Netherlands - EredivisieData current as of 23 July 2026

Groningen vs Utrecht: match statistics

Groningen crest
Groningen
1 : 2half-time 0:0
Utrecht crest
Utrecht
150%(2.03)
X28%(3.40)
222%(3.40)

Groningen display solid home form with a 36% win rate and only 27% of matches without scoring at home. The hosts have an advantage in average possession (55% vs 48%) and a higher xG rate in home matches (1.91 vs 1.49 for Utrecht away). Utrecht have poor away form with only 18% wins and 45% defeats, conceding an average of 1.64 goals per away match. Both teams have identical form in their last 5 matches (0.8 PPG), however Groningen are much more effective at converting chances at home (8% vs 10% Utrecht). Groningen's positive goal difference at home (+5) compared to Utrecht's negative away goal difference (-3) further supports the hosts, although Utrecht are capable of scoring (averaging 1.36 away), which suggests a draw is possible.

Groningen vs Utrecht: form, goals and key statistics

Key match information

Groningen play Utrecht in Eredivisie (Netherlands). The match date is 14 February 2026 at 21:00. Final score: 1:2.

Current form

Groningen: 2-0-3, 1.20 points/match. Utrecht: 4-1-0, 2.60 points/match.

Goal statistics

Groningen scores 1.40 and concedes 1.34 goals per match. Utrecht scores 1.64 and concedes 1.25. League average: 3.17 goals.

BTTS / Over / Under

BTTS: Groningen 54%, Utrecht 61%. Over 2.5: Groningen 54%, Utrecht 50%. League level: BTTS 63%, Over 2.5 61%.

xG, shots and style

Groningen has higher xG: 1.71 vs 1.65. Groningen: 15.6 shots per match, Utrecht: 15.3.

Match halves

Groningen: half-time lead 26%, second-half goals 0.80. Utrecht: half-time lead 42%, second-half goals 1.00.

Goals by minute

Groningen: 76-90+ (13 goals). Utrecht: 76-90+ (14 goals). This is historical distribution, not a predicted goal minute.

League context

Eredivisie: 3.17 goals per match, BTTS 63%, Over 2.5 61%.

Head-to-head

1 H2H matches: 1-0-0. Average goals 1.00, BTTS 0%.

Match description

Groningen display solid home form with a 36% win rate and only 27% of matches without scoring at home. The hosts have an advantage in average possession (55% vs 48%) and a higher xG rate in home matches (1.91 vs 1.49 for Utrecht away). Utrecht have poor away form with only 18% wins and 45% defeats, conceding an average of 1.64 goals per away match. Both teams have identical form in their last 5 matches (0.8 PPG), however Groningen are much more effective at converting chances at home (8% vs 10% Utrecht). Groningen's positive goal difference at home (+5) compared to Utrecht's negative away goal difference (-3) further supports the hosts, although Utrecht are capable of scoring (averaging 1.36 away), which suggests a draw is possible.

Half-by-half

0 : 0
1st half
1 : 2
2nd half

Match statistics

48Possession (%)52
GroningenUtrecht
11Shots14
GroningenUtrecht
2Shots on target7
GroningenUtrecht
1.13xG1.73
GroningenUtrecht
2Corners8
GroningenUtrecht
40Dangerous attacks49
GroningenUtrecht
12Fouls6
GroningenUtrecht
0Cards1
GroningenUtrecht

Pre-match profilewhat 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.

1.4Goals scored / match1.64
GroningenUtrecht
1.34Goals conceded / match1.25
GroningenUtrecht
50%Average possession47%
GroningenUtrecht
5.66Shots on target / match5.53
GroningenUtrecht

Team statswho is more efficient?

Attack and defence comparison for both teams in the current season.

15.57Shots per match15.28
GroningenUtrecht
5.66Shots on target5.53
GroningenUtrecht
9%Shot conversion10.7%
GroningenUtrecht
50%Possession47%
GroningenUtrecht
1.71xG for1.65
GroningenUtrecht
1.32xG against1.52
GroningenUtrecht

Shooting quality

Groningen: AttackingUtrecht: Attacking
GroningenUtrecht
Accuracy (shots on target)36%36%
Chance quality (xG per shot)0.110.11
Finishing (goals per shot on target)0.250.30

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 formwho is in better shape?

