Go Ahead Eagles
Football Netherlands - Eredivisie De Adelaarshorst Sun 21 Dec 08:30
FC Groningen
  1. Prediction
  2. Odds
  3. Stats
  4. Team News
  5. Lineups
  6. Injuries
  7. Squads
  8. Table

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.

Can Eagles Make it a Close Game?

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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Eagles Beat Groningen in Pair’s Last Meeting

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
9 Groningen logo Groningen 23 9 4 10 30 30 0 30:30 31
15 Go Ahead E. logo Go Ahead E. 23 4 11 8 33 39 -6 33:39 23
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Go Ahead Eagles – Last 10 League Games

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.

FC Groningen – Last 10 League Games

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.

Confirmed Lineups

Go Ahead Eagles confirmed lineup (4-2-3-1): Jari De Busser (GK), Mats Deijl, Melle Meulensteen, Joris Kramer, Dean James, Calvin Twigt, Evert Linthorst, Thibo Baeten, Kenzo Goudmijn, Mathis Suray, Milan Smit.

FC Groningen confirmed lineup (4-2-3-1): Etienne Vaessen (GK), Marco Rente, Thijmen Blokzijl, Dies Janse, Marvin Peersman, Stije Resink, Tika de Jonge, Jorg Schreuders, Thom van Bergen, Younes Taha, Brynjolfur Andersen 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.
Eagles +0.25 Probability

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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Correct Score Prediction

Eagles Eagles logo 1 - 0 Groningen logo Groningen

We’ve got a correct score prediction which involves GAE winning 1-0. Odds of +850 look appealing and we should get a run for our money here.

Player Prop Picks

Top Pick: Younes Taha Over 2.5 Shots +120 BetMGM logo

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.

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Mathis Suray to Score +280 BetMGM logo

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.

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Bet Builder Tips

Asian Handicap GAE +0.25 -103
Total Goals Under 2.5 +112
Player Shots Younes Taha Over 2.5 +120

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Go Ahead Eagles vs Groningen Odds

The odds and lines below are updated regularly and may differ from the prices shown in our picks, which are captured at the time of publication.

Latest Full-Time Odds Suggest Groningen Victory

The favourites have a 48% likelihood of success according to the bookies, with FC Groningen chalked up at +108 to land a win in this Eredivisie clash. The market implies that Go Ahead Eagles are the most unlikely to win at +235.

There’s a Draw No Bet market should you wish to have some insurance and Eagles are +135 here. However, if you want to back favourites Groningen, then -200 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 -175.

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Brynjolfur Andersen Willumsson Shortest Odds for First Goalscorer

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.

Player Goals
Brynjolfur Andersen Willumsson (Groningen)
First
+160
Anytime
+450
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Thom van Bergen (Groningen)
First
+190
Anytime
+525
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Younes Taha (Groningen)
First
+230
Anytime
+650
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Milan Smit (GAE)
First
+240
Anytime
+700
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Player Shots On Target
Brynjolfur Andersen Willumsson (Groningen)
Over 0.5
-208
Under 0.5
+117
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Younes Taha (Groningen)
Over 0.5
-204
Under 0.5
+115
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Thom van Bergen (Groningen)
Over 0.5
-189
Under 0.5
+108
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David van der Werff (Groningen)
Over 0.5
-139
Under 0.5
-125
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Player Shots
Brynjolfur Andersen Willumsson (Groningen)
Over 2.5
-116
Under 2.5
-
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Thom van Bergen (Groningen)
Over 2.5
-154
Under 2.5
-
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Younes Taha (Groningen)
Over 2.5
-137
Under 2.5
-
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Stije Resink (Groningen)
Over 2.5
+145
Under 2.5
-
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Last Ten Eagles Home Encounters Have Seen Four Wins

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 logo Go Ahead Eagles Home Stats 4-3-3 2.90 1.40 1.50 7 3 5 5
Groningen logo 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
Team Stats
Go Ahead Eagles logo Go Ahead Eagles League Stats
FC Groningen logo FC Groningen League Stats
Full-Time Result
  • 2 wins, 5 defeats and 3 draws in the previous 10 matches
  • 4 wins, 2 defeats and 4 draws in the previous 10 home matches
Full-Time Result
  • 4 wins, 4 defeats and 2 draws in the previous 10 matches
  • 4 wins and 6 defeats in the previous 10 away matches
Goals
Goals
Corners
Corners
Possession
Possession
Top Scorers & Assists
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Go Ahead Eagles vs Groningen Lineups & Team News

Check the Go Ahead Eagles vs Groningen team news before you place your bets. We’ll share the predicted and confirmed lineups for the Eredivisie together with updated injury news.

