18 December 2016 at 13:30

Referee: Bas Nijhuis

Betting Odds & Historical Data

Opening pre-match odds recorded for this fixture at the time it was played. These are historical figures for analytical reference only and do not reflect any current market.

Historical data only — not for betting

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Head-to-Head Record

Even record

Historical results between these two teams — showing who has dominated this fixture and whether the current odds reflect that pattern.

Groningen4wins
4draws10 meetings
GO Ahead Eagles2wins

Goals in This Fixture

How many goals these two teams typically produce when they meet, based on their historical encounters.

2

Average goals per game

30%

Games with 3+ goals

60%

Both teams scored

Potential Betting Value Detected

Historical win rate (40%) differs significantly from the market-implied probability (64%) — the odds may underestimate GO Ahead Eagles.

Market Summary

Margin: 5.7%

Implied win probabilities calculated from pre-match odds across multiple sources. A higher percentage means the market considered that outcome more likely. Compare these against your own assessment to spot potential value.

Implied Probability

Home 65.9%Draw 23.9%Away 15.5%

Odds Range

1X2
Min1.504.005.50
Max1.534.537.00
Market favourite:Groningen · Heavy favourite

Market Consensus

Professional markets (sharp bookmakers) reflect sharp money and are harder to beat. Public markets are softer. When the two disagree significantly (highlighted in amber), it may indicate a mispriced line worth investigating.

1X2
Professional market64.2%21.5%14.3%
Public market62.9%23.6%13.5%
Δ1.2%2.1%0.8%

Groningen vs GO Ahead Eagles — margin-removed probabilities

Result vs. Market

Draw
Result vs. Market: Groningen (66%)

Result differed from market prediction

Match Statistics

Actual in-game statistics recorded for this match. Shots on target is a strong indicator of attacking pressure and correlates well with expected goals.

GroningenHalf-time:11GO Ahead Eagles

Head-to-Head History

Historical results between these two teams. Bold odds show which outcome was backed by the market — compare against the actual result to assess predictability of this fixture over time.

DateHomeScoreAwayAvg. odds
11/04/26Groningen0–0Go Ahead Eagles1.85/4.00/3.80
21/12/25Go Ahead Eagles1–1Groningen3.32/3.47/2.16
18/01/25Go Ahead Eagles2–1Groningen1.57/3.98/5.65
29/09/24Groningen0–1Go Ahead Eagles2.21/3.54/3.09
07/05/23Go Ahead Eagles1–1Groningen1.71/3.92/4.78
21/08/22Groningen1–0Go Ahead Eagles1.87/3.53/4.30
06/02/22Groningen2–1Go Ahead Eagles1.96/3.35/4.06
21/11/21Go Ahead Eagles0–1Groningen2.34/3.30/3.12
18/12/16Groningen1–1Go Ahead Eagles1.52/4.18/6.44
22/04/17Go Ahead Eagles2–3Groningen3.31/3.66/2.07

Home Record / Away Record

Aggregated season statistics from all available historical data. Use these to assess each team's overall form, scoring frequency, and tendency for high-scoring matches.

Home Record: Groningen

W 335D 255L 418
Over 2.552
Goals scored1324

Away Record: GO Ahead Eagles

W 99D 90L 181
Over 2.559
Goals scored469

Data: football-data.co.uk

Match Summary

Groningen and GO Ahead Eagles drew 1:1. The match was played in Eredivisie 2016. Goals were scored by M. Mahi 20′, J. Antonia 31′. 4 yellow cards were shown. Groningen had 60% possession while GO Ahead Eagles held 40%. Groningen had 15 shots (5 on target) compared to 10 (5 on target) for GO Ahead Eagles. Groningen made 3 substitutions, GO Ahead Eagles made 3.

Match Events

Key match events between Groningen and GO Ahead Eagles — 2 goals and 4 cards recorded during the match.

Groningen
GO Ahead Eagles
Kick Off
M. Mahi

assist: S. Tibbling

20′
31′
J. Antonia

assist: L. de Kogel

Half Time
46′
R. WoltersS. Hendriks
T. van WeertA. Sørloth
58′
67′
L. de KogelS. Locigno
J. BacunaT. Hiariej
71′
76′Xandro Schenk
82′
J. AntoniaK. Brands
A. RusnákO. Idrissi
84′
90′Darren Maatsen
Full Time

Match Statistics

Groningen had 60% possession against GO Ahead Eagles's 40%. Groningen registered 15 shots (5 on target) while GO Ahead Eagles managed 10 (5 on target). Corner kicks: 10–2. Fouls committed: 6–10.

5Shots on Goal5
6Shots off Goal5
15Total Shots10
4Blocked Shots0
6Shots insidebox3
9Shots outsidebox7
6Fouls10
10Corner Kicks2
3Offsides1
60%Ball Possession40%
2Yellow Cards2
0Red Cards0
3Goalkeeper Saves4
567Total passes381
486Passes accurate304
86%Passes %80%

Recent Form

In their last 6 matches, Groningen have recorded 3 wins, 2 draws and 1 defeats. GO Ahead Eagles show 2 wins, 2 draws and 2 losses from their last 6 outings.

Groningen

DWWDWL

GO Ahead Eagles

DDWLWL

Groningen vs GO Ahead Eagles Head to Head Results

Groningen and GO Ahead Eagles have met 2 times — Groningen won 0, GO Ahead Eagles won 0, with 2 draws. Their rivalry dates back to 2025. A combined 2 goals have been scored across these fixtures, averaging 1.00 per match (1 for the home side, 1 for the visitors). Both teams scored in 1 matches (50%). Over 2.5 goals landed in 0 games (0%), making it a fixture that tends to produce goals. The highest-scoring encounter finished 1–1 in 2025.

0

Groningen

2

Drawn

0

GO Ahead Eagles

Goals: 1Goals: 1

Recent Meetings (2)

11 Apr 2026Groningen0 – 0GO Ahead Eagles
21 Dec 2025GO Ahead Eagles1 – 1Groningen
Statistics are for informational purposes only. Past performance does not guarantee future results.

API data: 15 Mar 2026