Last five matches and season record, overall and split by home and away matches.

Utrecht is 117% better for: last-5 form.

1.2 pts / match - Groningen · 2.6 pts / match - Utrecht

Groningen
LLWWL
Season result split
40% W17% R43% P
Season (W-D-L)
14-6-15
1.37 pts / match · goal difference +2
Last 5 (W-D-L)
2-0-3
1.20 pts / match
Record at home (W-D-L)
7-4-6
Last 5 at home
3-1-1
WWDLW
Last 5 matches - averages
Goals scored: 1.4Goals conceded: 2.0xG: 1.21Opponent xG: 1.38BTTS: 80%Over 2.5: 80%
Utrecht
WWWWD
Unbeaten in the last 5 matches
Season result split
44% W25% R31% P
Season (W-D-L)
16-9-11
1.58 pts / match · goal difference +14
Last 5 (W-D-L)
4-1-0
2.60 pts / match
Record away (W-D-L)
5-6-7
Last 5 away
2-1-2
WLLWD
Last 5 matches - averages
Goals scored: 2.0Goals conceded: 0.8xG: 2.01Opponent xG: 1.65BTTS: 60%Over 2.5: 40%

Goalshow 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.

Utrecht is 17% better for: goals scored per match.

1.4 goals / match - Groningen · 1.64 goals / match - Utrecht

Utrecht is 7% better for: goals conceded per match.

1.34 goals / match - Groningen · 1.25 goals / match - Utrecht

Groningen scoring profile: very strong

Groningen scores in 77% of matches (27 of 35 matches), while Utrecht keeps a clean sheet in 25% (9 of 36 matches).

Utrecht scoring profile: very strong

Utrecht scores in 83% of matches (30 of 36 matches), while Groningen keeps a clean sheet in 29% (10 of 35 matches).

49Goals scored (season)59
GroningenUtrecht
47Goals conceded (season)45
GroningenUtrecht
2.74Average goals in match2.89
GroningenUtrecht
7Goals scored (last 5)10
GroningenUtrecht
10Goals conceded (last 5)4
GroningenUtrecht

How often they score at least...

77%1 goal83%
GroningenUtrecht
49%2 goals53%
GroningenUtrecht
11%3 goals19%
GroningenUtrecht
3%4 goals8%
GroningenUtrecht

How often they concede at least...

71%1 goal75%
GroningenUtrecht
43%2 goals28%
GroningenUtrecht
14%3 goals11%
GroningenUtrecht
6%4 goals8%
GroningenUtrecht

* 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.

63%
League average

Goal patterns

29%BTTS at half-time8%
GroningenUtrecht
11%BTTS in both halves6%
GroningenUtrecht
43%Scored in both halves28%
GroningenUtrecht

BTTS and goal count

46%Min. 3 goals and BTTS44%
GroningenUtrecht
9%Min. 3 goals without BTTS6%
GroningenUtrecht
80%BTTS - last 560%
GroningenUtrecht

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.

1st half

69%Min. 1 goal before half-time75%
GroningenUtrecht
34%Min. 2 goals before half-time31%
GroningenUtrecht
9%Min. 3 goals before half-time3%
GroningenUtrecht

2nd half

91%Min. 1 goal after half-time75%
GroningenUtrecht
54%Min. 2 goals after half-time58%
GroningenUtrecht
11%Min. 3 goals after half-time33%
GroningenUtrecht

Match halveswhen do the teams score more often?

How teams split performance between first and second half: goals, points, clean sheets and half-time state.

Utrecht is 19% better for: first-half form (half-time points).

