13 November 2022 at 13:30

Referee: M. Nagtegaal

Betting Odds & Historical Data

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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

W 335D 255L 418
Over 2.552
Goals scored1324

Away Record: Fortuna Sittard

Data: football-data.co.uk

Match Summary

Fortuna Sittard defeated Groningen 3:2. The match was played in Eredivisie 2022. Goals were scored by R. Pepi 45′, P. Gladon 78′, P. Gladon 84′, F. Krüger 90′, T. Noslin 90′. 5 yellow cards were shown. Groningen had 55% possession while Fortuna Sittard held 45%. Groningen had 12 shots (3 on target) compared to 15 (7 on target) for Fortuna Sittard. Groningen made 4 substitutions, Fortuna Sittard made 4.

Match Events

Key match events between Groningen and Fortuna Sittard — 5 goals and 5 cards recorded during the match.

Groningen
Fortuna Sittard
Kick Off
R. Pepi

assist: R. Oratmangoen

45′
Half Time
48′
R. VitaT. Noslin
58′
Iñigo CórdobaÚmaro Embaló
58′
C. BassettP. Gladon
R. OratmangoenC. Ngonge
62′
D. IrandustT. Suslov
62′
L. ValenteJ. Pelupessy
68′
72′Úmaro Embaló
78′
P. Gladon

assist: Ivo Pinto

84′
P. Gladon

assist: Úmaro Embaló

N. KasanwirjoD. Dankerlui
87′
90+3′
A. FeratiDeroy Duarte
F. Krüger

assist: C. Ngonge

90+1′
90+5′
T. Noslin

assist: G. Cox

Full Time

Match Statistics

Groningen had 55% possession against Fortuna Sittard's 45%. Groningen registered 12 shots (3 on target) while Fortuna Sittard managed 15 (7 on target). Corner kicks: 4–5. Fouls committed: 6–6.

3Shots on Goal7
5Shots off Goal5
12Total Shots15
4Blocked Shots3
6Shots insidebox12
6Shots outsidebox3
6Fouls6
4Corner Kicks5
0Offsides6
55%Ball Possession45%
2Yellow Cards3
0Red Cards0
3Goalkeeper Saves1
403Total passes325
329Passes accurate256
82%Passes %79%

Lineups

Groningen lined up in a 4-2-3-1 formation under F. Wormuth, while Fortuna Sittard deployed a 4-4-1-1 under Julio Velázquez.

Squad Ratings

The overall squad rating for Groningen is —, compared to 6.52 for Fortuna Sittard. 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 Fortuna Sittard's best-rated player is Ivo Pinto (6.52).

Defensive Solidity

Groningen deploy 4 defenders rated — on average, against Fortuna Sittard's 4-man backline averaging 6.52. 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 2 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.

Passing & Build-Up

Passing accuracy averages —% for Groningen and 74% for Fortuna Sittard. 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 3 for Fortuna Sittard. 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 Fortuna Sittard average 35.0 (youngest: Ivo Pinto (35), oldest: Ivo Pinto (35)). 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 26 for Fortuna Sittard. 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.

Groningen4-2-3-14-4-1-1Fortuna Sittard
GKDEFMIDFWD
1Leeuwen.21Kasanwi.5Wierik12Balker18Määttä6Duarte40Valente10Irandust23Krüger34Oratman.9Pepi31Pandur12Pinto2Navarro14Guth5Cox7Córdoba19Ferati21Erdoğan61Vita8Bassett17Yılmaz

Substitutes

Coach: F. Wormuth

Substitutes

Coach: Julio Velázquez

GroningenPosition StrengthFortuna Sittard
Avg Rating
6.52
Defender (4 v 4)6.52
0G 0A0G 5A
Groningen4-2-3-1
1GoalkeeperP. Leeuwenburgh
21DefenderN. Kasanwirjo
5DefenderM. te Wierik
12DefenderR. Balker
18DefenderI. Määttä
6MidfielderL. Duarte
40MidfielderL. Valente
10MidfielderD. Irandust
23MidfielderF. Krüger
34MidfielderR. Oratmangoen
9ForwardR. Pepi
Fortuna Sittard4-4-1-1
31GoalkeeperI. Pandur
12DefenderIvo Pinto6.55A
2DefenderXimo Navarro
14DefenderRodrigo Guth
5DefenderG. Cox
7MidfielderIñigo Córdoba
19MidfielderA. Ferati
21MidfielderD. Erdoğan
61MidfielderR. Vita
8ForwardC. Bassett
17ForwardB. Yılmaz

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

DWWDWL

Fortuna Sittard

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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 27 goals have been scored across these fixtures, averaging 2.25 per match (16 for the home side, 11 for the visitors). Both teams scored in 5 matches (42%). Over 2.5 goals landed in 6 games (50%), making it a fixture that tends to produce goals. The highest-scoring encounter finished 1–4 in 2021.

6

Groningen

1

Drawn

5

Fortuna Sittard

Goals: 16Goals: 11

Recent Meetings (12)

25 Jan 2026Groningen1 – 2Fortuna Sittard
25 Oct 2025Fortuna Sittard1 – 2Groningen
16 Mar 2025Groningen1 – 0Fortuna Sittard
26 Oct 2024Fortuna Sittard1 – 0Groningen
2 Apr 2023Fortuna Sittard3 – 1Groningen
12 Feb 2022Groningen0 – 1Fortuna Sittard
27 Nov 2021Fortuna Sittard1 – 4Groningen
28 Feb 2021Groningen1 – 0Fortuna Sittard
25 Oct 2020Fortuna Sittard1 – 3Groningen
30 Nov 2019Fortuna Sittard1 – 0Groningen
Statistics are for informational purposes only. Past performance does not guarantee future results.

API data: 15 Mar 2026