Utrecht vs Groningen Prediction, Betting Tips, Lineups & Odds | 14 Sep 2025

Eredivisie Betting Preview: Utrecht vs Groningen

Utrecht host Groningen in this Dutch Eredivisie fixture at Stadion Galgenwaard, with kick-off set for 08:30 on Sunday 14 September. Our betting preview features expert predictions, betting tips, the latest odds, H2H stats, team news and both predicted and confirmed lineups.

Best Bet Could Be Utrecht for the Win

There’s every chance that Utrecht can beat Groningen and we’ll happily back the home team on the Full-Time Result market. Grab the odds of -132 with confidence that a victory can be landed.

Backing Utrecht for the win? Get your hands on the newest BetMGM promo code and give our comprehensive review a read before locking in your pick.

Utrecht Came Out on Top in Previous H2H

FC Utrecht won their previous league game 2-0. This away victory at Mac3Park Stadion against PEC Zwolle was their second Eredivisie win on the spin. They had 52% possession and recorded seven shots on target, with Davy van den Berg and Derry Murkin each scoring one goal.

FC Groningen have lost their previous two Eredivisie matches away from home. Their most recent league game was at home at Euroborg Stadion where they recorded a 4-0 victory over Heracles. Groningen had 42% of possession and five shots on goal, with Brynjolfur Andersen Willumsson on the scoresheet twice, while Younes Taha and David van der Werff were both able to net.

Head-to-Head Statistics

It’s been four straight wins for Utrecht when playing Groningen. In their last clash, Utrecht banked a 3-1 home victory at Stadion Galgenwaard. The previous 10 H2H matches have ended up with six Utrecht wins, one Groningen victory and three draws.

Eredivisie		G	W	D	L	GF	GA	GD	GD	P
3	Utrecht	4	3	0	1	11	3	8	11:3	9
8	Groningen	4	2	0	2	9	9	0	9:9	6

View Full Table

6 wins, 2 losses and 2 draws, averaging 2.3 goals from 16.0 attempts and 5.9 shots on goal. Utrecht have had 47.3% possession, 393.2 passes and 4.4 corners per match. On average, the opposition have scored 0.7 goals from 10.2 attempts and 3.3 shots on goal, while earning 5.4 corners.

Miguel Rodriguez is the top scorer with 4 goals, while Victor Jensen, David Min and Sebastien Haller each have 3. Leading assistor is Souffian El Karouani with 5, while goalies Vasilios Barkas and Michael Brouwer have 5 clean sheets between them.

Groningen have 4 victories, 5 defeats and 1 draw, averaging 5.4 shots on goal, 12.6 attempts and 2.2 goals. Dick Lukkien's men average 46.3% possession, 396.0 passes, 3.5 corners taken and 5.2 corners against them, while 2.1 goals have been conceded from 12.3 attempts and 4.7 shots on goal.

Brynjolfur Andersen Willumsson has landed 5 goals, Stije Resink 3, with Mats Seuntjens and two others scoring 2. Stije Resink has been the top assist maker on 3, with Etienne Vaessen notching one clean sheet in the last 10 games.

Predicted & Confirmed Lineups

FC Utrecht predicted lineup (4-3-3): Vasilios Barkas (GK), Siebe Horemans, Mike van der Hoorn, Matisse Didden, Souffian El Karouani, Davy van den Berg, Alonzo Engwanda, Gjivai Zechiël, Miguel Rodríguez, David Min, Derry Murkin.

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

Utrecht vs Groningen Prediction & Betting Tips

Tackle Utrecht vs Groningen with all the betting insight you need, including our match prediction, scoreline forecast, corners market advice, key player prop selections and a hand-picked bet builder.

Match Prediction

It’s great to get attractive odds of -132 for a home win in this Eredivisie encounter. We think that Utrecht will have the upper hand and this could be the best way of getting value.

The Eredivisie tipsters at Sportsgambler.com always have a strong handle on team news. A form guide is also utilised for our betting verdict along with checking out the numbers that are going to help inform our final football picks.

Key FC Utrecht vs FC Groningen league stats:

• Utrecht have won 4 of their last 5 games at home.
• Utrecht have won 6 of their last 10 games.
• Utrecht have won 2 consecutive games.
• Groningen have lost their last 6 games on the road.
• Groningen have lost 14 of their last 19 games on the road.
• Groningen have lost 7 of their last 10 games on the road.
• Utrecht have won the last 4 games between these teams.

Utrecht to Win Probability

The top bookmakers are estimating that there is a 56.8% likelihood of this pick landing a return. In the opinion of our tipsters, there’s actually a probability of success between 60-65%. This bet can therefore be backed with confidence.

If you think Utrecht will win and keep a clean sheet, there is the opportunity to back them to win + Both Teams to Score No at a bigger price than the Full-Time Result selection.

Thinking about placing a wager? Explore our updated guide filled with top betting offers, free bets, and promotions.

Our Match Prediction

Utrecht To Win @ -132 Watch Live Bet Now

BetMGM Promo Up To $1500 in Bonus Bets Get Bonus T&C apply. Gamble responsibly 18+

Gamble responsibly 18+. All odds are correct at time of publishing and are subject to change. To use the Bookmaker Live Streaming services you will need to be logged in and have a funded account or to have placed a bet in the last 24 hours. Geo-restrictions apply.

