Willem II vs Groningen H2H Stats, Lineups and Live Stream

Preview

Willem II faced Groningen in the Eredivisie of Netherlands on February 15. Groningen came out on top, securing a 1-3 win.

Dave Kwakman scored the first goal of the game on the 5th minute of the match, tipping the balance in Groningen's favor. goals from Stije Resink, Tika de Jonge and Jesse Bosch followed, ending the game at 1-3.

3 months after their last face-off in Eredivisie, the spotlight turns to the field where Willem II and Groningen meet again. In their last encounter, Groningen secured a 2-0 win. Willem II head into this game after their recent draw with PSV on February 8 in the Eredivisie. Correcting defensive vulnerabilities could be their ticket to improved performances, considering they have been conceding goals for seven consecutive matches now.

In their last match, Groningen emerged victorious against NEC, giving them confidence as they approach this game. For all that, their defense has shown cracks, having conceded goals in each of their last ten away matches.

This Eredivisie encounter highlights the attacking players who have stood out for Willem II and Groningen throughout the campaign, even in challenging moments. Ringo Meerveld and Kyan Vaesen have been pivotal for Willem II’s attack, with Peter Maes steering the side, combining to deliver important goals and assists. Willem II’s top scorer in Eredivisie, Meerveld, has four goals this season, as Doodeman continues to lead their creative efforts in the tournament with three assists. Adding further support are Cisse Sandra, Jesse Bosch and Jeremy Bokila, who have combined to deliver key goals and assists for the team.

Meanwhile, Groningen’s attacking options, under Dick Lukkien’s guidance, have been bolstered by Luciano Valente and Leandro Bacuna, the team’s top scorer, both of whom have contributed crucial goals and assists. In Eredivisie, Schreuders has been Groningen’s standout scorer with three goals, while Valente remains their top assist provider in the competition with three. Thom Van Bergen, Brynjolfur Andersen Willumsson and Rui Mendes have supported the attack well, combining for important goals and assists throughout the campaign.

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Head-to-head

Since February 2022, the teams have gone head-to-head five times. Groningen have three victories, while the remaining matches ended in draws. The most recent match between them was on November 30, 2024, in the Eredivisie of Netherlands, where Groningen secured a 2-0 victory. Over the course of these five head-to-head games, Willem II have found the net twice, whereas Groningen have scored seven. Overall, Groningen hold a stronger head-to-head record against Willem II in recent meetings.

In Eredivisie, Willem II have played 23 matches, winning six, drawing six and losing eleven, scoring 26 goals, averaging 1.13 per match, while conceding 34, an average of 1.48 per match. Groningen have won seven of their 23 matches in Eredivisie this season, with six draws and ten defeats, netting 22 goals (0.96 per match) and conceding 32 (1.39 per match).

Willem II's most recent outing ended in a draw against PSV, while Groningen are coming off a win in their last match against NEC. Overall, over their most recent twenty games, Willem II have claimed six victories, suffered ten defeats, and drawn four times, while in their last twenty matches, Groningen have recorded five wins, nine losses, and six draws.

  • Willem II have gone 7 consecutive matches without a clean sheet.
  • Groningen have gone 3 consecutive matches without a clean sheet.

Willem II: last matches

MatchPSV 1:1 Willem II, February 8Willem II 0:2 AZ, February 2RKC 2:0 Willem II, January 26Willem II 1:1 Feyenoord, January 18Twente 6:2 Willem II, January 12Willem II 4:1 NEC, December 22Noordwijk 2:1 Willem II, December 19Zwolle 0:1 Willem II, December 13Willem II 1:2 Heerenveen, December 8Groningen 2:0 Willem II, November 30
OutcomeDLLDLWLWLL
Over 2.5----+++-+-
Under 2.5++++---+-+
Clean sheet-------+--
Failed to score-++------+
Conceded+++++++-++
Conceded two-++-+-+-++

Groningen: last matches

MatchGroningen 2:1 NEC, February 8Sparta Rotterdam 1:0 Groningen, February 2Heracles Almelo 1:1 Groningen, January 28Groningen 1:0 Heerenveen, January 25Go Ahead Eagles 2:1 Groningen, January 18Groningen 0:0 Almere City FC, January 12Elversberg 2:1 Groningen, January 5AZ 3:1 Groningen, December 18Twente 2:0 Groningen, December 15Groningen 0:0 Zwolle, December 8
OutcomeWLDWLDLLLD
Over 2.5+---+-++--
Under 2.5-+++-+--++
Clean sheet---+-+---+
Failed to score-+---+--++
Conceded+++-+-+++-
Conceded two----+-+++-

Line-Ups

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

Willem II kicked off the game with Thomas Didillon-Hodl, Tommy St. Jago, Erik Schouten who got substituted by Patrick Joosten on the 74th minute, Raffael Behounek, Mickael Tirpan, Jesse Bosch, Boris Lambert who got substituted by Dennis Kaygin on the 46th minute, Amar Fatah who got substituted by Emilio Kehrer on the 87th minute, Ringo Meerveld, Cisse Sandra who got substituted by Youssuf Sylla on the 74th minute and Kyan Vaesen who got substituted by Jeremy Bokila on the 65th minute as starters, with Maarten Schut, Connor Van Den Berg, Runar Thor Sigurgeirsson, Rob Nizet, Miodrag Pivas, Patrick Joosten, Dennis Kaygin, Nick Doodeman, Jeremy Bokila, Emilio Kehrer and Youssuf Sylla on the bench.

