Groningen vs Utrecht Prediction & Betting Tips - Eredivisie
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by Sridhar Bhamidi | in Eredivisie Predictions
Groningen and Utrecht could target European qualification, as they start the 2026-27 Eredivisie season against each other on matchday one. This match on Sunday at Euroborg between the ‘Pride of the North’ and the ‘Cathedral Citizens’ could be an entertaining one, with over 2.5 goals being our prediction.
With 48 points (W14, D6, L14), Groningen finished their last league campaign in ninth position but missed out on European qualification, losing to Ajax in the playoff semis. Utrecht also lost to Ajax in the final of those playoffs after finishing sixth in the regular season (W15, D8, L11).
Groningen finished last year’s regular league campaign with consecutive wins, but their form in the pre-season friendlies has been disappointing. They lost four of their seven games (W2, D1), although they found the net in three of those defeats.
Home form could be vital for their seasonal hopes, and with three wins across the last five league games (D1, L1), Groningen finished strong here in the last campaign.
Utrecht had a stronger finish to the regular season, posting six wins from their last eight league games (L2). Recreating that form could be vital as the visitors were beaten in four of their six friendly games this season (W2) and have lost three of their last four competitive trips (W1), including one via penalties.
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Groningen v Utrecht Best Betting Odds
| Bookmaker | 1 | X | 2 | Bonus |
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2.20 | 3.45 | 3.10 |
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2.25 | 3.57 | 3.27 |
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2.13 | 3.48 | 3.36 |
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2.13 | 3.48 | 3.36 |
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2.20 | 3.48 | 3.20 |
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What is the prediction for the football match between Groningen and Utrecht?
Our prediction for the Groningen vs Utrecht match is: more than 2.5 goals.
Probabilities according to our algorithm* of possible 1X2 football predictions and best odds for the match on 09/08/2026 between Groningen and Utrecht in Eredivisie :
- The Sportytrader ⭐ algorithm estimates a probability of 40.43% for a win of Groningen against Utrecht with odds of 2.35 at LSbet.
- The probability according to Sportytrader ⭐ for a draw between Groningen vs Utrecht is 20.58% with odds of 3.6 at Betway.
- Our prediction model gives a 38.99% chance ⭐ for a win of Utrecht vs Groningen with odds of 3.36 at Melbet.
Groningen - Utrecht Prediction and Best Odds:
| Groningen Utrecht Prediction | Probability | Odds |
|---|---|---|
| Groningen wins | 40.43% | 2.35 at LSbet |
| Over 2.5 goals | 63.03% | 1.97 at Stake |
| Both Team To Score | 59.58% | |
| Half-time: Draw / Full-time: Groningen | 19.89% | 6.00 at Stake |
Groningen vs Utrecht Form
Groningen and Utrecht's standings in the Eredivisie
| Teams | Pts | P | W | D | L | GD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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7
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14 | 9 | 4 | 2 | 3 | +3 |
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11
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11 | 9 | 3 | 2 | 4 | -10 |
Groningen and Utrecht Last Matches
3/6 (50%)
0/6 (0%)
3/6 (50%)
Average stats (Last 6 matchs)
18 Jul 2026 - Clubs Friendlies
11 Jul 2026 - Clubs Friendlies
