Feyenoord vs FC Groningen Prediction, Preview and Stats
2025/2026 Eredivisie, Netherlands
Eredivisie
FC Groningen
GRO
STANDINGS
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CONTEXT
Feyenoord defeated FC Groningen 3-1 in a match where they established a 2-0 halftime lead, converting early dominance into a comfortable victory. Despite holding only 48% possession compared to Groningen's 52%, Feyenoord's superior quality shone through, aligning with their status as the stronger team. The final score reflected minimal structural deviation of 2.1% from pre-match expectations, with no red cards or significant events disrupting the flow. Efficiency metrics stayed in line with projections for both sides, and the outcome matched market alignments perfectly. Groningen mounted some pressure in the second half but could only muster a single goal, unable to overturn the deficit. Feyenoord's clinical finishing and defensive resilience ensured control throughout, preventing any knockout tie scenarios or major adjustments. This result underscores Feyenoord's consistency against mid-table opposition.
TL;DR
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Structural deviation: Feyenoord exhibited minimal structural deviation of 2.1% from pre-match expectations.
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Efficiency shift: Efficiency for both teams remained in line with pre-match projections.
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xG alignment: xG data unavailable, so alignment with expected goals could not be assessed.
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Market alignment: Match outcome fully aligned with pre-match market expectations.
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xG expectations: xG expectations unassessable due to lack of underlying data.
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Event impact: No second-half adjustments or key events significantly altered match dynamics.
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Red card distortion: Zero red cards resulted in no distortion to the game's natural progression.
Quality vs Volume
Open Play vs Set Play
Expected Points
| Team | xPts |
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| Home | 1.8 |
| Away | 1.2 |
Match referee
D. Makkelie
Other match officials
H. Steegstra
1st Assistant
J. de Vries
2nd Assistant
R. Martens
4th Official
Win Probabilities
Live Win Probability (90 Min)
Feyenoord
FC Groningen
Team Power Ranking
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27.37
26.82
Feyenoord
FC Groningen
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.
Heatmaps Ball coordinates
Attack and defence zones from ball position data. Filters: last 6 matches (overall/home/away), time period, competition.
Feyenoord
FC Groningen
Possession Efficiency Possession-Adjusted
How effectively each team uses and defends their share of possession. Efficiency adjusted based on team possession percentage
Feyenoord
⚠ Proxy
Attacking Efficiency









Positive = above league average.
Negative = below league average.
Formula: EfficiencyIndex = z(AttackEff) − z(DefenceEff)








Set Pieces Efficiency Attack & Defence
Set-piece reliance and strength using expected metrics and actual outcomes for each team.
















Counter / Transition Attack & Defence
What happens in the 15 seconds immediately after possession changes hands — based on Last 6 matches.




























PRESSURE INDEX
Momentum phases from smoothed minute-by-minute pressure.
- FEY had peak pressure around 71'.
- FEY started the game with stronger pressure.
Team Head to Head Last 6 Seasons
Summary of 40 matches between these sides — filtered by competition and venue context.
















Data last updated: 2026-04-26T00:05:31+00:00
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General Information
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CONCLUSION
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