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.

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
8	Groningen	7	3	2	2	15	13	2	15:13	11
9	Go Ahead E.	7	2	4	1	16	14	2	16:14	10

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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.

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.

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 +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

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

+230

First

+650

Shots On Target

Over 0.5

-204

Under 0.5

+115

Shots

Over 2.5

-137

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

+290

First

+750

Shots On Target

Over 0.5

-100

Under 0.5

-179

Shots

Over 1.5

+120

Under 1.5

-

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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.

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.

There’s lots to like about the top football betting sites and that includes the hundreds of markets available for each Eredivisie match. You are spoilt for choice when it comes to available options.

Full-Time Result

1

+235

X

+245

2

+108

Half-Time Result

1

+260

X

+140

2

+150

Double Chance

1X

-139

12

-333

X2

-333

Draw No Bet

1

+135

2

-200

Asian Handicap

1 Hcp +0.25

-102

2 Hcp -0.25

-123

Total Goals

Under 2.5

+115

Over 2.5

-149

Both Teams to Score

Yes

-175

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

+450

Anytime

+160

Thom van Bergen (Groningen)

First

+525

Anytime

+190

Younes Taha (Groningen)

First

+650

Anytime

+230

Milan Smit (GAE)

First

+700

Anytime

+240

David van der Werff (Groningen)

First

+575

Anytime

+250

Stije Resink (Groningen)

First

+750

Anytime

+270

Mathis Suray (GAE)

First

+750

Anytime

+290

Victor Edvardsen (GAE)

First

+900

Anytime

+300

Jorg Schreuders (Groningen)

First

+800

Anytime

+320

Richonell Margaret (GAE)

First

+850

Anytime

+370

Finn Stokkers (GAE)

First

+900

Anytime

+380

Kenzo Goudmijn (GAE)

First

+1500

Anytime

+650

Tika de Jonge (Groningen)

First

+1700

Anytime

+650

Mats Deijl (GAE)

First

+1800

Anytime

+650

Marco Rente (Groningen)

First

+2000

Anytime

+750

Evert Linthorst (GAE)

First

+2200

Anytime

+800

Calvin Twigt (GAE)

First

+2200

Anytime

+900

Brynjolfur Andersen Willumsson (Groningen)

Over 0.5

-208

Under 0.5

+117

Younes Taha (Groningen)

Over 0.5

-204

Under 0.5

+115

Thom van Bergen (Groningen)

Over 0.5

-189

Under 0.5

+108

David van der Werff (Groningen)

Over 0.5

-139

Under 0.5

-125

Milan Smit (GAE)

Over 0.5

-133

Under 0.5

-130

Stije Resink (Groningen)

Over 0.5

-122

Under 0.5

-143

Victor Edvardsen (GAE)

Over 0.5

-105

Under 0.5

-167

Mathis Suray (GAE)

Over 0.5

-100

Under 0.5

-179

Jorg Schreuders (Groningen)

Over 0.5

+107

Under 0.5

-189

Finn Stokkers (GAE)

Over 0.5

+125

Under 0.5

-227

Richonell Margaret (GAE)

Over 0.5

+130

Under 0.5

-238

Kenzo Goudmijn (GAE)

Over 0.5

+180

Under 0.5

-345

Tika de Jonge (Groningen)

Over 0.5

+195

Under 0.5

-400

Mats Deijl (GAE)

Over 0.5

+250

Under 0.5

-556

Calvin Twigt (GAE)

Over 0.5

+270

Under 0.5

-625

Evert Linthorst (GAE)

Over 0.5

+280

Under 0.5

-714

Marco Rente (Groningen)

Over 0.5

+300

Under 0.5

-769

Brynjolfur Andersen Willumsson (Groningen)

Over 2.5

-116

Under 2.5

-

Thom van Bergen (Groningen)

Over 2.5

-154

Under 2.5

-

Younes Taha (Groningen)

Over 2.5

-137

Under 2.5

-

Stije Resink (Groningen)

Over 2.5

+145

Under 2.5

-

Milan Smit (GAE)

Over 1.5

-135

Under 1.5

-

David van der Werff (Groningen)

Over 1.5

-189

Under 1.5

-

Mathis Suray (GAE)

Over 1.5

+120

Under 1.5

-

Victor Edvardsen (GAE)

Over 1.5

-106

Under 1.5

-

Jorg Schreuders (Groningen)

Over 1.5

+112

Under 1.5

-

Richonell Margaret (GAE)

Over 1.5

+150

Under 1.5

-

Finn Stokkers (GAE)

Over 1.5

+143

Under 1.5

-

Kenzo Goudmijn (GAE)

Over 0.5

-213

Under 0.5

-

Tika de Jonge (Groningen)

Over 0.5

-250

Under 0.5

-

Stats: Eredivisie matches only
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		5-2-3	4.00	2.60	1.40	8	2	6	4
Groningen Away Stats		3-1-6	3.40	1.40	2.00	6	4	7	3

• 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

Go Ahead Eagles vs Groningen Lineups & Team News

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