This is the real thing, this is Eerste Divisie and this is De Graafschap - FC Groningen. Prepare with our complete match guide!
- De Graafschap have the fewest scored goals (2) at home in Eerste Divisie
- FC Groningen have scored at least twice as many goals away as De Graafschap have scored home.
Both teams should be fairly well rested for this game, as they have had some quiet days to prepare. Hopefully this will translate into lots of action on the pitch.
De Graafschap form and stats
1 victory, 2 draws and 1 defeat. That’s what De Graafschap, who have the fewest scored goals (2) at home in Eerste Divisie, have to build on here at Stadion De Vijverberg in the Eerste Divisie.
De Graafschap faced defeat in their previous match, away at Willem II (2-4). The first setback in the shape of a loss after going undefeated in four league fixtures. A goal frenzy last time out for De Graafschap, with a total of 6 goals in the match against Willem II. Fun stuff to watch! Colyn, who usually plays near the opponent's goal, was the top performer for the team in that match, scoring a rating of 7.61 (out of 10). Colyn scored one goal, hit one key pass, dribled past the opponent 2 of 2 times and had 20 successful passes (of 21 total).
Preceding that game was the home draw versus Roda JC Kerkrade that ended 0-0.The bookmakers consider this a fairly even contest. One could say only the home advantage separates the teams. It could be relevant to look at how Graafschap have performed in matches similar to this (as small favourites). Our database has found 4 matches with the results: Won 0, drawn 2 and lost 2.
De Graafschap are traveling soon after this match as the Eerste Divisie match at Jong AZ awaits in three days.
The goals haven't exactly been flowing for Graafschap here at Stadion De Vijverberg in the league, with less than one goal per game on average (2 from 4 games). From these home matches, De Graafschap have conceded only 2 goals.
FC Groningen form and stats
Playing away, FC Groningen have won 2 games, drawn 0 and suffered 2 defeats in the Eerste Divisie this season.
Groningen play their second straight away game, having lost the previous one 2-3 to NAC Breda (placed 14th). FC Groningen were so close to getting something from the game against NAC Breda, but ended up with egg all over their face after conceding the deciding goal six minutes into overtime. van Veen, attacking player, was the top performer on the team in that game, scoring a match rating of 8.41. Veen scored two goals and hit one key pass.
A loss against FC Den Bosch was the result prior to that, in a home game.As mentioned above, this is an open game with no clear favourite. We have found 10 similar matches played by Groningen in our archives, and the results are: 2 wins for FC Groningen, 3 draws and 5 defeats.
A quick return to home after this game, as FC Groningen are hosting FC Emmen in the Eerste Divisie only three days away.
Groningen are not goal shy away from home in the league, finding the net 6 times in 4 away games so far. As opposed to that, FC Groningen have seen the ball go into their own net 5 times on the road.
Head 2 Head
FC Groningen have been victorious in every one of the 4 most recent duels against this side. Will the streak continue?Top Goalscorers
  K. van Veen 5 goals |   B. Onal 4 goals |  D. Bosilj 2 goals |
De Graafschap missing players
FC Groningen missing players
| De Graafschap | FC Groningen | ||||||
| Total | Home | vs | Statistics | Stat | vs | Away | Total |
| 9 | 4 | 1 | Played | P | 1 | 4 | 9 |
| 4 | 1 | 1 | Won | W | 1 | 2 | 4 |
| 2 | 2 | 0 | Drew | D | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 3 | 1 | 0 | Lost | L | 0 | 2 | 4 |
| 11 | 2 | 2 | Scored | S | 2 | 6 | 14 |
| 11 | 2 | 1 | Conceded | C | 1 | 5 | 10 |
| 78% | 50% | 100% | Over 0.5 | O 0.5 | 100% | 100% | 89% |
| 67% | 25% | 100% | Over 1.5 | O 1.5 | 100% | 75% | 67% |
| 56% | 25% | 100% | Over 2.5 | O 2.5 | 100% | 50% | 56% |
| 22% | 0% | 0% | Over 3.5 | O 3.5 | 0% | 25% | 33% |
| 11% | 0% | 0% | Over 4.5 | O 4.5 | 0% | 25% | 22% |
| 56% | 25% | 100% | BTTS | BTTS | 100% | 50% | 33% |
| 22% | 50% | 0% | Clean Sheets | C S | 0% | 25% | 33% |
| 44% | 75% | 0% | Failed to Score | F T | 0% | 25% | 44% |
| 6.2 | 8.2 | 14 | Corners for (avg) | C F | 8 | 5.2 | 7.1 |
| 4.9 | 5.5 | 5 | Corners against (avg) | C A | 3 | 4.2 | 4.2 |
| 2 | 1.8 | 0 | Yellow cards (avg) | Y C | 3 | 2.2 | 1.9 |
| 1 | 0 | 0 | Red cards | R C | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| 12.4 | 14 | 20 | Shots (avg) | S ( | 20 | 15.8 | 15.8 |
| 4.2 | 4.2 | 6 | Shots on Target (avg) | S O | 4 | 4.5 | 5.4 |
| 29% | 12% | 33% | Goal Efficiency | G E | 50% | 33% | 29% |
| 12.4 | 10 | 8 | Shots against (avg) | S A | 9 | 9.8 | 9 |
| 4.6 | 4.2 | 2 | Shots on Target against (avg) | S O | 3 | 4 | 2.9 |
- De Graafschap have the fewest conceded goals (2) at home in Eerste Divisie
- De Graafschap have the fewest scored goals (2) at home in Eerste Divisie
- De Graafschap have won significantly more corners at home than away.
