Twente vs Groningen: match statistics
Twente displays solid home form with a 45% win rate at home and an impressive goal difference (+7). The hosts maintain a high average xG (2.21) in home matches, indicating their offensive efficiency. Groningen is experiencing a crisis of form with four losses in their last five matches and only 0.6 points per match during this period. The visitors have a negative goal difference away (-4) and a high average of goals conceded (1.55), making them vulnerable to defensive errors. Twente should capitalize on the home advantage and the opponent's poor form, although their recent form (1.2 PPG) is not impressive. Considering all statistics, we expect a home victory, although Groningen may put up resistance, hence a moderate probability of a draw.
Twente vs Groningen: form, goals and key statistics
Game details
Twente played against Groningen in Eredivisie (Netherlands). The game was played on February 22, 2026. Final score: 2:1.
Recent form
Twente has 2 wins, 3 draws and 0 losses over its last five games, averaging 1.80 points per game. Groningen has 1 win, 0 draws and 4 losses, with 0.60 points per game.
Scoring records
Twente scores 1.61 goals per game and allows 1.09. Groningen scores 1.30 and allows 1.30. Games in this league average 3.21 goals.
BTTS and goal totals
Both teams score in 61% of Twente's games and 48% of Groningen's. The Over 2.5 rates are 39% and 48%, compared with league averages of 64% for BTTS and 62% for Over 2.5.
xG and shots
Twente has the higher season xG average, 2.10 to 1.73 per game. Twente takes 19.1 shots per game, while Groningen takes 15.7.
First-half and second-half trends
Twente leads at halftime in 35% of its games and scores 1.09 goals per game after halftime. Groningen leads at halftime in 26% and scores 0.74 after halftime.
When the teams score
Twente's most productive scoring window is minutes 46-60 (10 goals). For Groningen, it is minutes 76-90+ (8 goals). These are past scoring patterns, not predicted goal times.
League scoring profile
Eredivisie games average 3.21 goals. Both teams score in 64% 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, 1 draw and 0 away wins. Those games averaged 2.00 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
Twente displays solid home form with a 45% win rate at home and an impressive goal difference (+7). The hosts maintain a high average xG (2.21) in home matches, indicating their offensive efficiency. Groningen is experiencing a crisis of form with four losses in their last five matches and only 0.6 points per match during this period. The visitors have a negative goal difference away (-4) and a high average of goals conceded (1.55), making them vulnerable to defensive errors. Twente should capitalize on the home advantage and the opponent's poor form, although their recent form (1.2 PPG) is not impressive. Considering all statistics, we expect a home victory, although Groningen may put up resistance, hence a moderate probability of a draw.
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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
| Twente | Groningen | |
|---|---|---|
| Accuracy (shots on target) | 35% | 37% |
| Chance quality (xG per shot) | 0.11 | 0.11 |
| Finishing (goals per shot on target) | 0.24 | 0.22 |
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.
Twente is 200% better for: last-5 form.
1.8 pts / game - Twente · 0.6 pts / game - Groningen
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.
Twente is 24% better for: goals scored per game.
1.61 goals / game - Twente · 1.3 goals / game - Groningen
Twente is 19% better for: goals allowed per game.
1.09 goals / game - Twente · 1.3 goals / game - Groningen
Twente scores in 78% of games (18 of 23 meczów), while Groningen keeps a clean sheet in 30% (7 of 23 meczów).
Groningen scores in 74% of games (17 of 23 meczów), while Twente keeps a clean sheet in 26% (6 of 23 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 - Twente
Over / Under - Groningen
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.
Twente is 14% better for: first-half form (half-time points).
1.48 pts / game - Twente · 1.3 pts / game - Groningen
Before half-time (1st half)
After half-time (2nd half)
Twente - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 35% of games and wins 35%. Also wins some games without leading at halftime.
Allows 0.5 more goals per game after halftime, a sign that the defense becomes less effective later in games.
Groningen - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 26% of games and wins 39%. Also wins some games without leading at halftime.
Allows 0.3 more goals per game after halftime, a sign that the defense becomes less effective later in games.
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 2.00 | 2.00 |
| Goals scored / game | 0.8 | 1.2 |
| Goals allowed / game | 0.2 | 0.4 |
| Average goals per game | 1.0 | 1.6 |
| 1 goal | 80% | 80% |
| 2 goals | 20% | 40% |
| 3 goals | 0% | 40% |
| Clean sheet | 80% | 80% |
| No goal | 40% | 20% |
| Goal difference | +3 | +4 |
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 1.20 | 0.80 |
| Goals scored / game | 0.4 | 0.6 |
| Goals allowed / game | 0.4 | 1.2 |
| Average goals per game | 0.8 | 1.8 |
| 1 goal | 40% | 80% |
| 2 goals | 20% | 80% |
| 3 goals | 20% | 20% |
| Clean sheet | 80% | 40% |
| No goal | 60% | 60% |
| Goal difference | 0 | -3 |
* 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 46-60 (10 goals). Concedes most in 76-90 (7). Late-goal balance (76-90): +3 - wins late phases.
Most dangerous in minutes 76-90 (8 goals). Concedes most in 46-60 (8). Late-goal balance (76-90): +1 - 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
Twente
Groningen
* 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
| Twente | Liga | Groningen | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average goals per game | ▼ 2.70 | 3.21 | ▼ 2.61 |
| Both teams scored | ▼ 61% | 64% | ▼ 48% |
| Min. 3 goals (Over 2.5) | ▼ 39% | 62% | ▼ 48% |
| Clean sheets | ▲ 26% | 18% | ▲ 30% |
| Goal before half-time | ▼ 65% | 82% | ▼ 61% |
| Goal after half-time | ▼ 83% | 85% | ▲ 91% |
^ 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 Twente's perspective: 0 wins, 1 draw and 0 losses against Groningen. Games average 2.00 goals, and both teams scored in 100% of them.
FAQ
What was the result of Twente vs Groningen?
The Eredivisie match finished Twente 2:1 Groningen. Full match statistics, the half-by-half breakdown and head-to-head are on this page.
What do the goal statistics show before Twente vs Groningen?
Twente score 1.61 goals per game on average and Groningen 1.30. The Eredivisie average is 3.21 goals, with Over 2.5 landing in 62% of games. Both teams score in 61% of Twente's matches and 48% of Groningen's.
What form are Twente and Groningen in?
Over the last 5 games Twente have a 2-3-0 record (1.80 points per game) and Groningen 1-0-4 (0.60 points per game).
Where can I find a betting tip and analysis for Twente vs Groningen?
The statistical background for Twente vs Groningen — form, head-to-head, goals, BTTS and Over/Under — is on this page. The tip with full reasoning and a value assessment is in the NoFluffPicks app.