Match Summary
Twente defeated Groningen 2:0. The match was played in KNVB Beker 2018. Goals were scored by Javier Espinosa 45′, P. Bijen 68′. Groningen made 3 substitutions, Twente made 3.
Match Events
Key match events between Groningen and Twente — 2 goals and 0 cards recorded during the match.
assist: M. Smith
assist: Aitor Cantalapiedra
Lineups
Groningen lined up in a — formation under D. Buijs, while Twente deployed a — under M. Pusic.
Midfield Control
Groningen field 11 midfielders averaging —, versus Twente'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.
Recent Form
In their last 6 matches, Groningen have recorded 3 wins, 2 draws and 1 defeats. Twente show 5 wins, 0 draws and 1 losses from their last 6 outings.
Groningen
Twente
Groningen vs Twente Head to Head Results
Groningen and Twente have met 30 times — Groningen won 3, Twente won 16, with 11 draws. Their rivalry dates back to 2010. Twente leads the head-to-head with 16 victories from 30 meetings. A combined 97 goals have been scored across these fixtures, averaging 3.23 per match (33 for the home side, 64 for the visitors). Both teams scored in 21 matches (70%). Over 2.5 goals landed in 17 games (57%), making it a fixture that tends to produce goals. Twente are currently unbeaten in the last 13 meetings. The highest-scoring encounter finished 3–5 in 2017.
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Groningen
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Drawn
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Twente
Recent Meetings (30)
API data: 16 Apr 2026