Round 29
FC Utrecht vs. Groningen
Stadion Galgenwaard, Utrecht, Netherlands.
13.04.25 at 13:15
FC Utrecht will welcome Groningen to the Stadion Galgenwaard in the 29th round of the Eredivisie. FC Utrecht won 1-0 in the reverse fixture. Can they complete a league double over Groningen?
Let's head into the match preview to find the best odds on the FC Utrecht vs. Groningen game and my expert picks to place your bets.
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Form: DWLWW
FC Utrecht's goal this season in the Eredivisie is to secure European football. So far, they have done a great job despite some minor setbacks. They come into this match in fourth place and six points ahead of fifth-placed FC Twente. This is a perfect match for them to strengthen their position.
Utreg threw away the possession book out the window when they fought from two goals down to salvage a crucial point in a 2-2 away draw against Go Ahead Eagles. They saw 40% of ball possession and registered 14 attempts at goal.
Ron Jans' men have won three of their last five matches in the Eredivisie. This is a notable improvement after going five league games without a win, recording four draws, and one loss.
Probable Starting XI
Formation: 4-2-3-1
Barkas; Horemans, Van der Hoorn, Viergever, Finnsson; Iqbal, Fraulo; Rodriguez, Aaronson, Cathline; Haller
Groningen
Form: LLDWD
Groningen is in 12th place with 32 points in the league standings. Despite being four places ahead of the relegation play-off spot, the visitors are still in contention for a European football spot and are two measly points adrift of eighth-placed Heerenveen who occupy the last spot.
Trots van het Noorden approach Sunday's clash without a win in three league games (D1, L2). A 3-1 home defeat against PSV Eindhoven over the weekend meant that they have lost two straight matches and have won just one of their last five.
Dick Lukkien's men also have the third-worst away record in the league this season, with nine points accumulated from 14 games. This translates to two wins, three draws, and nine losses.
Probable Starting XI
Formation: 4-2-3-1
Vaessen; Rente, Ekdal, Peersman, Stam; De Jonge, Resink; Willumsson, Valente, Kwakman; Van Bergen
Match Facts
- FC Utrecht has seen over 2.5 goals in four of their last eight matches in the Eredivisie.
- Groningen has conceded seven goals in their last two league games.
- FC Utrecht has won three of their last five matches in the Eredivisie.
- Groningen is winless in their last three away league games.
Head-To-Head
In the last 71 meetings, FC Utrecht has won 31 times, Groningen has won 20 times, and there have been 20 draws, with the goal difference being 96-83 in favour of FC Utrecht.
History of Head-to-Heads
Eredivisie 2024/2025
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Eredivisie 2024/2025
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Eredivisie 2022/2023
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Club Friendlies 2022
Groningen
Eredivisie 2022/2023
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FC Utrecht Latest Games
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Ajax
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Heerenveen
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Heracles
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PSV Eindhoven
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Expert Betting Tips
Our main prediction for the match: Goals - Over 2.5 @ 1.95 with Bet365.
Scoring goals has not been a problem for FC Utrecht, who have scored ten goals in their last six league games. Taking into account Groningen's leaky defence that has seen them concede seven goals in the last two games, I believe this match will end in a high-scoring affair.
2nd prediction: Full-time Result - FC Utrecht @ 1.73 with Betway.
For my second prediction, I am backing FC Utrecht to secure maximum points here. I believe the hosts should be in a more confident mood than Groningen. The hosts have won three of their last five league games while the visitors have lost two consecutive matches.
3rd prediction: Both Teams To Score - Yes @ 1.87 with 1xbet.
Groningen's defence could turn out to be their undoing in this upcoming encounter. However, I expect them to get on the scoreboard. They have been regular scorers, scoring in each of their last seven matches in the Eredivisie. That said, I'm expecting both sides to get on the scoreboard.
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