Sunday , 16 August 2026

Willem II Tilburg vs FC Groningen, Eredivisie 2024-25 REGULAR SEASON

Eredivisie · 2024-25
Willem II Tilburg
1 – 3
Full Time
FC Groningen
Sat 15 Feb 2025 · 20:00 UTC Koning Willem II Stadion 13,800 HT 45' · FT 45'
0–1 5' Dave Kwakman
0–2 17' Stije Resink
0–3 21' Tika de Jonge
Jesse Bosch 49' 1–3
Boris Lambert 45' Y

Overview

Match Preview

Willem II Tilburg vs FC Groningen — Eredivisie at Koning Willem II Stadion.

Match Details

  • Referee Bas Nijhuis
  • Assistant 1 Michael Osseweijer
  • Assistant 2 Kevin Weever (Netherlands)

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

3
7
Willem II Tilburg 10 games · Avg 2.6 goals FC Groningen
Last 5 meetings
2025-02-15 Willem II Tilburg 1–3 FC Groningen 2024-11-30 FC Groningen 2–0 Willem II Tilburg 2022-02-26 FC Groningen 1–0 Willem II Tilburg 2021-09-18 Willem II Tilburg 2–1 FC Groningen 2021-01-14 Willem II Tilburg 2–3 FC Groningen

Recent Form

Willem II Tilburg
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
15 Feb FC Groningen H 1–3 L
08 Feb PSV A 1–1 D
02 Feb AZ H 0–2 L
26 Jan RKC Waalwijk A 0–2 L
18 Jan Feyenoord Rotterdam H 1–1 D
12 Jan FC Twente '65 A 2–6 L
FC Groningen
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
15 Feb Willem II Tilburg A 3–1 W
08 Feb NEC H 2–1 W
02 Feb Sparta Rotterdam A 0–1 L
28 Jan Heracles Almelo A 1–1 D
25 Jan SC Heerenveen H 1–0 W
18 Jan Go Ahead Eagles A 1–2 L

Season Stats

Willem II Tilburg FC Groningen
#17 Position #9
0 Points 3
2 Played 1
0 / 0 / 2 W / D / L 1 / 0 / 0
2 Scored 2
8 Conceded 1
-6 GD +1
0.00 PPG 3.00
0% Win % 100%

Key Stats

50% Both Teams to Score
H2H (10 games)
50% Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
0% Clean Sheets
Willem II Tilburg this season
0% Clean Sheets
FC Groningen this season

Willem II Tilburg are 17th (0 pts). FC Groningen are 9th (3 pts).

Goal Timing (This Season)

Willem II Tilburg
0-15
1/–
16-30
–/1
31-45
–/1
46-60
–/1
61-75
–/5
76+
1/–
■ Scored ■ Conceded
FC Groningen
0-15
1/–
16-30
–/–
31-45
–/–
46-60
1/–
61-75
–/–
76+
–/1
■ Scored ■ Conceded

Events

Match Events

  • 0' Both captains have shaken hands and the referee is ready. We are underway at Koning Willem II Stadion!
  • 5' The Netherlands Dave Kwakman breaks the deadlock on 5 minutes. 0-1!
  • 10' The teams are not in a rush to score plenty of goals. It might look strange considering FC Groningen that had 307 games and scored 243 goals.
  • 15' The travelling FC Groningen supporters hardly appreciate their team being pressed down to the backline.
  • 17' What a moment for Stije Resink! That strike on 17 puts his side firmly in control.
  • 21' A stunning finish from Tika de Jonge — that came from absolutely nowhere!
  • 26' While there is no rush on the pitch, let’s have a look at some stats. Wouter Prins made 307 appearances and scored 1 goals. He is very likely to score a goal today.
  • 31' 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.
  • 36' It’s high time Peter Maes made some changes to put the his team’s game back to action.
  • 41' will be watching from the dugout nervously. His Willem II Tilburg side need to improve if they are to claim all three points.
  • 45' Poor challenge from Boris Lambert. The referee spots it immediately and shows the card.
  • 46' Willem II Tilburg ring the changes. Boris Lambert has done his job and it is now time for Dennis Kaygin to step up.
  • 49' Jesse Bosch does the damage! The net is bulging and Willem II Tilburg surge ahead!
  • 54' Willem II Tilburg are enjoying more possession but struggling to find a way through a disciplined FC Groningen backline.
  • 59' Time for substitution for FC Groningen. Dave Kwakman is replaced by Jorg Schreuders.
  • 64' The clock is ticking and both teams know a goal could change everything at this point.
  • 65' The Willem II Tilburg manager makes a substitution. Kyan Vaesen departs to be replaced by Jeremy Bokila.
  • 70' It is a cagey affair so far. Willem II Tilburg in their 4-2-3-1 trying to find a way past FC Groningen's compact 4-2-3-1.
  • 71' Romano Postema has so much to prove this time. He replaces Mats Seuntjens on 71 minute.
  • 74' The supporters are chanting for Patrick Joosten. He replaces Erik Schouten on 74 minute.
  • 79' Both keepers have barely been tested. Willem II Tilburg and FC Groningen are cancelling each other out in the centre of the park.
  • 84' Ringo Meerveld has certainly something to prove this evening. He made 0 appearances with only 0 goals this season.
  • 86' Finn Stam gets the nod from FC Groningen. He replaces Wouter Prins and will look to change the dynamic.
  • 87' Another substitution for Willem II Tilburg to replace Amar Ahmed Fatah by Emilio Kehrer on 87 minute.
  • Time to leave. No sensation happened. Another win for FC Groningen players.

