31 October 2020 at 19:00

21
Full Time
Referee: A. Lindhout

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.

Groningen3wins
5draws10 meetings
VVV Venlo2wins

Goals in This Fixture

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

1.7

Average goals per game

30%

Games with 3+ goals

50%

Both teams scored

Potential Betting Value Detected

Historical win rate (40%) differs significantly from the market-implied probability (68%) — the odds may underestimate VVV Venlo.

Market Summary

Margin: 6.9%

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 71.3%Draw 22.2%Away 13.4%

Odds Range

1X2
Min1.364.337.00
Max1.434.807.91
Over 2.5: 57.1%Under 2.5: 48.8%
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 market67.6%20.1%12.2%
Public market66.3%20.8%12.9%
Δ1.3%0.7%0.7%

Groningen vs VVV Venlo — margin-removed probabilities

Result vs. Market

Groningen
Result vs. Market: Groningen (71%)

Result matched 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:10VVV Venlo
14Shots8
6Shots on target2

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
03/04/21VVV Venlo0–1Groningen3.69/3.62/1.98
31/10/20Groningen2–1VVV Venlo1.40/4.51/7.47
22/02/20Groningen0–1VVV Venlo1.58/3.84/6.11
14/09/19VVV Venlo2–1Groningen2.90/3.27/2.46
03/03/19Groningen3–2VVV Venlo1.62/3.93/5.30
09/12/18VVV Venlo0–0Groningen2.73/3.38/2.53
10/09/17Groningen1–1VVV Venlo2.01/3.55/3.61
16/02/18VVV Venlo1–1Groningen2.04/3.49/3.55
15/12/12Groningen0–0VVV Venlo1.61/4.04/5.24
05/05/13VVV Venlo0–0Groningen2.50/3.42/2.70

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: VVV Venlo

W 75D 77L 180
Over 2.559
Goals scored375

Data: football-data.co.uk

Match Summary

Groningen defeated VVV Venlo 2:1. The match was played in Eredivisie 2020. Goals were scored by P. Joosten 26′, J. Larsen 48′, G. Giakoumakis 90′. 1 yellow cards were shown. Groningen had 53% possession while VVV Venlo held 47%. Groningen had 14 shots (6 on target) compared to 8 (2 on target) for VVV Venlo. Groningen made 4 substitutions, VVV Venlo made 3. VAR was involved: Goal cancelled (Daniel Van Kaam 18′).

Match Events

Key match events between Groningen and VVV Venlo — 3 goals and 1 cards recorded during the match.

Groningen
VVV Venlo
Kick Off
Goal cancelled18′
VAR
P. Joosten

assist: J. Larsen

26′
Half Time
D. van KaamR. Lundqvist
46′
48′
T. PachonikS. van Dijck
J. Larsen

assist: A. da Cruz

48′
A. da CruzM. El Hankouri
60′
61′
S. JanssenJ. Arias
61′
Z. MachachT. Hunte
P. JoostenG. Gudmundsson
75′
J. LarsenR. Balk
90′
90+5′
G. Giakoumakis

assist: E. Linthorst

Full Time

Match Statistics

Groningen had 53% possession against VVV Venlo's 47%. Groningen registered 14 shots (6 on target) while VVV Venlo managed 8 (2 on target). Corner kicks: 5–5. Fouls committed: 8–13.

6Shots on Goal2
5Shots off Goal2
14Total Shots8
3Blocked Shots4
8Shots insidebox6
6Shots outsidebox2
8Fouls13
5Corner Kicks5
0Offsides5
53%Ball Possession47%
1Yellow Cards0
0Red Cards0
1Goalkeeper Saves4
454Total passes392
362Passes accurate276
80%Passes %70%

Recent Form

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

Groningen

DWWDWL

VVV Venlo

LDLWDL

Groningen vs VVV Venlo Head to Head Results

Groningen and VVV Venlo have met 15 times — Groningen won 7, VVV Venlo won 3, with 5 draws. Their rivalry dates back to 2010. Groningen leads the head-to-head with 7 victories from 15 meetings. A combined 36 goals have been scored across these fixtures, averaging 2.40 per match (20 for the home side, 16 for the visitors). Both teams scored in 8 matches (53%). Over 2.5 goals landed in 6 games (40%), making it a fixture that tends to produce goals. Groningen are currently unbeaten in the last 3 meetings. The highest-scoring encounter finished 3–5 in 2010.

7

Groningen

5

Drawn

3

VVV Venlo

Goals: 20Goals: 16

Recent Meetings (15)

14 Apr 2024VVV Venlo0 – 1Groningen
1 Dec 2023Groningen2 – 1VVV Venlo
3 Apr 2021VVV Venlo0 – 1Groningen
22 Feb 2020Groningen0 – 1VVV Venlo
14 Sept 2019VVV Venlo2 – 1Groningen
3 Mar 2019Groningen3 – 2VVV Venlo
9 Dec 2018VVV Venlo0 – 0Groningen
16 Feb 2018VVV Venlo1 – 1Groningen
10 Sept 2017Groningen1 – 1VVV Venlo
5 May 2013VVV Venlo0 – 0Groningen
Statistics are for informational purposes only. Past performance does not guarantee future results.

API data: 15 Mar 2026