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Full-time · Utrecht 3–1 Groningen

Eredivisie · · Stadion Galgenwaard

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Utrecht 3–1 Groningen — Utrecht won this Eredivisie match.

Match report, in numbers

The result

Utrecht beat Groningen 3–1 at Stadion Galgenwaard in the Eredivisie on Sunday 13 April. Groningen have scored in seven consecutive matches in all competitions.

The goals

Utrecht led 3–1 at half-time. The goals — Utrecht: Souffian El Karouani (8’), Yoann Cathline (17’, assisted by M. van der Hoorn) and S. Haller (42’, assisted by Miguel Rodríguez); Groningen: S. Resink (32’).

The numbers

Expected goals (xG) agree with the result: Utrecht 1.59, Groningen 1.08, from 11 shots to 10 (the provider’s expected goals for this match).

Discipline

The bookings — Utrecht: A. Engwanda (34’); Groningen: S. Resink (10’) and Thom van Bergen (18’).

What it changes

Utrecht have scored 61 goals, the fourth-most of the 18 clubs (2024/25 so far, after 31 games, ranked per game). Utrecht have conceded 42 goals, the sixth-fewest of the 18 clubs.

Groningen have scored 32 goals, the fourth-fewest (shared) of the 18 clubs (2024/25 so far, after 30 games, ranked per game). Groningen have conceded 45 goals, the ninth-fewest of the 18 clubs.

Utrecht are unbeaten in their last three matches in all competitions. Groningen are winless in their last four matches in all competitions.

Who stood out

By TACTIX Impact for this match, S. Haller (Utrecht) 8.2, Miguel Rodríguez (Utrecht) 7.4 and S. Resink (Groningen) 6.8 led the match.

Head-to-head

Utrecht are unbeaten in the last three meetings with Groningen.

Next up

Utrecht next host NEC Nijmegen on 8 November 2026.

Groningen next travel to AZ Alkmaar on 8 November 2026.

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

Next for Utrecht: Utrecht v NEC Nijmegen, Sunday 8 November — the preview. Next for Groningen: AZ Alkmaar v Groningen, Sunday 8 November — the preview.

The Numbers

  • Result: Utrecht 3–1 Groningen · Eredivisie
  • Venue: Stadion Galgenwaard · Utrecht
  • Referee: E. van de Graaf
  • Head-to-head (last 6): Utrecht 4 · draws 1 · Groningen 1 · 2 goals/game
  • Recent form: Utrecht 2W 2D 1L · Groningen 1W 2D 2L

Utrecht 3–1 Groningen (Eredivisie): this fixture is settled. TACTIX’s pre-match coverage ran across every major market, and every graded call — wins and losses — is in the live track record (as of 8 May 2026). See the live track record →

Key Stats

1.25 / 1
Goals
against 1.38 / 1.5 · 2 of the last 5 over 2.5
over 8 matches
4.86 / 3.17
Corners
against 3.71 / 3.17 · 1 of the last 4 over 9.5
over 6 matches
5.29 / 2.67
Shots on target
against 4.43 / 3.5 · 1 of the last 4 over 8.5
over 6 matches
1.14 / 2
Cards
against 2.43 / 1.33 · 2 of the last 4 over 3.5
over 6 matches

Per game, last 8 completed matches, to 6 April 2025. Over/under figures use standard thresholds, not bookmaker lines.

Per game, last 8 played matches, friendlies left out, to 6 April 2025. 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 gameUtrecht for / againstLineGroningen for / against
Goals scored
1.25 for · 1.38 against n 8
2.5standard
1 for · 1.5 against n 8
Corners won
4.86 for · 3.71 against n 7
9.5standard
3.17 for · 3.17 against n 6
Shots
15.43 for · 11.29 against n 7
19.5standard
8 for · 11.5 against n 6
Shots on target
5.29 for · 4.43 against n 7
8.5standard
2.67 for · 3.5 against n 6
Fouls committed
12.57 for · 14.29 against n 7
21.5standard
10.17 for · 10.83 against n 6
Cards shown
1.14 for · 2.43 against n 7
3.5standard
2 for · 1.33 against n 6

Referee: E. van de Graaf.

Utrecht

Utrecht Goalkeeper

Utrecht — 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.
PlayerAppsAvg minsSavesGoals concededPenalties saved
V. Barkas25902250 min823.3 /90381.5 /9000 /90
M. Brouwer290180 min73.5 /9010.5 /9000 /90
Utrecht — Goalkeeper saves: per 90 minutes, each player’s last 8 appearances of 15+ minutes in played matches, friendlies left out for Utrecht before kick-off, to 6 April 2025. Meter: one column per match, newest first; upper cell 2+, lower cell 3+.
PlayerMinsSaves 2+3+
V. Barkas n 890
4.47/5

