FC Groningen vs FC Utrecht betting tip 2024/2025 - Picks and Predictions for the Eredivisie match on October 20th, 2024

FC Groningen and FC Utrecht will on Sunday, October 20th, 2024 at 12:30h (UTC), play in a Eredivisie football game in Netherlands, check the FC Groningen vs FC Utrecht betting tip 2024/2025 to win with your bets.

Stadium and City where FC Groningen vs FC Utrecht will occur

The game is set to be played in the small Euroborg stadium, in the city of Groningen, with a capacity for 22525 spectators, that will try to help the team achieve a positive result.

Where to follow the live game

You can follow the match live on Betarena, with access to all the information to help you with your sports betting, including statistics, events and odds.

Introduction to the FC Groningen vs FC Utrecht betting tip 2024/2025

The Eredivisie has had fewer goals than the previous season. Last season the tournament had an average of 3.24 goals scored per match, while now the competition has an average of 2.76 goals per match played.

FC Groningen last match

FC Groningen comes from a defeat recorded in the last match played. The opponent was Ajax, in a match valid for Eredivisie, and the two teams finished the match with a score of 3-1. On the field, D. Lukkien's team lined up with a 4-4-2.

Before the match, it had already been stated that defeat was the most logical outcome. The most obvious indication was the odds for their victory, 9.00.

The defense suffered the assaults of the rival team by coming out significantly downsized in the duels on the field. The worst in the department is Leandro Bacuna, constantly struggling in the face of the incursions of the opposing attackers. The performance of the entire team suffers from its lapses in concentration.

FC Utrecht last match

On the other hand, the visiting team arrives at this match after a victory in the last round. In a dispute valid for Eredivisie, FC Utrecht, who used a 4-2-3-1 formation, faced the RKC Waalwijk team with a final score of 3-2.

The odds of 1.38 before the match made clear the favoritism of the team before the match, a condition that was ratified with the final positive result.

FC Groningen vs FC Utrecht h2h

FC Utrecht was in 7th place when they last played FC Groningen who was 17th place in Eredivisie. FC Utrecht played using the 4-3-3 formation while FC Groningen responded with a 4-2-3-1 arrangement.

The previous meeting between these two teams was in the 2022/2023 season of the Eredivisie. The meeting took place on 07-04-2023 and ended with a 1-2 win for FC Utrecht.

The last time these two teams faced off, neither team had a decisive advantage.

The FC Utrecht team in the last five matches has achieved more regular results, with a total of 5 wins, compared to the FC Groningen team, which has no wins recently.

Differently equipped teams striving for their own ambitions.

S. Gözübüyük will be in charge of arbitrating this game, well assisted by E. Zeinstra and J. Balder.

FC Groningen

Eredivisie leaderboard now

FC Groningen comes into this game ranking in 11th place in the Eredivisie. The team has scored 9 points, 2 wins, 3 losses and 3 draws. However, this is a negative balance.

Which means that in the 9th round, the team has no advantage, over Heracles Almelo team who is in the position 12.

FC Groningen occupies the middle of the league table in the Netherlands Eredivisie and thus has no high aspirations or relegation concerns. However, the eleven will try to get a win by using the home factor to its advantage.

FC Groningen analysis

FC Groningen at the end of round 8 in Eredivisie had 11 goals scored and 11 conceded.

In terms of form, the team comes from a 3 losses streak in the Eredivisie, which is not a good omen for this next match.

An average of 3.88 shots on goal per game is certainly not exciting for FC Groningen, which is therefore a team that does not score many goals, nor does it particularly engage the goalkeepers. This will be an important factor to consider when evaluating the match.

Over the course of the tournament, FC Groningen recorded an average ball possession of 49.5%. This indicates that the team usually does not impose its schemes, but adopts more guarded and defensive tactics. For the next game that FC Groningen will play against FC Utrecht, fans would like to see more aggressive soccer from their team, and especially a few more goals.

The adaptation of Stije Resink with the new jersey has not been the best. He had another disappointing performance in FC Groningen last game of the season, against Ajax. In the clash, the midfielder failed to be effective and did little for the team. Despite the good expectations for the player, his performance is starting to worry.

Best goalscorer from FC Groningen

When we analyze the team's attack so far, the competition's performance at the individual level Jorg Schreuders is the player to highlight. Helping FC Groningen with 3 goals scored this season, the Attacker has been instrumental in achieving positive outcomes.

FC Utrecht

Eredivisie leaderboard now

The FC Utrecht team with 19 points currently occupies the 2nd place of the leaderboard, being in the qualifying place for the UEFA Champions League, with a campaign of 6 wins, 1 draw, and 0 losses.

This means that in the 9th round the team has an advantage of 3 points in relation to the AZ team that is in the 3rd place.

FC Utrecht analysis

We have reached matchday 8 in Eredivisie and at the moment FC Utrecht has made 14 goals and conceded 8.

FC Utrecht is in an enviable position! Having 5 wins in the Eredivisie, they are the sure favorite.

This is a top 5 team in the Eredivisie that wants to keep up with the good performances!

Usually, opposing teams have little chances of beating FC Utrecht when playing away, who sports a balance of 2 wins, 0 losses, and 1 draw in the Eredivisie.

FC Utrecht aims to get good results in this game away from home as they come into this match with their streak of 5 wins in the Eredivisie. FC Utrecht is optimistic despite their record of no losses in 3 games they were the visiting team.

FC Utrecht is a more offensive team than FC Groningen, having 751 attacks vs. 700 from FC Groningen, having scored 14 times, in comparison, FC Groningen converted into goal 11 times.

Increasingly more in tune with his teammates, Paxten Aaronson, who arrived at the club this season, made another fine performance in the team's last game. The midfielder was very good in the game against RKC Waalwijk, being a key piece for FC Utrecht.

Best goalscorer from FC Utrecht

At the individual level in the team's offensive line, we have to highlight Noah Ohio. With 3 goals on his own, the Attacker has been instrumental in helping the FC Utrecht team achieving several victories this season.

It should also be noted that 1 of the goals scored by the player were from the penalty spot.

Bet suggestions for this game:

Goals Top Betting Tips

It can also be interesting to bet on who will score in this match. The featured player of FC Groningen is Jorg Schreuders, who has already scored 3 goals in the competition. On the other hand, the leading scorer of FC Utrecht is Noah Ohio, he has scored in 3 opportunities.

A good bet could be made between 75-90 minutes of the game as this is the time most goals are scored.

The bet on under 2.5 goals is very compelling since frequently FC Utrecht does not concede goals as a visitor. FC Utrecht also averages 1.67 goals per match when playing away from their field.

Currently, at Bet365, the odds for the Total Goals Under 2.5 market are quoted at 2.

Corners Top Betting Tips

There is an average of 4.22 corners per game, making this a good thing to note if one wishes to obtain good results in sports betting.

Cards Top Betting Tips

Highly disciplined, the teams have an average of only 3.38 yellow cards per match, when added together. In other words, the 'Under 4.5 cards' option looks like a great alternative for bettors.

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