Go Ahead Eagles vs Groningen Prediction, Betting Tips, Lineups & Odds | 21 Dec 2025

Eredivisie Betting Preview: Go Ahead Eagles vs Groningen

Go Ahead Eagles meet Groningen at De Adelaarshorst, with kick-off set for 08:30 on Sunday 21 December.

Go Ahead Eagles look capable of beating Groningen and we’ll take them on the Asian Handicap. Back the home team at -103 with a +0.25 goal start, with our stake split between 0 and +0.5 which means a return if they avoid defeat.

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Go Ahead Eagles lost away from home in their last Eredivisie game. FC Twente won 2-0 at De Grolsch Veste. The Deventer team had 46% possession and totalled two shots on target.

On Wednesday night, Eagles enjoyed a penalty shoot-out victory (1-1 AET) when visiting Roda JC Kerkrade in the KNVB Cup.

FC Groningen beat Volendam in their previous league game, making it back-to-back Eredivisie victories. It was a 3-0 home win at Euroborg Stadion. They enjoyed 68% possession and had seven shots on goal, while Stije Resink scored twice and Brynjolfur Andersen Willumsson also found the net.

Head-to-Head Statistics

Eagles have beaten Groningen in the last two clashes. As the home side at De Adelaarshorst, the most recent scoreline was 2-1 which came after a 1-0 away success at Euroborg Stadion. In the past 6 H2H matches, there have been three Groningen victories, two Eagles wins and a draw.

Eredivisie		G	W	D	L	GF	GA	GD	GD	P
5	Groningen	16	8	2	6	24	21	3	24:21	26
12	Go Ahead E.	16	4	6	6	25	28	-3	25:28	18

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Eagles have 2 wins, 5 losses and 3 draws, averaging 1.4 goals from 3.9 shots on goal and 9.1 attempts. GAE have averaged 51.3% possession, 434.9 passes and 4.2 corners per match, conceding 1.9 goals and 6.0 corners from 6.7 shots on goal and 17.7 attempts.

Mathis Suray leads the way with 4 goals, while Milan Smit and Melle Meulensteen have 3 and 2 respectively. Joris Kramer and Mats Deijl are the leading assists makers with 2, while goalie Jari De Busser has kept one clean sheet.

Groningen have won 4, lost 4 and drawn 2, with an average of 1.2 goals from 17.1 attempts and 7.0 shots on goal. Dick Lukkien's side average 52.7% possession, 441.6 passes, 7.4 corners awarded and 4.3 corners against them, while conceding 1.2 goals from 9.9 attempts and 3.8 shots on goal.

Stije Resink and Thom van Bergen have scored 4 goals, followed by Brynjolfur Andersen Willumsson with 1. Stije Resink has clocked up 2 assists, with Etienne Vaessen keeping 2 clean sheets in the last 10 games.

Predicted & Confirmed Lineups

Go Ahead Eagles predicted lineup (4-2-3-1): Jari De Busser (GK), Mats Deijl, Giovanni van Zwam, Joris Kramer, Dean James, Yassir Salah Rahmouni, Melle Meulensteen, Thibo Baeten, Victor Edvardsen, Mathis Suray, Milan Smit.

FC Groningen predicted lineup (4-2-3-1): Etienne Vaessen (GK), Tyrique Mercera, Thijmen Blokzijl, Dies Janse, Marvin Peersman, Stije Resink, Tika de Jonge, Jorg Schreuders, Thom van Bergen, Younes Taha, Brynjolfur Willumsson.

Go Ahead Eagles vs Groningen Prediction & Betting Tips

Get set for Go Ahead Eagles vs Groningen with our full betting breakdown, complete with an expert match prediction, a likely final score, top player prop picks and a value-driven bet builder.

Match Prediction

Go Ahead Eagles +0.25 on the Asian Handicap could be the way forward at odds of -103. The home team should be able to avoid defeat in this Eredivisie clash and we’re optimistic that they can land a win.

The football experts at Sportsgambler.com are aware of injuries that could affect the outcome along with the form guide. We also leave no stone unturned when it comes to presenting the latest Eredivisie stats.

