Volendam vs Groningen: match statistics
Volendam shows solid home form with a 42% win rate and a positive goal difference (+4). In their last five home matches, the hosts have displayed an improvement, recording two wins and a draw. Meanwhile, Groningen is in crisis – they have lost all of their last five matches, conceding as many as 10 goals and failing to earn a single point. The visitors have a poor away record (42% wins but 50% losses) and a negative goal difference (-5). xG statistics also favor Volendam at home (1.41 vs 1.72 against), while Groningen away generates more expected goals (1.58), but also concedes more (1.41). Considering the visitors' disastrous form and the hosts' home advantage, I expect a Volendam victory, although the difference in class is not large enough to rule out a draw or an upset by the visitors.
Volendam vs Groningen: form, goals and key statistics
Game details
Volendam played against Groningen in Eredivisie (Netherlands). The game was played on March 1, 2026. Final score: 3:2.
Recent form
Volendam has 2 wins, 1 draw and 2 losses over its last five games, averaging 1.40 points per game. Groningen has 0 wins, 0 draws and 5 losses, with 0.00 points per game.
Scoring records
Volendam scores 1.08 goals per game and allows 1.63. Groningen scores 1.29 and allows 1.33. Games in this league average 3.20 goals.
BTTS and goal totals
Both teams score in 63% of Volendam's games and 50% of Groningen's. The Over 2.5 rates are 63% and 50%, compared with league averages of 65% for BTTS and 62% for Over 2.5.
xG and shots
Groningen has the higher season xG average, 1.71 to 1.19 per game. Volendam takes 10.5 shots per game, while Groningen takes 15.5.
First-half and second-half trends
Volendam leads at halftime in 21% of its games and scores 0.67 goals per game after halftime. Groningen leads at halftime in 25% and scores 0.71 after halftime.
When the teams score
Volendam's most productive scoring window is minutes 31-45+ (6 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 3.20 goals. Both teams score in 65% 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 3.00 goals, with both teams scoring in 0% 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
Volendam shows solid home form with a 42% win rate and a positive goal difference (+4). In their last five home matches, the hosts have displayed an improvement, recording two wins and a draw. Meanwhile, Groningen is in crisis – they have lost all of their last five matches, conceding as many as 10 goals and failing to earn a single point. The visitors have a poor away record (42% wins but 50% losses) and a negative goal difference (-5). xG statistics also favor Volendam at home (1.41 vs 1.72 against), while Groningen away generates more expected goals (1.58), but also concedes more (1.41). Considering the visitors' disastrous form and the hosts' home advantage, I expect a Volendam victory, although the difference in class is not large enough to rule out a draw or an upset by the visitors.
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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
| Volendam | Groningen | |
|---|---|---|
| Accuracy (shots on target) | 34% | 37% |
| Chance quality (xG per shot) | 0.11 | 0.11 |
| Finishing (goals per shot on target) | 0.31 | 0.23 |
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.
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.
Groningen is 19% better for: goals scored per game.
1.08 goals / game - Volendam · 1.29 goals / game - Groningen
Groningen is 23% better for: goals allowed per game.
1.63 goals / game - Volendam · 1.33 goals / game - Groningen
Volendam scores in 67% of games (16 of 24 meczów), while Groningen keeps a clean sheet in 29% (7 of 24 meczów).
Groningen scores in 75% of games (18 of 24 meczów), while Volendam keeps a clean sheet in 4% (1 of 24 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 - Volendam
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.
Groningen is 34% better for: first-half form (half-time points).
0.96 pts / game - Volendam · 1.29 pts / game - Groningen
Before half-time (1st half)
After half-time (2nd half)
Volendam - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 21% of games and wins 25%. Also wins some games without leading at halftime.
Defense stays consistent across the full game.
Groningen - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 25% of games and wins 38%. 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 | 0.60 | 2.00 |
| Goals scored / game | 0.2 | 0.8 |
| Goals allowed / game | 0.8 | 0.4 |
| Average goals per game | 1.0 | 1.2 |
| 1 goal | 60% | 80% |
| 2 goals | 40% | 20% |
| 3 goals | 0% | 20% |
| Clean sheet | 40% | 60% |
| No goal | 80% | 40% |
| Goal difference | -3 | +2 |
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 1.20 | 0.20 |
| Goals scored / game | 0.6 | 0.2 |
| Goals allowed / game | 0.6 | 1.4 |
| Average goals per game | 1.2 | 1.6 |
| 1 goal | 60% | 80% |
| 2 goals | 40% | 60% |
| 3 goals | 20% | 20% |
| Clean sheet | 60% | 20% |
| No goal | 40% | 80% |
| Goal difference | 0 | -6 |
* 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 31-45 (6 goals). Concedes most in 0-15 (10). Late-goal balance (76-90): -2 - late phases are a weakness.
Most dangerous in minutes 76-90 (8 goals). Concedes most in 46-60 (9). 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
Volendam
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
| Volendam | Liga | Groningen | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average goals per game | ▼ 2.71 | 3.20 | ▼ 2.63 |
| Both teams scored | ▼ 63% | 65% | ▼ 50% |
| Min. 3 goals (Over 2.5) | • 63% | 62% | ▼ 50% |
| Clean sheets | ▼ 4% | 19% | ▲ 29% |
| Goal before half-time | ▲ 83% | 81% | ▼ 63% |
| Goal after half-time | ▼ 83% | 85% | ▲ 92% |
^ 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
Substitutes
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.
Head-to-head
Record from Volendam's perspective: 0 wins, 0 draws and 1 loss against Groningen. Games average 3.00 goals, and both teams scored in 0% of them.
FAQ
What was the result of Volendam vs Groningen?
The Eredivisie match finished Volendam 3:2 Groningen. Full match statistics, the half-by-half breakdown and head-to-head are on this page.
What do the goal statistics show before Volendam vs Groningen?
Volendam score 1.08 goals per game on average and Groningen 1.29. The Eredivisie average is 3.20 goals, with Over 2.5 landing in 62% of games. Both teams score in 63% of Volendam's matches and 50% of Groningen's.
What form are Volendam and Groningen in?
Over the last 5 games Volendam have a 2-1-2 record (1.40 points per game) and Groningen 0-0-5 (0.00 points per game).
Where can I find a betting tip and analysis for Volendam vs Groningen?
The statistical background for Volendam 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.