Utrecht vs Groningen Prediction 13 April 2025
πThe clash between Utrecht and Groningen, part of the 29th round of the Eredivisie, promises to be a true spectacle. Utrecht, currently fourth in the standings, are eager to solidify their position for European competition qualification. The team is in decent form, having secured three wins in their last ten matches. Meanwhile, Groningen sit in 11th place and are fighting to improve their standing after a series of inconsistent results. Their attack has become more effective, scoring in nearly all of their recent away games. Both teams possess attacking prowess, making this encounter intriguing.
Head-to-Head
π Statistical preview of official encounters between Utrecht and Groningen:
- 43 matches played;
- home wins - 22, away wins - 10, draws - 11;
- goals scored - 59 for the home side, 48 for the visitors;
- average goals in the 1st half - 1, in the 2nd half - 1.49;
- average total goals per match - 2.49.
The last match took place on 20 October 2024 at Groningen's ground, ending with a scoreline of 0-1.
H2H Stats Matches and Previous Teams Results

Utrecht Team Overview
Utrecht are putting on a confident display at home. The team consistently focuses on ball control and creating chances in front of the opponent's goal. This season, they average 1.79 goals per match, highlighting their attacking prowess on home turf. Recently, they've secured three wins in their last ten games, though they tend to concede goals, with an average of 1.45 per match. The Red and Whites boast a positive head-to-head record against Groningen, with their latest encounter ending in a 1-0 away victory.
The team is currently dealing with squad issues: Niklas Wesseling (injured) and Can Bozdogan (shin injury) are doubtful for participation.
Match Results: Utrecht

Groningen Team Overview
Groningen are looking to solidify their position above mid-table in the Eredivisie after a string of disappointing performances. Known for their flexibility and ability to adapt to their opponent's style, they excel in counter-attacking play and swift transitions from defense to attack. In their last seven away matches, the team has scored in nearly every game, although they have conceded an average of 1.46 goals per match. This club is capable of delivering surprising results, even against strong opponents.
The availability of several players remains uncertain. Maxim Mariani (injured) and Fofin Turay (Achilles tendon injury) are highly likely to miss the game.
Match Results: Groningen
Prediction on the outcome
H2H:
- number of encounters - 43;
- home team wins - 22, away team wins - 10, draws - 11.
Statistics: Utrecht vs Groningen
- number of matches played in the tournament: 28 vs 28;
- number of wins: 16 vs 8;
- win percentage: 55% vs 29%;
- number of losses: 5 vs 12;
- number of draws: 8 vs 8.
Last 10 matches:
- number of wins: 3 vs 4;
- number of losses: 3 vs 3;
- number of draws: 4 vs 3.
- Groningen won with a +1.5 handicap in their last 8 away games against Utrecht.
Prediction on the over/under
H2H
- today's home team scores on average - 1.37, the guests - 1.12;
- average Over/Under goals in H2H matches - 2.49;
- both teams scored: overall - 19; at the home team's field - 12.
Statistics: Utrecht vs Groningen
- average total in the tournament: 3.24 vs 2.43;
- average total goals scored: 1.79 vs 0.96;
- average total in the 1st half: 0.69 vs 0.57;
- average total in the 2nd half: 1.1 vs 0.39;
- Utrecht: average total at home in the tournament - 1.43;
- Groningen: average total away in the tournament - 0.86;
- last 10 matches (average total): 1.4 (home - 0.75) vs 1.2 (away - 1.2).
- Groningen have scored in their last 7 games (Eredivisie).
Prediction on corners
Utrecht: Statistics
- season: average Over/Under in the tournament - 4.76; at home field - 5;
- last 10 matches: average Over/Under - 5.4; at home field - 6.
Groningen: Statistics
- season: average Over/Under in the tournament - 4.39, away - 3;
- last 10 matches: average Over/Under - 3.8; away - 2.2.
- Over 8.5 corners in 6 of last 7 Utrecht games against Groningen (Eredivisie).
Prediction on cards
H2H
- average Over/Under yellow cards in H2H matches - 3.34 (1.67 for home team and 1.67 for away team);
- average Over/Under yellow cards at the home team's field - 3 (1.45 for home team and 1.55 for away team).
Utrecht: Statistics
- season: average Over/Under in the tournament - 1.34; at home - 1.07;
- last 10 matches: average Over/Under - 1.4; at home - 0.75.
Groningen: Statistics
- season: average Over/Under in the tournament - 1.54, away - 1.79;
- last 10 matches: average Over/Under - 1.2; away - 1.8.
Prediction on BTTS
H2H:
- number of encounters - 43;
- both teams scored all-time - 19 times;
- on the home teamβs field - 12 times.
Statistics: Utrecht vs Groningen
- number of matches played in the tournament: 28 vs 28;
- number of matches in the season where both teams scored (BTTS): 20 vs 14;
- number of BTTS matches for Utrecht at home - 6 (43%);
- number of BTTS matches for Groningen away - 9 (64%).
Last 10 matches:
- number of BTTS matches: 5 vs 7;
- BTTS matches for Utrecht at home - 0 (0%);
- BTTS matches for Groningen away - 4 (80%).
- Groningen have scored and conceded in 6 of last 7 away games.
Editor's Prediction
The clash between Utrecht and Groningen promises to be a tense battle, with plenty of action around the penalty areas. Both teams typically exploit the wings, leading to frequent corner kicks. The statistics back this up: the total of over 8.5 corners has been hit in six of their last seven Eredivisie head-to-heads. Considering both teams' playing styles, betting on a high corner total seems like a well-founded prediction.