Cambuur v Groningen prediction

Eredivisie · Sun, 20 Dec 2026 13:30 GMT · Kooi Stadion

Updated 1 Nov 2026, 01:21 UK · refreshed continuously

TACTIX’s free model pick for Cambuur v Groningen, Eredivisie on Sun, 20 Dec 2026 13:30 GMT posts shortly before kick-off. Form, head-to-head and league standing for both sides are below.

Match preview, in numbers

The match

Cambuur host Groningen in the Eredivisie on Sunday 20 December (kick-off 13:30 UK).

The key numbers

12 of Groningen’s last 15 results in all competitions went over 2.5 goals (80%).

Cambuur have scored in 10 consecutive matches in all competitions. Cambuur are unbeaten in their last seven matches in all competitions. Groningen are winless in their last four matches in all competitions.

Form and the table

10 of Cambuur’s last 15 results in all competitions went over 2.5 goals (67%). Both teams scored in nine of Cambuur’s last 15 results in all competitions (60%). At home, Cambuur have two wins, two draws and three defeats in their last 7 home matches in all competitions — 1.14 points per game, scoring 1.86 and conceding 2.29. Cambuur have scored 23 goals, the sixth-most (shared) of the 18 clubs (2026/27 so far, after 11 games). Cambuur have conceded 22 goals, the ninth-fewest of the 18 clubs.

Both teams scored in 12 of Groningen’s last 15 results in all competitions (80%). Away from home, Groningen have three wins, two draws and two defeats in their last 7 away matches in all competitions — 1.57 points per game, scoring 2.14 and conceding 1.86. Groningen have scored 26 goals, the fifth-most of the 18 clubs (2026/27 so far, after 11 games). Groningen have conceded 24 goals, the seventh-most (shared) of the 18 clubs.

Cambuur (ninth) and Groningen (eighth) are level on points, 2026/27 so far. TACTIX’s Glicko-2 team ratings have Cambuur the stronger side, 50 rating points above Groningen (Cambuur 1632, Groningen 1582, after at least 81 rated matches each).

Head-to-head

The most recent meeting, on 26 January 2023, finished Groningen 0–1 Cambuur.

Team news

Predicted Cambuur XI (4-2-3-1): T. Jansen, B. van Duijl, I. Baouf, M. Costarelli, D. Bouah, N. Souren, R. El Arguioui, I. Hamache, M. Maertens, F. Kvam, N. Binder — derived from the last 8 line-ups, most-used eleven. By TACTIX Impact, Ilyes Hamache (5.9 per match over 11 appearances, five goals and three assists) and Rafik El Arguioui (5.5 per match over 11 appearances, six goals and one assist) have been Cambuur’s most influential players 2026/27, all competitions. In numbers for Cambuur (2026/27, all competitions, before kick-off), Ilyes Hamache averages 1.6 key passes per 90 over 832 minutes, with a key pass in nine of the last 10 appearances. Rafik El Arguioui averages 1.8 key passes per 90 over 975 minutes, with a key pass in eight of the last 10 appearances.

Predicted Groningen XI (4-2-3-1): E. Vaessen, T. Blokzijl, M. Rente, H. Hateboer, M. Csinger, P. Clement, T. van Bergen, T. de Jonge, D. van der Werff, T. Land, B. Willumsson — derived from the last 8 line-ups, most-used eleven. By TACTIX Impact, Thom van Bergen (6.6 per match over 12 appearances, seven goals and three assists) and Brynjólfur Willumsson (4.4 per match over 12 appearances, eight goals and one assist) have been Groningen’s most influential players 2026/27, all competitions. In numbers for Groningen (2026/27, all competitions, before kick-off), Thom van Bergen averages 1.4 key passes per 90 over 1060 minutes, with a key pass in eight of the last 10 appearances. Brynjólfur Willumsson averages 2.2 shots per 90 over 1129 minutes, with a shot in nine of the last 10 appearances.

Written from the matches TACTIX holds for both sides; each figure names the games it is counted over.

The Numbers

Kick-off: Sun, 20 Dec 2026 13:30 GMT · Eredivisie · Kooi Stadion
Head-to-head (last 4): Cambuur 2 · draws 0 · Groningen 2 · 2.5 goals/game
Recent form: Cambuur 3W 2D 0L · Groningen 1W 1D 3L

Cambuur v Groningen (Eredivisie): the key numbers are on this page — and TACTIX’s live, market-by-market track record is one click away (as of 1 November 2026). See the live track record →

Key Stats

2 / 2.13

Goals

against 1.13 / 2 · 2 of the last 5 over 2.5

over 8 matches

3.71 / 4.88

Corners

against 5.29 / 5.5 · 1 of the last 4 over 9.5

over 7 matches

4.71 / 5.88

Shots on target

against 4.29 / 5 · 3 of the last 4 over 8.5

over 7 matches

2.43 / 1.25

Cards

against 2.57 / 1.63 · 3 of the last 4 over 3.5

over 7 matches

Per game, last 8 completed matches, to 1 November 2026. Over/under figures use standard thresholds, not bookmaker lines.

