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
Key match information
Groningen played PSV in Eredivisie (Netherlands). The match was played on 8 February 2026. Final score: 1:2.
Current form
Groningen: 1-2-2, 1.00 points/match. PSV: 4-1-0, 2.60 points/match.
Goal statistics
Groningen scores 1.33 and concedes 1.24 goals per match. PSV scores 3.05 and concedes 1.19. League average: 3.23 goals.
BTTS / Over / Under
BTTS: Groningen 43%, PSV 67%. Over 2.5: Groningen 43%, PSV 81%. League level: BTTS 63%, Over 2.5 62%.
xG, shots and style
PSV has higher xG: 2.03 vs 1.79. Groningen: 16.2 shots per match, PSV: 17.3.
Match halves
Groningen: half-time lead 24%, second-half goals 0.76. PSV: half-time lead 67%, second-half goals 1.33.
Goals by minute
Groningen: 76-90+ (8 goals). PSV: 16-30 (15 goals). This is historical distribution, not a predicted goal minute.
League context
Eredivisie: 3.23 goals per match, BTTS 63%, Over 2.5 62%.
Head-to-head
Before this fixture, 1 previous H2H matches were available: 0-0-1. Average goals 6.00, BTTS 100%.
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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Match statistics
Pre-match profile— what do the season numbers say?
This is a team profile based on season data and form. Match-flow statistics are shown only after the fixture is played.
Team stats— who is more efficient?
Attack and defence comparison for both teams in the current 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 matches and season record, overall and split by home and away matches.
PSV is 160% better for: last-5 form.
1 pts / match - Groningen · 2.6 pts / match - 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 match.
1.33 goals / match - Groningen · 3.05 goals / match - PSV
Groningen scores in 71% of matches (15 of 21 matches), while PSV keeps a clean sheet in 29% (6 of 21 matches).
PSV scores in 95% of matches (20 of 21 matches), while Groningen keeps a clean sheet in 33% (7 of 21 matches).
How often they score at least...
How often they concede at least...
* Statistics include both teams' home and away matches in the current season.
Both teams scored (BTTS)— how often do both teams score?
How often both teams' matches have goals on both sides, compared with the league average.
Goal patterns
BTTS and goal count
Goal count (Over/Under)— how often do these matches cross the goal lines?
How often matches involving these teams clear goal thresholds, in the full match and in each half.
Full match - team comparison (Over)
Over / Under - Groningen
Over / Under - PSV
1st half
2nd half
Match 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 / match - Groningen · 2.19 pts / match - PSV
Before half-time (1st half)
After half-time (2nd half)
Groningen - second-half results
Leads at half-time in 24% of matches and wins 43%. Also wins matches without a half-time lead.
Concedes 0.2 more goals per match after half-time - defensive level drops in the second half.
PSV - second-half results
Leads at half-time in 67% of matches and wins 86%. Also wins matches without a half-time lead.
Defence stays stable across the full match.
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per match | 0.60 | 1.60 |
| Goals scored / match | 0.2 | 0.6 |
| Goals conceded / match | 0.6 | 0.4 |
| Average goals in match | 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 match | 1.40 | 2.60 |
| Goals scored / match | 1.8 | 1.0 |
| Goals conceded / match | 1.0 | 0.0 |
| Average goals in match | 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 |
* Colours in tables show event frequency: green is common, yellow is moderate, red is rare. It is frequency, not a team rating.
Goals by minute— when do goals arrive?
Match phases in which both teams most often score and concede.
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 based on completed matches from the current season.
Match profile
Groningen
PSV
* The estimated goal total and split, BTTS estimate, 0:0 risk and goal range are calculated from public season averages and frequencies for both teams. This is a statistical match profile, not a private model prediction or betting pick. The remaining indicators describe completed matches 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 in match | ▼ 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
Previous meeting: Groningen 0 - 0 - 1 PSV. Average goals 6.00, both teams scored in 100% matches.
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.