Correct Score Prediction

Utrecht 2 - 0 Groningen

A potentially entertaining bet is going for Utrecht to win by a 2-0 scoreline. At odds of +750, there’s the chance to get a handsome return should this wager win.

Player Prop Picks

Top Pick: Thom van Bergen Over 1.5 Shots -105

Thom van Bergen (Groningen) has had over 1.5 shots in three consecutive Eredivisie away matches. If you agree with our verdict that he can cover the Player Shots line, then you can land odds of -105 that this happens.

Latest Thom van Bergen Player Prop Odds

Goalscorer

Anytime

+410

First

+950

Shots On Target

Over 0.5

+115

Under 0.5

-182

Shots

Over 1.5

-105

Under 1.5

-

T&C apply. Gamble responsibly 18+

---

David Min to Score +215

David Min (Utrecht) has scored in his past two Eredivisie home games. The odds that he will be an Anytime Goalscorer look attractive considering the numbers and we’ll plump for him to find the net at odds of +215.

Latest David Min Player Prop Odds

Goalscorer

Anytime

+210

First

+525

Shots On Target

Over 0.5

-182

Under 0.5

+115

Shots

Over 2.5

+110

Under 2.5

-

T&C apply. Gamble responsibly 18+

Corners Prediction

Over 8.5 Corners -143

The 8.5 Total Corners line has been covered in three consecutive Groningen matches, with the last ten Utrecht home games averaging 10.10 corners. We think that the value can be landed by betting on Total Corners and you can secure -143 that the teams go over the line.

League Games

League Games

Last 10 Total For Against

Last 10 at Home Total For Against

Last 10 Away Total For Against

Utrecht

Total

9.80 4.40 5.40

Home

10.10 5.30 4.80

Away

9.90 4.70 5.20

Groningen

Total

8.70 3.50 5.20

Home

8.80 4.80 4.00

Away

7.30 2.50 4.80

Latest Corner Odds

Total Corners

Over 8.5

-141

Under 8.5

-100

Utrecht Corners

Over 4.5

-150

Under 4.5

+110

Groningen Corners

Over 3.5

-138

Under 3.5

-100

Most Corners

1

-167

X

+600

2

+190

T&C apply. Gamble responsibly 18+

Utrecht 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.

Utrecht Could Have Edge According to Bookies

The favourites are 57% likely to win according to the latest betting odds, with FC Utrecht being priced at -135 to come away with a victory in this Eredivisie encounter. FC Groningen are seen as the most unlikely winner at +330.

Utrecht -0.75 at -104 means you split your Asian Handicap stake between -0.5 and -1. You ideally want a win by two goals or more against Groningen, although a one-goal victory means a half-stake return and a refund with the other half.

Over 2.5 Goals is available at shorter odds than Under 2.5 Goals as things stand. Punters anticipating that both teams will find the net are able to land -147 for the BTTS Yes option.

Hundreds of markets for every Eredivisie match await you, with the best football betting sites providing a huge range of choice. A first-class service awaits whether you’re betting pre-match or In-Play.

Full-Time Result

1

-135

X

+290

2

+330

Half-Time Result

1

+128

X

+138

2

+335

Double Chance

1X

-476

12

-400

X2

+102

Draw No Bet

1

-303

2

+210

Asian Handicap

1 Hcp -0.75

-104

2 Hcp +0.75

-118

Total Goals

Under 2.5

+110

Over 2.5

-143

Both Teams to Score

Yes

-147

No

+106

Sébastien Haller is the First Goalscorer Favourite

Sébastien Haller is favourite to be First Goalscorer at +430 and if you’re keen to back him to simply find the net, then the price is +185.

Sébastien Haller (Utrecht)

First

+185

Anytime

+430

David Min (Utrecht)

First

+210

Anytime

+525

Noah Ohio (Utrecht)

First

+250

Anytime

+550

Adrian Blake (Utrecht)

First

+250

Anytime

+650

Brynjolfur Andersen Willumsson (Groningen)

First

+265

Anytime

+650

Davy van den Berg (Utrecht)

First

+340

Anytime

+800

Can Bozdogan (Utrecht)

First

+390

Anytime

+1000

Thom van Bergen (Groningen)

First

+410

Anytime

+950

Miliano Jonathans (Utrecht)

First

+460

Anytime

+950

Zidane Iqbal (Utrecht)

First

+460

Anytime

+1200

Jorg Schreuders (Groningen)

First

+480

Anytime

+1200

Matisse Didden (Utrecht)

First

+525

Anytime

+1400

Gjivai Zechiël (Utrecht)

First

+550

Anytime

+1300

Younes Taha (Groningen)

First

+600

Anytime

+1400

Souffian El Karouani (Utrecht)

First

+650

Anytime

+1700

Tika de Jonge (Groningen)

First

+700

Anytime

+1800

Siebe Horemans (Utrecht)

First

+750

Anytime

+1900

Alonzo Engwanda (Utrecht)

