Groningen v Willem II prediction
Team pages: Groningen · Willem II · Head-to-head
TACTIX’s free model pick for Groningen v Willem II, Eredivisie on Sun, 29 Nov 2026 16:00 GMT posts shortly before kick-off. Form, head-to-head and league standing for both sides are below.
The match
Groningen host Willem II in the Eredivisie on Sunday 29 November (kick-off 16:00 UK).
The key numbers
12 of Groningen’s last 15 results in all competitions went over 2.5 goals (80%).
Willem II have scored nine goals, the fewest of the 18 clubs (2026/27 so far).
Groningen have scored in nine consecutive matches in all competitions.
Form and the table
Both teams scored in 12 of Groningen’s last 15 results in all competitions (80%). At home, Groningen have three wins, two draws and three defeats in their last 8 home matches in all competitions — 1.38 points per game, scoring 1.88 and conceding 1.88. Groningen have scored 22 goals, the fourth-most of the 18 clubs (2026/27 so far). Groningen have conceded 19 goals, the eighth-most of the 18 clubs.
Willem II have conceded 26 goals, the second-most (shared) of the 18 clubs (2026/27 so far).
Groningen (seventh) and Willem II (18th) are 12 points apart, 2026/27 so far. TACTIX’s Glicko-2 team ratings have Groningen the stronger side, 398 rating points above Willem II (Groningen 1663, Willem II 1264, after at least 212 rated matches each).
Head-to-head
Groningen are unbeaten in the last four meetings with Willem II. The most recent meeting, on 15 February 2025, finished Willem II 1–3 Groningen.
Team news
Predicted Groningen XI (4-2-3-1): E. Vaessen, T. Blokzijl, J. Schreuders, M. Csinger, W. Prins, T. van Bergen, T. de Jonge, P. Clement, D. van der Werff, T. Land, B. Willumsson — derived from the last 8 line-ups, most-used eleven. By TACTIX Impact, Thom van Bergen (7.1 per match over nine appearances, six goals and two assists) and David van der Werff (5.0 per match over nine appearances, two goals and three assists) 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 1.5 key passes per 90 over 805 minutes, with a key pass in eight of the last nine appearances. David van der Werff averages 2.8 key passes per 90 over 735 minutes, with a key pass in eight of the last nine appearances.
Predicted Willem II XI (4-2-3-1): M. Delanghe, F. Stam, N. Tjoe-A-On, H. ter Avest, M. Dekker, J. Slory, U. van Aalst, C. Twigt, T. Vilhena, K. Boogaard, D. Haen — derived from the last 8 line-ups, most-used eleven. By TACTIX Impact, Nathan Tjoe-A-On (4.4 per match over nine appearances, two assists) and Vito van Crooij (3.5 per match over three appearances, two assists) have been Willem II’s most influential players 2026/27, all competitions. In numbers for Willem II (2026/27, all competitions, before kick-off), Nathan Tjoe-A-On averages 2.7 tackles per 90 over 772 minutes, with a tackle 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: · Eredivisie · Euroborg
- Head-to-head (last 6): Groningen 5 · draws 0 · Willem II 1 · 3.17 goals/game
- Recent form: Groningen 2W 2D 1L
Groningen v Willem II (Eredivisie): the key numbers are on this page — and TACTIX’s live, market-by-market track record is one click away (as of 30 July 2026). See the live track record →
Key stats
Per game, last 8 completed matches, to 18 October 2026. Over/under figures use standard thresholds, not bookmaker lines.
