Groningen will play host to Twente in the next Eredivisie round on Saturday, 1 March.
With both teams doing well recently, who will prevail in this match? Find that out and more from our Groningen vs Twente prediction and preview below.
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Groningen vs Twente prediction: Pressure-free game for Oosting’s side
Key Stats
- Twente have won and kept a clean sheet in their last two outings in the Eredivisie.
- Groningen have gone under 2.5 total goals in eight of the 11 matches they've hosted so far in the league.
- Three of the previous five meetings between these teams have gone under 2.5 total goals.
Correct score prediction: Groningen 0-2 Twente
While the two teams enter this game in similar forms, Twente are certainly the better team on paper and quite ahead in the standings. They also usually emerge victorious from duels with Groningen in recent years, so we can see that happening again on Saturday.
Pre-game odds and win probability: A win for Twente expected
- HOME: 27/10 (3.70) – 27.00%
- DRAW: 5/2 (3.50) – 28.60%
- AWAY: 19/20 (1.95) – 51.30%
*Odds from Ladbrokes, subject to change
Looking at these Groningen vs Twente odds, we can see that the guests are the expected winners, although the hosts aren't without a chance judging by these odds.
We can see why that's the case since Groningen have been in solid form lately and while Twente have done much better overall, when it comes to recent performances the two teams are in a similar boat.
In any case, don't forget to also check out our latest betting tips for today if you're looking for more reliable predictions.
Most recent H2Hs: Twente are Groningen’s nightmare
Groningen have failed to beat Twente for 11 games in a row and in their last five meetings, Twente have won three, along with a couple of draws.
When it comes to the overall H2H record between these two teams, Twente are still ahead by a mile: 54-35-27.
Netherlands Eredivisie 15/12/24
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Netherlands Eredivisie 05/02/23
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Netherlands Eredivisie 16/10/22
FC Twente
FC Groningen
Netherlands Eredivisie 11/05/22
FC Twente
FC Groningen
Netherlands Eredivisie 01/10/21
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Groningen preview: On a solid run
With three wins in their last five league games, Groningen have done well recently and have managed to establish themselves as a mid-table team since they're currently eighth in the Eredivisie standings. That being said, they are eight points behind the next team in the table, while also being seven points ahead of the relegation playoff spot, so it seems that they are bound for a mid-table finish.
When it comes to team news, Marvin Peersman is out with a broken foot, while Sven Bouland and Fofin Turay are questionable ahead of this game.
Predicted lineup: Vaessen (GK), Rente, Stam, Ekdal, Prins, Jonge, Resink, Seuntjens, Valente, Kwakman & Bergen
Netherlands Eredivisie 11/05/25
L
AZ
3
FC Groningen
0
Netherlands Eredivisie 03/05/25
W
RKC
1
FC Groningen
6
Netherlands Eredivisie 23/04/25
W
Heracles
1
FC Groningen
4
Netherlands Eredivisie 13/04/25
L
FC Utrecht
3
FC Groningen
1
Netherlands Eredivisie 05/04/25
L
PSV
3
FC Groningen
1
Twente preview: Fighting for a spot in the Champions League
After staying undefeated in the last four league matches, where they notched a couple of wins and draws each, Twente remain in the battle for third spot in the standings and spot in the Champions League qualifiers. At the moment, Twente are sixth, but they're just one point behind Feyenoord in third, so it seems this will be a long and exciting battle until the very end of the season.
Meanwhile, Twente enter this game with a clean bill of health and no suspensions.
Predicted lineup: Unnerstall (GK), Rooj, Lagerbielke, Bruns, Kuipers, Sadilek, Vlap, Rots, Steijn, Ltaief & Wolfswinkel
Netherlands Eredivisie 11/05/25
W
FC Utrecht
0
FC Twente
2
Netherlands Eredivisie 04/05/25
W
Sparta Rotterdam
0
FC Twente
2
Netherlands Eredivisie 24/04/25
L
PSV
3
FC Twente
1
Netherlands Eredivisie 13/04/25
D
PEC Zwolle
1
FC Twente
1
Netherlands Eredivisie 05/04/25
D
Fortuna Sittard
1
FC Twente
1
Player to watch: Sem Steijn
Not often is a team's attacking midfielder also the team's top scorer, but Steijn has been so great this season with 18 goals for Twente in the Eredivisie.
This not only makes him Twente's top scorer, but he's also the top scorer of the entire league and by a solid margin, with the next player on the list only scoring 12 goals.