6 February 2022 at 13:30

Referee: A. Bos

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

Market Summary

Margin: 5.4%

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 50.9%Draw 29.8%Away 24.6%

Odds Range

1X2
Min1.953.253.90
Max1.993.414.28
Over 2.5: 45.5%Under 2.5: 60.6%
Market favourite:Groningen · 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 market48.8%28.5%22.7%
Public market48.5%27.8%23.7%

Groningen vs GO Ahead Eagles — margin-removed probabilities

Result vs. Market

Groningen
Result vs. Market: Groningen (51%)

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:10GO Ahead Eagles
17Shots13
5Shots on target5

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 defeated GO Ahead Eagles 2:1. The match was played in Eredivisie 2021. Goals were scored by J. Larsen 4′, G. Botos 60′, J. Larsen 69′. 2 yellow cards were shown. Groningen had 49% possession while GO Ahead Eagles held 51%. Groningen had 17 shots (5 on target) compared to 13 (5 on target) for GO Ahead Eagles. Groningen made 5 substitutions, GO Ahead Eagles made 5.

Match Events

Key match events between Groningen and GO Ahead Eagles — 3 goals and 2 cards recorded during the match.

Groningen
GO Ahead Eagles
Kick Off
J. Larsen

assist: B. Meijer

4′
Half Time
46′
B. LucassenG. Botos
60′
G. Botos

assist: R. Oratmangoen

67′
Iñigo CórdobaCardona
67′
I. LidbergM. Berden
J. Larsen

assist: B. van Hintum

69′
T. SuslovC. Ngonge
77′
P. AbrahamM. El Hankouri
77′
85′
R. OratmangoenJ. Mulenga
85′
P. RommensF. Ross
M. de LeeuwD. van Kaam
86′
J. LarsenR. Postema
89′
B. MeijerM. Šverko
90′
Full Time

Match Statistics

Groningen had 49% possession against GO Ahead Eagles's 51%. Groningen registered 17 shots (5 on target) while GO Ahead Eagles managed 13 (5 on target). Corner kicks: 2–5. Fouls committed: 6–12.

5Shots on Goal5
10Shots off Goal4
17Total Shots13
2Blocked Shots4
10Shots insidebox9
7Shots outsidebox4
6Fouls12
2Corner Kicks5
0Offsides2
49%Ball Possession51%
1Yellow Cards1
0Red Cards0
4Goalkeeper Saves3
433Total passes441
322Passes accurate330
74%Passes %75%

Lineups

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

Squad Ratings

The overall squad rating for Groningen is —, compared to 6.96 for GO Ahead Eagles. 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. Groningen's highest-rated starter is —, while GO Ahead Eagles's best-rated player is J. Kramer (7.09).

Attacking Output

The starting XI of Groningen have contributed 0 goals and 0 assists this season, led by —. GO Ahead Eagles's starters account for 2 goals and 6 assists, spearheaded by J. Kramer (1G). Goals reflect clinical finishing and chance creation, while assists highlight the ability to unlock defences through through-balls, crosses, and set pieces.

Defensive Solidity

Groningen deploy 4 defenders rated — on average, against GO Ahead Eagles's 4-man backline averaging 6.96. 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

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

Groningen start 2 forward(s) averaging —, compared to 1 for GO Ahead Eagles 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 —% for Groningen and 85% for GO Ahead Eagles. 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

Groningen's starters have collected 0 yellow cards this season, compared to 4 for GO Ahead Eagles. 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 Groningen's starting XI is — (youngest: —, oldest: —), while GO Ahead Eagles average 28.5 (youngest: M. Deijl (28), oldest: J. Kramer (29)). 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

Groningen's starters average 0 league appearances each, versus 25 for GO Ahead Eagles. 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.

Groningen4-4-24-2-3-1GO Ahead Eagles
GKDEFMIDFWD
1Leeuwen.3Hintum5Wierik2Dankerl.21Kasanwi.40Meijer6Duarte7Suslov8Leeuw9Larsen19Abraham23Noppert5Kuipers4Kramer20Deijl2Lucassen21Córdoba10Rommens8Brouwers6Idzes9Lidberg11Oratman.

Substitutes

Coach: D. Buijs

Substitutes

Coach: K. van Wonderen

GroningenPosition StrengthGO Ahead Eagles
Avg Rating
6.96
Defender (4 v 4)6.96
0G 0A2G 6A
Groningen4-4-2
1GoalkeeperP. Leeuwenburgh
3DefenderB. van Hintum
5DefenderM. te Wierik
2DefenderD. Dankerlui
40DefenderB. Meijer
21MidfielderN. Kasanwirjo
6MidfielderL. Duarte
7MidfielderT. Suslov
19MidfielderP. Abraham
8ForwardM. de Leeuw
9ForwardJ. Larsen
GO Ahead Eagles4-2-3-1
23GoalkeeperA. Noppert
5DefenderB. Kuipers
4DefenderJ. Kramer7.11G3A
20DefenderM. Deijl6.81G3A
6DefenderJ. Idzes
2MidfielderB. Lucassen
21MidfielderIñigo Córdoba
10MidfielderP. Rommens
8MidfielderL. Brouwers
11MidfielderR. Oratmangoen
9ForwardI. Lidberg

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 13 times — Groningen won 6, GO Ahead Eagles won 2, with 5 draws. Their rivalry dates back to 2013. Groningen leads the head-to-head with 6 victories from 13 meetings. A combined 31 goals have been scored across these fixtures, averaging 2.38 per match (18 for the home side, 13 for the visitors). Both teams scored in 7 matches (54%). Over 2.5 goals landed in 4 games (31%), 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.

6

Groningen

5

Drawn

2

GO Ahead Eagles

Goals: 18Goals: 13

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
21 Nov 2021GO Ahead Eagles0 – 1Groningen
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