Predictions & Statistics

Feyenoord come into this match from a strong league position, sitting 2 with 55 points from 30 matches. The record of 16 wins, 7 draws, and 7 defeats, together with a 62:41 goal balance, points toward poor form and have been stuck in a sequence of draws. Much of their attacking threat comes through A. Ueda (23 goals), A. Hadj Moussa (8 goals), S. Steijn (7 goals), with creative support from J. Bos (7 assists), A. Hadj Moussa (6 assists), L. Valente (5 assists), while at the back they have looked quite vulnerable. At home, the record of 10 wins, 2 draws, and 3 losses points toward a very strong split record. They are competing near the top and remain under pressure to hold that position. Their broader style still suggests balanced attacking football. They are not at full strength, with T. Beelen, Hwang In-Beom, M. Jeng unavailable, although the overall attacking core still looks largely intact.

Groningen are currently 9 in the standings with 42 points from 30 matches. Across the campaign, they have posted 12 wins, 6 draws, and 12 losses, while the 42:37 goal ratio supports the view of good form over their recent run. Going forward they rely heavily on Thom van Bergen (8 goals), B. Willumsson (6 goals), Y. Taha (4 goals), with creative support from Y. Taha (7 assists), Thom van Bergen (4 assists), M. Rente (3 assists), and defensively they have been fairly stable. Away from home, their split return of 6 wins, 2 draws, and 7 losses fits a fairly balanced split record. They are operating from a relatively stable mid-table position. Stylistically, they usually display balanced attacking football. They are not at full strength, with S. Resink, O. Zawada unavailable, although the overall attacking core still looks largely intact.