Lineups

Willem II Tilburg Lineups

4-2-3-1

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Peter Maes

FC Groningen Lineups

4-2-3-1

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Dick Lukkien

H2H

H2H Top Scorers

PlayerGoals
Kaj Sierhuis 3
Che Nunnely 2
Ahmed El Messaoudi 2
Mo El Hankouri 2
Vangelis Pavlidis 2
Stije Resink 2
Jesse Bosch 1
Dave Kwakman 1

Head to Head

2025-02-15 Willem II Tilburg 1–3 FC Groningen 2024-11-30 FC Groningen 2–0 Willem II Tilburg 2022-02-26 FC Groningen 1–0 Willem II Tilburg 2021-09-18 Willem II Tilburg 2–1 FC Groningen 2021-01-14 Willem II Tilburg 2–3 FC Groningen

Willem II Tilburg Form

2025-02-15 Willem II Tilburg 1–3 FC Groningen L 2025-02-08 PSV 1–1 Willem II Tilburg D 2025-02-02 Willem II Tilburg 0–2 AZ L 2025-01-26 RKC Waalwijk 2–0 Willem II Tilburg L 2025-01-18 Willem II Tilburg 1–1 Feyenoord Rotterdam D 2025-01-12 FC Twente '65 6–2 Willem II Tilburg L

FC Groningen Form

2025-02-15 Willem II Tilburg 1–3 FC Groningen W 2025-02-08 FC Groningen 2–1 NEC W 2025-02-02 Sparta Rotterdam 1–0 FC Groningen L 2025-01-28 Heracles Almelo 1–1 FC Groningen D 2025-01-25 FC Groningen 1–0 SC Heerenveen W 2025-01-18 Go Ahead Eagles 2–1 FC Groningen L

Predictions

Prediction accuracy
4 / 4
0.85 Willem II Tilburg xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
3.32 FC Groningen xG
I would bet for: Over 2.5 goals 76% + FC Groningen to win 71%

Match Result

✓ Correct
Willem II Tilburg13% Draw16% FC Groningen71%
Actual: FC Groningen win

Both Teams to Score

✓ Correct
Yes55% 0% No45%
Avg goals/match: 4.17
Actual: Yes — both scored

Over / Under Goals

✓ O/U 2.5
Line Over Under
± 0.5 98%
2%
± 1.5 91%
9%
± 2.5 76%
24%
± 3.5 58%
42%
± 4.5 39%
61%

Double Chance

Willem II Tilburg or Draw
29%
Draw or FC Groningen
87%
Willem II Tilburg or FC Groningen
84%

Half-Time Result

✓ Correct
Willem II Tilburg7% Draw29% FC Groningen64%
Actual: FC Groningen win at HT

Correct Score

✓ In top 12
0 – 3
9.5%
0 – 2
9%
1 – 3
Actual
0 – 4
7.7%
1 – 2
7.2%
1 – 4
6.5%
0 – 1
5.4%
0 – 5
5.1%
1 – 1
5%
1 – 5
4.4%
2 – 3
3.3%
2 – 2
3%

Asian Handicap — Willem II Tilburg

Handicap Willem II Tilburg covers Push FC Groningen covers
-2.5 0% — 100%
-2 0% 1% 98%
-1.5 2% — 98%
-1 2% 4% 94%
-0.5 6% — 94%
+0.5 18% — 82%
+1 18% 17% 66%
+1.5 34% — 66%
+2 34% 20% 45%
+2.5 55% — 45%

Clean Sheet

Willem II Tilburg keeps clean sheet
4% ✓
FC Groningen keeps clean sheet
43% ✓

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