Groningen vs PSV: match statistics
PSV Eindhoven are the clear favorites for this match, sitting top of the table with an impressive record of 18 wins, 2 draws, and only 1 loss. The visitors show dominance in away matches with a 100% success rate (10 wins out of 10), averaging 2.8 goals per game and maintaining a high shot conversion rate of 19%. Groningen, despite a decent home form (40% wins), display much weaker form in their last five matches (averaging only 1 point per game). The quality gap between the teams is huge – PSV have scored 64 goals this season compared to Groningen's 28, and the visitors' away goal difference (+19) surpasses the hosts' home goal difference (+6). Considering PSV's advantage in possession (58%), offensive efficiency, and a run of 10 consecutive away wins, I expect a comfortable away victory, although Groningen may use their 40% clean sheet rate at home to reduce the goal margin.
Groningen vs PSV: form, goals and key statistics
Game details
Groningen played against PSV in Eredivisie (Netherlands). The game was played on February 8, 2026. Final score: 1:2.
Recent form
Groningen has 1 win, 2 draws and 2 losses over its last five games, averaging 1.00 points per game. PSV has 4 wins, 1 draw and 0 losses, with 2.60 points per game.
Scoring records
Groningen scores 1.33 goals per game and allows 1.24. PSV scores 3.05 and allows 1.19. Games in this league average 3.23 goals.
BTTS and goal totals
Both teams score in 43% of Groningen's games and 67% of PSV's. The Over 2.5 rates are 43% and 81%, compared with league averages of 63% for BTTS and 62% for Over 2.5.
xG and shots
PSV has the higher season xG average, 2.03 to 1.79 per game. Groningen takes 16.2 shots per game, while PSV takes 17.3.
First-half and second-half trends
Groningen leads at halftime in 24% of its games and scores 0.76 goals per game after halftime. PSV leads at halftime in 67% and scores 1.33 after halftime.
When the teams score
Groningen's most productive scoring window is minutes 76-90+ (8 goals). For PSV, it is minutes 16-30 (15 goals). These are past scoring patterns, not predicted goal times.
League scoring profile
Eredivisie games average 3.23 goals. Both teams score in 63% of games, and 62% finish with at least three goals.
Head-to-head record
Before this game, one previous meeting was available. The record was 0 home wins, 0 draws and 1 away win. Those games averaged 6.00 goals, with both teams scoring in 100% of them.
Archived pre-match analysis
This analysis was prepared before kick-off. The conclusions use only information available before the match and do not include the final result or post-match statistics.
General match analysis
PSV Eindhoven are the clear favorites for this match, sitting top of the table with an impressive record of 18 wins, 2 draws, and only 1 loss. The visitors show dominance in away matches with a 100% success rate (10 wins out of 10), averaging 2.8 goals per game and maintaining a high shot conversion rate of 19%. Groningen, despite a decent home form (40% wins), display much weaker form in their last five matches (averaging only 1 point per game). The quality gap between the teams is huge – PSV have scored 64 goals this season compared to Groningen's 28, and the visitors' away goal difference (+19) surpasses the hosts' home goal difference (+6). Considering PSV's advantage in possession (58%), offensive efficiency, and a run of 10 consecutive away wins, I expect a comfortable away victory, although Groningen may use their 40% clean sheet rate at home to reduce the goal margin.
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Game stats
Pre-game profile— what do the season numbers say?
This team profile combines season stats and recent form. In-game statistics appear after the final whistle.
Team stats— who is more efficient?
Compare both teams' attacking and defensive records this season.
Shooting quality
| Groningen | PSV | |
|---|---|---|
| Accuracy (shots on target) | 37% | 41% |
| Chance quality (xG per shot) | 0.11 | 0.12 |
| Finishing (goals per shot on target) | 0.22 | 0.43 |
xG per shot around 0.08 usually means long-range attempts; 0.15+ usually means box chances. The style label comes from possession, shot volume and conversion.
* xG (expected goals) says how many goals a team should score from its chances. If actual goals are above xG, finishing is above average; if below xG, chances are being missed.
Team form— who is in better shape?
Last five games and season record, overall, at home and away.
PSV is 160% better for: last-5 form.
1 pts / game - Groningen · 2.6 pts / game - PSV
Goals— how do both teams score and concede?
How many goals both teams score and concede, plus how often they keep a clean sheet or fail to score.
PSV is 129% better for: goals scored per game.
1.33 goals / game - Groningen · 3.05 goals / game - PSV
Groningen scores in 71% of games (15 of 21 meczów), while PSV keeps a clean sheet in 29% (6 of 21 meczów).
PSV scores in 95% of games (20 of 21 meczów), while Groningen keeps a clean sheet in 33% (7 of 21 meczów).
How often they score at least...
How often they concede at least...
* Statistics include both teams' home and away games this season.
