Match

De Graafschap U21 vs Groningen U21: prediction and stats

U21 Divisie 1Fall Season - 7Kick-off on August 29, 2026 at 01:00 PM (UTC)Sportpark De Bezelhorst Veld 6, Doetinchem

De Graafschap U21Groningen U21

The Footlab model makes De Graafschap U21 the favourite at 50%, against 23% for a draw and 27% for Groningen U21. The most likely score is 1-1.

This model is measured at 53.9% 1X2 accuracy on a temporal hold-out, against 33.3% for random guessing. See the measured accuracy

Probabilities recomputed on Aug 24, 2026. The full match card is recomputed continuously until kick-off.

Who will win De Graafschap U21 vs Groningen U21?

A very open match: only 6 Elo points separate De Graafschap U21 (1,745) and Groningen U21 (1,752).

De Graafschap U21 win50 %
Draw23 %
Groningen U21 win27 %

What is the recent form of both teams?

Over their last 15 matches in all competitions, De Graafschap U21 have 9 wins, 2 draws and 4 defeats; Groningen U21 have 6, 3 and 6.

The competition is shown for every match: in pre-season, several of these games are friendlies.

De Graafschap U21
DateOpponentScoreCompetition
Jun 3, 2026Groningen U21(away)1-3U21 Divisie 1
May 30, 2026Feyenoord U21(home)3-1U21 Divisie 1
May 20, 2026ADO Den Haag II(home)2-0U21 Divisie 1
May 16, 2026Cambuur U21(away)3-2U21 Divisie 1
May 9, 2026Willem II U21(away)1-2U21 Divisie 1
Groningen U21
DateOpponentScoreCompetition
Jun 10, 2026Sparta Rotterdam II(away)2-3Tweede Divisie
Jun 6, 2026Sparta Rotterdam II(home)1-1Tweede Divisie
Jun 3, 2026De Graafschap U21(home)3-1U21 Divisie 1
May 30, 2026Sittard U21(away)2-2U21 Divisie 1
May 16, 2026ADO Den Haag II(home)4-1U21 Divisie 1

What does the head-to-head say?

Across the last 6 meetings: 2 De Graafschap U21 win(s), 1 draw(s), 3 Groningen U21 win(s).

DateScoreCompetition
Jun 3, 2026Groningen U21 3-1 De Graafschap U21U21 Divisie 1
May 2, 2026De Graafschap U21 2-1 Groningen U21U21 Divisie 1
Feb 28, 2026Groningen U21 1-0 De Graafschap U21U21 Divisie 1
Nov 1, 2025De Graafschap U21 2-3 Groningen U21U21 Divisie 1
Sep 20, 2025Groningen U21 1-1 De Graafschap U21U21 Divisie 1
Nov 23, 2024De Graafschap U21 1-0 Groningen U21U21 Divisie 1

Last archived meeting: Groningen U21 vs De Graafschap U21 on Jun 3, 2026

How many goals should we expect?

De Graafschap U21 score 2.1 and concede 1.3 goals per match over their last 15; Groningen U21 score 1.7 and concede 1.8. The model gives a 66% probability of over 2.5 goals and 66% for both teams to score.

ClubGoals scored / matchGoals conceded / matchClean sheetsBoth teams scoredOver 2.5 goals
De Graafschap U212.11.3311/1511/15
Groningen U211.71.8311/159/15

Over the last 15 matches in all competitions.

Where do both teams sit in the table?

De Graafschap U21 sit 1st in U21 Divisie 1 (29 points from 15 matches) and Groningen U21 sit 1st (34 points from 14 matches).

The current season has no played match yet: final standings of the 2025-26 season.

Final 2025-26 standings
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1Groningen U21141112281134
1De Graafschap U2115924321929

Verdict, probable XI and verified absences

The full match card recomputes this prediction continuously until kick-off: multi-market verdict, player-by-player probable XI and web-verified absences.

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No odds, no affiliation: the method is published and the accuracy is measured.

How does Footlab compute this prediction?

The model combines both teams' Elo ratings (anchored by competition pool), their recent form weighted by opponent strength, home advantage and a Poisson matrix for scorelines. Its accuracy is measured continuously on the predictions actually published. Methodology and measured accuracy

Frequently asked questions

Who is the favourite for De Graafschap U21 vs Groningen U21?
The Footlab model makes De Graafschap U21 the favourite at 50%, against 23% for a draw and 27% for Groningen U21.
Where and when is De Graafschap U21 vs Groningen U21 played?
De Graafschap U21 vs Groningen U21 is played on August 29, 2026 at 01:00 PM (UTC) at Sportpark De Bezelhorst Veld 6, in the U21 Divisie 1.
Will there be over 2.5 goals?
The Footlab model gives a 66% probability of at least three goals in this match.
How reliable is this prediction?
The Footlab model is measured at 53.9% correct 1X2 outcomes on a temporal hold-out, against 33.3% for random guessing. The breakdown by competition and Elo gap is published on the accuracy page.

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