Utrecht Defensive

Utrecht — 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.
PlayerAppsAvg minsTacklesInterceptionsBlocksDuels wonFouls committedYellow cards
S. El Karouani27872345 min622.4 /90210.8 /9060.2 /901345.1 /90361.4 /9020.1 /90
N. Viergever26882287 min411.6 /90180.7 /90220.9 /90913.6 /90160.6 /9030.1 /90
M. van der Hoorn25842101 min321.4 /90311.3 /90100.4 /901707.3 /90160.7 /9050.2 /90
S. Horemans23841931 min602.8 /90452.1 /90120.6 /901145.3 /90110.5 /9010 /90
N. Vesterlund587435 min81.7 /9030.6 /9030.6 /90183.7 /9020.4 /9000 /90
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Utrecht — Discipline: per 90 minutes, each player’s last 8 appearances of 15+ minutes in played matches, friendlies left out for Utrecht before kick-off, to 6 April 2025. Meter: one column per match, newest first; upper cell 1+, lower cell 2+.
PlayerMinsFouls committed 1+2+Fouls won 1+2+Likely duel
S. El Karouani n 883.3
1.55/3
1.56/4
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N. Viergever n 884.4
1.26/3
0.53/1
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P. Aaronson n 888.4
16/2
1.46/3
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V. Barkas n 890
00/0
00/0
—
M. van der Hoorn n 890
0.53/1
0.85/1
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Utrecht — Tackles: per 90 minutes, each player’s last 8 appearances of 15+ minutes in played matches, friendlies left out for Utrecht before kick-off, to 6 April 2025. Meter: one column per match, newest first; upper cell 1+, lower cell 2+.
PlayerMinsTackles 1+2+
S. El Karouani n 883.3
1.55/2
N. Viergever n 884.4
1.25/3
P. Aaronson n 888.4
3.88/8
M. van der Hoorn n 890
1.66/5
S. Horemans n 875.3
37/6
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Utrecht Attacking

Utrecht — 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.
PlayerAppsAvg minsGoalsAssistsShotsShots on targetKey passesDribbles completed
D. Min19601141 min20.2 /9000 /90191.5 /9080.6 /9040.3 /9090.7 /90
N. Ohio1238461 min20.4 /9000 /90102 /9071.4 /9040.8 /9071.4 /90
S. Haller1174816 min00 /9010.1 /90161.8 /9080.9 /90161.8 /9040.4 /90
A. Descotte952467 min20.4 /9000 /9061.2 /9040.8 /9020.4 /9051 /90
A. Blake934302 min20.6 /9000 /9051.5 /9051.5 /9082.4 /9061.8 /90
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Utrecht — Shooting: per 90 minutes, each player’s last 8 appearances of 15+ minutes in played matches, friendlies left out for Utrecht before kick-off, to 6 April 2025. Meter: one column per match, newest first; upper cell 1+, lower cell 2+.
PlayerMinsShots 1+2+Shots on target 1+2+
S. El Karouani n 883.3
0.43/0
0.32/0
N. Viergever n 884.4
0.43/0
0.32/0
P. Aaronson n 888.4
1.47/3
0.53/1
V. Barkas n 890
00/0
00/0
M. van der Hoorn n 890
0.86/0
0.43/0
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Utrecht — Goalscoring: per 90 minutes, each player’s last 8 appearances of 15+ minutes in played matches, friendlies left out for Utrecht before kick-off, to 6 April 2025. Meter: one column per match, newest first; upper cell 1+, lower cell 2+.
PlayerMinsGoals 1+2+Assists 1+2+
S. El Karouani n 883.3
00/0
00/0
N. Viergever n 884.4
0.11/0
00/0
P. Aaronson n 888.4
0.11/0
0.11/0
V. Barkas n 890
00/0
00/0
M. van der Hoorn n 890
0.11/0
00/0
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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.
PlayerAppsAvg minsSavesGoals concededPenalties saved
E. Vaessen25902254 min682.7 /90391.6 /9010 /90
H. Jurjus19090 min22 /9011 /9000 /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 6 April 2025. Meter: one column per match, newest first; upper cell 2+, lower cell 3+.
PlayerMinsSaves 2+3+
E. Vaessen n 890.5
25/3