| Per game | Groningen for / against | Line | Willem II for / against |
|---|---|---|---|
| Goals scored | 2.5 for · 2.25 against n 8 Last 5 | 2.5standard | 1 for · 2.75 against n 8 Last 5 |
| Corners won | 4.88 for · 5 against n 8 Last 5 | 9.5standard | 4.13 for · 6.63 against n 8 Last 5 |
| Shots | 14.75 for · 15.38 against n 8 Last 5 | 19.5standard | 11.5 for · 20.63 against n 8 Last 5 |
| Shots on target | 5.88 for · 5.75 against n 8 Last 5 | 8.5standard | 3 for · 6.88 against n 8 Last 5 |
| Fouls committed | 8.63 for · 10.38 against n 8 Last 5 | 21.5standard | 9.25 for · 10.38 against n 8 Last 5 |
| Cards shown | 1.13 for · 1.38 against n 8 Last 5 | 3.5standard | 1.38 for · 1 against n 8 Last 5 |
Groningen
| Player | Mins | Fouls committed 1+2+ | Fouls won 1+2+ | Likely duel |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| M. Csinger n 8 | 71.8 | 1.7 | 1.3 | — |
| T. Hernes n 8 | 19.6 | 1.7 | 0.6 | — |
| B. Willumsson n 8 | 61.6 | 1.6 | 1.6 | — |
| J. Schreuders n 8 | 84.4 | 1.5 | 0.8 | — |
| R. Metu n 8 | 15.1 | 1.5 | 0.7 | — |
| Player | Mins | Shots 1+2+ | Shots on target 1+2+ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nils Eggens n 8 | 9 | 5 | 2.5 |
| O. Zawada n 8 | 17.4 | 4.5 | 1.9 |
| T. van Bergen n 8 | 89.4 | 2.6 | 1.6 |
| B. Willumsson n 8 | 61.6 | 2 | 0.9 |
| D. van der Werff n 8 | 80.6 | 1.8 | 1 |
| Player | Mins | Goals 1+2+ | Assists 1+2+ |
|---|---|---|---|
| O. Zawada n 8 | 17.4 | 1.3 | 0 |
| Nils Eggens n 8 | 9 | 1.3 | 0 |
| T. van Bergen n 8 | 89.4 | 0.6 | 0.3 |
| D. van der Werff n 8 | 80.6 | 0.3 | 0.4 |
| M. Rente n 8 | 59.8 | 0.4 | 0.2 |
| Player | Mins | Tackles 1+2+ |
|---|---|---|
| J. Schreuders n 8 | 84.4 | 3.5 |
| M. Csinger n 8 | 71.8 | 2.7 |
| E. van der Laan n 6 | 43.8 | 2.7 |
| R. Metu n 8 | 15.1 | 2.2 |
| D. van der Werff n 8 | 80.6 | 2 |
| Player | Mins | Saves 2+3+ |
|---|---|---|
| E. Vaessen n 8 | 90 | 3.2 |
Willem II
| Player | Mins | Fouls committed 1+2+ | Fouls won 1+2+ | Likely duel |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thomas Verheydt n 8 | 17.4 | 2.6 | 1.3 | — |
| O. Martin n 8 | 20.3 | 2.2 | 1.7 | — |
| Anass Zarrouk n 3 | 52 | 1.7 | 0.6 | — |
| K. Boogaard n 8 | 62.9 | 1.6 | 0.5 | — |
| E. Gürbüz n 8 | 43.9 | 1.5 | 1.3 | — |
| Player | Mins | Shots 1+2+ | Shots on target 1+2+ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Thomas Verheydt n 8 | 17.4 | 3.9 | 1.3 |
| T. Vilhena n 8 | 50.5 | 2 | 0.7 |
| Devin Haen n 8 | 90 | 1.8 | 0.8 |
| J. Slory n 8 | 81.9 | 1.5 | 1 |
| Uriel van Aalst n 8 | 88.5 | 1.3 | 0.5 |
| Player | Mins | Goals 1+2+ | Assists 1+2+ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Thomas Verheydt n 8 | 17.4 | 0.6 | 0.6 |
| J. Schuurman n 7 | 68.7 | 0 | 0.7 |
| Uriel van Aalst n 8 | 88.5 | 0.3 | 0.3 |
| Devin Haen n 8 | 90 | 0.3 | 0 |
| V. van Crooij n 8 | 80 | 0 | 0.3 |
| Player | Mins | Tackles 1+2+ |
|---|---|---|
| Anass Zarrouk n 3 | 52 | 3.5 |
| Per van Loon n 8 | 44 | 3.3 |
| Nathan Tjoe-A-On n 8 | 83.1 | 3 |
| H. ter Avest n 8 | 77.8 | 2.6 |
| J. Slory n 8 | 81.9 | 2.1 |
| Player | Mins | Saves 2+3+ |
|---|---|---|
| Maxime Delanghe n 8 | 88.5 | 4.2 |
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Form, head-to-head & standings
The numbers behind Groningen v Willem II — recent results, past meetings and where each side sits. (TACTIX’s model forecast is in the projections below.)
- 2025-02-15 Willem II 1–3 Groningen
- 2024-11-30 Groningen 2–0 Willem II
- 2023-12-19 Willem II 1–3 Groningen
- 2022-02-26 Groningen 1–0 Willem II
- 2021-09-18 Willem II 2–1 Groningen
- 2021-01-14 Willem II 2–3 Groningen
Frequently asked questions
- What is the head-to-head record between Groningen and Willem II?
- In their last 6 meetings, Groningen won 5, Willem II won 1 and there were 0 draws, averaging 3.17 goals per game.
- What is the recent form of Groningen and Willem II?
- Recent form — Groningen 2W 2D 1L.
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