Based on last 50 matches in "Netherlands. Eredivisie", up to 10/18/2020
To build a prediction for the Groningen - Utrecht match, scheduled for 18 October 2020, several key factors could influence the outcome. Groningen have played 50 matches, in which they won 22 of them, drew 9 times and lost 19 matches. Utrecht, having played 50 matches, won 23 times, drew 12 matches and lost 15 defeats. In the league, Groningen average 1.1 goals scored per game and 1 conceded. Utrecht average 1.9 scored and 1.4 conceded. These sides last met on 7 December 2019 at Groningen's ground, where the away side proved stronger.
Groningen does not concedeat home in 13 out of 25 last matches.
IT2U (0.5)3.84
In 4 out of last 5 away matches involving Utrecht, a draw was recorded.
X3.46
In 4 out of 5 last matches at home, Groningen lost the second half to Utrecht.
2nd Half - W22.645
Groningen lost in 5 out of 7 last matches.
W22.31
In 10 out of 13 last matches where Groningen played at home, at least one team did not score.
Both Teams To Score - No2.01
In 8 last matches involving Utrecht, both teams scored.
Both Teams To Score - Yes1.76
In 6 last matches where Utrecht played away, both teams scored.
Both Teams To Score - Yes1.76
Groningen concedes under 2 goals in 19 out of 22 last matches.
IT2U (1.5)1.65
Groningen concedes under 2 goals in 21 out of last 25 home matches.
IT2U (1.5)1.65
Groningen scores under 2 goals in 7 matches straight.
IT1U (1.5)1.46
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 several players from the first team. One more Utrecht player is a doubt for this match.
Referee statistics
The referee for this match is Йерун Мансхот (Netherlands). Over the last 79 matches, he has shown 256 yellow cards (averaging 3.2 per match) and 12 red cards (averaging 0.2 per match), so he cannot be considered overly strict. He has awarded a penalty in 11% of matches (9 out of 79).