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Groningen vs Utrecht

Netherlands Netherlands

Eredivisie Euroborg, Groningen
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Match Events

8' Event
Willumsson B.
30'
Sub
Rente M. In: van der Laan E.
Out: Rente M.
34'
Willumsson B.

AI Match Summary

Groningen in this Eredivisie matchup, with the score ending 2-1 — backing the pre-match view that favored Groningen.

Win Probability Meter

Derived from 10,000 simulations matching home advantage & form profiles

33%
Groningen
35%
Draws
32%
Utrecht
Draw rate projection: 35% Favored: Draw

Model Confidence

Aggregate indicator score

33% / Low Confidence
  • Form's been kind to Utrecht lately — more wins on the board than Groningen.
  • Groningen are the model's pick here, at 90%.
  • This is a straightforward league game — the season-long numbers should hold up.
  • High conversion rates suggest a high-scoring game (Over 2.5 Probability: 78%).

Goal Probability Engine

Model estimations for goals markets based on xG conversion histories

Over 0.5 Goals 92%
Over 1.5 Goals 82%
Over 2.5 Goals 78%
Over 3.5 Goals 56.5%
Over 4.5 Goals 25%
Both Teams To Score (BTTS) 76.2%
Groningen Clean Sheet 13%
Utrecht Clean Sheet 10%

Recent Team Form Analysis

Averages per match over historical game filters

Metric Groningen Utrecht
Matches Played 30 30
Wins 10 13
Draws 5 5
Losses 15 12
Goals Scored 1.47 1.53
Goals Conceded 1.7 1.7
Expected Goals (xG) 1.94 1.69
Expected Goals Conceded (xGA) 1.10 1.40

H2H

Historical prediction success rates across key markets

Aug 9, 2026 Eredivisie
Groningen vs Utrecht
2:1
Feb 14, 2026 Eredivisie
Groningen vs Utrecht
1:2
Sep 14, 2025 Eredivisie
Utrecht vs Groningen
0:1
Apr 13, 2025 Eredivisie
Utrecht vs Groningen
3:1
Oct 20, 2024 Eredivisie
Groningen vs Utrecht
0:1

Key Player Impact Analysis

Key performers and expected goal involvement factors

Groningen Compare

Top Goalscorer Willumsson B.
1 Goals
Assists Leader van Bergen T.
1 Ast
Avg xG / game 1.49
Avg xA / game 0.97

Utrecht Compare

Top Goalscorer Blake A.
1 Goals
Avg xG / game 1.54
Avg xA / game 0.94

SokaPicks Momentum Index

Current performance index incorporating opponent strength & fatigue (0-100)

Groningen 84 / 100
Utrecht 10 / 100
How it's calculated: Weighted formula of recent form points (60%), goal margin trends (20%), home/away adjustments (10%), and squad impact availability ratings (10%).

Attack & Defence Capability Index

ATTACK DEFENCE POSSESSION DISCIPLINE
Groningen Utrecht

AI Prediction Engine Forecast

Simulated score frequencies and primary prediction markets

Primary Pick Groningen Win (1)
Secondary Pick Over 2.5 Goals or BTTS Yes
Correct Score 2:1
BTTS Outcome Yes (GG)
Over/Under Pick Over 2.5

SokaPicks Smart Insights

Historical trends and unique patterns automatically detected by our system

Attacking prowess: Groningen scored in 83% of their last 30 outings.

Defensive concern: Utrecht conceded in 77% of 30 recent games.

Historical meetings average 2.40 goals per match.

Solid form: Groningen remains unbeaten in 3 of 5 recent matches.

Scoring Trends

Groningen VS Utrecht
1.38 Goals Scored 1.25
2.13 Goals Conceded 2.5
75% Over 1.5 63%
75% Over 2.5 63%
63% Over 3.5 50%

Recent Form & Match History

Groningen

(Home)
18 Sept
Groningen
3 : 0
Zwolle
12 Sept
G.A. Eagles
1 : 1
Groningen
06 Sept
Groningen
2 : 2
Twente
28 Aug
Groningen
2 : 3
Sittard
23 Aug
PSV
5 : 1
Groningen
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Utrecht

(Away)
20 Sept
Feyenoord
5 : 0
Utrecht
13 Sept
Excelsior
1 : 2
Utrecht
08 Sept
Utrecht
3 : 3
G.A. Eagles
30 Aug
Utrecht
1 : 6
PSV
22 Aug
Sparta Rotterdam
3 : 3
Utrecht
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League Standings

Pos Team P W D L GD Pts
1 AZ Alkmaar 7 6 1 0 18:6 19
2 Feyenoord 7 5 2 0 25:7 17
3 PSV 7 5 1 1 24:10 16
4 Twente 7 5 1 1 15:7 16
5 Ajax 7 4 2 1 21:9 14
6 Sittard 7 4 1 2 13:14 13
7 Excelsior 7 3 2 2 15:9 11
8 Groningen 7 3 2 2 15:13 11
9 G.A. Eagles 7 2 4 1 16:14 10
10 Heerenveen 7 2 3 2 11:9 9
11 Nijmegen 7 2 2 3 12:13 8
12 Sparta Rotterdam 7 1 2 4 10:17 5
13 Telstar 7 1 2 4 5:12 5
14 Cambuur 7 1 2 4 10:19 5
15 Utrecht 7 1 2 4 11:24 5
16 Zwolle 7 1 1 5 6:20 4
17 Den Haag 7 0 2 5 7:17 2
18 Willem II 7 0 2 5 6:20 2
Promotion - Champions League 2027/2028 (League phase)
Promotion - Champions League 2027/2028 (Qualification)
Promotion - Europa League 2027/2028 (Qualification)
Promotion - Eredivisie (Conference League - Play Offs)
Relegation - Eredivisie (Relegation - Play Offs)
Relegation - Eerste Divisie 2027/2028 (Main)