FC Groningen vs Go Ahead Eagles Prediction, Preview and Stats

Netherlands flag 2025/2026 Eredivisie, Netherlands
Euroborg Sat, 11 Apr - 6:00 PM
Eredivisie
FC Groningen GRO
0 0
Go Ahead Eagles GAE
Full Time Sat, 11 Apr 6:00 PM
Round 30 Regular Season

CONTEXT

The match between FC Groningen and Go Ahead Eagles has finished with a full-time score of 0-0. The contest remained goalless throughout, including an even first half that set the tone for a cautious, low-event affair in which neither side could find a breakthrough. Pre-match expectations pointed strongly toward a draw, and the result aligned closely with that projection. There was a moderate deviation in the display of FC Groningen, who were regarded as the stronger team yet could only manage a share of the spoils. Efficiency across the match stayed in line with expectations, producing an outcome consistent with the pre-match view of a tightly balanced encounter. FC Groningen held 54 percent possession to Go Ahead Eagles’ 46 percent, though no expected goals data was available to further evaluate chance quality. No red cards were shown and no significant events altered the flow, allowing the game to reach its anticipated stalemate conclusion without disruption.

TL;DR

  • Structural deviation: FC Groningen showed a moderate deviation from the pre-match structural baseline.
  • Efficiency shift: Possession-adjusted chance creation was in line with projected levels.
  • xG alignment: The final outcome was insufficient data for expected goal differential.
  • Market alignment: End result was aligned with the pre-match projection.
  • xG expectations: Inconclusive for xG expectations (Classify).
  • Event impact: No major event distortion.
  • Red card distortion: None.
No standings statistics available.
No head-to-head records found.
0.5+ goals: 85%
1.5+ goals: 70%
2.5+ goals: 50%
3.5+ goals: 25%
Confidence: High (≥8 matches)

Quality vs Volume

Home: xG 1.8, Shots 12, xG/Shot 0.15
Away: xG 1.5, Shots 14, xG/Shot 0.11

Open Play vs Set Play

Open Play: 65%
Set Play: 35%

Expected Points

TeamxPts
Home1.8
Away1.2
ℹ️ Methodology: Expected Goals (xG) measures shot quality
J. Kooij
J. Kooij
Referee 25 matches
Fouls / Match
Referee 0.52
League Avg 18.29
Yellow Cards / Match
Referee 0.12
League Avg 2.4
Red Cards / Match
Referee 0
League Avg 0.07
Penalties / Match
Referee 0
League Avg 0.11
D. Fikkert
D. Fikkert
1st Assistant 25 matches
Fouls / Match
Referee 0.52
League Avg 18.29
Yellow Cards / Match
Referee 0.12
League Avg 2.4
Red Cards / Match
Referee 0
League Avg 0.07
Penalties / Match
Referee 0
League Avg 0.11
H. Kucukerbir
H. Kucukerbir
2nd Assistant 25 matches
Fouls / Match
Referee 0.52
League Avg 18.29
Yellow Cards / Match
Referee 0.12
League Avg 2.4
Red Cards / Match
Referee 0
League Avg 0.07
Penalties / Match
Referee 0
League Avg 0.11
M. Broekhuizen
M. Broekhuizen
4th Official 25 matches
Fouls / Match
Referee 0.52
League Avg 18.29
Yellow Cards / Match
Referee 0.12
League Avg 2.4
Red Cards / Match
Referee 0
League Avg 0.07
Penalties / Match
Referee 0
League Avg 0.11
FC Groningen D. Lukkien
D. Lukkien
VS
Go Ahead Eagles M. Boel
M. Boel
1.24
Avg Points / Game (Last 100 Matches)
1.19
1.67 i
Last 6 Opponents
Telstar Rank: W
AZ Rank: W
PEC Zwolle Rank: D
Ajax Rank: W
FC Volendam Rank: L
FC Twente Rank: L
Avg Points / Game (Last 6 Matches)
2 i
Last 6 Opponents
PEC Zwolle Rank: W
FC Utrecht Rank: L
NAC Breda Rank: W
FC Twente Rank: L
Excelsior Rank: W
Heracles Almelo Rank: W
7
Head to Head (Wins - Draws - Losses)
7 - 4 - 2
2

