21 November 2021 at 11:15

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.

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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.

GO Ahead Eagles2wins
4draws10 meetings
Groningen4wins

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 (20%) differs significantly from the market-implied probability (40%) — the odds may underestimate Groningen.

Market Summary

Margin: 5.0%

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 42.7%Draw 30.3%Away 32.0%

Odds Range

1X2
Min2.303.203.10
Max2.433.403.17
Over 2.5: 51.3%Under 2.5: 52.6%
Market favourite:GO Ahead Eagles · Slight 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 market40.0%29.4%30.7%
Public market41.3%28.0%30.7%
Δ1.4%1.4%

GO Ahead Eagles vs Groningen — margin-removed probabilities

Result vs. Market

Groningen
Result vs. Market: GO Ahead Eagles (43%)

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.

GO Ahead EaglesHalf-time:00Groningen
6Shots19
3Shots on target9

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: GO Ahead Eagles

W 99D 90L 181
Over 2.559
Goals scored469

Away Record: Groningen

W 335D 255L 418
Over 2.552
Goals scored1324

Data: football-data.co.uk

Match Summary

Groningen defeated GO Ahead Eagles 1:0. The match was played in Eredivisie 2021. Goals were scored by J. Larsen 50′. 7 yellow cards were shown, 2 red cards. GO Ahead Eagles had 38% possession while Groningen held 62%. GO Ahead Eagles had 6 shots (3 on target) compared to 19 (9 on target) for Groningen. GO Ahead Eagles made 3 substitutions, Groningen made 2.

Match Events

Key match events between GO Ahead Eagles and Groningen — 1 goals and 9 cards recorded during the match.

GO Ahead Eagles
Groningen
Kick Off
Half Time
50′
J. Larsen

assist: W. Dammers

G. BotosM. Berden
59′
I. LidbergJ. Mulenga
79′
P. RommensJ. Bakker
79′
84′
D. IrandustP. Joosten
84′
L. DuarteM. te Wierik
Jacob Mulenga89′
Full Time

Match Statistics

GO Ahead Eagles had 38% possession against Groningen's 62%. GO Ahead Eagles registered 6 shots (3 on target) while Groningen managed 19 (9 on target). Corner kicks: 5–6. Fouls committed: 17–7.

3Shots on Goal9
1Shots off Goal5
6Total Shots19
2Blocked Shots5
6Shots insidebox10
0Shots outsidebox9
17Fouls7
5Corner Kicks6
1Offsides1
38%Ball Possession62%
6Yellow Cards1
2Red Cards0
8Goalkeeper Saves2
290Total passes464
213Passes accurate380
73%Passes %82%

Lineups

GO Ahead Eagles lined up in a 4-2-3-1 formation under K. van Wonderen, while Groningen deployed a 4-3-1-2 under D. Buijs.

Squad Ratings

The overall squad rating for GO Ahead Eagles is 7.03, compared to — for Groningen. This metric is derived from each player's average match rating across all league appearances this season — anything above 7.00 is considered strong, while below 6.50 signals inconsistency. GO Ahead Eagles's highest-rated starter is G. Nauber (7.17), while Groningen's best-rated player is —.

Attacking Output

The starting XI of GO Ahead Eagles have contributed 4 goals and 6 assists this season, led by G. Nauber (2G). Groningen's starters account for 0 goals and 0 assists, spearheaded by —. Goals reflect clinical finishing and chance creation, while assists highlight the ability to unlock defences through through-balls, crosses, and set pieces.

Defensive Solidity

GO Ahead Eagles deploy 4 defenders rated 7.03 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

GO Ahead Eagles field 5 midfielders averaging —, versus Groningen's 4 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

GO Ahead Eagles start 1 forward(s) averaging —, compared to 2 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.

Passing & Build-Up

Passing accuracy averages 86% for GO Ahead Eagles and —% for Groningen. Higher passing accuracy generally indicates a possession-based style with patient build-up through the thirds, while lower figures may suggest a more direct, counter-attacking approach with long balls and quick transitions.

