Match analysis
NetherlandsEredivisie
Tipster previews, form, Elo ratings and the best odds for this Eredivisie fixture.
Groningen beat Utrecht 5-1 on Friday 16 September 2016 in an Eredivisie fixture. Groningen went in 2-0 ahead at half-time and kept their noses in front.
Bold green marks the stronger number on each row. Both-teams-scored is shown without a side.
| UtrechtHome | Rating | GroningenAway |
|---|---|---|
| Strength | ||
| 1,528 | Overall | 1,515 |
| 1,536 | Match venue | 1,459 |
| 1,536 | At home | 1,564 |
| 1,503 | Away | 1,459 |
| Attack & defence | ||
| 1,515 | Attack | 1,460 |
| 1,523 | Defence | 1,529 |
| 1,517 | Home attack | 1,495 |
| 1,506 | Away attack | 1,423 |
| 1,497 | Home defence | 1,547 |
| 1,530 | Away defence | 1,510 |
| Match profile | ||
| 1,820 | Goal environment | 1,670 |
| 1,658 | Home goals | 1,562 |
| 1,662 | Away goals | 1,608 |
| 1,500 | Possession | 1,500 |
| Specialist ratings | ||
| 1,500 | Set-piece attack | 1,500 |
| 1,500 | Set-piece defence | 1,500 |
| 1,504 | Close games | 1,551 |
| 1,542 | Winning margin | 1,498 |
Match venue compares Utrecht at home with Groningen 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.
Lineups are not available yet. They are usually confirmed about an hour before kick-off.
Utrecht and Groningen have met 32 times since March 2012: Utrecht have won 17, Groningen have taken six and nine were drawn. Our Utrecht vs Groningen prediction page has every tip on this pairing.