Willem II and Groningen are scheduled to meet on Saturday, 15 February, in the next round of the Eredivisie.
With both teams close to the relegation zone, who will emerge victorious from this important duel? To learn more about this duel, check out our Willem II vs Groningen prediction.
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Willem II vs Groningen prediction: Guests to get all the points
Key stats
- Groningen have averaged just 1.64 total goals per game in their home games in the league this season.
- Willem II have gone under 2.5 total goals in eight of their 11 away matches in the Eredivisie.
- Groningen have beaten Willem II three times in their last five meetings.
Correct score prediction: Willem II 0-2 Groningen
While the two teams are tied in points heading into this game, Groningen have been in better form lately and we can see them building on that form to secure an important win in this match.
Pre-game odds and win probability: No clear favourites in this match
- HOME: 29/20 (2.45) – 40.80%
- DRAW: 21/10 (3.10) – 32.30%
- AWAY: 2/1 (3.00) – 33.30%
*Odds from Ladbrokes, subject to change
We can see from these Willem II vs Groningen odds that the bookies expect a close contest, which is hardly a surprise given that these teams have the same number of points in the league this season.
That being said, the hosts are the expected winners by a small margin, pretty much based purely on the fact that they'll be playing at home.
In any case, if you liked our predictions for this match, check our other football betting tips for today.
Most recent H2Hs: Groningen with the advantage
With three wins in their last five meetings with Willem II, Groningen have clearly done better lately. They also have the advantage over Willem II when it comes to their overall H2H record: 37-23-28.
Netherlands Eredivisie 30/11/24
FC Groningen
Willem II
Netherlands Eerste Divisie 26/04/24
Willem II
FC Groningen
Netherlands Cup 19/12/23
Willem II
FC Groningen
Netherlands Eerste Divisie 27/08/23
FC Groningen
Willem II
Netherlands Eredivisie 26/02/22
FC Groningen
Willem II
Willem II preview: Not in their best form
With five games in a row without a win in the Eredivisie, Willem II have hit a rough patch of form and unless they can get some wins soon, they might find themselves fighting for survival. After all, Willem II are currently seven points ahead of the relegation zone and just four points ahead of the spot that leads to relegation playoffs.
When it comes to team news, Dani Mathieu and Amine Lachkar are on Willem II's injury list heading into their duel with Groningen.
Predicted lineup: Didillon-Hodl (GK), Tirpan, Behounek, St. Jago, Sigurgeirsson, Lambert, Kehrer, Bosch, Meerveld, Vaesen & Sandra
Netherlands Eredivisie 08/02/25
D
PSV
1
Willem II
1
Netherlands Eredivisie 02/02/25
L
AZ
2
Willem II
0
Netherlands Eredivisie 26/01/25
L
RKC
2
Willem II
0
Netherlands Eredivisie 18/01/25
D
Feyenoord
1
Willem II
1
Netherlands Eredivisie 12/01/25
L
FC Twente
6
Willem II
2
Groningen preview: Pretty inconsistent lately
In their last six games in the league, Groining have notched a couple of wins, draws, and losses each, so their form has been quite inconsistent in this period. That being said, Groningen fans can actually be pleased with a haul of eight points from six games considering Groningen's struggles this season.
Meanwhile, Brynjolfur Andersen Willumsson, Sven Bouland, Fofin Turay and Marvin Peersonam remain out with injuries, while Thijmen Blokzijl has to serve a suspension.
Predicted lineup: Vaessen (GK), Rente, Ekdal, Stam, Prins, Resink, De Jonge, Valente, Kwakman, Seuntjens & Van Bergen
Netherlands Eredivisie 08/02/25
W
NEC
1
FC Groningen
2
Netherlands Eredivisie 02/02/25
L
Sparta Rotterdam
1
FC Groningen
0
Netherlands Eredivisie 28/01/25
D
Heracles
1
FC Groningen
1
Netherlands Eredivisie 25/01/25
W
Heerenveen
0
FC Groningen
1
Netherlands Eredivisie 18/01/25
L
Go Ahead Eagles
2
FC Groningen
1
Player to watch: Thom van Bergen
Groningen's goals have come from many sources, without one player standing out, which also means that none of their players are among the league's top scorers. The same goes for van Bergen, who only has two goals and one assists in the league despite being the team's primary offensive option.
That being said, van Bergen is still quite young and has the talent. Along with him being a regular starter, that's enough to make him our player to watch for this game.