% | — | 62% |
| +0.5 | 61% | — | 39% |
| +1 | 61% | 17% | 22% |
| +1.5 | 78% | — | 22% |
| +2 | 78% | 12% | 10% |
| +2.5 | 90% | — | 10% |
Clean Sheet
Go Ahead Eagles keeps clean sheet
15%
✓
FC Groningen keeps clean sheet
15%
✗
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.