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Aiming to keep themselves in the driving seat for a runners-up finish to PSV Eindhoven, Feyenoord will do battle with Groningen at De Kuip on Saturday afternoon.
A 1-0 triumph in September's earlier meeting extended Feyenoord's unbeaten run in this fixture to 11 matches, handing them the opportunity to complete a second league double in three seasons this weekend.
In addition to our Feyenoord vs Groningen prediction below, check out the rest of today's betting tips.
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Feyenoord vs Groningen key stats
- Both Feyenoord and Groningen are undefeated in each of their five matches.
- However, Feyenoord have managed just one win in that time, while Groningen have managed three.
- Saturday's hosts have opened the scoring in seven of their last nine outings.
Feyenoord vs Groningen preview: Will De Stadionclub snap run of three straight stalemates?
| Feyenoord | vs | Groningen |
|---|---|---|
| 2nd | Position | 9th |
| 55 | Points | 42 |
| 62 | Goals For | 42 |
| 41 | Goals Against | 37 |
| 9 | Clean Sheets | 10 |
| 2nd | Home Rank | 12th |
| 4th | Away Rank | 6th |
Facing a side that began the day directly below them in the table, Feyenoord had a significant opportunity to create distance between themselves and the chasing pack in the race for second place.
Ayase Ueda's early opener had Robin van Persie's men in pole position for all three points before Danilo netted a dramatic equaliser in the seventh minute of second-half stoppage time.
Just one point clear of NEC and another ahead of FC Twente, Feyenoord have little margin for error, as a defeat this weekend could see them drop two places to fourth in the standings.
Still contending with a lengthy injury list, the Rotterdam giants will be relieved should they secure Champions League football, having been in the title conversation for a significant spell earlier in the campaign.
With five wins and a draw from their last six home outings, Feyenoord have rediscovered their blistering home form after enduring a three-match winless run either side of Christmas.
Sitting just one place outside the top eight, Groningen may come to regret their six-game losing streak between January 25 and March 1 if European qualification slips away, but Dick Lukkien's side remain determined to keep their hopes alive.
Dropping two points last time out somewhat stalled Trots van het Noorden's momentum, yet they still rank second only to FC Twente in points collected over the past five gameweeks.
Although Groningen's total of 42 goals is the lowest among top-half sides, they have been defensively solid, keeping 10 clean sheets—including three in a row heading into this weekend.
Missing their second-most productive player this term in Stije Resink due to a knee injury, Groningen will need leading scorer Thom van Bergen to be at his best once again after racking up four goals and an assist in his last six club outings.
Feyenoord vs Groningen form guide & betting tips
| Feyenoord | vs | Groningen |
|---|---|---|
| D-W-D-D-D | Form | W-D-W-W-D |
| 7 | Points | 11 |
| 10th | Form Table | 2nd |
| 7 | Goals For | 9 |
| 6 | Goals Against | 2 |
| D-W-D-D-D | Form (all comps) | W-D-W-W-D |
Whispers predicts: Feyenoord 2-1 Groningen
Feyenoord hold a significant psychological advantage in this fixture given their recent dominance. Despite not being at their best lately, it is difficult to look past a home win at odds of 1.61.
Groningen had found the net in eight consecutive matches before failing to score against Go Ahead Eagles. The visitors are expected to get back on the scoresheet this Saturday, so BTTS – Yes at 1.53 appeals as a likely outcome.
After ending a lengthy goal drought, Ayase Ueda has now scored five times in his last five appearances for Feyenoord. Priced at 1.90 to score anytime, he represents strong value.
> 1x2 - Feyenoord to win at 1.61 | Likelihood: Probable
> BTTS - Yes at 1.53 | Likelihood: Probable
> Anytime Goalscorer - Ayase Ueda at 1.90 | Likelihood: Probable