Both teams scored (BTTS)— how often do both teams score?
How often games involving these teams produce goals at both ends, compared with the league average.
Goal patterns
BTTS and goal count
Goal count (Over/Under)— how often do these games cross the goal lines?
See how often games involving these teams clear each goal line, for the full game and each half.
Full game - team comparison (Over)
Over / Under - Groningen
Over / Under - PSV
1st half
2nd half
Game halves— when do the teams score more often?
How teams split performance between first and second half: goals, points, clean sheets and half-time state.
PSV is 77% better for: first-half form (half-time points).
1.24 pts / game - Groningen · 2.19 pts / game - PSV
Before half-time (1st half)
After half-time (2nd half)
Groningen - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 24% of games and wins 43%. Also wins some games without leading at halftime.
Allows 0.2 more goals per game after halftime, a sign that the defense becomes less effective later in games.
PSV - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 67% of games and wins 86%. Also wins some games without leading at halftime.
Defense stays consistent across the full game.
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 0.60 | 1.60 |
| Goals scored / game | 0.2 | 0.6 |
| Goals allowed / game | 0.6 | 0.4 |
| Average goals per game | 0.8 | 1.0 |
| 1 goal | 40% | 60% |
| 2 goals | 20% | 40% |
| 3 goals | 20% | 0% |
| Clean sheet | 60% | 80% |
| No goal | 80% | 60% |
| Goal difference | -2 | +1 |
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 1.40 | 2.60 |
| Goals scored / game | 1.8 | 1.0 |
| Goals allowed / game | 1.0 | 0.0 |
| Average goals per game | 2.8 | 1.0 |
| 1 goal | 100% | 80% |
| 2 goals | 80% | 20% |
| 3 goals | 60% | 0% |
| Clean sheet | 20% | 100% |
| No goal | 20% | 20% |
| Goal difference | +4 | +5 |
* Table colors show frequency: green is common, yellow is moderate and red is rare. They are not team ratings.
Goals by minute— when do goals arrive?
The parts of a game in which both teams score and allow the most goals.
Most dangerous in minutes 76-90 (8 goals). Concedes most in 46-60 (8). Late-goal balance (76-90): +4 - wins late phases.
Most dangerous in minutes 16-30 (15 goals). Concedes most in 31-45 (9). Late-goal balance (76-90): +7 - wins late phases.
* Buckets 31-45 and 76-90 include added-time goals.
Additional team indicators— what do xG, efficiency and form show?
A comparison of chance quality, results and trends from completed games this season.
Game profile
Groningen
PSV
* The estimated goal total and split, BTTS estimate, 0:0 risk and goal range use public season averages and frequencies for both teams. This is a statistical game profile, not a private model prediction or betting pick. The remaining indicators describe completed games from the season.
League context— is this a high-scoring league?
How both teams compare with league-wide averages (Eredivisie).
Teams vs league
| Groningen | Liga | PSV | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average goals per game | ▼ 2.57 | 3.23 | ▲ 4.24 |
| Both teams scored | ▼ 43% | 63% | ▲ 67% |
| Min. 3 goals (Over 2.5) | ▼ 43% | 62% | ▲ 81% |
| Clean sheets | ▲ 33% | 19% | ▲ 29% |
| Goal before half-time | ▼ 62% | 84% | ▲ 100% |
| Goal after half-time | ▲ 90% | 84% | ▲ 86% |
^ green = above league average, ˇ red = below league average. This shows direction of the gap, not a team rating.
Lineups and player events
Verified starters, substitutes and recorded player events for this match.
Home team
Starting lineup
Away team
Starting lineup
Match timeline
Goals, cards and substitutions arranged in chronological order.
Referee and managers
Open their season profiles to compare match records, goals and disciplinary trends.
Referee context
See how often this referee shows cards, awards penalties and how their matches tend to finish.
Head-to-head
Record from Groningen's perspective: 0 wins, 0 draws and 1 loss against PSV. Games average 6.00 goals, and both teams scored in 100% of them.
FAQ
What was the result of Groningen vs PSV?
The Eredivisie match finished Groningen 1:2 PSV. Full match statistics, the half-by-half breakdown and head-to-head are on this page.
What do the goal statistics show before Groningen vs PSV?
Groningen score 1.33 goals per game on average and PSV 3.05. The Eredivisie average is 3.23 goals, with Over 2.5 landing in 62% of games. Both teams score in 43% of Groningen's matches and 67% of PSV's.
What form are Groningen and PSV in?
Over the last 5 games Groningen have a 1-2-2 record (1.00 points per game) and PSV 4-1-0 (2.60 points per game).
Where can I find a betting tip and analysis for Groningen vs PSV?
This page shows the full statistical context — form, head-to-head, goals, BTTS and Over/Under. The tip, value assessment and full reasoning are in the NoFluffPicks app.