15 August 2021 at 10:15

12
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.

Cambuur4wins
2draws10 meetings
Groningen4wins

Goals in This Fixture

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

3.1

Average goals per game

60%

Games with 3+ goals

60%

Both teams scored

Market Summary

Margin: 5.2%

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 40.6%Draw 28.8%Away 35.8%

Odds Range

1X2
Min2.403.402.70
Max2.503.622.87
Over 2.5: 57.1%Under 2.5: 48.8%
Market favourite: · Even contest

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 market38.9%26.8%34.3%
Public market39.3%27.8%32.9%
Δ0.4%1.0%1.5%

Cambuur vs Groningen — margin-removed probabilities

Result vs. Market

Groningen
Result vs. Market: Cambuur (41%)

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.

CambuurHalf-time:01Groningen
6Shots11
3Shots on target7

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
26/01/23Groningen0–1Cambuur2.24/3.43/3.20
11/09/22Cambuur0–1Groningen2.16/3.58/3.24
15/05/22Groningen2–3Cambuur1.74/3.87/4.30
15/08/21Cambuur1–2Groningen2.46/3.47/2.80
08/11/15Cambuur2–2Groningen2.58/3.42/2.63
07/02/16Groningen2–0Cambuur1.65/3.89/5.06
14/09/14Cambuur3–0Groningen2.23/3.49/3.15
12/04/15Groningen3–2Cambuur2.14/3.57/3.19
17/08/13Cambuur4–1Groningen2.94/3.45/2.32
02/03/14Groningen1–1Cambuur1.95/3.63/3.72

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: Cambuur

W 59D 61L 152
Over 2.559
Goals scored298

Away Record: Groningen

W 335D 255L 418
Over 2.552
Goals scored1324

Data: football-data.co.uk

Match Summary

Groningen defeated Cambuur 2:1. The match was played in Eredivisie 2021. Goals were scored by A. El Messaoudi 33′, R. Maulun 68′, J. Larsen 90′. Cambuur had 54% possession while Groningen held 46%. Cambuur had 6 shots (3 on target) compared to 11 (7 on target) for Groningen. Cambuur made 5 substitutions, Groningen made 5.

Match Events

Key match events between Cambuur and Groningen — 3 goals and 0 cards recorded during the match.

Cambuur
Groningen
Kick Off
33′
A. El Messaoudi

assist: T. Suslov

Half Time
46′
C. NgongeR. Postema
N. DoodemanJ. Jacobs
58′
S. HendriksT. Boere
58′
R. Maulun

assist: J. Jacobs

68′
72′
M. de LeeuwP. Joosten
72′
A. El MessaoudiJ. Larsen
73′
T. SuslovD. van Kaam
E. SchoutenM. Tol
81′
I. KallonD. Sambissa
81′
M. BreijM. Paulissen
84′
90+3′
G. GudmundssonB. Meijer
90+3′
Full Time

Match Statistics

Cambuur had 54% possession against Groningen's 46%. Cambuur registered 6 shots (3 on target) while Groningen managed 11 (7 on target). Corner kicks: 2–8. Fouls committed: 12–11.

3Shots on Goal7
1Shots off Goal3
6Total Shots11
2Blocked Shots1
2Shots insidebox10
4Shots outsidebox1
12Fouls11
2Corner Kicks8
2Offsides3
54%Ball Possession46%
0Yellow Cards0
0Red Cards0
5Goalkeeper Saves2
402Total passes335
313Passes accurate253
78%Passes %76%

Lineups

Cambuur lined up in a 4-3-3 formation under H. de Jong, while Groningen deployed a 4-2-3-1 under D. Buijs.

Defensive Solidity

Cambuur deploy 4 defenders rated — on average, against Groningen's 4-man backline averaging —. Higher defensive ratings suggest better positional awareness, fewer individual errors, and a greater likelihood of keeping clean sheets. The rating accounts for tackles won, interceptions, aerial duels, and blocks throughout the season.

Midfield Control

Cambuur field 3 midfielders averaging —, versus Groningen's 5 rated —. Midfield ratings reflect passing accuracy, interceptions, key passes, and overall control of possession — the team that dominates midfield typically dictates the tempo and territory of the match.

Forward Threat

Cambuur start 3 forward(s) averaging —, compared to 1 for Groningen averaging —. Forward ratings capture shot accuracy, movement off the ball, dribbling success, and involvement in build-up play — they indicate who carries the greater goal threat on the day.

Cambuur4-3-34-2-3-1Groningen
GKDEFMIDFWD
1Stevens3Mac-Int.4Schouten5Schmidt16Bangura20Maulun6Hoedema.14Breij7Kallon19Hendriks17Doodeman1Leeuwen.5Wierik4Dammers15Gudmund.21Kasanwi.18Messaou.6Matusiwa7Suslov8Leeuw11Hankouri27Ngonge

Substitutes

Coach: H. de Jong

Substitutes

Coach: D. Buijs

CambuurPosition StrengthGroningen
Cambuur4-3-3
1GoalkeeperS. Stevens
3DefenderC. Mac-Intosch
4DefenderE. Schouten
5DefenderD. Schmidt
16DefenderA. Bangura
20MidfielderR. Maulun
6MidfielderM. Hoedemakers
14MidfielderM. Breij
7ForwardI. Kallon
19ForwardS. Hendriks
17ForwardN. Doodeman
Groningen4-2-3-1
1GoalkeeperP. Leeuwenburgh
5DefenderM. te Wierik
15DefenderG. Gudmundsson
21DefenderN. Kasanwirjo
11DefenderM. El Hankouri
4MidfielderW. Dammers
18MidfielderA. El Messaoudi
6MidfielderA. Matusiwa
7MidfielderT. Suslov
27MidfielderC. Ngonge
8ForwardM. de Leeuw

Recent Form

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

Cambuur

LDDLWL

Groningen

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Cambuur vs Groningen Head to Head Results

Cambuur and Groningen have met 12 times — Cambuur won 5, Groningen won 4, with 3 draws. Their rivalry dates back to 2013. Cambuur leads the head-to-head with 5 victories from 12 meetings. A combined 36 goals have been scored across these fixtures, averaging 3.00 per match (19 for the home side, 17 for the visitors). Both teams scored in 7 matches (58%). Over 2.5 goals landed in 7 games (58%), making it a fixture that tends to produce goals. The highest-scoring encounter finished 2–3 in 2022.

5

Cambuur

3

Drawn

4

Groningen

Goals: 19Goals: 17

Recent Meetings (12)

20 Apr 2024Groningen3 – 0Cambuur
29 Oct 2023Cambuur2 – 1Groningen
26 Jan 2023Groningen0 – 1Cambuur
9 Dec 2022Groningen1 – 1Cambuur
11 Sept 2022Cambuur0 – 1Groningen
15 May 2022Groningen2 – 3Cambuur
7 Feb 2016Groningen2 – 0Cambuur
8 Nov 2015Cambuur2 – 2Groningen
12 Apr 2015Groningen3 – 2Cambuur
14 Sept 2014Cambuur3 – 0Groningen
Statistics are for informational purposes only. Past performance does not guarantee future results.

API data: 15 Mar 2026