Groningen vs Utrecht H2H Stats, Lineups and Live Stream

Preview

Groningen took on Utrecht in the Eredivisie of Netherlands on August 9. The match concluded with Groningen defeating Utrecht 2-1.

The game turned on the 8th minute when Brynjolfur Willumsson found the net, putting Groningen in front. Goals from Thom Van Bergen and Adrian Blake followed, setting the final scoreline at 2-1.

All eyes turn to the pitch as the upcoming encounter sees Groningen and Utrecht are set to clash again, 6 months after their previous Eredivisie meeting which Utrecht won 1-2. Groningen come into this match fresh off a victory over Real Valladolid in a friendly on August 1.

Utrecht, by contrast, are on a troubling run, heading into this match following two back-to-back defeats to Sevilla and Cambuur Leeuwarden. Their defensive frailties have been apparent as they have allowed goals in six consecutive matches.

This Eredivisie match offers a platform for Groningen and Utrecht’s goal-scorers to step up and leave their mark on the contest. Groningen’s attacking options, under Dick Lukkien’s management, have been bolstered by Thom Van Bergen and Tygo Land, both of whom have contributed crucial assists. Groningen’s offense has also been strengthened by Etienne Vaessen, Jorg Schreuders and David van der Werff, who have provided crucial contributions in the final third.

Meanwhile, Utrecht’s offensive unit, crafted under Anthony Correia’s leadership, has leaned on Yoann Cathline and Niklas Vesterlund, as they continue to drive the team’s attacking efforts forward. Utrecht have also relied on Davy van den Berg to energize their attack through key shots and passes.

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Head-to-head

Since April 2023, the teams have clashed five times. Groningen have won once while Utrecht have won four times. Their most recent clash took place on February 14, 2026, with Utrecht winning 1-2. Groningen have scored four goals across these five encounters, while Utrecht have scored eight. So far, Utrecht have proven stronger in their recent head-to-head record against Groningen.

Groningen have won two of their five matches in Eredivisie this season, with one draw and two defeats, scoring eleven goals at an average of 2.20 per match and conceding twelve at a rate of 2.40 per match. In Eredivisie, Utrecht have played five matches, winning zero, drawing two and losing three, scoring nine goals, averaging 1.80 per match, while conceding eighteen, an average of 3.60 per match.

Groningen are coming off a win in their last match against Real Valladolid, while Utrecht's recent form includes two consecutive losses, having lost to Sevilla and Cambuur Leeuwarden in their last two matches. Overall, Groningen have won eight of their last twenty matches, losing nine and drawing three, while in their last twenty matches, Utrecht have recorded eleven wins, six losses, and three draws.

AI Prediction

The AI gives an initial outlook on Groningen vs Utrecht before the match - and once the match begins, it keeps observing the play and adjusts its forecast minute by minute. Based on numbers run before the whistle, AI forecasted that Utrecht’s victory leads the probabilities with 39%, while a draw was at 28% and Groningen’s victory was at 33%.

Line-Ups

We are updating team formations and line-ups for Groningen - Utrecht in real time.

Groningen kicked off the game with Etienne Vaessen, Wouter Prins who got substituted by Tyrique Mercera on the 71st minute, Marco Rente who got substituted by Elvis van der Laan on the 30th minute, Thijmen Blokzijl, Jorg Schreuders, Tygo Land, Tika de Jonge, Pelle Clement who got substituted by Ryan Metu on the 81st minute, Thom Van Bergen, David van der Werff and Brynjolfur Willumsson who got substituted by Travis Hernes on the 81st minute as starters, with Rijk Janse, Lovro Stubljar, Elvis van der Laan, Nikolas Brandis, Jesper Mosselaar, Tyrique Mercera, Jismerai Dillema, Travis Hernes, Jahelille Hall, Alvin Nordin, Ryan Metu and Nils Eggens on the bench.

Utrecht's starting eleven were Michael Brouwer, Arthur Zagre, Mike Eerdhuijzen, Siebe Horemans who got substituted by Guus Offerhaus on the 70th minute, Niklas Vesterlund, Ferdinand Pohl who got substituted by Davy van den Berg on the 62nd minute, Joris van Overeem, Dani De Wit, Yoann Cathline who got substituted by Adrian Blake on the 62nd minute, David Min who got substituted by Zidane Iqbal on the 62nd minute and Angel Alarcon who got substituted by Kevin Paredes on the 84th minute, with Kevin Gadellaa, Guus Offerhaus, Per Kloosterboer, Zidane Iqbal, Emmanuel Owen, Davy van den Berg, Adrian Blake and Kevin Paredes on the bench.

Live Streaming

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Live Standings

As always, Netherlands Eredivisie's live standings are availble and updated in real time. Groningen occupy 10th spot with seven points in five matches, while Utrecht are currently 15th in the table with two points from five matches.

Stats

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• Expected Goals: 1.4 - 2.45
• Ball Possession: 59 - 41
• Big Scoring Chances: 2 - 5
• Total Attempts: 16 - 14
• Shots On Target: 5 - 7
• Blocked Shots: 7 - 0
• Shots in the Box: 10 - 12
• Shots from Outside the Box: 6 - 2
• Woodwork Hits: 1 - 0
• Fouls: 12 - 17
• Corners: 5 - 1
• Saves: 6 - 3
• Free Kicks: 17 - 12
• Offsides: 1 - 4
• Passes into Final Third: 116 - 90
• Completed Passes in Final Third: 68 - 53
• Touches in Opponent's Box: 35 - 27
• Tackles: 13 - 17
• Completed Tackles: 9 - 11
• Total Crosses: 15 - 16
• Successful Crosses: 2 - 9
• Interceptions: 5 - 11
• Clearances: 24 - 23

Referee showed the yellow card twice throughout the game. Dani De Wit and Joris van Overeem were the ones to receive it.

Video Highlights

We are adding goal videos and full video highlights of the match between Groningen and Utrecht in real time. You can watch the goals by Brynjolfur Willumsson, Thom Van Bergen and Adrian Blake as the videos of the goals are added usually minutes after the actual event if there are any official videos available. Full video highlights of Groningen - Utrecht are being added as they become available on the official social media channels of the league or the teams.