FC Groningen
Football Netherlands - Eredivisie Euroborg Stadion Sat 14 Feb 15:00
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Eredivisie Betting Preview: Groningen vs Utrecht

Groningen welcome Utrecht to Euroborg Stadion, with kick-off set for 15:00 on Saturday 14 February.

Groningen Stand Out as a Value Bet

We’ll back Groningen with a fair degree of confidence when they clash with Utrecht. At betting odds of +102 on the Full-Time Result market, this looks a value pick and we expect a return.

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Teams’ Previous Meet Saw 1-0 Groningen Win

FC Groningen have been defeated in three straight games, most recently suffering a 2-1 home loss to PSV Eindhoven at Euroborg Stadion. They ended up with just 36% possession and had four shots on target, with Younes Taha scoring the goal.

FC Utrecht triumphed in their previous game. It was away from home where NEC Nijmegen were beaten 3-1 at Stadion De Goffert. Ron Jans' team recorded just 25% possession and had five shots on goal, with Angel Alarcon, Gjivai Zechiel and Yoann Cathline finding the net.

Head-to-Head Statistics

Groningen won the most recent encounter between these teams. A 1-0 away victory was recorded against Utrecht at Stadion Galgenwaard. We’ve seen the previous 10 H2H meetings include five Utrecht triumphs, three draws and two Groningen wins.

Eredivisie G W D L GF GA GD GD P
8 Groningen logo Groningen 22 9 4 9 29 28 1 29:28 31
10 Utrecht logo Utrecht 22 7 6 9 33 29 4 33:29 27
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FC Groningen – Last 10 League Games

3 wins, 4 losses and 3 draws, averaging 1.2 goals from 6.1 shots on goal and 16.3 attempts. Groningen have had 53.9% possession, 463.7 passes and 8.6 corners per game. On average, their opponents have scored 1.1 goals from 4.0 shots on goal and 9.8 attempts, while being awarded 3.4 corners.

Thom van Bergen and Stije Resink are the leading goalscorers with 3, while Younes Taha has 1. Thom van Bergen has the most assists with 2, while goalies Etienne Vaessen and Hidde Jurjus collectively have 4 clean sheets.

FC Utrecht – Last 10 League Games

Utrecht have won 1, lost 4 and drawn 5, with an average of 1.1 goals from 4.7 shots on goal and 13.5 attempts. There’s been an average of 44.9% possession, 387.5 passes, 4.9 corners awarded and 4.9 corners against, while they’ve conceded 1.3 goals from 4.5 shots on goal and 12.9 attempts.

We’ve seen Yoann Cathline, Gjivai Zechiel and Victor Jensen score 2 goals each. Souffian El Karouani and Gjivai Zechiel have both managed 2 assists in the previous 10 games.

Predicted & Confirmed Lineups

FC Groningen predicted lineup (4-2-3-1): Etienne Vaessen (GK), Tyrique Mercera, Marco Rente, Thijmen Blokzijl, Wouter Prins, Stije Resink, Tygo Land, David van der Werff, Younes Taha, Jorg Schreuders, Thom van Bergen.

FC Utrecht predicted lineup (4-3-3): Vasilios Barkas (GK), Niklas Vesterlund, Matisse Didden, Nick Viergever, Souffian El Karouani, Alonzo Engwanda, Dani de Wit, Gjivai Zechiël, Ángel Alarcón, Artem Stepanov, Yoann Cathline.

Groningen vs Utrecht Prediction & Betting Tips

This expert Groningen vs Utrecht betting breakdown features our match prediction, a correct score tip, corners analysis, player prop suggestions and a carefully constructed bet builder to guide your wagers.

Match Prediction

We believe that Groningen are excellent value at +102 when it comes to this Eredivisie encounter. The odds look really attractive and we’re confident of landing a return here.

Injuries and suspensions are taken into account by the Eredivisie experts at Sportsgambler.com. Our football betting tips are also shaped by the latest form, with the stats playing a big part before predictions are made.

Key FC Groningen vs FC Utrecht league stats:

  • Utrecht have lost 3 of their last 5 games.
Groningen to Win Probability

Based on the odds from the best betting apps, our pick carries a 49.5% chance of winning. Taking all factors into consideration, our experts think there’s a stronger chance of success and have a probability interval between 55-60%. It is therefore regarded as a value bet.

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Our Match Prediction
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Correct Score Prediction

Groningen Groningen logo 1 - 0 Utrecht logo Utrecht

A 1-0 win in favor of Groningen can be backed at odds of +525. We like placing a bet on correct score due to the fun element and the big potential return.