Key Go Ahead Eagles vs FC Groningen league stats:

• The +0.25 line has been covered by GAE in 5 consecutive games at home.
• The +0.25 line has been covered by GAE in 16 of their last 18 games at home.
• The +0.25 line has been covered by GAE in 8 of their last 10 games at home.
• The -0.25 line hasn’t been covered by Groningen in 14 of their last 19 games on the road.
• The -0.25 line hasn’t been covered by Groningen in 6 of their last 10 games.
• The +0.25 line has been covered by GAE in 3 consecutive games against Groningen.

According to the latest odds, there’s a 50.8% likelihood of our pick winning. After careful examination, our tipsters calculate this probability to be somewhere between 55-60%. This is why we regard this as a value wager.

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Our Match Prediction

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Correct Score Prediction

Eagles 1 - 0 Groningen

We’ve got a correct score prediction which involves GAE winning 1-0. Odds of +800 look appealing and we should get a run for our money here.

Player Prop Picks

Top Pick: Younes Taha Over 2.5 Shots +120

Younes Taha (Groningen) has covered the 2.5 shots total in three straight Eredivisie games on the road. We recommend backing the +120 that he is able to cover the line, with this Player Shots wager hopefully providing a return.

Latest Younes Taha Player Prop Odds

Goalscorer

Anytime

+300

First

+750

Shots On Target

Over 0.5

-143

Under 0.5

-120

Shots

Over 2.5

+120

Under 2.5

-

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Mathis Suray to Score +280

Mathis Suray (GAE) has managed four goals in his past five Eredivisie home games. We think there’s value in backing him for an Anytime Goalscorer prop bet at +280 which will hopefully see him find the net.

Latest Mathis Suray Player Prop Odds

Goalscorer

Anytime

+280

First

+750

Shots On Target

Over 0.5

-102

Under 0.5

-172

Shots

Over 1.5

+114

Under 1.5

-

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Go Ahead Eagles vs Groningen Odds

The odds are updated on a frequent basis. You might therefore find that they are different to the ones listed for the above betting predictions.

The favourites have a 48% likelihood of success according to the bookies, with FC Groningen chalked up at +110 to land a win in this Eredivisie clash. The market implies that Go Ahead Eagles are the most unlikely to win at +225.

There’s a Draw No Bet market should you wish to have some insurance and Eagles are +130 here. However, if you want to back favourites Groningen, then -189 is on offer.

The odds suggest that Over 2.5 Goals is a strong probability in this exciting contest. The Yes pick in the Both Teams to Score market is considered to be the most likely result and it’s trading at -172.

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Full-Time Result

1

+225

X

+255

2

+110

Half-Time Result

1

+260

X

+140

2

+155

Double Chance

1X

-143

12

-357

X2

-313

Draw No Bet

1

+130

2

-189

Asian Handicap

1 Hcp +0.25

-103

2 Hcp -0.25

-120

Total Goals

Under 2.5

+112

Over 2.5

-143

Both Teams to Score

Yes

-172

No

+130

Brynjolfur Andersen Willumsson is the First Goalscorer favourite at +450. Alternatively, there’s the opportunity to simply back him to find the net anytime at +160.

Brynjolfur Andersen Willumsson (Groningen)

First

+160

Anytime

+450

Thom van Bergen (Groningen)

First

+185

Anytime

+500

David van der Werff (Groningen)

First

+240

Anytime

+550

Milan Smit (GAE)

First

+240

Anytime

+700

Mathis Suray (GAE)

First

+280

Anytime

+750

Younes Taha (Groningen)

First

+300

Anytime

+750

Stije Resink (Groningen)

First

+310

Anytime

+850

Victor Edvardsen (GAE)

First

+310

Anytime

+850

Jorg Schreuders (Groningen)

First

+320

Anytime

+850

Richonell Margaret (GAE)

First

+370

Anytime

+850

Finn Stokkers (GAE)

First

+380

Anytime

+900

Tika de Jonge (Groningen)

