Groningen vs Utrecht Prediction, Betting Tips, Lineups & Odds | 09 Aug 2026
Groningen vs Utrecht Predictions
The best plan could involve backing Utrecht with a +0.25 Asian Handicap at -130 when clashing with Groningen. Our stake is split between 0 and +0.5, allowing us to land a return in the event of a draw.
Read our in-depth Groningen vs Utrecht betting preview for our full evaluation of the main match prediction, alongside our correct score prediction, player prop picks, corners prediction and bet builder tips.
Groningen vs Utrecht Preview
Groningen host Utrecht at Euroborg Stadion, with kick-off set for 08:30 on Sunday 9 August.
FC Groningen lost in their last game. Ajax won 2-0 at Kras Stadion. Dick Lukkien's side had 40% possession and one shot on target.
FC Utrecht lost on the road in their previous game. Ajax won on penalties (1-1 AET) at Kras Stadion. Utrecht enjoyed just 37% possession and had four shots on goal, while Gjivai Zechiel found the net.
H2H: Utrecht Beat Groningen When Teams Last Met
It was a 2-1 away win for Utrecht at Euroborg Stadion when they last played Groningen. The past 10 H2H matches have resulted in six Utrecht wins, two draws and two Groningen successes.
| Eredivisie | G | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | GD | P | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10 |  Groningen |
5 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 11 | 12 | -1 | 11:12 | 7 |
| 15 |  Utrecht |
5 | 0 | 2 | 3 | 9 | 18 | -9 | 9:18 | 2 |
Groningen have 5 wins, 3 losses and 2 draws, averaging 1.6 goals from 5.2 shots on goal and 14.3 attempts. They have averaged 48.4% possession, 395.5 passes and 5.2 corners per match, with the opposition scoring 1.2 goals from 4.5 shots on goal, 12.4 attempts and 6.2 corners.
Thom van Bergen leads the way with 4 goals, while Tygo Land and Oskar Zawada have scored 3 and 2 respectively. Leading assistor is Younes Taha with 3, while goalies Etienne Vaessen and Hidde Jurjus have 3 clean sheets between them.
Utrecht have 7 victories and 3 defeats, with an average of 2.4 goals from 16.3 attempts and 7.0 shots on goal. There’s been an average of 43.8% possession, 379.2 passes, 4.9 corners in their favour and 5.2 corners against, while they’ve conceded 1.8 goals from 14.3 attempts and 5.6 shots on goal.
Gjivai Zechiel and Artem Stepanov have top scored with 4, while Dani de Wit is next on 3. Gjivai Zechiel is top assists provider with 4, while Vasilios Barkas has recorded 4 clean sheets in the last 10 games.
Confirmed Lineups
FC Groningen confirmed lineup (4-4-2): Etienne Vaessen (GK), David van der Werff, Thijmen Blokzijl, Marco Rente, Wouter Prins, Jorg Schreuders, Tygo Land, Tika de Jonge, Pelle Clement, Brynjolfur Andersen Willumsson, Thom van Bergen.
FC Utrecht confirmed lineup (4-3-3): Michael Brouwer (GK), Niklas Vesterlund, Siebe Horemans, Mike Eerdhuijzen, Arthur Zagre, Dani de Wit, Joris van Overeem, Ferdinand Pohl, Angel Alarcon, David Min, Yoann Cathline.
Main Match Prediction
When Utrecht kick off this Eredivisie match, we will wager them at -130 on the Asian Handicap +0.25. Avoiding defeat seems well within their capability and a win could be on the cards.
Key stats supporting our main match prediction (league matches):
The football betting tips are only provided once we have a handle on the team news and the latest form guide. We are also on point when it comes to the most valuable Eredivisie stats.
According to the latest betting odds, our pick has a 56.5% chance of winning. Based on our in-depth research, we calculate the actual probability to be 60-65%. This bet can therefore be backed with confidence.
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Correct Score Prediction
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Utrecht
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Player Prop Picks
Yoann Cathline (Utrecht) has bagged one or more shots on goal in seven of his past ten Eredivisie games. We’re expecting him to produce a high level of performance and cover the Shots on Target line, with odds of -143 on offer.
Dani De Wit (Utrecht) has scored two goals in his past five Eredivisie games. There are odds of +310 on offer for this Anytime Goalscorer bet and we think this is an attractive wager for the player to be on the scoresheet.
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Corners Prediction
We’ve seen an average of 6.00 Utrecht corners in the past 5 games, with Groningen conceding over 4.5 corners in the previous seven home matches. We’re expecting history to repeat itself and for the Utrecht Team Corners line to get covered at -102.