- FC Groningen have scored at least twice as many goals away as De Graafschap have scored home.
- FC Groningen have won significantly less corners away then at home.
- FC Groningen haven’t played a single 0-0 game away.
| Total | Home | Away | |||||||||||||||||||
| # | Team | MP | W | D | L | F | A | MP | W | D | L | F | A | MP | W | D | L | F | A | +/- | P |
| 1 | Roda JC Kerkrade | 9 | 7 | 1 | 1 | 22 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 16 | 3 | 4 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 6 | 2 | 17 | 22 |
| 2 | FC Emmen | 9 | 5 | 3 | 1 | 18 | 12 | 4 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 8 | 6 | 5 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 10 | 6 | 6 | 18 |
| 3 | ADO Den Haag | 9 | 5 | 3 | 1 | 14 | 8 | 4 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 7 | 6 | 5 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 7 | 2 | 6 | 18 |
| 4 | FC Eindhoven | 9 | 4 | 5 | 0 | 9 | 4 | 4 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 5 | 3 | 5 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 4 | 1 | 5 | 17 |
| 5 | Willem II | 9 | 5 | 2 | 2 | 14 | 10 | 5 | 4 | 0 | 1 | 11 | 8 | 4 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 3 | 2 | 4 | 17 |
| 6 | FC Dordrecht | 9 | 3 | 5 | 1 | 18 | 14 | 5 | 1 | 4 | 0 | 12 | 9 | 4 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 6 | 5 | 4 | 14 |
| 7 | De Graafschap | 9 | 4 | 2 | 3 | 11 | 11 | 4 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 5 | 3 | 0 | 2 | 9 | 9 | 0 | 14 |
| 8 | VVV-Venlo | 9 | 4 | 2 | 3 | 14 | 15 | 5 | 3 | 0 | 2 | 10 | 9 | 4 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 4 | 6 | -1 | 14 |
| 9 | Helmond Sport | 9 | 4 | 1 | 4 | 16 | 12 | 5 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 9 | 4 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 7 | 8 | 4 | 13 |
| 10 | FC Groningen | 9 | 4 | 1 | 4 | 14 | 10 | 5 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 8 | 5 | 4 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 6 | 5 | 4 | 13 |
| 11 | SC Cambuur | 9 | 4 | 1 | 4 | 21 | 21 | 5 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 13 | 9 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 8 | 12 | 0 | 13 |
| 12 | Jong PSV | 9 | 4 | 1 | 4 | 13 | 19 | 5 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 6 | 7 | 4 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 7 | 12 | -6 | 13 |
| 13 | Jong AZ | 9 | 3 | 2 | 4 | 12 | 14 | 5 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 9 | 5 | 4 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 3 | 9 | -2 | 11 |
| 14 | NAC Breda | 9 | 3 | 2 | 4 | 15 | 18 | 4 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 7 | 9 | 5 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 8 | 9 | -3 | 11 |
| 15 | Jong Utrecht | 9 | 3 | 2 | 4 | 10 | 17 | 4 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 6 | 3 | 5 | 0 | 1 | 4 | 4 | 14 | -7 | 11 |
| 16 | MVV Maastricht | 9 | 3 | 1 | 5 | 14 | 17 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 3 | 7 | 5 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 11 | 10 | -3 | 10 |
| 17 | FC Den Bosch | 9 | 3 | 0 | 6 | 11 | 15 | 5 | 2 | 0 | 3 | 6 | 7 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 5 | 8 | -4 | 9 |
| 18 | Jong Ajax | 9 | 1 | 2 | 6 | 16 | 24 | 4 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 8 | 6 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 8 | 18 | -8 | 5 |
| 19 | TOP Oss | 9 | 1 | 1 | 7 | 7 | 13 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 5 | 0 | 1 | 4 | 3 | 8 | -6 | 4 |
| 20 | Telstar | 9 | 1 | 1 | 7 | 8 | 18 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 6 | 8 | 5 | 0 | 1 | 4 | 2 | 10 | -10 | 4 |
