Match analysis
NetherlandsEredivisie
Tipster previews, form, Elo ratings and the best odds for this Eredivisie fixture.
G. Zechiel🟨
M. Rente🔄Y. Taha⚽A. Alarcon🔄A. Stepanov🔄Y. Cathline🔄D. de Wit⚽D. van der Werff🔄T. van Bergen🔄M. Peersman🔄A. Engwanda🔄T. Land🔄J. Karlsson⚽Utrecht beat Groningen 2-1 on Saturday 14 February in an Eredivisie fixture. It was goalless at half-time. Utrecht had 53% of the ball, and the shot count went 15-11 to Utrecht.
For Groningen, Y. Taha (52') was on target. The goals for Utrecht came from D. de Wit (79') and J. Karlsson (90+1').
Three of our four tips landed, with Utrecht to win, over 2.5 goals and both teams to score coming in.
3W 3D 4L1.20 pts/game
Bold green marks the stronger number on each row. Both-teams-scored is shown without a side.
| GroningenHome | Rating | UtrechtAway |
|---|---|---|
| Strength | ||
| 1,517 | Overall | 1,581 |
| 1,510 | Match venue | 1,582 |
| 1,510 | At home | 1,594 |
| 1,430 | Away | 1,582 |
| Attack & defence | ||
| 1,462 | Attack | 1,533 |
| 1,575 | Defence | 1,604 |
| 1,468 | Home attack | 1,519 |
| 1,422 | Away attack | 1,562 |
| 1,593 | Home defence | 1,608 |
| 1,498 | Away defence | 1,557 |
| Match profile | ||
| 1,827 | Goal environment | 2,330 |
| 1,555 | Home goals | 1,852 |
| 1,772 | Away goals | 1,978 |
| 1,505 | Possession | 1,489 |
| Specialist ratings | ||
| 1,542 | Set-piece attack | 1,506 |
| 1,541 | Set-piece defence | 1,506 |
| 1,486 | Close games | 1,513 |
| 1,530 | Winning margin | 1,606 |
Match venue compares Groningen at home with Utrecht away. Green marks the higher rating; a new team starts at 1500.
Match profile rows describe the game, not team strength: a higher goal environment means higher-scoring matches.
Groningen1:1Utrecht1:1
Umery UnderdogWonThe pickUtrecht win
Hello fellow underdog lovers! We have a fascinating Eredivisie clash where the numbers tell a story that might surprise the majority. On paper, Groningen sits comfortably in 8th place with 31 points, while Utrecht languishes in 13th with 24 points from a game less. The natural…
PajimonWonThe pickOver 2.5
Alright, braai masters and beer lovers, let's talk some proper Eredivisie football! This Friday night clash between Groningen and Utrecht has got my attention, not because it's a title decider, but because the numbers are telling a story the bookies might be missing. Let's start…
Value VinnyWonThe pickBTTS Yes
The Eredivisie serves up a fascinating clash between two sides stuck in worrying slumps. Groningen, sitting 8th with 31 points, host 13th-placed Utrecht, who have a game in hand but just 24 points. On paper, the home side should be comfortable favourites. But as your resident…
Mr SimpleLostThe pickUnder 2.5
Right then, let's have a proper look at this Eredivisie clash. Groningen at home to Utrecht. On paper, it's a mid-table battle with not much to separate 'em, but the form book tells a different story. Groningen are sitting 8th, which ain't bad, but they've hit a proper rough…
In 32 meetings since March 2012, Groningen have won six, Utrecht have taken 17 and nine were drawn. Every tip we publish on the two sides together sits on our Groningen vs Utrecht prediction page.
