Utrecht v Groningen prediction
Team pages: Utrecht · Groningen · Head-to-head
TACTIX’s free model pick for Utrecht v Groningen, Eredivisie on Sun, 14 Mar 2027 16:00 GMT posts shortly before kick-off. Form, head-to-head and league standing for both sides are below.
The match
Utrecht host Groningen in the Eredivisie on Sunday 14 March (kick-off 16:00 UK).
The key numbers
12 of Utrecht’s last 15 results in all competitions went over 2.5 goals (80%).
12 of Groningen’s last 15 results in all competitions went over 2.5 goals (80%).
Groningen have scored in nine consecutive matches in all competitions.
Form and the table
Both teams scored in 10 of Utrecht’s last 15 results in all competitions (67%). At home, Utrecht have four wins, one draw and two defeats in their last 7 home matches in all competitions — 1.86 points per game, scoring 2.29 and conceding 2.29. Utrecht have scored 16 goals, the eighth-most (shared) of the 18 clubs (2026/27 so far). Utrecht have conceded 26 goals, the second-most (shared) 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, one draw and three defeats in their last 7 away matches in all competitions — 1.43 points per game, scoring 2.00 and conceding 2.00. 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.
Utrecht (11th) and Groningen (seventh) are three points apart, 2026/27 so far. TACTIX’s Glicko-2 team ratings have Utrecht the stronger side, 35 rating points above Groningen (Utrecht 1698, Groningen 1663, after at least 277 rated matches each).
Head-to-head
The most recent meeting, on 9 August 2026, finished Groningen 2–1 Utrecht.
Team news
Predicted Utrecht XI (3-4-3): V. Barkas, S. Horemans, M. Didden, N. Panagiotou, D. van den Berg, D. de Wit, A. Zagré, N. Vesterlund, Y. Cathline, A. Stepanov, A. Stepanov — derived from the last 8 line-ups, most-used eleven. By TACTIX Impact, A. Stepanov (4.6 per match over three appearances, three goals) and Dani de Wit (4.0 per match over nine appearances, two goals and one assist) have been Utrecht’s most influential players 2026/27, all competitions. In numbers for Utrecht (2026/27, all competitions, before kick-off), Dani de Wit averages 1.2 key passes per 90 over 775 minutes, with a key pass in seven of the last nine appearances.
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.
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 4 · draws 0 · Groningen 2 · 2.5 goals/game
- Recent form: Utrecht 2W 1D 2L · Groningen 2W 2D 1L
Utrecht 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 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 | Utrecht for / against | Line | Groningen for / against |
|---|---|---|---|
| Goals scored | 1.88 for · 3 against n 8 Last 5 | 2.5standard | 2.5 for · 2.25 against n 8 Last 5 |
| Corners won | 4.13 for · 6.38 against n 8 Last 5 | 9.5standard | 4.88 for · 5 against n 8 Last 5 |
| Shots | 12.75 for · 18.38 against n 8 Last 5 | 19.5standard | 14.75 for · 15.38 against n 8 Last 5 |
| Shots on target | 4 for · 7.25 against n 8 Last 5 | 8.5standard | 5.88 for · 5.75 against n 8 Last 5 |
| Fouls committed | 16.25 for · 10.5 against n 8 Last 5 | 21.5standard | 8.63 for · 10.38 against n 8 Last 5 |
| Cards shown | 2.13 for · 1 against n 8 Last 5 | 3.5standard | 1.13 for · 1.38 against n 8 Last 5 |
Utrecht
| Player | Mins | Fouls committed 1+2+ | Fouls won 1+2+ | Likely duel |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| S. van Duijn n 8 | 34.1 | 3 | 0.7 | — |
| A. Blake n 8 | 31 | 2.9 | 3.3 | — |
| M. Didden n 8 | 74.4 | 2.3 | 0.5 | — |
| M. Broholm n 8 | 39.6 | 2 | 2.8 | — |
| A. Zagré n 8 | 81.5 | 1.9 | 0.6 | — |
| Player | Mins | Shots 1+2+ | Shots on target 1+2+ |
|---|---|---|---|
| A. Blake n 8 | 31 | 2.9 | 1.5 |
| Y. Cathline n 8 | 62.8 | 2.7 | 0.4 |
| Ángel Alarcón n 8 | 63.5 | 2.3 | 1.2 |
| Artem Stepanov n 8 | 66.3 | 1.7 | 0.8 |
| A. Stepanov n 8 | 71.6 | 1.4 | 0.8 |
| Player | Mins | Goals 1+2+ | Assists 1+2+ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Y. Cathline n 8 | 62.8 | 0.4 | 0.4 |
| A. Blake n 8 | 31 | 0.4 | 0.4 |
| A. Stepanov n 8 | 71.6 | 0.6 | 0 |
| Artem Stepanov n 8 | 66.3 | 0.5 | 0 |
| Ángel Alarcón n 8 | 63.5 | 0.5 | 0 |
| Player | Mins | Tackles 1+2+ |
|---|---|---|
| D. van den Berg n 8 | 54.4 | 2.7 |
| P. Kloosterboer n 3 | 24.7 | 2.4 |
| A. Zagré n 8 | 81.5 | 2.2 |
| M. Broholm n 8 | 39.6 | 2 |
| S. Horemans n 8 | 81.9 | 1.9 |
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 |
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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.)
- 2026-08-09 Groningen 2–1 Utrecht
- 2026-02-14 Groningen 1–2 Utrecht
- 2025-09-14 Utrecht 0–1 Groningen
- 2025-04-13 Utrecht 3–1 Groningen
- 2024-10-20 Groningen 0–1 Utrecht
- 2023-04-07 Groningen 1–2 Utrecht
Frequently asked questions
- What is the head-to-head record between Utrecht and Groningen?
- In their last 6 meetings, Utrecht won 4, Groningen won 2 and there were 0 draws, averaging 2.5 goals per game.
- What is the recent form of Utrecht and Groningen?
- Recent form — Utrecht 2W 1D 2L; Groningen 2W 2D 1L.
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