Win Probabilities

Live Win Probability (90 Min)
Home FC Groningen
4.48%
Draw
90.56%
Away Go Ahead Eagles
4.96%

Movement

Changes since opening
FC Groningen
-2.75%
Draw
+2.73%
Go Ahead Eagles
+0.01%

Team Power Ranking

i
What is Power Ranking?
Power score: composite of opponent-weighted form (last 6 & 20 games) and league position over last 3 seasons.
26.24
21.71
0 (Weakest) 100 (Strongest)
Metric
FC Groningen
Go Ahead Eagles
Power Score
26.24
21.71
League Position
9
11
Global Rank
-
-

Form Analysis Opponent-Weighted

Line chart of recent results (points/trend). Friendlies excluded by default. Hover for opponent, result, xG/xGA and power ranking — based on last 6 matches.

vs
FC Groningen Opponent-weighted form score
Go Ahead Eagles Opponent-weighted form score
Win (3 pts) Draw (1 pt) Loss (0 pts) FC Groningen Go Ahead Eagles

Heatmaps Ball coordinates

Attack and defence zones from ball position data. Filters: last 6 matches (overall/home/away), time period, competition.

vs

FC Groningen

Left / Center / Right
Opposition half density
vs season average

Go Ahead Eagles

Left / Center / Right
Opposition half density
vs season average

Possession Efficiency Possession-Adjusted

How effectively each team uses and defends their share of possession. Efficiency adjusted based on team possession percentage

FC Groningen ⚠ Proxy
vs
⚠ Proxy Go Ahead Eagles
Attacking Efficiency
Higher is better
Attacking Efficiency
48.61
25.65
Defensive Efficiency
Lower is better
Defensive Efficiency
25.65
48.61
Combined Efficiency Index Z-score combining attacking and defensive possession-adjusted efficiency.
Positive = above league average.
Negative = below league average.
Formula: EfficiencyIndex = z(AttackEff) − z(DefenceEff)
-3 0 3
FC Groningen +2.49 Efficiency Index
vs
Go Ahead Eagles -2.49 Efficiency Index
xG data unavailable for both teams. Values estimated using shots and dangerous attacks (proxy). Confidence: Medium.
FC Groningen
Go Ahead Eagles
AttackEff = xG ÷ pos
DefenceEff = xGA ÷ (1−pos)

Set Pieces Efficiency Attack & Defence

Set-piece reliance and strength using expected metrics and actual outcomes for each team.

FC Groningen ⚠ Proxy
vs
⚠ Proxy Go Ahead Eagles
Created Set-piece attacking threat
FC Groningen Go Ahead Eagles
Set-piece xG Share Share of total expected goals generated from set pieces. Higher = more set-piece reliant in attack.
Goals per Match Average set-piece goals scored per match.
0.00 0.00
vs Expected (xG) Goals scored minus set-piece xG. Positive = overperforming; Negative = underperforming expectations.
vs
Conceded Set-piece defensive exposure
FC Groningen Go Ahead Eagles
Set-piece xGA Share Share of total expected goals conceded from set pieces. Higher = more exposed to set pieces defensively.
Conceded per Match Average set-piece goals conceded per match.
0.00 0.00
vs Expected (xGA) Goals conceded minus set-piece xGA. Positive = conceding more than expected (bad); Negative = conceding less than expected (good).
vs
xG set-piece data unavailable for both teams. Values estimated using proxy metrics (shots, dangerous attacks). Confidence: Medium.
FC Groningen
Go Ahead Eagles
xG Share = set-piece xG ÷ total xG
vs Expected = goals − set-piece xG

Counter / Transition Attack & Defence

What happens in the 15 seconds immediately after possession changes hands — based on Last 6 matches.

FC Groningen
vs
Go Ahead Eagles
Attack After Winning Possession transition → offence
FC Groningen Go Ahead Eagles
Goals per Match Average goals scored within 15s of winning the ball per match. ↑ better
Shots per Match Average shots taken within 15s of winning the ball per match. ↑ better
Dangerous Attacks Average dangerous attacks launched within 15s of winning possession per match. ↑ better
Defence After Losing Possession loss → defensive exposure
FC Groningen Go Ahead Eagles
Goals Conceded Average goals conceded within 15s of losing the ball per match. ↓ better
Shots Conceded Average shots conceded within 15s of losing the ball per match. ↓ better
Dangerous Attacks Conceded Average dangerous attacks allowed within 15s of losing possession per match. ↓ better
FC Groningen
Go Ahead Eagles
Window = 15s post-possession change
Index = 0–1 composite score

PRESSURE INDEX

Momentum phases from smoothed minute-by-minute pressure.