Discipline

GO Ahead Eagles's starters have collected 5 yellow cards this season, compared to 0 for Groningen. Yellow cards reflect how aggressively a team presses and tackles — a high count may indicate a physical, high-pressing style but also risks suspensions and late free-kicks in dangerous areas.

Age & Experience

The average age of GO Ahead Eagles's starting XI is 30.0 (youngest: M. Deijl (28), oldest: G. Nauber (33)), while Groningen average — (youngest: —, oldest: —). Younger squads typically offer pace, energy, and pressing intensity, while experienced lineups bring composure, game management, and the ability to handle high-pressure moments.

Squad Depth

GO Ahead Eagles's starters average 20 league appearances each, versus 0 for Groningen. High appearance counts indicate an established, well-drilled unit that the manager trusts week in and week out. Lower figures may suggest rotation, injuries, or emerging players still earning their place in the team.

GO Ahead Eagles4-2-3-14-3-1-2Groningen
GKDEFMIDFWD
1Hahn3Nauber4Kramer20Deijl2Lucassen21Córdoba10Rommens8Brouwers30Botos9Lidberg11Oratman.1Leeuwen.3Hintum4Dammers20Šverko21Kasanwi.6Duarte10Irandust7Suslov8Leeuw11Hankouri9Larsen

Substitutes

Coach: K. van Wonderen

Substitutes

Coach: D. Buijs

GO Ahead EaglesPosition StrengthGroningen
7.03
Avg Rating
7.03Defender (4 v 4)
4G 6A0G 0A
GO Ahead Eagles4-2-3-1
1GoalkeeperW. Hahn
3DefenderG. Nauber7.22G
4DefenderJ. Kramer7.11G3A
20DefenderM. Deijl6.81G3A
2DefenderB. Lucassen
21MidfielderIñigo Córdoba
10MidfielderP. Rommens
8MidfielderL. Brouwers
30MidfielderG. Botos
11MidfielderR. Oratmangoen
9ForwardI. Lidberg
Groningen4-3-1-2
1GoalkeeperP. Leeuwenburgh
3DefenderB. van Hintum
4DefenderW. Dammers
20DefenderM. Šverko
21DefenderN. Kasanwirjo
6MidfielderL. Duarte
10MidfielderD. Irandust
7MidfielderT. Suslov
11MidfielderM. El Hankouri
8ForwardM. de Leeuw
9ForwardJ. Larsen

Recent Form

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

GO Ahead Eagles

DDWLWL

Groningen

DWWDWL

GO Ahead Eagles vs Groningen Head to Head Results

GO Ahead Eagles and Groningen have met 13 times — GO Ahead Eagles won 2, Groningen won 6, with 5 draws. Their rivalry dates back to 2013. Groningen leads the head-to-head with 6 victories from 13 meetings. A combined 33 goals have been scored across these fixtures, averaging 2.54 per match (14 for the home side, 19 for the visitors). Both teams scored in 8 matches (62%). Over 2.5 goals landed in 5 games (38%), making it a fixture that tends to produce goals. GO Ahead Eagles are currently unbeaten in the last 5 meetings. The highest-scoring encounter finished 3–3 in 2013.

2

GO Ahead Eagles

5

Drawn

6

Groningen

Goals: 14Goals: 19

Recent Meetings (13)

11 Apr 2026Groningen0 – 0GO Ahead Eagles
21 Dec 2025GO Ahead Eagles1 – 1Groningen
18 Jan 2025GO Ahead Eagles2 – 1Groningen
29 Sept 2024Groningen0 – 1GO Ahead Eagles
7 May 2023GO Ahead Eagles1 – 1Groningen
21 Aug 2022Groningen1 – 0GO Ahead Eagles
6 Feb 2022Groningen2 – 1GO Ahead Eagles
22 Apr 2017GO Ahead Eagles2 – 3Groningen
18 Dec 2016Groningen1 – 1GO Ahead Eagles
31 Jan 2015Groningen2 – 0GO Ahead Eagles
Statistics are for informational purposes only. Past performance does not guarantee future results.

API data: 15 Mar 2026