VVV Venlo vs FC Groningen, Eredivisie 2020-21 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
Match Preview
VVV Venlo vs FC Groningen — Eredivisie at Seacon Stadion De Koel.
- VVV Venlo 0 games · 0 pts (2026/27)
- FC Groningen 2 games · 6 pts (2026/27)
Match Details
- Referee Bas Nijhuis
- Referee Martin van den Kerkhof
- Referee Martin Perez
- Referee Mark Strijker
- Referee Michael Osseweijer
Standings
| # | Team | P | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | AZ | 2 | 6 |
| 2 | FC Groningen | 2 | 6 |
| 3 | Fortuna Sittard | 2 | 4 |
| 4 | PSV | 2 | 4 |
| 5 | SBV Excelsior | 2 | 3 |
| 6 | Go Ahead Eagles | 1 | 3 |
| 7 | NEC | 2 | 3 |
| 8 | AFC Ajax | 1 | 3 |
| 9 | Sparta Rotterdam | 2 | 3 |
| 10 | Feyenoord Rotterdam | 1 | 3 |
| 11 | SC Heerenveen | 1 | 3 |
| 12 | Telstar 1963 | 2 | 3 |
| 13 | FC Twente '65 | 1 | 0 |
| 14 | PEC Zwolle | 1 | 0 |
| 15 | ADO Den Haag | 2 | 0 |
| 16 | FC Utrecht | 2 | 0 |
| 17 | Willem II Tilburg | 2 | 0 |
| 18 | SC Cambuur-Leeuwarden | 2 | 0 |
Head-to-Head
Recent Form
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 03 Apr | FC Groningen | H | 0–1 | L |
| 21 Mar | PEC Zwolle | A | 1–2 | L |
| 14 Mar | Fortuna Sittard | H | 1–3 | L |
| 09 Mar | Sparta Rotterdam | H | 0–1 | L |
| 06 Mar | Feyenoord Rotterdam | A | 0–6 | L |
| 27 Feb | SBV Vitesse | A | 1–4 | L |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 03 Apr | VVV Venlo | A | 1–0 | W |
| 20 Mar | RKC Waalwijk | A | 1–3 | L |
| 13 Mar | FC Emmen | H | 1–1 | D |
| 07 Mar | AFC Ajax | A | 1–3 | L |
| 28 Feb | Fortuna Sittard | H | 1–0 | W |
| 24 Feb | Feyenoord Rotterdam | H | 0–0 | D |
Key Stats
50%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (8 games)
H2H (8 games)
38%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
0%
Clean Sheets
FC Groningen this season
FC Groningen this season
Goal Timing (This Season)
FC Groningen
0-15
1/–
16-30
–/–
31-45
–/–
46-60
1/–
61-75
–/–
76+
–/1
■ Scored ■ Conceded
Events
Match Events
- 0' It’s Showtime! The match between VVV Venlo and FC Groningen is underway.
- 5' We miss some good tackles and strikes. Is there anyone on the field to put the game back to action?
- 7' Azor Matusiwa has been a danger all night but risks an early exit having now seen a Yellow card on 7.
- 12' With 0 assists to his name this season, Alessio Da Cruz is clearly more than just a goal scorer for FC Groningen.
- 17' will be watching from the dugout nervously. His VVV Venlo side need to improve if they are to claim all three points.
- 20' FC Groningen receives a Red card for a hard tackle on 20.
- 25' Azor Matusiwa has been one of the livelier players on the pitch with 0 goals to his name this season.
- 30' FC Groningen are keeping things exceptionally tight at the back. It will take something special to break them down.
- 33' The VVV Venlo manager makes a substitution. Roy Gelmi departs to be replaced by Yahcuroo Roemer.
- 38' While players are taking a pause, let’s have a look at their stats. The teams met 0 times this season with winning -% of all matches.
- 43' It looks like no one’s ball. VVV Venlo is used to counterattacking playing. None of the sides are ready to take the lead.
- 48' The referee has had an easy afternoon — neither side has been overly physical in the tackle.
- 53' Mike te Wierik is putting in a real shift tonight. He has covered more ground than anyone else for FC Groningen so far.
- 58' VVV Venlo are happy to let the opposition have the ball in their own half. The trap is set.
- 59' VVV Venlo make a change. Zinedine Machach trudges off to be replaced by Jafar Arias on 59 minutes.