  • GRO had peak pressure around 11'.
  • GRO started the game with stronger pressure.
GRO Pressure GAE Pressure
Pressure Index: GRO reached the top pressure at 11' (91.69).

Team Head to Head Last 6 Seasons

Summary of 13 matches between these sides — filtered by competition and venue context.

FC Groningen GRO Home
13 matches
Go Ahead Eagles GAE Away
Match Record
7
Wins
2
4
Draws
4
2
Losses
7
Goals
20
Goals Scored
14
14
Goals Conceded
20
+6
Goal Difference
-6
Expected Goals
0
xG
0
0
xGA
0

Data last updated: 2026-04-12T03:04:17+00:00

STARTING XI

Match Formation 4-2-3-1
Match Formation 4-2-3-1
Pitch
E. Vaessen
Netherlands
1 E. Vaessen
M. Rente
Germany
5 M. Rente
T. Blokzijl
Netherlands
3 T. Blokzijl
D. Janse
Netherlands
4 D. Janse
M. Peersman
Belgium
43 M. Peersman
T. de Jonge
Netherlands
8 T. de Jonge
T. Land
Substitution
Netherlands
18 T. Land
Y. Taha El Idrissi
Substitution
Morocco
10 Y. Taha El Idrissi
D. van der Werff
Substitution
17 D. van der Werff
J. Schreuders
Netherlands
14 J. Schreuders
T. van Bergen
Netherlands
26 T. van Bergen
J. De Busser
Belgium
22 J. De Busser
A. Adelgaard
Denmark
29 A. Adelgaard
J. Kramer
Netherlands
4 J. Kramer
J. Dirksen
Substitution
Netherlands
26 J. Dirksen
A. Sampsted
Substitution
Iceland
2 A. Sampsted
J. Breum
Denmark
7 J. Breum
M. Meulensteen
Netherlands
21 M. Meulensteen
M. Suray
Substitution
Belgium
17 M. Suray
V. Edvardsen
Sweden
16 V. Edvardsen
S. Tengstedt
Substitution
Denmark
10 S. Tengstedt
S. Sigurdarson
Substitution
Iceland
9 S. Sigurdarson

General Information

Date & Time
Apr 11, 2026, 06:00 PM
Competition
2025/2026 Eredivisie, Netherlands · Round 30 · Regular Season
Stadium
Euroborg
Capacity
22525
Pitch Surface
Grass
Weather
☀️ 12°C, Fair
Referees
Joey Kooij
Dyon Fikkert
Halis Murat Kucukerbir
Max Broekhuizen

Statistics

Possession
GRO
54%
GAE
46%

Top Statistics

1 Big Chances Created 1
5 Shots 2
45 Dangerous attacks 36
54 Possession 46
8 Corners 5
5 Free kicks 5

Match Overview

4 Goal Kicks 13
11 Dribble Attempts 18
18 Successful Dribbles Percentage 56
18 Successful Headers 11
26 Throwins 19
2 Successful Dribbles 10
1 Hit Woodwork 0
85 Ball Safe 91
20 Goal Attempts 10
3 Substitutions 5

Attacking

1 Big Chances Missed 1
138 Attacks 87

Possession

475 Passes 390
24 Successful Long Passes 27
51 Long Passes 86
78 Successful Passes Percentage 72
370 Successful Passes 281
47 Successful Long Passes Percentage 31
21 Key Passes 7