1.31 pts / match - Groningen · 1.56 pts / match - Utrecht

Groningen - half-time state
26% leading54% draw20% trailing
Utrecht - half-time state
42% leading31% draw28% trailing

Before half-time (1st half)

1.31Points per match (1st half)1.56
GroningenUtrecht
0.6Goals scored (1st half)0.64
GroningenUtrecht
0.54Goals conceded (1st half)0.44
GroningenUtrecht
1.14Average goals (1st half)1.08
GroningenUtrecht
57%Clean sheet before half-time64%
GroningenUtrecht
46%No goal before half-time53%
GroningenUtrecht

After half-time (2nd half)

1.31Points per match (2nd half)1.47
GroningenUtrecht
0.8Goals scored (2nd half)1
GroningenUtrecht
0.8Goals conceded (2nd half)0.81
GroningenUtrecht
1.6Average goals (2nd half)1.81
GroningenUtrecht
43%Clean sheet after half-time44%
GroningenUtrecht
34%No goal after half-time36%
GroningenUtrecht

Groningen - second-half results

34% W29% R37% P
46
Half-time points
21
Half-time goals
+2
Goal difference (1st half)
46
Second-half points
0
Goal difference (2nd half)
1.31
PPG before half-time
Lead holding154%

Leads at half-time in 26% of matches and wins 40%. Also wins matches without a half-time lead.

Defence after half-time+0.3

Concedes 0.3 more goals per match after half-time - defensive level drops in the second half.

Utrecht - second-half results

33% W47% R19% P
56
Half-time points
23
Half-time goals
+7
Goal difference (1st half)
53
Second-half points
+7
Goal difference (2nd half)
1.56
PPG before half-time
Lead holding105%

Leads at half-time in 42% of matches and wins 44%. Also wins matches without a half-time lead.

Defence after half-time+0.4

Concedes 0.4 more goals per match after half-time - defensive level drops in the second half.

Groningen - last 5 matches by half
1st half2nd half
Points per match1.001.00
Goals scored / match0.60.8
Goals conceded / match1.01.0
Average goals in match1.61.8
1 goal100%100%
2 goals60%60%
3 goals0%20%
Clean sheet20%20%
No goal40%20%
Goal difference-2-1
Half-time: 20% leading - 40% draw - 40% trailing
2nd half: 20% won - 40% draw - 40% lost
BTTS at half-time (last 5): 40% - Half-time goals total: 3
Utrecht - last 5 matches by half
1st half2nd half
Points per match1.402.60
Goals scored / match0.21.8
Goals conceded / match0.00.8
Average goals in match0.22.6
1 goal20%100%
2 goals0%80%
3 goals0%40%
Clean sheet100%40%
No goal80%0%
Goal difference+1+5
Half-time: 20% leading - 80% draw - 0% trailing
2nd half: 80% won - 20% draw - 0% lost
BTTS at half-time (last 5): 0% - Half-time goals total: 1

* Colours in tables show event frequency: green is common, yellow is moderate, red is rare. It is frequency, not a team rating.

Goals by minutewhen do goals arrive?

Match phases in which both teams most often score and concede.

Groningen
ScoredConceded
6
6
0-15
5
6
16-30
10
7
31-45
8
11
46-60
7
6
61-75
13
11
76-90

Most dangerous in minutes 76-90 (13 goli). Concedes most in 46-60 (11). Late-goal balance (76-90): +2 - wins late phases.

Utrecht
ScoredConceded
7
6
0-15
4
5
16-30
12
5
31-45
12
12
46-60
10
4
61-75
14
13
76-90

Most dangerous in minutes 76-90 (14 goli). Concedes most in 76-90 (13). Late-goal balance (76-90): +1 - wins late phases.

* Buckets 31-45 and 76-90 include added-time goals.

Additional team indicatorswhat do xG, efficiency and form show?

A comparison of chance quality, results and trends based on completed matches from the current season.