Per game, last 8 played matches, friendlies left out, to 1 November 2026. Goals in a match that went to extra time count at the 90-minute score; its other figures are left out. Bars: for (mint) against (amber), scaled to the larger figure in the row. Over/under figures use standard thresholds, not bookmaker lines.
Per game	Cambuur for / against	Line	Groningen for / against
Goals scored	2 for · 1.13 against n 8 Last 5	2.5standard	2.13 for · 2 against n 8 Last 5
Corners won	3.71 for · 5.29 against n 7 Last 5	9.5standard	4.88 for · 5.5 against n 8 Last 5
Shots	11.57 for · 13.29 against n 7 Last 5	19.5standard	15 for · 14 against n 8 Last 5
Shots on target	4.71 for · 4.29 against n 7 Last 5	8.5standard	5.88 for · 5 against n 8 Last 5
Fouls committed	13.14 for · 14.43 against n 7 Last 5	21.5standard	9.75 for · 11.5 against n 8 Last 5
Cards shown	2.43 for · 2.57 against n 7 Last 5	3.5standard	1.25 for · 1.63 against n 8 Last 5

Cambuur

Cambuur Goalkeeper

Cambuur — Goalkeeper: season totals in played matches, friendlies left out, appearances of 15+ minutes; per 90 minutes under each figure; total minutes under the average, before kick-off.
Player	Apps	Avg mins	Saves	Goals conceded	Penalties saved
T. Jansen	10	90900 min	333.3 /90	191.9 /90	00 /90

Cambuur — Goalkeeper saves: per 90 minutes, each player’s last 8 appearances of 15+ minutes in played matches, friendlies left out for Cambuur before kick-off, to 1 November 2026. Meter: one column per match, newest first; upper cell 2+, lower cell 3+.
Player	Mins	Saves 2+3+
T. Jansen n 8	90	3 5/4

Cambuur Defensive

Cambuur — Defensive: season totals in played matches, friendlies left out, appearances of 15+ minutes; per 90 minutes under each figure; total minutes under the average, before kick-off.
Player	Apps	Avg mins	Tackles	Interceptions	Blocks	Duels won	Fouls committed	Yellow cards
I. Baouf	10	85852 min	121.3 /90	232.4 /90	111.2 /90	444.6 /90	121.3 /90	10.1 /90
M. Costarelli	10	70702 min	182.3 /90	121.5 /90	20.3 /90	405.1 /90	81 /90	10.1 /90
B. van Duijl	7	90630 min	172.4 /90	81.1 /90	50.7 /90	263.7 /90	50.7 /90	00 /90
D. Bouah	7	69481 min	81.5 /90	40.7 /90	20.4 /90	397.3 /90	101.9 /90	20.4 /90
J. Amofa	7	66460 min	91.8 /90	81.6 /90	20.4 /90	265.1 /90	91.8 /90	00 /90
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Cambuur — Discipline: per 90 minutes, each player’s last 8 appearances of 15+ minutes in played matches, friendlies left out for Cambuur before kick-off, to 1 November 2026. Meter: one column per match, newest first; upper cell 1+, lower cell 2+.
Player	Mins	Fouls committed 1+2+	Fouls won 1+2+	Likely duel
T. Jansen n 8	90	0.1 1/0	0.5 4/0	—
N. Souren n 8	88.5	1 5/2	0.6 4/1	—
R. El Arguioui n 8	88.1	1.3 5/3	0.8 4/2	—
I. Baouf n 8	84	1.6 5/4	0.9 4/2	—
M. Costarelli n 8	76.5	0.9 4/2	1.6 5/5	—
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Cambuur — Tackles: per 90 minutes, each player’s last 8 appearances of 15+ minutes in played matches, friendlies left out for Cambuur before kick-off, to 1 November 2026. Meter: one column per match, newest first; upper cell 1+, lower cell 2+.
Player	Mins	Tackles 1+2+
N. Souren n 8	88.5	1.5 6/5
R. El Arguioui n 8	88.1	1.1 6/2
I. Baouf n 8	84	1.5 7/3
M. Costarelli n 8	76.5	2.1 7/5
S. Bouhoudane n 8	36.6	0.9 3/0
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Cambuur Attacking

