Twente vs Groningen Prediction 22 February 2026
🔊 The Eredivisie Round 24 clash between Twente and Groningen could easily be considered a marquee matchup, given the teams' positions in the standings. Twente are currently in 7th place, but Groningen trail the "Reds" by just four points and are on the brink of the top 8. The encounter will take place on the home turf of the "Tukkers," where the "Greens" from Groningen last managed to secure points back in 2020. Will the balance of power shift this time around? Let's assess each team's chances in our editorial prediction.
Head-to-Head
The last official encounter between the teams took place on 02 November 2025 and ended with a scoreline of 1:1. Here's a comparative breakdown of that match (home team - Groningen):
- ball possession percentage: 54% vs 46%;
- corner kicks: 7 vs 3;
- fouls: 7 vs 12;
- yellow cards: 2 vs 4;
- shots on target: 7 vs 4.
📊Statistical preview of official matches between the teams Twente and Groningen:
- played 37 matches;
- number of wins for the home team - 20, for the away team - 5, draws - 12;
- number of goals - 78 against 38;
- average total in the 1st half - 1.38, in the 2nd half - 1.76;
- average total goals in the match - 3.14.
Head-to-head statistics Twente - Groningen

Twente Team Overview
The team's most recent official match took place on as part of the Eredivisie tournament (home team - Telstar, away team - Twente). The match concluded with a scoreline of 1:1.
Here's the game statistics (Twente vs Telstar):
- ball possession: 53% vs 47%;
- corner kicks: 6 vs 3;
- fouls: 8 vs 11;
- yellow cards: 1 vs 1;
- shots on target: 7 vs 4.
Twente sit in 7th place in the Eredivisie and have been in decent form throughout the season, remaining unbeaten since October. However, the "Reds" often drop points, having drawn three times in their last five matches. Over a longer stretch of 10 games, they average 2.1 goals scored while conceding one less. The "Tukkers" build their style around a well-organized defense, currently allowing the fewest goals in the league (25 goals in 24 matches).
Match Results: Twente

Groningen Team Overview
The away team played their last official match on as part of the Eredivisie tournament (home team - Groningen, away - Utrecht). The match concluded with a scoreline of 1:2.
Here are the match stats (Groningen vs Utrecht):
- ball possession: 48% vs 52%;
- corner kicks: 2 vs 8;
- fouls: 12 vs 6;
- yellow cards: 0 vs 1;
- shots on target: 2 vs 7.
Groningen currently sit 9th in the standings and have been struggling to secure victories lately. The team has managed just one win in their last five matches, suffering four consecutive defeats in the league. Over their previous ten games, the "Greens" have averaged only 1.1 goals per match. Their prospects in Enschede look bleak as well, with the club last taking points from there back in 2020.
Match Results: Groningen
Prediction on the outcome
H2H:
- number of encounters - 37;
- home team wins - 20, away team wins - 5, draws - 12.
Statistics: Twente vs Groningen
- matches played in the tournament: 23 vs 23;
- wins: 8 vs 9;
- win percentage: 35% vs 39%;
- losses: 4 vs 10;
- draws: 11 vs 4.
Last 10 matches:
- wins: 4 vs 3;
- losses: 1 vs 5;
- draws: 5 vs 2.
- Groningen won with a +1.5 handicap in 8 of last 9 games (Eredivisie).
Prediction on the over/under
H2H
- today's home team scores on average - 2.11, the guests - 1.03;
- average Over/Under goals in H2H matches - 3.14;
- both teams scored: overall - 24; at the home team's field - 10.
Statistics: Twente vs Groningen
- average total in the tournament: 2.7 vs 2.61;
- average total goals scored: 1.61 vs 1.3;
- average total in the 1st half: 0.52 vs 0.57;
- average total in the 2nd half: 1.09 vs 0.74;
- Twente: average total at home in the tournament - 1.64;
- Groningen: average total away in the tournament - 1.18;
- last 10 matches (average total): 2.1 (home - 2) vs 1.1 (away - 1).
- Under 3.5 goals scored in last 7 Twente games against Groningen (Eredivisie).
- Under 3.5 goals scored in 18 of last 19 Groningen games (Eredivisie).
- Under 3.5 goals scored in last 10 Groningen games.
Prediction on corners
Twente: Statistics
- season: average Over/Under in the tournament - 5.48; at home field - 6;
- last 10 matches: average Over/Under - 7.2; at home field - 8.33.
Groningen: Statistics
- season: average Over/Under in the tournament - 6.39, away - 5.09;
- last 10 matches: average Over/Under - 7.6; away - 6.2.
- Groningen have taken over 3.5 corners in 10 of last 11 away games.
- Groningen have taken over 3.5 corners in 9 of last 10 away games (Eredivisie).
Prediction on BTTS
H2H:
- number of encounters - 37;
- both teams scored all-time - 24 times;
- on the home team’s field - 10 times.
Statistics: Twente vs Groningen
- number of matches played in the tournament: 23 vs 23;
- number of matches in the season where both teams scored (BTTS): 14 vs 11;
- number of BTTS matches for Twente at home - 5 (45%);
- number of BTTS matches for Groningen away - 5 (45%).
Last 10 matches:
- number of BTTS matches: 7 vs 4;
- BTTS matches for Twente at home - 1 (33%);
- BTTS matches for Groningen away - 1 (20%).
Correct score prediction
Statistics of frequent results (current season):
- most common score in the tournament: 2:2 (25/207, 12.1%);
- Twente at home most often finish matches: 0:0 (2/11, 18.2%);
- Groningen away most often play: 2:0 (3/11, 27.3%).
Based on statistics and probability distribution, the algorithm predicts the top 3 outcomes:
1:0 - 12.33% (odds 6.5)
2:0 - 10.52% (odds 6.5)
2:1 - 10.43% (odds 6.5)
- Groningen lost 1:2 in 3 of last 4 games (Eredivisie).
⭐ Editorial Prediction
Twente are showcasing consistent form, remaining unbeaten in the league since late October. The team relies on a well-organized defense and aims to control the game through ball possession. On the flip side, Groningen are struggling to earn points, with four losses in their last five matches highlighting their dreadful form. Their head-to-head record against the Tukkers hasn't been favorable either, with nearly a decade without triumphs. Given these circumstances, a Twente victory seems more likely.