Match profile

2.81
Estimated goals
attack vs opponent defence
1.3 : 1.5
Estimated goal split
home : away
89%
Pace vs league
100% = league average
58%
Both teams scored (BTTS)
average from both teams' seasons
-64%
Derby effect
H2H goals vs typical matches
64%
BTTS estimate
from both teams' scoring frequency
4%
0:0 risk
about 1 in 25 matches
2-3
Most common goal range
attack vs defence on both sides

Groningen

Net xG balance
Difference between the quality of chances created and allowed per match.
+0.39
Results compared with xG
Difference between the actual goal balance and the balance suggested by xG.
-0.33
Points compared with goal balance
Comparison between collected points and the points implied by the team's goal balance.
-6.7 pts
Finishing efficiency
Does the team convert chances? Positive means it scores more than the quality of chances suggests.
-0.31
Defensive efficiency
Does the defence or goalkeeper save the team? Positive means it concedes less than the chances allowed suggest.
-0.02
Attack vs league
How much the team scores compared with the league average for this role. 120% means 20% above average.
78%
Defence vs league
How much the team concedes compared with the league average. 80% means 20% fewer goals conceded.
98%
Form trend
Compares points from the last 5 matches with the whole-season average.
-0.17
Stronger second half?
How many more goals the team scores after half-time than before it.
+0.2
Late goals
27% of this team's goals come in minutes 76-90. For comparison, 12% come in the first quarter-hour.
27%

Utrecht

Net xG balance
Difference between the quality of chances created and allowed per match.
+0.13
Results compared with xG
Difference between the actual goal balance and the balance suggested by xG.
+0.26
Points compared with goal balance
Comparison between collected points and the points implied by the team's goal balance.
-11.3 pts
Finishing efficiency
Does the team convert chances? Positive means it scores more than the quality of chances suggests.
-0.01
Defensive efficiency
Does the defence or goalkeeper save the team? Positive means it concedes less than the chances allowed suggest.
+0.27
Attack vs league
How much the team scores compared with the league average for this role. 120% means 20% above average.
120%
Defence vs league
How much the team concedes compared with the league average. 80% means 20% fewer goals conceded.
69%
Form trend
Compares points from the last 5 matches with the whole-season average.
+1.02
Stronger second half?
How many more goals the team scores after half-time than before it.
+0.4
Late goals
24% of this team's goals come in minutes 76-90. For comparison, 12% come in the first quarter-hour.
24%

* 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 contextis this a high-scoring league?

How both teams compare with league-wide averages (Eredivisie).

Teams vs league

GroningenLigaUtrecht
Average goals in match 2.743.17 2.89
Both teams scored 54%63% 61%
Min. 3 goals (Over 2.5) 54%61% 50%
Clean sheets 29%20% 25%
Goal before half-time 69%80% 75%
Goal after half-time 91%84% 75%

^ green = above league average, ˇ red = below league average. This shows direction of the gap, not a team rating.

3.17
Average goals per match
63%
Both teams scored
61%
Min. 3 goals (Over 2.5)
20%
Clean sheets
1.80
Home goals / match
1.37
Away goals / match
+31%
Home attack advantage
+24%
Home defence advantage
+16%
Total home advantage
Goals in 1st half (whole league)
80%
1 goal
43%
2 goals
16%
3 goals
4%
4 goals
Goals in 2nd half (whole league)
84%
1 goal
54%
2 goals
22%
3 goals
11%
4 goals

Head-to-head

Previous meeting: Groningen 1 - 0 - 0 Utrecht. Average goals 1.00, both teams scored in 0% matches.

FC Utrecht
0 : 1
FC Groningen

FAQ

What was the result of Groningen vs Utrecht?

The Eredivisie match finished Groningen 1:2 Utrecht. 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 Utrecht?

Groningen score 1.40 goals per game on average and Utrecht 1.64. The Eredivisie average is 3.17 goals, with Over 2.5 landing in 61% of games. Both teams score in 54% of Groningen's matches and 61% of Utrecht's.

What form are Groningen and Utrecht in?

Over the last 5 games Groningen have a 2-0-3 record (1.20 points per game) and Utrecht 4-1-0 (2.60 points per game).

Where can I find a betting tip and analysis for Groningen vs Utrecht?

Here you can check the pre-match numbers for Groningen vs Utrecht: form, H2H, goals and Over/Under. The pick itself, value and reasoning are published in the NoFluffPicks app.