Cambuur — Attacking: season totals in played matches, friendlies left out, appearances of 15+ minutes; per 90 minutes under each figure; total minutes under the average, before kick-off.
Player	Apps	Avg mins	Goals	Assists	Shots	Shots on target	Key passes	Dribbles completed
S. Bouhoudane	10	43428 min	00 /90	20.4 /90	71.5 /90	20.4 /90	71.5 /90	00 /90
N. Binder	7	57399 min	30.7 /90	20.5 /90	61.4 /90	30.7 /90	61.4 /90	20.5 /90
Iwan Henstra	6	62370 min	10.2 /90	00 /90	71.7 /90	30.7 /90	61.5 /90	112.7 /90
S. Vink	4	55219 min	00 /90	00 /90	10.4 /90	00 /90	20.8 /90	41.6 /90
W. Kooistra	3	56167 min	00 /90	00 /90	10.5 /90	10.5 /90	00 /90	21.1 /90
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Cambuur — Shooting: per 90 minutes, each player’s last 8 appearances of 15+ minutes in played matches, friendlies left out for Cambuur before kick-off, to 1 November 2026. Meter: one column per match, newest first; upper cell 1+, lower cell 2+.
Player	Mins	Shots 1+2+	Shots on target 1+2+
T. Jansen n 8	90	0 0/0	0 0/0
N. Souren n 8	88.5	0.1 1/0	0 0/0
R. El Arguioui n 8	88.1	2.7 8/6	1.3 6/3
I. Baouf n 8	84	0.7 3/2	0.5 2/2
M. Costarelli n 8	76.5	0.6 3/1	0.1 1/0
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Cambuur — Goalscoring: per 90 minutes, each player’s last 8 appearances of 15+ minutes in played matches, friendlies left out for Cambuur before kick-off, to 1 November 2026. Meter: one column per match, newest first; upper cell 1+, lower cell 2+.
Player	Mins	Goals 1+2+	Assists 1+2+
T. Jansen n 8	90	0 0/0	0 0/0
N. Souren n 8	88.5	0 0/0	0 0/0
R. El Arguioui n 8	88.1	0.5 3/1	0.1 1/0
I. Baouf n 8	84	0.1 1/0	0 0/0
M. Costarelli n 8	76.5	0 0/0	0 0/0
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Groningen

Groningen Goalkeeper

Groningen — Goalkeeper: season totals in played matches, friendlies left out, appearances of 15+ minutes; per 90 minutes under each figure; total minutes under the average, before kick-off.
Player	Apps	Avg mins	Saves	Goals conceded	Penalties saved
E. Vaessen	12	901080 min	393.3 /90	151.3 /90	00 /90

Groningen — Goalkeeper saves: per 90 minutes, each player’s last 8 appearances of 15+ minutes in played matches, friendlies left out for Groningen before kick-off, to 1 November 2026. Meter: one column per match, newest first; upper cell 2+, lower cell 3+.
Player	Mins	Saves 2+3+
E. Vaessen n 8	90	2.6 4/4

Groningen Defensive

Groningen — Defensive: season totals in played matches, friendlies left out, appearances of 15+ minutes; per 90 minutes under each figure; total minutes under the average, before kick-off.
Player	Apps	Avg mins	Tackles	Interceptions	Blocks	Duels won	Fouls committed	Yellow cards
T. Blokzijl	12	901080 min	171.4 /90	141.2 /90	50.4 /90	423.5 /90	60.5 /90	00 /90
J. Schreuders	12	861028 min	363.2 /90	40.4 /90	40.4 /90	595.2 /90	191.7 /90	00 /90
M. Csinger	11	63690 min	202.6 /90	141.8 /90	81 /90	506.5 /90	121.6 /90	30.4 /90
Wouter Prins	8	68545 min	40.7 /90	50.8 /90	00 /90	213.5 /90	81.3 /90	00 /90
M. Rente	8	64511 min	71.2 /90	122.1 /90	00 /90	173 /90	10.2 /90	00 /90
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Groningen — Discipline: per 90 minutes, each player’s last 8 appearances of 15+ minutes in played matches, friendlies left out for Groningen before kick-off, to 1 November 2026. Meter: one column per match, newest first; upper cell 1+, lower cell 2+.
Player	Mins	Fouls committed 1+2+	Fouls won 1+2+	Likely duel
T. Blokzijl n 8	90	0.3 2/0	0.4 2/1	—
E. Vaessen n 8	90	0.1 1/0	0.6 4/1	—
T. van Bergen n 8	87.5	0.8 3/3	2.3 6/6	—
J. Schreuders n 8	89.1	1.4 7/4	1.3 6/4	—
P. Clement n 8	84.6	0.9 5/1	1.1 5/2	—
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Groningen — Tackles: per 90 minutes, each player’s last 8 appearances of 15+ minutes in played matches, friendlies left out for Groningen before kick-off, to 1 November 2026. Meter: one column per match, newest first; upper cell 1+, lower cell 2+.
Player	Mins	Tackles 1+2+
T. Blokzijl n 8	90	1.8 6/4
T. van Bergen n 8	87.5	1.4 7/3
J. Schreuders n 8	89.1	3.7 8/7
P. Clement n 8	84.6	1.9 7/4
T. de Jonge n 8	78.9	1.4 6/4
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Groningen Attacking