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.
PlayerAppsAvg minsTacklesInterceptionsBlocksDuels wonFouls committedYellow cards
M. Rente22891955 min341.6 /90462.1 /90110.5 /901275.8 /90120.6 /9040.2 /90
L. Bacuna22801766 min271.4 /90170.9 /9060.3 /90683.5 /90170.9 /9070.4 /90
Wouter Prins19721368 min614 /90191.3 /9070.5 /90946.2 /90191.3 /9010.1 /90
M. Peersman18761374 min271.8 /90171.1 /90130.9 /90956.2 /90120.8 /9070.5 /90
T. Blokzijl17881502 min201.2 /90211.3 /90150.9 /90523.1 /9090.5 /9010.1 /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 6 April 2025. Meter: one column per match, newest first; upper cell 1+, lower cell 2+.
PlayerMinsFouls committed 1+2+Fouls won 1+2+Likely duel
E. Vaessen n 890.5
00/0
0.11/0
—
L. Valente n 886.3
0.32/0
0.83/2
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T. van Bergen n 878.5
2.48/5
1.67/3
—
M. Rente n 886.9
0.64/1
0.43/0
—
L. Bacuna n 869.4
0.63/1
0.21/0
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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 6 April 2025. Meter: one column per match, newest first; upper cell 1+, lower cell 2+.
PlayerMinsTackles 1+2+
L. Valente n 886.3
0.43/0
T. van Bergen n 878.5
1.77/4
M. Rente n 886.9
1.77/5
L. Bacuna n 869.4
1.64/3
J. Hove n 883.6
1.36/3
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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.
PlayerAppsAvg minsGoalsAssistsShotsShots on targetKey passesDribbles completed
T. van Bergen25731833 min30.1 /9010 /90150.7 /9070.3 /90211 /90241.2 /90
B. Willumsson1845817 min40.4 /9000 /90151.7 /9060.7 /9091 /9030.3 /90
R. Postema1661982 min20.2 /9000 /90131.2 /9080.7 /9040.4 /9000 /90
Rui Mendes952472 min10.2 /9010.2 /9030.6 /9030.6 /9051 /9030.6 /90
L. Valente25812033 min20.1 /9030.1 /90231 /90120.5 /90251.1 /90391.7 /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 6 April 2025. Meter: one column per match, newest first; upper cell 1+, lower cell 2+.
PlayerMinsShots 1+2+Shots on target 1+2+
E. Vaessen n 890.5
00/0
00/0
L. Valente n 886.3
1.46/3
0.75/0
T. van Bergen n 878.5
16/1
0.42/1
M. Rente n 886.9
00/0
00/0
L. Bacuna n 869.4
0.64/0
0.32/0
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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 6 April 2025. Meter: one column per match, newest first; upper cell 1+, lower cell 2+.
PlayerMinsGoals 1+2+Assists 1+2+
E. Vaessen n 890.5
00/0
00/0
L. Valente n 886.3
00/0
0.32/0
T. van Bergen n 878.5
0.32/0
00/0
M. Rente n 886.9
00/0
00/0
L. Bacuna n 869.4
00/0
00/0
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Match Statistics & Details

Full-time team statistics as recorded by the data provider; – = not recorded.
UtrechtGroningen
39%Possession61%
1.59Expected goals (xG)1.08
11Shots10
4Shots on target3
6Shots off target3
1Blocked shots4
6Shots inside the box5
2Corners3
6Fouls8
1Yellow cards2
0Red cards0
3Saves2
363Passes575
72%Pass accuracy83%

Utrecht Player Stats

PlayerMinGAShSoTKPTklCardsRating
V. Barkas9000000006.9
S. Horemans9000001207.3
N. Viergever9000000107.3
S. El Karouani9010110107.5
O. Fraulo9000001206.6
A. Engwanda90000007Y7
Miguel Rodríguez8601003007.5
P. Aaronson8600100606.9
S. Haller8510311407.2
Y. Cathline7610320107.2
M. van der Hoorn5901001007.2
M. Didden sub3100000006.7
A. Blake sub1400200206.9
N. Ohio sub900000106.6
J. Toornstra sub800000006.6
V. Jensen sub800000006.2

Groningen Player Stats

PlayerMinGAShSoTKPTklCardsRating
E. Vaessen9000000106.3
H. Ekdal9000000407.3
T. Blokzijl9000000106.3
M. Peersman9000000106.7
S. Resink90102202Y7.5
L. Valente9000112207
M. Rente7600002207
T. van Bergen76001011Y6.9
M. Seuntjens6600001206.7
D. Kwakman6600101106.2
T. de Jonge4500000206.5
L. Bacuna sub4500100106.9
J. Schreuders sub2400000207
R. Postema sub2400000006.7
Finn Stam sub1400000006.3
B. Willumsson sub1400000006.5

Sh = shots, SoT = shots on target, KP = key passes, Tkl = tackles; – = not recorded for that player. Rating is the data provider’s.

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
UtrechtDWLWD
Last 5: 2W 2D 1L · 1.4 scored / 1 conceded per game
GroningenDWDLL
Last 5: 1W 2D 2L · 1 scored / 1.8 conceded per game
Head-to-head last 6
Utrecht 4 · 1 draw · Groningen 1 · 2 goals/game
  • 2024-10-20 Groningen 0–1 Utrecht
  • 2023-04-07 Groningen 1–2 Utrecht
  • 2022-11-06 Utrecht 2–1 Groningen
  • 2022-03-20 Utrecht 1–3 Groningen
  • 2021-08-21 Groningen 0–0 Utrecht
  • 2021-05-19 Utrecht 1–0 Groningen
League standing · 2024/25
Last recorded position — not updated during the season.
Utrecht#4 pos64 pts34 pl+17 GD
Groningen#13 pos39 pts34 pl-13 GD
Goals per game
Utrecht scored1.82
Groningen scored1.18
Utrecht conceded1.32
Groningen conceded1.56

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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 4, Groningen won 1 and there was 1 draw, averaging 2 goals per game.
What is the recent form of Utrecht and Groningen?
Recent form — Utrecht 2W 2D 1L; Groningen 1W 2D 2L.

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