8 Jul 2026 - Clubs Friendlies
21 May 2026 - Eredivisie
17 May 2026 - Eredivisie
10 May 2026 - Eredivisie
3/6 (50%)
1/6 (17%)
2/6 (33%)
Average stats (Last 6 matchs)
18 Jul 2026 - Clubs Friendlies
11 Jul 2026 - Clubs Friendlies
10 May 2026 - Eredivisie
2 May 2026 - Eredivisie
11 Apr 2026 - Eredivisie
22 Mar 2026 - Eredivisie
2/6 (33%)
1/6 (17%)
3/6 (50%)
Average stats (Last 6 matchs)
8 Jul 2026 - Clubs Friendlies
21 May 2026 - Eredivisie
17 May 2026 - Eredivisie
25 Apr 2026 - Eredivisie
4 Apr 2026 - Eredivisie
13 Mar 2026 - Eredivisie
3/6 (50%)
1/6 (17%)
2/6 (33%)
Average stats (Last 6 matchs)
2 Aug 2026 - Clubs Friendlies
27 Jun 2026 - Clubs Friendlies
24 May 2026 - Eredivisie
21 May 2026 - Eredivisie
17 May 2026 - Eredivisie
10 May 2026 - Eredivisie
4/6 (67%)
0/6 (0%)
2/6 (33%)
Average stats (Last 6 matchs)
2 Aug 2026 - Clubs Friendlies
27 Jun 2026 - Clubs Friendlies
21 May 2026 - Eredivisie
17 May 2026 - Eredivisie
2 May 2026 - Eredivisie
11 Apr 2026 - Eredivisie
2/6 (33%)
2/6 (33%)
2/6 (33%)
Average stats (Last 6 matchs)
24 May 2026 - Eredivisie
10 May 2026 - Eredivisie
26 Apr 2026 - Eredivisie
4 Apr 2026 - Eredivisie
15 Mar 2026 - Eredivisie
6 Mar 2026 - Eredivisie
Groningen vs Utrecht Stats: Head to Head (H2H)
17 %
0 %
83 %
Average stats (last H2H results)
14 Feb 2026 - Eredivisie
14 Sept 2025 - Eredivisie
13 Apr 2025 - Eredivisie
20 Oct 2024 - Eredivisie
7 Apr 2023 - Eredivisie
6 Nov 2022 - Eredivisie
Groningen against Utrecht Lineups: Starting 11
Formation : 4 - 2 - 3 - 1
Formation : 3 - 4 - 2 - 1
Substitutes
R. Janse
L. Stubljar
DefenderN. Brandis
T. Mercera
J. Mosselaar
E. Van der Laan
J. Hall
T. Hernes
A. Nordin
J. Dillema
ForwardN. Eggens
R. Metu
K. Gadellaa
DefenderP. Kloosterboer
G. Offerhaus
MidfielderZ. Iqbal
D. Van Den Berg
K. Paredes
A. Blake
E. Owen
Most goals and assists
Groningen
Utrecht
B. Andersen Willumsson
(6 Goals)
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T. Van Bergen
(6 Goals)
A. Stepanov
(5 Goals)
D. Van der Werff
(3 Assists)
Y. Cathline
(2 Assists)
, 
N. Vesterlund
(2 Assists)
, 
A. Zagre
(2 Assists)
Groningen - Utrecht Key Points
- Ten of Groningen’s last 13 regular season league games saw over 2.5 goals scored.
- Five of Groningen’s seven friendlies this season have seen three or more goals scored.
- Four of Utrecht’s last six regular season league games have produced at least three goals.
- Groningen averaged 1.44 goals per game and Utrecht averaged 1.62 goals per game in the last league campaign.
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Our Groningen vs Utrecht Prediction
Groningen and Utrecht came within a whisker of qualifying for the UEFA Conference League qualifiers, both losing to Ajax in the playoffs. As they target another shot at Europe this season, both teams have had poor results in the pre-season friendlies. That could be set for change, at least in the goal output, as they look for a positive start to the campaign.
Two of the last three head-to-head matches were high-scoring ones, and that’s why our Groningen vs Utrecht prediction is more than 2.5 goals.
Last Minute: Pre-match odds analysis Groningen Utrecht
| Groningen vs Utrecht | Opening odds | Pre-match odds | Odds Movements |
|---|---|---|---|
| Groningen wins | 2.40 | 2.35 | -2.1% |
| Draw | 3.30 | 3.60 | +9.1% |
| Utrecht wins | 2.78 | 3.36 | +20.9% |
After kick-off, the latest odds movements show that:
- Groningen is most likely to win
- The odds for this bet have decreased by 2.1% since opening
- The probability of this result was 41.7% and is now 42.6% (0.9%)
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