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Bet Builder Tips
We’ve loaded up a bet builder with the picks of Utrecht to cover the +0.25 Asian Handicap, more than two goals to be registered and Yoann Cathline (Utrecht) to record a minimum of one shot on target.
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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.
FC Groningen are the shortest price to win this Eredivisie clash according to the bookies, with the favourites given a 44% probability due to their +128 betting odds. The market suggests that FC Utrecht are least likely to win at +205.
For those wanting to reduce their risk, Groningen are -167 on the Draw No Bet market. This means a refund if the game ends level, with Utrecht being priced up at +114 with the same money back guarantee.
The expectation is that Over 2.5 Goals will be scored according to the latest odds. Punters expecting both teams to find the net can get -172 when it comes to BTTS Yes.
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The First Goalscorer favourite is David van der Werff at +480, with similar odds available for this player to register the last goal.
Stats: Eredivisie matches only
Groningen have finished with four wins, four losses and two draws in the last 10 home matches, scoring an average of 1.60 goals per game and conceding 1.10.
Utrecht have secured four wins, three draws and three defeats in the last 10 away matches, scoring an average of 1.40 goals per game and conceding 1.50.
The past meeting at Euroborg Stadion saw Utrecht defeat Groningen 2-1. The previous 6 H2H games at Euroborg Stadion have seen Utrecht win four times and two draws.
| Last 10 League Games | W-D-L | G | GF | GA | O2.5 | U2.5 | B-Y | B-No | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Groningen Home Stats |
4-2-4 | 2.70 | 1.60 | 1.10 | 8 | 2 | 6 | 4 | |
| Utrecht Away Stats |
4-3-3 | 2.90 | 1.40 | 1.50 | 6 | 4 | 6 | 4 | |
- 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
- Eredivisie: 14/02 2026 Groningen 1 Utrecht 2
- Eredivisie: 14/09 2025 Utrecht 0 Groningen 1
- Eredivisie: 13/04 2025 Utrecht 3 Groningen 1
- Eredivisie: 20/10 2024 Groningen 0 Utrecht 1
- Eredivisie: 07/04 2023 Groningen 1 Utrecht 2
- Eredivisie: 06/11 2022 Utrecht 2 Groningen 1
- Eredivisie: 20/03 2022 Utrecht 1 Groningen 3
- Eredivisie: 21/08 2021 Groningen 0 Utrecht 0
- Eredivisie: 19/05 2021 Utrecht 1 Groningen 0
- Eredivisie: 09/01 2021 Utrecht 2 Groningen 2
FC Groningen League Stats
FC Utrecht League Stats
- 5 wins, 3 defeats and 2 draws in the previous 10 matches
- 4 wins, 4 defeats and 2 draws in the previous 10 home matches
- 7 wins and 3 defeats in the previous 10 matches
- 4 wins, 4 defeats and 2 draws in the previous 10 away matches
- An average of 1.60 goals scored and 1.20 conceded in the previous 10 matches
- An average of 1.60 goals scored and 1.10 conceded in the previous 10 home matches
- An average of 2.80 goals per game in the previous 10 matches
- An average of 2.70 goals per game in the previous 10 home matches
- BTTS Yes in 6 of the previous 10 matches
- BTTS Yes in 6 of the previous 10 home matches
- Over 2.5 Goals in 6 of the previous 10 matches
- Over 2.5 Goals in 8 of the previous 10 home matches
- An average of 2.40 goals scored and 1.80 conceded in the previous 10 matches
- An average of 1.80 goals scored and 2.00 conceded in the previous 10 away matches
- An average of 4.20 goals per game in the previous 10 matches
- An average of 3.80 goals per game in the previous 10 away matches
- BTTS Yes in 4 of the previous 10 matches
- BTTS Yes in 6 of the previous 10 away matches
- Over 2.5 Goals in 5 of the previous 10 matches
- Over 2.5 Goals in 6 of the previous 10 away matches
- An average of 5.20 corners awarded and 6.20 corners conceded in the last 10 matches
- An average of 7.10 corners awarded and 6.10 corners against in the last 10 home matches
- An average of 11.40 corners awarded in the last 10 matches
- An average of 13.20 corners awarded in the last 10 home matches
- Had the most corners in 2 and least corners in 7 of the last 10 matches
- Had the most corners in 3 and least corners in 7 of the last 10 home matches
- An average of 4.90 corners awarded and 5.20 corners conceded in the last 10 matches
- An average of 5.30 corners awarded and 4.40 corners against in the last 10 away matches
- An average of 10.10 corners awarded in the last 10 matches
- An average of 9.70 corners awarded in the last 10 away matches
- Had the most corners in 5 and least corners in 5 of the last 10 matches
- Had the most corners in 6 and least corners in 4 of the last 10 away matches
- An average of 48.40% possession in the last 10 matches
- An average of 51.30% possession in the last 10 home matches
- Most possession in 3 of the last 10 matches
- Most possession in 5 of the last 10 home matches
Groningen vs Utrecht Lineups & Team News
Avoid surprises — review the Groningen vs Utrecht team news before you bet. We’ll bring you both the expected and confirmed lineups for the Eredivisie, along with current injury news.
