Based on last 50 matches in "Netherlands. Eredivisie", up to 12/09/2018
To build a prediction for the Venlo - Groningen match, scheduled for 9 December 2018, several key factors could influence the outcome. Venlo have played 50 matches, in which they won 13 of them, drew 18 times and lost 19 matches. Groningen, having played 50 matches, won 12 times, drew 15 matches and lost 23 defeats. In the league, Venlo average 1.1 goals scored per game and 1.5 conceded. Groningen average 1.4 scored and 1.7 conceded. These sides last met on 15 February 2018 at Venlo's ground, where the match ended in a draw.
Pre-Match Facts
Main
Motivation
In 4 out of last 5 home matches, Venlo won the second half.
2nd Half - W13.4
In 4 last matches involving Venlo and Groningen against each other, a draw was recorded.
X3.4
In 9 out of 10 last matches, Groningen concedes in the first half.
1st Half - IT1O (0.5)2.18
In 5 last away matches, Groningen concedes in the first half.
1st Half - IT1O (0.5)2.18
In 5 out of 6 last matches, Groningen scores in the first half.
1st Half - IT2O (0.5)1.9
In 5 out of 6 last matches, Venlo scores in the second half.
2nd Half - IT1O (0.5)1.85
In last 5 home matches, Venlo scores in the second half.
2nd Half - IT1O (0.5)1.85
Groningen scores under 2 goals in 13 out of 17 last matches.
IT2U (1.5)1.64
Groningen scores under 2 goals in 15 out of last 17 away matches.
IT2U (1.5)1.64
Groningen does not win away in 22 out of 25 last matches.
1X1.616
Injuries & suspensions
The home side will be without several players from the rotation, with several other players also doubtful. 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 Сердар Гозюбийк (Netherlands). Over the last 78 matches, he has shown 298 yellow cards (averaging 3.8 per match) and 17 red cards (averaging 0.2 per match), so he cannot be considered overly strict. He has awarded a penalty in 9% of matches (7 out of 78).