12 February 2022 at 17:45
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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
Away Record: Fortuna Sittard
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Data: football-data.co.uk
Match Summary
Fortuna Sittard defeated Groningen 1:0. The match was played in Eredivisie 2021. Goals were scored by D. Siovas 82′. 3 yellow cards were shown. Groningen had 63% possession while Fortuna Sittard held 37%. Groningen had 18 shots (7 on target) compared to 8 (5 on target) for Fortuna Sittard. Groningen made 4 substitutions, Fortuna Sittard made 3.
Match Events
Key match events between Groningen and Fortuna Sittard — 1 goals and 3 cards recorded during the match.
assist: B. Rienstra
Match Statistics
Groningen had 63% possession against Fortuna Sittard's 37%. Groningen registered 18 shots (7 on target) while Fortuna Sittard managed 8 (5 on target). Corner kicks: 7–5. Fouls committed: 6–10.
Lineups
Groningen lined up in a 4-2-3-1 formation under D. Buijs, while Fortuna Sittard deployed a 3-4-1-2 under S. Ultee.
Defensive Solidity
Groningen deploy 4 defenders rated — on average, against Fortuna Sittard's 3-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
Groningen field 5 midfielders averaging —, versus Fortuna Sittard'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
Groningen start 1 forward(s) averaging —, compared to 3 for Fortuna Sittard 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.
Substitutes
Coach: D. Buijs
Substitutes
Coach: S. Ultee
Recent Form
In their last 6 matches, Groningen have recorded 3 wins, 2 draws and 1 defeats. Fortuna Sittard show 2 wins, 1 draws and 3 losses from their last 6 outings.
Groningen
Fortuna Sittard
Groningen vs Fortuna Sittard Head to Head Results
Groningen and Fortuna Sittard have met 12 times — Groningen won 6, Fortuna Sittard won 5, with 1 draws. Their rivalry dates back to 2018. Groningen leads the head-to-head with 6 victories from 12 meetings. A combined 31 goals have been scored across these fixtures, averaging 2.58 per match (18 for the home side, 13 for the visitors). Both teams scored in 6 matches (50%). 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.
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Groningen
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Drawn
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Fortuna Sittard
Recent Meetings (12)
API data: 15 Mar 2026