FC Groningen Confirmed Lineup 4-4-2
FC Utrecht Confirmed Lineup 4-3-3
FC Groningen Confirmed Lineup 4-4-2
FC Utrecht Confirmed Lineup 4-3-3
FC Groningen Substitutes
- 7Travis Hernes
- 12Nikolas Brandis
- 13Lovro Stubljar
- 15Elvis van der Laan
- 16Alvin Nordin
- 20Nils Eggens
- 29Tyrique Mercera
- 31Rijk Janse
- 34Ryan Metu
- 42Jesper Mosselaar
- 44Jismerai Dillema
- 53Jahelille Hall
FC Utrecht Substitutes
- 6Guus Offerhaus
- 14Zidane Iqbal
- 15Adrian Blake
- 30Kevin Paredes
- 32Per Kloosterboer
- 33Kevin Gadellaa
- 34Davy van den Berg
- 47E. Chigozie Owen
Previous FC Groningen Lineups
Previous FC Utrecht Lineups
Injuries & Suspensions
FC Groningen Player Stats & Squad
Manager: Dick Lukkien
FC Utrecht Player Stats & Squad
Eredivisie Table| # | Team | G | W | D | L | +/- | P |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | AZ Alkmaar | 5 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 16:5 | 15 |
| 2 | PSV | 5 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 18:6 | 13 |
| 3 | Feyenoord | 5 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 13:7 | 11 |
| 4 | Excelsior | 5 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 12:5 | 10 |
| 5 | Twente | 5 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 10:5 | 10 |
| 6 | Fortuna Sittard | 5 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 11:9 | 10 |
| 7 | Go Ahead E. | 5 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 14:12 | 8 |
| 8 | Ajax | 4 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 9:5 | 7 |
| 9 | NEC Nijmegen | 5 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 11:9 | 7 |
| 10 | Groningen | 5 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 11:12 | 7 |
| 11 | Sp. Rotterdam | 5 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 9:9 | 5 |
| 12 | SC Heerenveen | 5 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 7:9 | 5 |
| 13 | PEC Zwolle | 5 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 6:10 | 4 |
| 14 | Telstar | 5 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 5:11 | 4 |
| 15 | Utrecht | 5 | 0 | 2 | 3 | 9:18 | 2 |
| 16 | Willem II | 4 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 4:13 | 1 |
| 17 | Den Haag | 5 | 0 | 1 | 4 | 6:14 | 1 |
| 18 | Cambuur | 5 | 0 | 1 | 4 | 6:18 | 1 |
| # | Team | G | W | D | L | +/- | P |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | AZ Alkmaar | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 7:2 | 6 |
| 2 | Go Ahead E. | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 7:2 | 6 |
| 3 | Twente | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 4:1 | 6 |
| 4 | PSV | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 7:3 | 4 |
| 5 | Groningen | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 6:6 | 4 |
| 6 | Excelsior | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 3:3 | 3 |
| 7 | Fortuna Sittard | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 3:3 | 3 |
| 8 | SC Heerenveen | 3 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 3:5 | 3 |
| 9 | Feyenoord | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 4:4 | 2 |
| 10 | Sp. Rotterdam | 3 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 5:6 | 2 |
| 11 | Ajax | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 3:5 | 1 |
| 12 | NEC Nijmegen | 3 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 4:7 | 1 |
| 13 | Telstar | 3 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 3:9 | 1 |
| 14 | Willem II | 3 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 3:9 | 1 |
| 15 | Utrecht | 3 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 5:13 | 1 |
| 16 | Den Haag | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 3:7 | 0 |
| 17 | PEC Zwolle | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 1:5 | 0 |
| 18 | Cambuur | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 3:13 | 0 |
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