19 December 2019 at 17:30
Match Summary
Utrecht defeated Groningen 1:0. The match was played in KNVB Beker 2019. Goals were scored by I. Abass 68′. 3 yellow cards were shown. Groningen had 59% possession while Utrecht held 41%. Groningen had 19 shots (3 on target) compared to 7 (2 on target) for Utrecht. Groningen made 3 substitutions, Utrecht made 2.
Match Events
Key match events between Groningen and Utrecht — 1 goals and 3 cards recorded during the match.
assist: G. Kerk
Match Statistics
Groningen had 59% possession against Utrecht's 41%. Groningen registered 19 shots (3 on target) while Utrecht managed 7 (2 on target). Corner kicks: 6–3. Fouls committed: 11–11.
Lineups
Groningen lined up in a 4-4-2 formation under D. Buijs, while Utrecht deployed a 4-3-3 under J. van den Brom.
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 4 midfielders averaging —, versus Utrecht's 3 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 2 forward(s) averaging —, compared to 3 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.
Substitutes
Coach: D. Buijs
Substitutes
Coach: J. van den Brom
Recent Form
In their last 6 matches, Groningen have recorded 3 wins, 2 draws and 1 defeats. Utrecht show 4 wins, 1 draws and 1 losses from their last 6 outings.
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Groningen vs Utrecht Head to Head Results
Groningen and Utrecht have met 31 times — Groningen won 7, Utrecht won 17, 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 (29 for the home side, 40 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)
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