Player Prop Picks

Top Pick: Stije Resink to Score +330 BetMGM logo

Stije Resink (Groningen) has registered two goals in his past five Eredivisie home games. This data directs us to the Anytime Goalscorer market where we can bet him to find the net at attractive odds of +330.

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Corners Prediction

Groningen Over 5.5 Corners +104 BetMGM logo

The past five Groningen home games have seen them awarded an average of 11.20 corners. There’s an opportunity to go over the Groningen Team Corners line and we’re expecting this to happen, with odds of +104 available.

League Games
League Games
Last 10 Total For Against
Last 10 at Home Total For Against
Last 10 Away Total For Against
Groningen Logo Groningen
Total
12.00 8.60 3.40
Home
12.10 8.60 3.50
Away
10.10 5.40 4.70
Utrecht Logo Utrecht
Total
9.80 4.90 4.90
Home
9.80 5.30 4.50
Away
9.30 4.70 4.60
Latest Corner Odds

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Bet Builder Tips

Full-Time Result Groningen +102
Total Goals Under 2.5 -130
Team Corners Groningen Over 5.5 +104

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Groningen vs Utrecht 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 1x2 Odds Suggest Groningen Victory

With a 50% prospect of triumphing according to the 1x2 odds, FC Groningen are favourites to come out on top in this Eredivisie clash and they’re available at +102 with the bookmakers. If you’re interested in wagering FC Utrecht, you can get +265 for the underdog.

Groningen are +102 on the Asian Handicap -0.5 which is the same as a victory on the Full-Time Result. The alternative is to oppose the favourites and get the draw onside by going for Utrecht +0.5 at -127 instead.

Under 2.5 Goals is a short-priced option for those expecting two goals or less. A different approach is a Both Teams to Score bet and Yes has been priced at -130.

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Brynjolfur Andersen Willumsson Top of First Goalscorer List

There’s the chance to back Brynjolfur Andersen Willumsson at +525 to be the First Goalscorer. He’s the favourite and available at similar odds to find the net last instead.

Player Goals
Brynjolfur Andersen Willumsson (Groningen)
First
+220
Anytime
+525
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David van der Werff (Groningen)
First
+240
Anytime
+500
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Thom van Bergen (Groningen)
First
+250
Anytime
+600
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Younes Taha (Groningen)
First
+320
Anytime
+800
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Past Five H2H Euroborg Stadion Meetings vs Groningen Have Seen Utrecht Unbeaten

Groningen haven’t triumphed in three straight games at Euroborg Stadion. They have clocked up four losses, three wins and three draws in the past 10 home games, recording an average of 1.40 goals per match and conceding 1.00.

Utrecht have four draws, four defeats and two wins in the last 10 away games, scoring an average of 1.40 goals per match and conceding 1.60.

Utrecht enjoyed a 1-0 winning scoreline when last meeting Groningen at Euroborg Stadion. The past 5 H2H matches at Euroborg Stadion have featured three Utrecht wins and two draws.

Last 10 League Games W-D-L G GF GA O2.5 U2.5 B-Y B-No
Groningen logo Groningen Home Stats 3-3-4 2.40 1.40 1.00 5 5 4 6
Utrecht logo Utrecht Away Stats 2-4-4 3.00 1.40 1.60 5 5 8 2
  • 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
FC Groningen logo FC Groningen League Stats
FC Utrecht logo FC Utrecht League Stats
Full-Time Result
  • 3 wins, 4 defeats and 3 draws in the previous 10 matches
  • 3 wins, 4 defeats and 3 draws in the previous 10 home matches
Full-Time Result
  • 1 win, 4 defeats and 5 draws in the previous 10 matches
  • 2 wins, 4 defeats and 4 draws in the previous 10 away matches
Goals
Goals
Corners
Corners
Possession
Possession
Top Scorers & Assists
Top Scorers & Assists
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Groningen vs Utrecht Lineups & Team News

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FC Groningen Predicted Lineup 4-2-3-1

FC Utrecht Predicted Lineup 4-3-3

FC Groningen Predicted Lineup 4-2-3-1

1 Etienne Vaessen
16 Tyrique Mercera 5 Marco Rente 3 Thijmen Blokzijl 2 Wouter Prins
6 Stije Resink 18 Tygo Land
17 David van der Werff 10 Younes Taha 14 Jorg Schreuders
26 Thom van Bergen
1 Vasilios Barkas
23 Niklas Vesterlund 40 Matisse Didden 24 Nick Viergever 16 Souffian El Karouani
27 Alonzo Engwanda 20 Dani de Wit 21 Gjivai Zechiël
77 Ángel Alarcón 18 Artem Stepanov 10 Yoann Cathline