Defensive

14 Tackles 11
5 Interceptions 11
2 Saves 5

Build-up

6 Accurate Crosses 3
19 Total Crosses 24

Discipline

5 Fouls 5
2 Offsides 4

Lineup

Referee : Joey Kooij

Starting XI

1
Etienne Vaessen
Etienne Vaessen Goalkeeper
3
Thijmen Blokzijl
Thijmen Blokzijl Defender
4
Dies Janse
Dies Janse Defender
5
Marco Rente
Marco Rente Defender
43
Marvin Peersman
Marvin Peersman Defender
8
Tika de Jonge
Tika de Jonge Midfielder
10
Younes Taha
Younes Taha Midfielder
7
Travis Hernes
Travis Hernes
Midfielder52'
14
Jorg Schreuders
Jorg Schreuders Midfielder
17
David van der Werff
David van der Werff Midfielder
9
Brynjólfur Willumsson
Brynjólfur Willumsson
Attacker74'
18
Tygo Land
Tygo Land Midfielder
20
Mats Seuntjens
Mats Seuntjens
Midfielder74'
26
Thom van Bergen
Thom van Bergen Attacker
Referee : Joey Kooij

Starting XI

22
Jari De Busser
Jari De Busser Goalkeeper
2
Alfons Sampsted
Alfons Sampsted Defender
5
Dean James
Dean James
Defender70'
4
Joris Kramer
Joris Kramer Defender
26
Julius Dirksen
Julius Dirksen Defender
8
Evert Linthorst
Evert Linthorst
Midfielder80'
29
Aske Adelgaard
Aske Adelgaard Defender
7
Jakob Breum
Jakob Breum Midfielder
10
Søren Tengstedt
Søren Tengstedt Midfielder
19
Jaden Slory
Jaden Slory
Attacker60'
16
Victor Edvardsen
Victor Edvardsen Midfielder
17
Mathis Suray
Mathis Suray Midfielder
23
Thibo Baeten
Thibo Baeten
Attacker80'
21
Melle Meulensteen
Melle Meulensteen Midfielder
9
Stefán Ingi Sigurdarson
Stefán Ingi Sigurdarson Attacker
27
Finn Stokkers
Finn Stokkers
Attacker70'

Events

2ND-HALF
80'
Event
Thibo Baeten Mathis Suray
7th Substitution
80'
Event
Evert Linthorst Julius Dirksen
8th Substitution
Event
Mats Seuntjens Tygo Land
5th Substitution
74'
Event
Brynjólfur Willumsson David van der Werff
6th Substitution
74'
70'
Event
Dean James Alfons Sampsted
3rd Substitution
70'
Event
Finn Stokkers Stefán Ingi Sigurdarson
4th Substitution
60'
Event
Jaden Slory Søren Tengstedt
2nd Substitution
Event
Travis Hernes Younes Taha
1st Substitution
52'

