Groningen faces an incredibly tough test this Sunday against the unbeaten Eredivisie team, FC Utrecht. This David vs Goliath type contest should be an entertaining one to watch, but how about the betting markets? Let us share our two cents on the best picks now!
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Groningen vs Utrecht prediction: FC Utrecht set to take three points
Key stats
- Utrecht have scored 2 or more goals in their last 5 Eredivisie games
- 4 of Groningen’s last 5 Eredivisie games have resulted in both sides scoring
- Each of the last three meetings between these sides have had over 2.5 goals
- Utrecht have scored 14 goals in 7 Eredivisie games this season
Correct score prediction: Groningen 1-3 Utrecht
Utrecht are sitting in 2nd place in the Eredivisie right now, while Groningen are 11th. This is a huge difference, of course, and such indicators have led us to a 3-1 prediction in favour of Utrecht on Sunday. We believe this is likely because Utrecht have scored 3 goals in two of their last three while failing to keep a clean sheet in any of their last six games.
Pre-game odds and win probability: Utrecht favoured to win
- HOME: 5/2 (3.50) – 28.60%
- DRAW: 13/5 (3.60) – 27.80%
- AWAY: 21/20 (2.05) – 48.80%
The most recent odds suggest that FC Utrecht have a 48.80% chance of beating Groningen in this match. In contrast, Groningen has a 28.60% probability of taking all three points on home turf.
Make sure you check out our football betting tips page if you’d like further predictions ahead of the weekend’s games.
*odds from Ladbrokes, subject to change
Most recent H2Hs: Wins on both sides
Many would assume that FC Utrecht have dominated Groningen in the head to head department in the past. But Groningen has managed to beat Utrecht in recent times away from home, and they’ve held Utrecht to a draw in the 21/22 season.
However, in the last two official games, FC Utrecht has come out on top in both of them by a 2-1 scoreline.
Netherlands Eredivisie 07/04/23
FC Groningen
FC Utrecht
Europe Friendlies 23/12/22
FC Utrecht
FC Groningen
Netherlands Eredivisie 06/11/22
FC Utrecht
FC Groningen
Netherlands Eredivisie 20/03/22
FC Utrecht
FC Groningen
Netherlands Eredivisie 21/08/21
FC Groningen
FC Utrecht
Groningen preview: Three straight losses
It’s never a good sign when you see a string of red markers next to a team’s name in any league. And in the case of Groningen, they haven’t won a game now in seven official Eredivisie games. In fact, they’ve lost three on the bounce coming into this clash.
Predicted Lineup: Verrips (GK); Bacuna, Balker, Sverko, Määttä; Duarte, Valente; Suslov, Postema, Strand Larsen; Pepi
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
Utrecht preview: 2nd place and unbeaten
In a total reverse of what we’ve seen with Groningen, FC Utrecht have won their last three Eredivisie games ahead of this one. They have scored 8 goals in those three games, too, although they’ve conceded 5 en route to those three victories.
Predicted Lineup: Barkas (GK); Van der Maarel, Van der Hoorn, Viergever, Zagre; Bozdogan, Toornstra; Romeny, Cathline, Jensen; Ohio
Netherlands Eredivisie 11/05/25
L
FC Twente
2
FC Utrecht
0
Netherlands Eredivisie 25/04/25
W
RKC
0
FC Utrecht
4
Netherlands Eredivisie 20/04/25
W
Ajax
0
FC Utrecht
4
Netherlands Eredivisie 13/04/25
W
FC Groningen
1
FC Utrecht
3
Netherlands Eredivisie 06/04/25
D
Go Ahead Eagles
2
FC Utrecht
2
Player to watch – Noah Ohio (Utrecht)
Noah Ohio doesn’t always start for Utrecht, but to be honest, he should do based on his scoring record so far this season. He is FC Utrecht’s highest scorer with 3 goals in 7 games, which is better than the likes of Romeny and Aaronson.
Because of that, we expect him to start on Sunday and be involved in the scoring action!