- 64' Tobias Pachonik, a Germany , has 0 bookings this season and will need to keep his discipline tonight.
- 69' 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 Patrick Joosten suffering a number of foals already.
- 74' Both keepers have barely been tested. VVV Venlo and FC Groningen are cancelling each other out in the centre of the park.
- 79' Damil Dankerlui gets the nod from FC Groningen. He replaces Tomas Suslov and will look to change the dynamic.
- 84' Germany international Steffen Schafer has been a key figure this campaign — 0 goals and 0 assists in the Array this season.
- 86' FC Groningen manager makes another effort to make the tables turned. Bart van Hintum is hanging Jorgen Larsen on the field on 86 minute.
- 87' Goal! Mo El Hankouri scores his 17 goal in 322 matches.
- 89' Controversy at the stadium! Alessio Da Cruz argues furiously but the Yellow card stands.
- 89' FC Groningen ring the changes. Alessio Da Cruz has done his job and it is now time for Patrick Joosten to step up.
- That’s it! Another goalless match for VVV Venlo and FC Groningen (для сухой ничьи).
Lineups
VVV Venlo Lineups
Starting XI
- 14
-
17
Tristan Dekker ↓ Joshua John 89'
- 15
- 10
- 1
- 5
-
8
Zinedine Machach ↓ Jafar Arias 59'
- 2
- 11
-
4
Roy Gelmi ↓ Yahcuroo Roemer 33'
- 44
Bench
- 16
- 22
- 27
-
19
Yahcuroo Roemer ↑ 33'
-
12
Joshua John ↑ 89'
- 21
-
25
Jafar Arias ↑ 59'
- 7
- 3
- 24
- 23
- 29
Coach
Jos Luhukay
FC Groningen Lineups
Starting XI
- 6
- 11
- 1
- 32
- 21
- 5
- 18
- 4
-
9
Jorgen Larsen ↓ Bart van Hintum 86'
- 15
-
31
Tomas Suslov ↓ Damil Dankerlui 79'
Bench
-
14
Patrick Joosten ↑ 89'
-
3
Bart van Hintum ↑ 86'
-
2
Damil Dankerlui ↑ 79'
- 26
- 8
- 23
- 25
- 17
- 33
- 34
- 19
Coach
Danny Buijs
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Mimoun Mahi | 2 |
| Oussama Darfalou | 1 |
| Giorgos Giakoumakis | 1 |
| Patrick Joosten | 1 |
| Daniel van Kaam | 1 |
| Danny Post | 1 |
| Jorgen Larsen | 1 |
| Peniel Mlapa | 1 |
Head to Head
VVV Venlo Form
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
3 / 4
1.23
VVV Venlo xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.23
FC Groningen xG
I would bet for:
VVV Venlo or FC Groningen 70% + Under 2.5 goals 56%
Match Result
✓ CorrectActual: FC Groningen win
Both Teams to Score
✗ Wrong
Avg goals/match: 2.46
Actual: No — clean sheet
Over / Under Goals
✓ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 89% |
|
11% |
| ± 1.5 | 70% |
|
30% |
| ± 2.5 | 44% |
|
56% |
| ± 3.5 | 24% |
|
76% |
| ± 4.5 | 11% |
|
89% |
Double Chance
VVV Venlo or Draw
64%
Draw or FC Groningen
66%
VVV Venlo or FC Groningen
70%
Half-Time Result
✓ CorrectActual: Draw at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
1 – 1
13.9%
0 – 0
10.7%
0 – 1
Actual
1 – 0
9.4%
1 – 2
7.7%
2 – 1
7.6%
0 – 2
6.3%
2 – 0
6.3%
2 – 2
4.8%
1 – 3
3.2%
3 – 1
3.2%
0 – 3
2.5%
Asian Handicap — VVV Venlo
| Handicap | VVV Venlo covers | Push | FC Groningen covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 5% | — | 95% |
| -2 | 5% | 10% | 85% |
| -1.5 | 15% | — | 85% |
| -1 | 15% | 19% | 65% |
| -0.5 | 35% | — | 65% |
| +0.5 | 65% | — | 35% |
| +1 | 65% | 19% | 15% |
| +1.5 | 85% | — | 15% |
| +2 | 85% | 10% | 5% |
| +2.5 | 95% | — | 5% |
Clean Sheet
VVV Venlo keeps clean sheet
30%
✓
FC Groningen keeps clean sheet
30%
✗
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.