FC Utrecht Predicted Lineup 4-3-3

Previous FC Groningen Lineups

08 Feb Eredivisie
Groningen 1-2 PSV
31 Jan Eredivisie
Sp. Rotterdam 2-0 Groningen
25 Jan Eredivisie
Groningen 1-2 Fortuna Sittard
18 Jan Eredivisie
SC Heerenveen 0-2 Groningen
10 Jan Eredivisie
Groningen 0-0 NAC Breda
21 Dec Eredivisie
Go Ahead E. 1-1 Groningen

Previous FC Utrecht Lineups

11 Feb Eredivisie
NEC Nijmegen 1-3 Utrecht
08 Feb Eredivisie
Utrecht 0-1 Feyenoord
01 Feb Eredivisie
SC Heerenveen 1-1 Utrecht
29 Jan Europa League
Celtic 4-2 Utrecht
25 Jan Eredivisie
Utrecht 0-1 Sp. Rotterdam
22 Jan Europa League
Utrecht 0-2 Genk

Injuries & Suspensions

FC Groningen Injury Table
Type Name Info
Marvin Peersman Yellow cards
Etienne Vaessen Yellow cards
Mats Seuntjens Groin
Tika de Jonge Other
FC Utrecht Injury Table
Type Name Info
Miguel Rodriguez 2nd yellow (Red
Sebastien Haller Rib
David Min Ankle
Siebe Horemans Other
Victor Jensen Knee
Zidane Iqbal Other
Mike Eerdhuijzen Thigh
Team Squads

FC Groningen Player Stats & Squad

Manager: Dick Lukkien

Player # Pos GP MIN ST BE G A Y R
Thijmen Blokzijl 3 D 22 1980 22 0 1 0 2 0
Thom van Bergen 26 F 22 1894 22 0 4 3 3 0
Stije Resink 6 M 21 1856 21 0 4 5 5 0
Marvin Peersman 43 D 21 1807 21 0 1 0 5 0
Jorg Schreuders 14 M 22 1803 21 1 0 1 2 0

FC Utrecht Player Stats & Squad

Manager: Ron Jans

Player # Pos GP MIN ST BE G A Y R
Vasilios Barkas 1 G 21 1845 21 0 0 0 0 0
Alonzo Engwanda 27 M 22 1843 22 0 0 1 4 0
Souffian El Karouani 16 D 20 1799 20 0 2 10 2 0
Gjivai Zechiel 21 M 22 1752 20 2 5 2 1 0
Siebe Horemans 2 D 19 1575 18 1 0 1 1 0
Netherlands FlagEredivisie Table
2025/2026 Season
# Team G W D L +/- P
1 PSV 22 19 2 1 66:26 59
2 Feyenoord 22 13 3 6 52:32 42
3 NEC Nijmegen 22 12 5 5 57:38 41
4 Ajax 22 10 9 3 42:29 39
5 Sp. Rotterdam 22 11 3 8 29:36 36
6 Twente 22 8 10 4 36:24 34
7 AZ Alkmaar 22 9 6 7 37:36 33
8 Groningen 22 9 4 9 29:28 31
9 SC Heerenveen 22 7 7 8 35:37 28
10 Utrecht 22 7 6 9 33:29 27
11 Fortuna Sittard 22 7 5 10 33:38 26
12 Excelsior 22 7 5 10 24:37 26
13 PEC Zwolle 22 7 5 10 31:45 26
14 Go Ahead E. 22 4 11 7 33:38 23
15 Volendam 22 5 6 11 24:37 21
16 Telstar 22 3 8 11 26:38 17
17 Heracles 22 5 2 15 31:57 17
18 NAC Breda 22 3 7 12 23:36 16
# Team G W D L +/- P
1 PSV 11 8 2 1 36:16 26
2 NEC Nijmegen 11 7 2 2 30:17 23
3 Ajax 11 7 2 2 19:9 23
4 Feyenoord 11 7 1 3 29:18 22
5 Twente 11 5 4 2 18:11 19
6 PEC Zwolle 11 6 1 4 15:15 19
7 Fortuna Sittard 11 5 3 3 19:17 18
8 Utrecht 11 5 2 4 18:11 17
9 AZ Alkmaar 11 4 5 2 22:20 17
10 Sp. Rotterdam 11 5 2 4 13:18 17
11 Volendam 11 4 4 3 17:14 16
12 Groningen 11 4 3 4 16:11 15
13 Go Ahead E. 11 3 6 2 17:16 15
14 SC Heerenveen 11 3 5 3 18:19 14
15 Excelsior 11 4 2 5 12:14 14
16 Heracles 10 4 1 5 20:24 13
17 NAC Breda 12 3 3 6 14:18 12
18 Telstar 11 1 4 6 17:23 7