Groningen — Attacking: season totals in played matches, friendlies left out, appearances of 15+ minutes; per 90 minutes under each figure; total minutes under the average, before kick-off.
Player	Apps	Avg mins	Goals	Assists	Shots	Shots on target	Key passes	Dribbles completed
B. Willumsson	12	77928 min	80.8 /90	10.1 /90	242.3 /90	171.6 /90	101 /90	40.4 /90
J. Ondrejka	9	50447 min	10.2 /90	00 /90	102 /90	51 /90	102 /90	61.2 /90
O. Zawada	3	2986 min	00 /90	00 /90	33.1 /90	11 /90	22.1 /90	00 /90
Nils Eggens	1	1717 min	00 /90	00 /90	00 /90	00 /90	15.3 /90	00 /90
T. van Bergen	12	881060 min	70.6 /90	30.3 /90	353 /90	221.9 /90	161.4 /90	232 /90
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Groningen — Shooting: per 90 minutes, each player’s last 8 appearances of 15+ minutes in played matches, friendlies left out for Groningen before kick-off, to 1 November 2026. Meter: one column per match, newest first; upper cell 1+, lower cell 2+.
Player	Mins	Shots 1+2+	Shots on target 1+2+
T. Blokzijl n 8	90	0.1 1/0	0 0/0
E. Vaessen n 8	90	0 0/0	0 0/0
T. van Bergen n 8	87.5	2.6 7/5	1.9 7/5
J. Schreuders n 8	89.1	0.8 4/2	0.5 4/0
P. Clement n 8	84.6	0.8 5/1	0.3 2/0
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Groningen — Goalscoring: per 90 minutes, each player’s last 8 appearances of 15+ minutes in played matches, friendlies left out for Groningen before kick-off, to 1 November 2026. Meter: one column per match, newest first; upper cell 1+, lower cell 2+.
Player	Mins	Goals 1+2+	Assists 1+2+
T. Blokzijl n 8	90	0 0/0	0.1 1/0
E. Vaessen n 8	90	0 0/0	0 0/0
T. van Bergen n 8	87.5	0.6 5/0	0.1 1/0
P. Clement n 8	84.6	0 0/0	0.3 2/0
J. Schreuders n 8	89.1	0.1 1/0	0 0/0
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Form, Head-to-Head & Standings

The numbers behind Cambuur v Groningen — recent results, past meetings and where each side sits. (TACTIX’s model forecast is in the projections below.)

Recent form

CambuurDWDWW

Last 5: 3W 2D 0L · 2 scored / 0.6 conceded per game

GroningenWLDLL

Last 5: 1W 1D 3L · 2.2 scored / 2.6 conceded per game

Head-to-head last 4

Cambuur 2 · 0 draws · Groningen 2 · 2.5 goals/game

2023-01-26 Groningen 0–1 Cambuur
2022-09-11 Cambuur 0–1 Groningen
2022-05-15 Groningen 2–3 Cambuur
2021-08-15 Cambuur 1–2 Groningen

League standing · 2026/27

Cambuur#9 pos15 pts11 pl+1 GD

Groningen#8 pos15 pts11 pl+2 GD

Goals per game

Cambuur scored2.09

Groningen scored2.36

Cambuur conceded2

Groningen conceded2.18

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What is the head-to-head record between Cambuur and Groningen?: In their last 4 meetings, Cambuur won 2, Groningen won 2 and there were 0 draws, averaging 2.5 goals per game.
What is the recent form of Cambuur and Groningen?: Recent form — Cambuur 3W 2D 0L; Groningen 1W 1D 3L.

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