Match Commentary

90
Corner Corner
Corner awarded to Go Ahead Eagles after a concession by Dies Janse.
90
Update Update
Offside called against FC Groningen. Marvin Peersman is offside.
90
Attempt Attempt
Finn Stokkers from Go Ahead Eagles missed a chance with a right-footed shot from the center of the box.
90
Attempt Attempt
Thom van Bergen from FC Groningen missed a chance, shooting with his right foot from the left side of the box. The assist came from Mats Seuntjens, who set him up with a header.
90
Update Update
The second half ends with the score at FC Groningen 0, Go Ahead Eagles 0.
90
Attempt Attempt
Finn Stokkers from Go Ahead Eagles missed a header from the center of the box. The assist came from Melle Meulensteen's cross.
88
Attempt Attempt
Tika de Jonge's shot from the center of the box is blocked. Mats Seuntjens provided the assist.
85
Update Update
Thibo Baeten of Go Ahead Eagles commits a foul.
85
Update Update
Jorg Schreuders of FC Groningen won a free kick in the attacking area.
84
Corner Corner
FC Groningen wins a corner after Aske Adelgaard concedes.
83
Update Update
Mats Seuntjens of FC Groningen commits a foul.
83
Update Update
Aske Adelgaard from Go Ahead Eagles won a free kick in defense.
82
Update Update
Foul committed by Thibo Baeten of Go Ahead Eagles.
82
Update Update
Foul committed by Thibo Baeten of Go Ahead Eagles.
80
Substitution Substitution
Substitution for Go Ahead Eagles: Thibo Baeten replaces Mathis Suray.
80
Substitution Substitution
Substitution for Go Ahead Eagles: Evert Linthorst replaces Julius Dirksen due to injury.
78
Update Update
Offside called against Go Ahead Eagles. Mathis Suray is offside.
77
Update Update
There is a delay in the match due to an injury to Julius Dirksen of Go Ahead Eagles.
76
Update Update
Mats Seuntjens from FC Groningen misses a chance, shooting with his left foot from the left side of the box, but it goes high and wide to the left.
75
Attempt Attempt
Brynjólfur Willumsson's left-footed shot from the center of the box is blocked. The assist came from Mats Seuntjens.
75
Attempt Attempt
Thom van Bergen's right-footed shot from the right side of the box is blocked. The assist came from Tika de Jonge.
74
Substitution Substitution
Substitution for FC Groningen: Mats Seuntjens replaces Tygo Land.
74
Substitution Substitution
Substitution for FC Groningen: Brynjólfur Willumsson replaces David van der Werff.
74
Attempt Attempt
Finn Stokkers from Go Ahead Eagles had a missed chance, heading the ball from the center of the box just to the left. The assist came from Aske Adelgaard's cross.
72
Corner Corner
Go Ahead Eagles win a corner after Dies Janse concedes.
71
Corner Corner
Mathis Suray of Go Ahead Eagles takes a shot with his right foot from outside the box, but it's saved in the top right corner by Etienne Vaessen of FC Groningen. The assist came from Victor Edvardsen.
70
Substitution Substitution
Substitution for Go Ahead Eagles: Finn Stokkers replaces Stefán Sigurdarson.
70
Substitution Substitution
Substitution for Go Ahead Eagles: Dean James replaces Alfons Sampsted.
69
Corner Corner
FC Groningen wins a corner after Alfons Sampsted concedes.
69
Update Update
Alfons Sampsted from Go Ahead Eagles won a free kick in defense.
69
Update Update
Thom van Bergen from FC Groningen committed a foul.
67
Attempt Attempt
New attacking attempt. Thom van Bergen from FC Groningen heads the ball from the center of the box, but it's saved.
63
Update Update
Offside called against Go Ahead Eagles. Stefán Sigurdarson is offside.
63
Attempt Attempt
New attacking attempt. Travis Hernes of FC Groningen has a right-footed shot from the center of the box, but it's saved by goalkeeper Jari De Busser of Go Ahead Eagles, with an assist from Jorg Schreuders.
62
Attempt Attempt
Jorg Schreuders from FC Groningen missed a chance with a right-footed shot from outside the box, assisted by Dies Janse.
60
Substitution Substitution
Substitution for Go Ahead Eagles: Jaden Slory replaces Søren Tengstedt.
59
Update Update
Travis Hernes from FC Groningen misses a chance, shooting with his left foot from outside the box, but the ball goes high. The assist was provided by Thom van Bergen.
56
Update Update
Thom van Bergen from FC Groningen committed a foul.
56
Update Update
Julius Dirksen from Go Ahead Eagles won a free kick in defense.
55
Attempt Attempt
Tygo Land's shot from the center of the box is blocked. The assist came from Jorg Schreuders.
54
Attempt Attempt
David van der Werff's shot from outside the box is blocked.
52
Substitution Substitution
Substitution for FC Groningen: Travis Hernes replaces Younes Taha.
51
Attempt Attempt
Missed chance. Mathis Suray of Go Ahead Eagles shoots with his right foot from a few meters but it goes high. The assist was provided by Julius Dirksen with a cross.
48
Corner Corner
FC Groningen wins a corner after Alfons Sampsted concedes.
47
Attempt Attempt
Jorg Schreuders from FC Groningen misses a chance with a right-footed shot from outside the box.
45
Update Update
The second half begins with the score at 0-0 between FC Groningen and Go Ahead Eagles.
45
Update Update
Offside called against FC Groningen. Younes Taha is offside.
