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Groningen vs Utrecht

Euroborg, Groningen21 August 2021 at 20:00
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Referee: D. Makkelie

Match Events

Groningen
Utrecht
Kick Off
45′Quinten Timber
Half Time
Neraysho Kasanwirjo57′
57′Hidde ter Avest
62′
Adrián DalmauA. Douvikas
62′
Q. TimberM. Sylla
M. de LeeuwJ. Larsen
69′
A. El MessaoudiP. Joosten
69′
Azor Matusiwa74′
74′
O. BoussaidS. Gustafson
Tomáš Suslov75′
75′Gyrano Kerk
C. NgongeD. Dankerlui
82′
T. SuslovR. Lundqvist
83′
87′
H. ter AvestM. van der Hoorn
88′Willem Janssen
Full Time

Match Statistics

3Shots on Goal0
8Shots off Goal1
14Total Shots5
3Blocked Shots4
7Shots insidebox4
7Shots outsidebox1
12Fouls15
5Corner Kicks4
0Offsides2
54%Ball Possession46%
3Yellow Cards4
0Red Cards0
0Goalkeeper Saves3
400Total passes345
326Passes accurate269
82%Passes %78%

Lineups

Defensive Solidity

Groningen deploy 4 defenders rated — on average, against Utrecht'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

Groningen field 5 midfielders averaging —, versus Utrecht'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 1 forward(s) averaging —, compared to 1 for Utrecht 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.

Groningen4-2-3-14-2-3-1Utrecht
GKDEFMIDFWD
1Leeuwen.5Wierik4Dammers15Gudmund.21Kasanwi.18Messaou.6Matusiwa7Suslov8Leeuw11Hankouri27Ngonge1Paes14Janssen2Maarel21Warmerd.5Avest6Maher23Ramsela.27Timber26Boussaid9Dalmau7Kerk

Substitutes

Coach: D. Buijs

Substitutes

Coach: R. Hake

GroningenPosition StrengthUtrecht
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
Utrecht4-2-3-1
1GoalkeeperM. Paes
14DefenderW. Janssen
2DefenderM. van der Maarel
21DefenderD. Warmerdam
5DefenderH. ter Avest
6MidfielderA. Maher
23MidfielderB. Ramselaar
27MidfielderQ. Timber
26MidfielderO. Boussaid
7MidfielderG. Kerk
9ForwardAdrián Dalmau

Match Summary

Groningen and Utrecht drew 0:0. The match was played in Eredivisie 2021. 7 yellow cards were shown. Groningen had 54% possession while Utrecht held 46%. Groningen had 14 shots (3 on target) compared to 5 (0 on target) for Utrecht. Groningen made 4 substitutions, Utrecht made 4.

Rivalry since 2010

Groningen vs Utrecht Head to Head Results

31 stretnutí
Groningen
7
wins
Drawn
6
Utrecht
18
wins
Total goals
70 · 2.3/match
Both scored
14/31 · 45%
Over 2.5
12/31 · 39%

Recent Form

Groningen

LLDWWD

Utrecht

WLWLWW

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

This data is sourced from football-data.co.uk and covers historical match results and pre-match odds. These figures do not represent current or live odds and cannot be used for placing bets. Betting is not possible on this website. Provided for analytical and research purposes only.

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.

Groningen2wins
3draws10 meetings
Utrecht5wins

Goals in This Fixture

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

2.3

Average goals per game

60%

Games with 3+ goals

60%

Both teams scored

Potential Betting Value Detected

Historical win rate (0%) differs significantly from the market-implied probability (27%) — the odds may underestimate Utrecht.

Market Summary

Margin: 5.8%

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 27.4%Draw 27.2%Away 51.1%

Odds Range

1X2
Min3.603.601.90
Max3.753.812.02
Over 2.5: 52.6%Under 2.5: 51.3%
Market favourite:Utrecht · 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 market26.8%25.4%47.8%
Public market24.9%25.9%49.2%
Δ1.9%0.6%1.3%

Groningen vs Utrecht — margin-removed probabilities

Result vs. Market

Draw
Result vs. Market: Utrecht (51%)

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.

GroningenHalf-time:00Utrecht
13Shots5
3Shots on target0

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
14/02/26Groningen1–2Utrecht2.00/3.40/3.80
14/09/25Utrecht0–1Groningen1.77/3.94/4.29
13/04/25Utrecht3–1Groningen1.71/3.75/4.86
20/10/24Groningen0–1Utrecht3.49/3.65/2.02
07/04/23Groningen1–2Utrecht3.06/3.50/2.29
06/11/22Utrecht2–1Groningen1.69/3.99/4.81
20/03/22Utrecht1–3Groningen1.71/3.66/5.16
21/08/21Groningen0–0Utrecht3.65/3.67/1.96
09/01/21Utrecht2–2Groningen1.79/3.72/4.39
18/10/20Groningen0–0Utrecht2.91/3.50/2.38

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 420
Over 2.552
Goals scored1327

Away Record: Utrecht

W 426D 291L 394
Over 2.557
Goals scored1664

Data: football-data.co.uk

Statistics are for informational purposes only. Past performance does not guarantee future results.

API data: 11 May 2026