First

+750

Anytime

+1900

Niklas Vesterlund (Utrecht)

First

+750

Anytime

+2000

Stije Resink (Groningen)

First

+900

Anytime

+2200

Nick Viergever (Utrecht)

First

+950

Anytime

+2200

Sébastien Haller (Utrecht)

Over 0.5

-233

Under 0.5

+145

Brynjolfur Andersen Willumsson (Groningen)

Over 0.5

-217

Under 0.5

+123

David Min (Utrecht)

Over 0.5

-182

Under 0.5

+115

Adrian Blake (Utrecht)

Over 0.5

-147

Under 0.5

-108

Noah Ohio (Utrecht)

Over 0.5

-143

Under 0.5

-111

Davy van den Berg (Utrecht)

Over 0.5

+105

Under 0.5

-161

Thom van Bergen (Groningen)

Over 0.5

+115

Under 0.5

-182

Can Bozdogan (Utrecht)

Over 0.5

+130

Under 0.5

-208

Jorg Schreuders (Groningen)

Over 0.5

+145

Under 0.5

-238

Miliano Jonathans (Utrecht)

Over 0.5

+163

Under 0.5

-263

Gjivai Zechiël (Utrecht)

Over 0.5

+165

Under 0.5

-278

Zidane Iqbal (Utrecht)

Over 0.5

+170

Under 0.5

-286

Younes Taha (Groningen)

Over 0.5

+180

Under 0.5

-313

Souffian El Karouani (Utrecht)

Over 0.5

+195

Under 0.5

-345

Matisse Didden (Utrecht)

Over 0.5

+210

Under 0.5

-370

Tika de Jonge (Groningen)

Over 0.5

+230

Under 0.5

-435

Stije Resink (Groningen)

Over 0.5

+260

Under 0.5

-500

Alonzo Engwanda (Utrecht)

Over 0.5

+280

Under 0.5

-588

Niklas Vesterlund (Utrecht)

Over 0.5

+280

Under 0.5

-588

Siebe Horemans (Utrecht)

Over 0.5

+290

Under 0.5

-588

Sébastien Haller (Utrecht)

Over 2.5

-154

Under 2.5

-

Noah Ohio (Utrecht)

Over 2.5

+135

Under 2.5

-

Adrian Blake (Utrecht)

Over 2.5

+110

Under 2.5

-

Brynjolfur Andersen Willumsson (Groningen)

Over 2.5

-109

Under 2.5

-

David Min (Utrecht)

Over 2.5

+110

Under 2.5

-

Jorg Schreuders (Groningen)

Over 1.5

+140

Under 1.5

-

Souffian El Karouani (Utrecht)

Over 1.5

+128

Under 1.5

-

Younes Taha (Groningen)

Over 1.5

+135

Under 1.5

-

Gjivai Zechiël (Utrecht)

Over 1.5

+120

Under 1.5

-

Miliano Jonathans (Utrecht)

Over 1.5

+155

Under 1.5

-

Thom van Bergen (Groningen)

Over 1.5

-105

Under 1.5

-

Can Bozdogan (Utrecht)

Over 1.5

+110

Under 1.5

-

Davy van den Berg (Utrecht)

Over 1.5

-133

Under 1.5

-

Zidane Iqbal (Utrecht)

Over 0.5

-263

Under 0.5

-

Tika de Jonge (Groningen)

Over 0.5

-152

Under 0.5

-

Siebe Horemans (Utrecht)

Over 0.5

-192

Under 0.5

-

Stije Resink (Groningen)

Over 0.5

-179

Under 0.5

-

Utrecht Aiming to Extend Unbeaten Home Streak

Utrecht have swerved defeat at Stadion Galgenwaard in the previous nine matches. Utrecht have recorded seven victories, two draws and one defeat in the previous 10 home matches, netting an average of 2.40 goals per game and conceding 0.60.

Groningen have been defeated in six straight away matches. They have clocked up seven losses, two draws and one win in the past 10 away games, recording an average of 1.00 goals per match and conceding 2.40.

Utrecht beat Groningen 3-1 when they last met at Stadion Galgenwaard. The previous 6 H2H games at Stadion Galgenwaard have ended in three Utrecht victories, two draws and one Groningen win.

Last 10 League Games		W-D-L	G	GF	GA	O2.5	U2.5	B-Y	B-No
Utrecht Home Stats		7-2-1	3.00	2.40	0.60	6	4	5	5
Groningen Away Stats		1-2-7	3.40	1.00	2.40	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

You can watch and bet on Eredivisie games thanks to the live streaming service that’s available. This is only available to eligible sportsbook customers and is subject to geo-restrictions.

You can log into your betting account on a daily basis and enjoy the chance to access high quality streams.

FC Utrecht vs FC Groningen Live Streaming Watch Live Geo-restrictions apply. To use the services you need to be logged in, a funded account or to have placed a bet in the last 24 hours.

Utrecht vs Groningen Lineups & Team News

The latest Utrecht vs Groningen team news could impact your bets — review it first. We’ll deliver both predicted and confirmed lineups for the Eredivisie as well as the latest injury reports.

FC Utrecht Team Page FC Groningen Team Page