Groningen's starting eleven were Etienne Vaessen, Wouter Prins who got substituted by Finn Stam on the 86th minute, Thijmen Blokzijl, Hjalmar Ekdal, Marco Rente, Stije Resink, Tika de Jonge who got substituted by Leandro Bacuna on the 86th minute, Dave Kwakman who got substituted by Jorg Schreuders on the 59th minute, Luciano Valente, Mats Seuntjens who got substituted by Romano Postema on the 71st minute and Thom Van Bergen who got substituted by Brynjolfur Andersen Willumsson on the 86th minute, with Hidde Jurjus, Jasper Meijster, Finn Stam, Leandro Bacuna, Maxim Mariani, Noam Emeran, Thijs Oosting, Rui Mendes, Jorg Schreuders, Brynjolfur Andersen Willumsson, Romano Postema and Alex Mortensen 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. Willem II occupy 13th spot with 24 points in 23 matches, while Groningen hold 8th place with 27 points after 23 matches.

Stats

Explore stats from Willem II vs Groningen on ScoreBat - we are updating the numbers on this page every second of the game.

  • Expected Goals: 0.83 - 1.59
  • Ball Possession: 71 - 29
  • Big Scoring Chances: 2 - 3
  • Total Attempts: 15 - 17
  • Shots On Target: 8 - 9
  • Blocked Shots: 2 - 4
  • Shots in the Box: 9 - 9
  • Shots from Outside the Box: 6 - 8
  • Woodwork Hits: 0 - 0
  • Fouls: 8 - 7
  • Corners: 5 - 5
  • Throw-Ins: 30 - 21
  • Saves: 5 - 7
  • Free Kicks: 7 - 8
  • Offsides: 0 - 1
  • Passes into Final Third: 165 - 84
  • Completed Passes in Final Third: 128 - 41
  • Touches in Opponent's Box: 20 - 17
  • Tackles: 20 - 28
  • Completed Tackles: 12 - 20
  • Total Crosses: 24 - 11
  • Successful Crosses: 6 - 3
  • Interceptions: 9 - 7
  • Clearances: 14 - 28

Referee showed the yellow card once throughout the game. Boris Lambert was the one to receive it.

Video Highlights

We are adding goal videos and full video highlights of the match between Willem II and Groningen in real time. You can watch the goals by Dave Kwakman, Stije Resink, Tika de Jonge and Jesse Bosch 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 Willem II - Groningen are being added as they become available on the official social media channels of the league or the teams.

Timeline

  1. FT
    Full Time
    Match ends. Willem II 1, Groningen 3.
  2. 87'
    Substitution for Willem II. Emilio Kehrer replaces Amar Fatah
  3. 86'
    Substitution for Groningen. Brynjolfur Andersen Willumsson replaces Thom Van Bergen
  4. 86'
    Substitution for Groningen. Finn Stam replaces Wouter Prins
  5. 86'
    Substitution for Groningen. Leandro Bacuna replaces Tika de Jonge
  6. 74'
    Substitution for Willem II. Patrick Joosten replaces Erik Schouten
  7. 74'
    Substitution for Willem II. Youssuf Sylla replaces Cisse Sandra
  8. 71'
    Substitution for Groningen. Romano Postema replaces Mats Seuntjens
  9. 65'
    Substitution for Willem II. Jeremy Bokila replaces Kyan Vaesen
  10. 59'
    Substitution for Groningen. Jorg Schreuders replaces Dave Kwakman
  11. 49'
    1 - 3
    Jesse Bosch scores for Willem II, assisted by Cisse Sandra.
  12. 2T
    Kick-off
    Second half begins
  13. 46'
    Substitution for Willem II. Dennis Kaygin replaces Boris Lambert
  14. HT
    Half-Time - 0 : 3
    First half ends.
  15. 45'
    Boris Lambert is shown the yellow card.
  16. 21'
    0 - 3
    Tika de Jonge scores for Groningen.
  17. 17'
    0 - 2
    Stije Resink scores for Groningen, assisted by Luciano Valente.
  18. 5'
    0 - 1
    Dave Kwakman scores for Groningen.
  19. 1T
    Kick-off
    First half begins