Go Ahead Eagles Confirmed Lineup 4-2-3-1

FC Groningen Confirmed Lineup 4-2-3-1

Go Ahead Eagles Confirmed Lineup 4-2-3-1

22 Jari De Busser
2 Mats Deijl 21 Melle Meulensteen 4 Joris Kramer 5 Dean James
6 Calvin Twigt 8 Evert Linthorst
23 Thibo Baeten 24 Kenzo Goudmijn 17 Mathis Suray
9 Milan Smit
1 Etienne Vaessen
5 Marco Rente 3 Thijmen Blokzijl 4 Dies Janse 43 Marvin Peersman
6 Stije Resink 8 Tika de Jonge
14 Jorg Schreuders 26 Thom van Bergen 10 Younes Taha
9 B. A. Willumsson

FC Groningen Confirmed Lineup 4-2-3-1

Go Ahead Eagles Substitutes

  • 1Luca Plogmann
  • 11O. Siira Sivertsen
  • 14Oscar Pettersson
  • 16Victor Edvardsen
  • 18Richonell Margaret
  • 20Xander Blomme
  • 25Giovanni van Zwam
  • 26Julius Dirksen
  • 27Finn Stokkers
  • 29Aske Adelgaard
  • 33Nando Verdoni
  • 34Y. Salah Rahmouni

FC Groningen Substitutes

  • 2Wouter Prins
  • 11Noam Emeran
  • 13Lovro Stubljar
  • 15Elvis van der Laan
  • 16Tyrique Mercera
  • 17David van der Werff
  • 18Tygo Land
  • 19Oskar Zawada
  • 20Mats Seuntjens
  • 21Hidde Jurjus
  • 27Rui Mendes
  • 57Nils Eggens

Previous Go Ahead Eagles Lineups

17 Dec KNVB Cup
Roda JC Kerkrade 2-4 Go Ahead E.
14 Dec Eredivisie
Twente 2-0 Go Ahead E.
11 Dec Europa League
Lyon 2-1 Go Ahead E.
07 Dec Eredivisie
AZ Alkmaar 2-2 Go Ahead E.
30 Nov Eredivisie
Go Ahead E. 2-2 Utrecht
27 Nov Europa League
Go Ahead E. 0-4 Stuttgart

Previous FC Groningen Lineups

13 Dec Eredivisie
Groningen 3-0 Volendam
05 Dec Eredivisie
Excelsior 0-2 Groningen
02 Dec Eredivisie
Ajax 2-0 Groningen
23 Nov Eredivisie
Groningen 2-2 PEC Zwolle
09 Nov Eredivisie
NEC Nijmegen 2-0 Groningen
02 Nov Eredivisie
Groningen 1-1 Twente

Injuries & Suspensions

Go Ahead Eagles Injury Table
Type Name Info
Dean James Other
Gerrit Nauber Lower leg
Pim Saathof Cruciate ligame
FC Groningen Injury Table
Type Name Info
Etienne Vaessen Yellow cards
Mats Seuntjens Groin
Tika de Jonge Other
Team Squads

Go Ahead Eagles Player Stats & Squad

Manager: Melvin Boel

Player # Pos GP MIN ST BE G A Y R
Joris Kramer 4 D 16 1440 16 0 0 3 0 0
Jari De Busser 22 G 16 1440 16 0 0 0 0 0
Mats Deijl 2 D 16 1395 16 0 1 2 3 0
Mathis Suray 17 M 16 1240 16 0 5 1 2 0
Melle Meulensteen 21 M 16 1236 15 1 4 0 1 0

FC Groningen Player Stats & Squad

Manager: Dick Lukkien

Player # Pos GP MIN ST BE G A Y R
Thijmen Blokzijl 3 D 16 1440 16 0 0 0 2 0
Stije Resink 6 M 16 1440 16 0 4 5 4 0
Marvin Peersman 43 D 16 1402 16 0 1 0 3 0
Thom van Bergen 26 F 16 1362 16 0 4 2 2 0
Younes Taha 10 M 16 1284 16 0 2 3 2 0
Netherlands FlagEredivisie Table
2025/2026 Season
# Team G W D L +/- P
1 PSV 23 19 2 2 67:28 59
2 Feyenoord 23 14 3 6 53:32 45
3 Ajax 23 11 9 3 46:30 42
4 NEC Nijmegen 22 12 5 5 57:38 41
5 Sp. Rotterdam 22 11 3 8 29:36 36
6 AZ Alkmaar 23 10 6 7 39:37 36
7 Twente 23 8 11 4 37:25 35
8 SC Heerenveen 23 8 7 8 39:39 31
9 Groningen 23 9 4 10 30:30 31
10 Utrecht 23 8 6 9 35:30 30
11 Fortuna Sittard 23 7 5 11 34:42 26
12 Excelsior 23 7 5 11 25:39 26
13 PEC Zwolle 23 7 5 11 33:49 26
14 Volendam 23 6 6 11 26:38 24
15 Go Ahead E. 23 4 11 8 33:39 23
16 NAC Breda 23 4 7 12 24:36 19
17 Telstar 23 3 9 11 27:39 18
18 Heracles 23 5 2 16 31:58 17
# Team G W D L +/- P
1 PSV 11 8 2 1 36:16 26
2 Ajax 12 8 2 2 23:10 26
3 Feyenoord 12 8 1 3 30:18 25
4 NEC Nijmegen 11 7 2 2 30:17 23
5 Twente 11 5 4 2 18:11 19
6 Volendam 12 5 4 3 19:15 19
7 PEC Zwolle 11 6 1 4 15:15 19
8 Fortuna Sittard 11 5 3 3 19:17 18
9 Utrecht 11 5 2 4 18:11 17
10 AZ Alkmaar 11 4 5 2 22:20 17
11 SC Heerenveen 12 4 5 3 22:21 17
12 Sp. Rotterdam 11 5 2 4 13:18 17
13 Groningen 12 4 3 5 17:13 15
14 Go Ahead E. 11 3 6 2 17:16 15
15 Excelsior 12 4 2 6 13:16 14
16 Heracles 11 4 1 6 20:25 13
17 NAC Breda 12 3 3 6 14:18 12
18 Telstar 12 1 5 6 18:24 8