Based on last 50 matches in "Netherlands. Eredivisie", up to 12/22/2018
To build a prediction for the Sittard - Groningen match, scheduled for 22 December 2018, several key factors could influence the outcome. Sittard have played 16 matches, in which they won 5 of them, drew 4 times and lost 7 matches. Groningen, having played 50 matches, won 12 times, drew 16 matches and lost 22 defeats. In the league, Sittard average 1.8 goals scored per game and 1.9 conceded. Groningen average 1.4 scored and 1.6 conceded.
Pre-Match Facts
Main
Motivation
Sittard scores over 2 goals in 6 out of 12 last matches.
IT1O (2.5)3.9
Sittard scores over 2 goals in 4 out of last 6 home matches.
IT1O (2.5)3.9
In 9 out of 12 last matches, Groningen concedes in the first half.
1st Half - IT1O (0.5)1.73
In 5 out of 6 last away matches, Groningen concedes in the first half.
1st Half - IT1O (0.5)1.73
In 12 out of 15 last matches, Sittard concedes in the second half.
2nd Half - IT2O (0.5)1.725
In 8 out of 9 last matches involving Sittard, over over 2 goals were scored.
TO (2.5)1.66
Groningen scores under 2 goals in 15 out of 19 last matches.
IT2U (1.5)1.58
Groningen scores under 2 goals in 16 out of last 18 away matches.
IT2U (1.5)1.58
In 13 out of 16 last matches, Sittard scores in the second half.
2nd Half - IT1O (0.5)1.53
In 6 out of last 8 home matches, Sittard scores in the second half.
2nd Half - IT1O (0.5)1.53
Injuries & suspensions
The home side will be without several players from the rotation. The away side will be missing one player from the rotation. Several more Groningen players may also miss out.
Referee statistics
The referee for this match is Аллард Линдхут (Netherlands). Over the last 48 matches, he has shown 133 yellow cards (averaging 2.8 per match) and 9 red cards (averaging 0.2 per match), making him one of the most lenient referees. He has awarded a penalty in 6% of matches (3 out of 48). Based on this statistic, an under on total yellow cards could be worth considering for this match.