Match Summary
Utrecht defeated Groningen 1:0. The match was played in KNVB Beker 2016. Goals were scored by N. Barazite 90′. Utrecht made 0 substitutions, Groningen made 2.
Match Events
Key match events between Utrecht and Groningen — 1 goals and 0 cards recorded during the match.
Lineups
Utrecht lined up in a — formation under E. ten Hag, while Groningen deployed a — under E. Faber.
Squad Ratings
The overall squad rating for Utrecht is 6.90, 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. Utrecht's highest-rated starter is S. Haller (6.90), while Groningen's best-rated player is —.
Midfield Control
Utrecht field 11 midfielders averaging 6.90, versus Groningen's 11 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.
Passing & Build-Up
Passing accuracy averages 50% for Utrecht 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
Utrecht's starters have collected 1 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 Utrecht's starting XI is 31.0 (youngest: S. Haller (31), oldest: S. Haller (31)), 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
Utrecht's starters average 1 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.
Recent Form
In their last 6 matches, Utrecht have recorded 4 wins, 1 draws and 1 defeats. Groningen show 3 wins, 2 draws and 1 losses from their last 6 outings.
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Utrecht vs Groningen Head to Head Results
Utrecht and Groningen have met 31 times — Utrecht won 17, Groningen won 7, with 7 draws. Their rivalry dates back to 2010. Utrecht leads the head-to-head with 17 victories from 31 meetings. A combined 69 goals have been scored across these fixtures, averaging 2.23 per match (40 for the home side, 29 for the visitors). Both teams scored in 14 matches (45%). Over 2.5 goals landed in 12 games (39%), making it a fixture that tends to produce goals. The highest-scoring encounter finished 1–5 in 2016.
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Drawn
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Recent Meetings (31)
API data: 16 Apr 2026