Based on last 50 matches in "Netherlands. Eredivisie", up to 01/09/2021
To build a prediction for the Utrecht - Groningen match, scheduled for 9 January 2021, several key factors could influence the outcome. Utrecht have played 50 matches, in which they won 21 of them, drew 15 times and lost 14 matches. Groningen, having played 50 matches, won 22 times, drew 8 matches and lost 20 defeats. In the league, Utrecht average 1.8 goals scored per game and 1.4 conceded. Groningen average 1.1 scored and 1 conceded. These sides last met on 17 October 2020 at Groningen's ground, where the match ended in a draw.
In 4 out of 5 last matches, Groningen won the second half.
2nd Half - W24.3
In 5 out of 7 last matches involving Utrecht, a draw was recorded.
X3.82
In 4 out of 5 last matches involving Utrecht and Groningen against each other, a draw was recorded.
X3.82
In 6 out of 7 last matches involving Groningen, a draw was recorded in the first half.
1st Half - X2.28
In 5 out of last 6 home matches involving Utrecht, a draw was recorded in the first half.
1st Half - X2.28
In 6 out of 7 last matches involving Utrecht and Groningen at Utrecht's home, over under 3 goals were scored.
TU (2.5)2.01
Utrecht scores under 2 goals in 7 out of 9 last matches.
IT1U (1.5)1.96
Groningen concedes under 2 goals in 27 out of 32 last matches.
IT1U (1.5)1.96
Utrecht scores under 2 goals against Groningen in 7 out of 8 last matches.
IT1U (1.5)1.96
In 7 last matches involving Utrecht, both teams scored.
Both Teams To Score - Yes1.82
Injuries & suspensions
The home side will be without several first-team players, including defender Томми Сент-Яго. The squad is also missing several rotation players, with one more player a doubt. The away side will be missing several key players, including midfielder Азор Матусива, and are also missing several rotation players.
Referee statistics
The referee for this match is Йерун Мансхот (Netherlands). Over the last 88 matches, he has shown 288 yellow cards (averaging 3.3 per match) and 13 red cards (averaging 0.1 per match), so he cannot be considered overly strict. He has awarded a penalty in 14% of matches (12 out of 88).