Groningen v Emmen prediction
Team pages: Groningen · Emmen · Head-to-head
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TACTIX’s model makes Home win the free pick for Groningen v Emmen, KNVB Beker on Thu, 29 Oct 2026 20:00 GMT.
The match
Groningen host Emmen in the KNVB Beker on Thursday 29 October (kick-off 20:00 UK); the model’s free pick is Groningen to win.
The key numbers
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. Emmen are winless in their last five 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.
Eight of Emmen’s last 15 results in all competitions went over 2.5 goals (53%). Both teams scored in eight of Emmen’s last 15 results in all competitions (53%). Away from home, Emmen have two wins, one draw and six defeats in their last 9 away matches in all competitions — 0.78 points per game, scoring 0.78 and conceding 1.78.
TACTIX’s Glicko-2 team ratings have Groningen the stronger side, 332 rating points above Emmen (Groningen 1780, Emmen 1448, after at least 16 rated matches each).
Head-to-head
Groningen are unbeaten in the last four meetings with Emmen. The most recent meeting, on 18 February 2023, finished Groningen 1–1 Emmen.
Team news
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: · KNVB Beker · Euroborg
- Model coverage: 19 markets priced for this fixture
- Head-to-head (last 6): Groningen 2 · draws 3 · Emmen 1 · 2.17 goals/game
- Recent form: Groningen 2W 2D 1L · Emmen 0W 1D 4L
Groningen v Emmen (KNVB Beker): the key numbers are on this page — and TACTIX’s live, market-by-market track record is one click away (as of 22 October 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 | Emmen for / against |
|---|---|---|---|
| Goals scored | 2.5 for · 2.25 against n 8 Last 5 | 2.5standard | 0.75 for · 1.88 against n 8 Last 5 |
| Corners won | 4.88 for · 5 against n 8 Last 5 | 9.5standard | 4.8 for · 5 against n 5 Last 5 |
| Shots | 14.75 for · 15.38 against n 8 Last 5 | 19.5standard | 14 for · 14.4 against n 5 Last 5 |
| Shots on target | 5.88 for · 5.75 against n 8 Last 5 | 8.5standard | 4.2 for · 5.4 against n 5 Last 5 |
| Fouls committed | 8.63 for · 10.38 against n 8 Last 5 | 21.5standard | 11.8 for · 9.6 against n 5 Last 5 |
| Cards shown | 1.13 for · 1.38 against n 8 Last 5 | 3.5standard | 2 for · 1.5 against n 6 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 |
Emmen
| Player | Mins | Fouls committed 1+2+ | Fouls won 1+2+ | Likely duel |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| M. Pouwels n 8 | 20.3 | 4.4 | 2.2 | — |
| D. Ubbink n 4 | 63.5 | 3.2 | 0.7 | — |
| V. Besuijen n 8 | 13.5 | 1.7 | 2.5 | — |
| M. Kieftenbeld n 8 | 78 | 1.4 | 1 | — |
| D. Vos n 8 | 77.4 | 1.3 | 0.4 | — |
| Player | Mins | Shots 1+2+ | Shots on target 1+2+ |
|---|---|---|---|
| V. Besuijen n 8 | 13.5 | 2.5 | 0.8 |
| P. Parzyszek n 8 | 69.8 | 2.3 | 1 |
| Ahmed El Messaoudi n 8 | 66.8 | 1.9 | 1 |
| Rui Mendes n 8 | 67 | 1.8 | 0.8 |
| D. Ubbink n 4 | 63.5 | 1.1 | 0.4 |
| Player | Mins | Goals 1+2+ | Assists 1+2+ |
|---|---|---|---|
| V. Besuijen n 8 | 13.5 | 0.8 | 0 |
| P. Parzyszek n 8 | 69.8 | 0.5 | 0 |
| Ahmed El Messaoudi n 8 | 66.8 | 0.3 | 0.2 |
| Ben Scholte n 5 | 35.8 | 0 | 0.5 |
| Robin Schouten n 3 | 100 | 0 | 0.3 |
| Player | Mins | Tackles 1+2+ |
|---|---|---|
| Lorenzo Burnet n 8 | 67.8 | 3.2 |
| Robin Schouten n 3 | 100 | 3 |
| M. Heylen n 8 | 32.9 | 2.4 |
| D. Vos n 8 | 77.4 | 2 |
| Ahmed El Messaoudi n 8 | 66.8 | 1.9 |
| Player | Mins | Saves 2+3+ |
|---|---|---|
| E. Oelschlägel n 8 | 90 | 3.5 |
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Form, head-to-head & standings
The numbers behind Groningen v Emmen — recent results, past meetings and where each side sits. (TACTIX’s model forecast is in the projections below.)
- 2023-02-18 Groningen 1–1 Emmen
- 2022-10-30 Emmen 0–0 Groningen
- 2021-05-09 Emmen 0–4 Groningen
- 2021-03-13 Groningen 1–1 Emmen
- 2020-12-15 Emmen 2–1 Groningen
- 2019-12-22 Groningen 2–0 Emmen
Frequently asked questions
- Who is predicted to win Groningen v Emmen?
- TACTIX’s free model pick for Groningen v Emmen is Home win.
- What is the head-to-head record between Groningen and Emmen?
- In their last 6 meetings, Groningen won 2, Emmen won 1 and there were 3 draws, averaging 2.17 goals per game.
- What is the recent form of Groningen and Emmen?
- Recent form — Groningen 2W 2D 1L; Emmen 0W 1D 4L.
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