45
Update Update
The first half ends with the score at FC Groningen 0, Go Ahead Eagles 0.
45
Update Update
The fourth official has indicated there will be no added time.
43
Update Update
Thom van Bergen from FC Groningen misses a chance, shooting left-footed from the left side of the box, sending it high and wide to the left. Jorg Schreuders provided the assist.
41
Attempt Attempt
Søren Tengstedt's left-footed shot from the right side of the box is blocked. Mathis Suray provided the assist.
40
Corner Corner
New attacking attempt. Mathis Suray from Go Ahead Eagles takes a right-footed shot from outside the box, which is saved in the top right corner by Etienne Vaessen from FC Groningen. The assist was provided by Søren Tengstedt.
40
Corner Corner
Corner awarded to Go Ahead Eagles after a concession by Etienne Vaessen.
36
Corner Corner
David van der Werff from FC Groningen had a missed chance, shooting with his right foot from outside the box. The shot was close but did not go in. Thijmen Blokzijl provided the assist after a corner.
36
Attempt Attempt
Marco Rente's shot from the center of the box is blocked. David van der Werff provided the assist.
36
Corner Corner
FC Groningen wins a corner after Joris Kramer concedes.
35
Update Update
New attacking attempt. David van der Werff from FC Groningen heads the ball from the center of the box, but Jari De Busser from Go Ahead Eagles saves it in the top center of the goal. The assist comes from Younes Taha with a cross.
35
Corner Corner
FC Groningen wins a corner after Jari De Busser concedes.
30
Update Update
Jari De Busser from Go Ahead Eagles won a free kick in defense.
30
Update Update
Fouled by Younes Taha of FC Groningen.
30
Update Update
Offside called against FC Groningen. Jorg Schreuders is offside.
27
Update Update
Offside called against Go Ahead Eagles. Mathis Suray is offside.
26
Update Update
Younes Taha from FC Groningen misses a chance, shooting with his left foot from outside the box, sending the ball high and wide to the left. The assist came from David van der Werff.
24
Attempt Attempt
Missed chance for FC Groningen. Tika de Jonge's right-footed shot from outside the box is close but goes wide. Younes Taha provided the assist.
23
Update Update
Foul committed by Joris Kramer of Go Ahead Eagles.
23
Update Update
Younes Taha from FC Groningen won a free kick in defense.
21
Update Update
Offside called against Go Ahead Eagles. Aske Adelgaard is offside.
20
Update Update
Thom van Bergen's header from inside the six-yard box on the left side is blocked. The assist came from Dies Janse, who provided the ball with a header.
19
Attempt Attempt
Melle Meulensteen's left-footed shot from the center of the box is blocked. The assist came from Stefán Sigurdarson.
19
Corner Corner
FC Groningen wins a corner after Alfons Sampsted concedes.
18
Corner Corner
Corner awarded to Go Ahead Eagles after a concession by Jorg Schreuders.
17
Attempt Attempt
Stefán Sigurdarson's right-footed shot from outside the box is blocked. The assist was provided by Melle Meulensteen.
16
Update Update
Victor Edvardsen from Go Ahead Eagles commits a foul.
16
Update Update
Etienne Vaessen of FC Groningen won a free kick in defense.
15
Corner Corner
Go Ahead Eagles win a corner after Tika de Jonge concedes.
14
Attempt Attempt
Jakob Breum's right-footed shot from outside the box is blocked.
12
Corner Corner
New attacking attempt. Tika de Jonge from FC Groningen takes a left-footed shot from inside the six-yard box, but it's saved in the left corner by Jari De Busser of Go Ahead Eagles.
12
Corner Corner
New attacking attempt. David van der Werff of FC Groningen shoots with his right foot from outside the box, but Jari De Busser of Go Ahead Eagles saves it in the left corner. The assist was provided by Tika de Jonge.
10
Corner Corner
Marco Rente of FC Groningen hits the right post with a header from the right side of the six-yard box. The assist comes from Younes Taha, who provided a cross after a corner.
9
Corner Corner
FC Groningen wins a corner after Stefán Sigurdarson concedes.
9
Update Update
Younes Taha's header from the center of the box is blocked. The assist came from David van der Werff's cross.
9
Corner Corner
FC Groningen wins a corner after Aske Adelgaard concedes.
9
Attempt Attempt
David van der Werff's right-footed shot from outside the box is blocked. The assist was provided by Younes Taha.
7
Update Update
Foul committed by Joris Kramer of Go Ahead Eagles.
7
Update Update
Thom van Bergen from FC Groningen won a free kick in the attacking area.
1
Update Update
Foul committed by Jorg Schreuders of FC Groningen.
1
Update Update
Jari De Busser from Go Ahead Eagles won a free kick in defense.

CONCLUSION

Structural assessment: FC Groningen exhibited a moderate deviation from the pre-match structural baseline. Efficiency outcome: Possession-adjusted chance creation finished in line with projected levels. Result alignment: The final score was consistent with the pre-match probability model. Market alignment: The match result was within the projected probability range.

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