First

+600

Anytime

+1600

Kenzo Goudmijn (GAE)

First

+650

Anytime

+1500

Mats Deijl (GAE)

First

+650

Anytime

+1900

Marco Rente (Groningen)

First

+750

Anytime

+2000

Calvin Twigt (GAE)

First

+800

Anytime

+2200

Evert Linthorst (GAE)

First

+800

Anytime

+2200

Brynjolfur Andersen Willumsson (Groningen)

Over 0.5

-222

Under 0.5

+125

Thom van Bergen (Groningen)

Over 0.5

-200

Under 0.5

+112

David van der Werff (Groningen)

Over 0.5

-147

Under 0.5

-118

Younes Taha (Groningen)

Over 0.5

-143

Under 0.5

-120

Milan Smit (GAE)

Over 0.5

-130

Under 0.5

-133

Victor Edvardsen (GAE)

Over 0.5

-103

Under 0.5

-172

Mathis Suray (GAE)

Over 0.5

-102

Under 0.5

-172

Stije Resink (Groningen)

Over 0.5

-100

Under 0.5

-179

Jorg Schreuders (Groningen)

Over 0.5

+102

Under 0.5

-182

Finn Stokkers (GAE)

Over 0.5

+123

Under 0.5

-222

Richonell Margaret (GAE)

Over 0.5

+130

Under 0.5

-233

Kenzo Goudmijn (GAE)

Over 0.5

+175

Under 0.5

-333

Tika de Jonge (Groningen)

Over 0.5

+190

Under 0.5

-385

Mats Deijl (GAE)

Over 0.5

+250

Under 0.5

-556

Calvin Twigt (GAE)

Over 0.5

+270

Under 0.5

-667

Evert Linthorst (GAE)

Over 0.5

+280

Under 0.5

-667

Marco Rente (Groningen)

Over 0.5

+290

Under 0.5

-769

Thom van Bergen (Groningen)

Over 3.5

+135

Under 3.5

-

Brynjolfur Andersen Willumsson (Groningen)

Over 2.5

-125

Under 2.5

-

David van der Werff (Groningen)

Over 2.5

+148

Under 2.5

-

Younes Taha (Groningen)

Over 2.5

+120

Under 2.5

-

Milan Smit (GAE)

Over 1.5

-143

Under 1.5

-

Mathis Suray (GAE)

Over 1.5

+114

Under 1.5

-

Stije Resink (Groningen)

Over 1.5

-152

Under 1.5

-

Victor Edvardsen (GAE)

Over 1.5

-109

Under 1.5

-

Jorg Schreuders (Groningen)

Over 1.5

+102

Under 1.5

-

Richonell Margaret (GAE)

Over 1.5

+148

Under 1.5

-

Finn Stokkers (GAE)

Over 1.5

+138

Under 1.5

-

Tika de Jonge (Groningen)

Over 0.5

-278

Under 0.5

-

Kenzo Goudmijn (GAE)

Over 0.5

-217

Under 0.5

-

Eagles have clocked up four wins, three draws and three defeats in the past 10 home games, recording an average of 1.40 goals per match and conceding 1.50.

Groningen have recorded six losses and four wins in the previous 10 away games, scoring an average of 1.00 goals per match and conceding 1.90.

Eagles beat Groningen 2-1 when the teams last met at De Adelaarshorst. The past 3 H2H matches at De Adelaarshorst have involved a victory for Eagles, a win for Groningen and a draw.

Last 10 League Games		W-D-L	G	GF	GA	O2.5	U2.5	B-Y	B-No
Go Ahead Eagles Home Stats		4-3-3	2.90	1.40	1.50	7	3	5	5
Groningen Away Stats		4-0-6	2.90	1.00	1.90	5	5	4	6

• W-D-L = Wins-Draws-Losses
• G = Avg. Goals
• GF = Avg. Goals For
• GA = Avg. Goals Against
• O2.5 = Matches Over 2.5 Goals
• U2.5 = Matches Under 2.5 Goals
• B-Y = Matches BTTS Yes
• B-No = Matches BTTS No

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