Utrecht v Groningen prediction

Eredivisie · · Stadion Galgenwaard

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The match

Utrecht host Groningen in the Eredivisie on Saturday 4 April (kick-off 01:00 UK).

The key numbers

Utrecht have scored in 13 consecutive matches in all competitions. Utrecht are unbeaten in the last five meetings with Groningen.

Form and the table

10 of Utrecht’s last 15 results in all competitions went over 2.5 goals (67%). Both teams scored in nine of Utrecht’s last 15 results in all competitions (60%). At home, Utrecht have four wins, no draws and three defeats in their last 7 home matches in all competitions — 1.71 points per game, scoring 2.00 and conceding 1.14. Utrecht have scored 50 goals, the fourth-most (shared) of the 18 clubs (2019/20 so far). Utrecht have conceded 34 goals, the fifth-fewest (shared) of the 18 clubs.

Four of Groningen’s last 15 results in all competitions went over 2.5 goals (27%). Both teams scored in six of Groningen’s last 15 results in all competitions (40%). 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 1.00 and conceding 0.86. Groningen have scored 27 goals, the fourth-fewest (shared) of the 18 clubs (2019/20 so far). Groningen have conceded 26 goals, the third-fewest of the 18 clubs.

Utrecht (sixth) and Groningen (ninth) are six points apart, 2019/20 so far. TACTIX’s Glicko-2 team ratings have Utrecht the stronger side, 12 rating points above Groningen (Utrecht 1668, Groningen 1656, after at least 278 rated matches each).

Head-to-head

The most recent meeting, on 19 December 2019, finished Groningen 0–1 Utrecht.

Team news

Predicted Utrecht XI (4-3-3): S. Padt, M. Didden, N. Panagiotou, S. Horemans, A. Zagré, J. van Overeem, D. de Wit, Á. Alarcón, A. Stepanov, S. van Duijn, M. Broholm — derived from the last 8 line-ups, most-used eleven. By TACTIX Impact, Gyrano Kerk (5.4 per match over three appearances, two goals and one assist) and Adam Maher (3.8 per match over three appearances, one assist) have been Utrecht’s most influential players 2019/20, all competitions. In numbers for Utrecht (2019/20, all competitions, before kick-off), Gyrano Kerk averages 4.0 shots per 90 over 270 minutes. Adam Maher averages 1.0 key passes per 90 over 270 minutes.

Predicted Groningen XI (4-4-2): E. Vaessen, T. Blokzijl, J. Schreuders, M. Rente, M. Csinger, T. van Bergen, P. Clement, D. van der Werff, T. de Jonge, B. Willumsson, O. Zawada — derived from the last 8 line-ups, most-used eleven. By TACTIX Impact, A. Hrustić (4.4 per match over four appearances, one goal and one assist) and Kaj Sierhuis (3.4 per match over four appearances, two goals and one assist) have been Groningen’s most influential players 2019/20, all competitions. In numbers for Groningen (2019/20, all competitions, before kick-off), A. Hrustić averages 1.4 key passes per 90 over 328 minutes. Kaj Sierhuis averages 2.7 shots per 90 over 299 minutes.

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

The Numbers

  • Kick-off: · Eredivisie · Stadion Galgenwaard
  • Head-to-head (last 6): Utrecht 2 · draws 3 · Groningen 1 · 1.5 goals/game
  • Recent form: Utrecht 4W 0D 1L · Groningen 2W 0D 3L

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Form, Head-to-Head & Standings

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

Recent form
UtrechtWWLWW
Last 5: 4W 0D 1L · 2.8 scored / 1 conceded per game
GroningenLWWLL
Last 5: 2W 0D 3L · 0.6 scored / 0.8 conceded per game
Head-to-head last 6
Utrecht 2 · 3 draws · Groningen 1 · 1.5 goals/game
  • 2019-12-19 Groningen 0–1 Utrecht
  • 2019-12-08 Groningen 0–1 Utrecht
  • 2019-03-08 Utrecht 0–0 Groningen
  • 2018-09-30 Groningen 1–1 Utrecht
  • 2018-04-19 Utrecht 1–1 Groningen
  • 2017-08-27 Groningen 2–1 Utrecht
League standing · 2019/20
Last recorded position — not updated during the season.
Utrecht#6 pos41 pts25 pl+16 GD
Groningen#9 pos35 pts26 pl+1 GD
Goals per game
Utrecht scored2
Groningen scored1.04
Utrecht conceded1.36
Groningen conceded1

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the head-to-head record between Utrecht and Groningen?
In their last 6 meetings, Utrecht won 2, Groningen won 1 and there were 3 draws, averaging 1.5 goals per game.
What is the recent form of Utrecht and Groningen?
Recent form — Utrecht 4W 0D 1L; Groningen 2W 0D 3L.

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