Groningen vs Utrecht predictions, Aug 09, 2026

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As FC Groningen gears up to host FC Utrecht in the Dutch Eredivisie on August 9, 2026, both teams will be aiming to reverse recent form struggles. Groningen has managed to secure only one win in their last five matches, which may indicate vulnerability at home. However, the odds favor them slightly, with bookmakers offering 2.35 for a home victory compared to 2.89 for an away win for Utrecht.

FC Utrecht enters this match seeking to end a streak of three consecutive matches without a win. Their recent performances suggest difficulties in both attack and defense, potentially impacting their ability to secure points against a Groningen side eager to capitalize on home advantage.

Tactically, Groningen will likely adopt a more aggressive stance, aiming to exploit any defensive lapses from Utrecht, who may need to focus on solidity to halt their winless run.

Given the recent trends and statistical analysis, a predicted final score of 1:1 seems plausible, reflecting the balance of opportunities for both sides. Ultimately, while Groningen holds a slight edge advantage with home support, neither team has shown the consistency needed to confidently predict a definitive outcome.

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Groningen 40.2%

Draw 27.3%

Utrecht 32.4%

Prediction (the most likely score): 1:1

Outrights of Dutch Eredivisie Utrecht: 0.63% Groningen: 0.44%

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Betting Odds

	1	X	2
	2.35	3.50	2.90
	2.38	3.60	2.95
	2.32	3.35	2.90
	2.40	3.46	2.98	Watch and Bet
	2.30	3.30	2.85
	2.37	3.41	2.91
	2.30	3.45	2.85

Latest Results

01.08.26 FC Groningen – Real Valladolid – 1:0 25.07.26 FC Groningen – Volos FC – 0:0 24.07.26 FC Groningen – FC Volendam – 0:4 18.07.26 FC Groningen – AEK Athens – 1:2 11.07.26 FC Groningen – FC Emmen – 3:2

02.08.26 FC Utrecht – Sevilla FC – 0:1 24.07.26 Leeuwarden Cambuur – FC Utrecht – 1:0 07.07.26 FC Utrecht – Apollon Limassol – 0:1 27.06.26 FC Utrecht – De Graafschap – 1:2 24.05.26 Ajax Amsterdam – FC Utrecht – 2:1 penalties

Facts

In the last 5 head-to-head matches, Groningen won 1.

Groningen has been quite unpredictable recently (last 5 games: 2 wins).

Utrecht may face physical challenges compared to their opponent, as they have played more matches in recent days.

Recently, Groningen has had a series of home games.

In this match, both teams have almost equal chances to win.

In the last 20 head-to-head matches, Groningen won 4 matches, drew 6 matches, lost 10 matches, and goals 19:23. (average 1:1.2).

Including home matches between the teams, Groningen won 1 match, drew 3 matches, lost 6 matches, and goals 7:12. (average 0.7:1.2).

Latest Head To Head

14.02.26 FC Groningen – FC Utrecht – 1:2 14.09.25 FC Utrecht – FC Groningen – 0:1 13.04.25 FC Utrecht – FC Groningen – 3:1 20.10.24 FC Groningen – FC Utrecht – 0:1 07.04.23 FC Groningen – FC Utrecht – 1:2

Standings

2026/27

		Pl	W	D	L		Diff	Pts
1	Cambuur	0	0	0	0	0:0	0	0
2	Sittard	0	0	0	0	0:0	0	0
3	Telstar	0	0	0	0	0:0	0	0
4	Zwolle	0	0	0	0	0:0	0	0
5	PSV	0	0	0	0	0:0	0	0
6	Ajax	0	0	0	0	0:0	0	0
7	Twente	0	0	0	0	0:0	0	0
8	Heerenveen	0	0	0	0	0:0	0	0
9	Feyenoord	0	0	0	0	0:0	0	0
10	Nijmegen	0	0	0	0	0:0	0	0
11	Utrecht	0	0	0	0	0:0	0	0
12	AZ Alkmaar	0	0	0	0	0:0	0	0
13	Sparta Rotterdam	0	0	0	0	0:0	0	0
14	Willem II	0	0	0	0	0:0	0	0
15	Excelsior	0	0	0	0	0:0	0	0
16	Den Haag	0	0	0	0	0:0	0	0
17	G.A. Eagles	0	0	0	0	0:0	0	0
18	Groningen	0	0	0	0	0:0	0	0

Dutch Eredivisie Outrights

1. PSV: 1.69 (23.16%)

2. NAC Breda: 3.5 (11.19%)

3. Feyenoord: 4.06 (9.65%)

4. Ajax: 4.5 (8.7%)

5. FC Volendam: 5.5 (7.12%)

6. Heracles: 7 (5.59%)

7. Waalwijk: 8 (4.89%)

8. Almere City: 8 (4.89%)

9. Twente: 10.76 (3.64%)

10. Dordrecht: 17 (2.3%)

11. De Graafschap: 17 (2.3%)

12. Vitesse: 19 (2.06%)

13. Roda: 21 (1.86%)

14. AZ Alkmaar: 28.4 (1.38%)

15. Nijmegen: 33.8 (1.16%)

16. Den Bosch: 34 (1.15%)

17. Venlo: 41 (0.95%)

18. FC Emmen: 50 (0.78%)

19. Eindhoven FC: 50 (0.78%)

20. Utrecht: 62.2 (0.63%)

21. Groningen: 89.2 (0.44%)

22. TOP Oss: 100 (0.39%)

23. Jong Ajax: 100 (0.39%)

24. Jong PSV: 100 (0.39%)

25. Maastricht: 100 (0.39%)

26. Jong Utrecht: 100 (0.39%)

27. Helmond Sport: 100 (0.39%)

28. Jong AZ Alkmaar: 100 (0.39%)

29. Sparta Rotterdam: 130.2 (0.3%)

30. Heerenveen: 130.2 (0.3%)

31. Zwolle: 140.2 (0.28%)

32. Telstar: 150.2 (0.26%)

33. G.A. Eagles: 150.2 (0.26%)

34. Excelsior: 150.2 (0.26%)

35. Den Haag: 150.2 (0.26%)

36. Sittard: 160.2 (0.24%)

37. Cambuur: 170.2 (0.23%)

38. Willem II: 180.2 (0.22%)

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