Groningen vs GO Ahead Eagles: prediction and stats
EredivisieRegular Season - 18Kick-off on January 10, 2027 at 03:45 PM (UTC)Euroborg, Groningen
The Footlab AI model makes Groningen the favourite at 46%, against 24% for a draw and 30% for GO Ahead Eagles. The most likely score is 1-1. If Groningen wins, the most likely score is 2-1.
Footlab AI's cards found the right outcome in 54.6% of the 2,366 matches already evaluated, against 33.3% for random guessing. See the measured accuracy
Probabilities recomputed on Oct 14, 2026. The full match card is recomputed continuously until kick-off.
Who will win Groningen vs GO Ahead Eagles?
A very open match: only 12 Elo points separate Groningen (1,957) and GO Ahead Eagles (1,945).
Computed by the Footlab AI model from our own data only, with no AI analysis.
Probable lineup for Groningen vs GO Ahead Eagles
Computed by Footlab AI from our own data only: recent lineups, squads and known absences. It does not take the press or last-minute absences into account.
Groningen
4-2-3-1- 9B. Willumsson
- 24P. Clement
- 8T. de Jonge
- 26T. van Bergen
- 17D. van der Werff
- 11J. Ondrejka
- 3T. Blokzijl
- 14J. Schreuders
- 5M. Rente
- 4M. Csinger
- 1E. Vaessen
GO Ahead Eagles
4-2-3-1- 9S. Sigurðarson
- 10S. Tengstedt
- 16V. Edvardsen
- 17M. Suray
- 8E. Linthorst
- 21M. Meulensteen
- 4J. Kramer
- 2A. Sampsted
- 5D. James
- 26J. Dirksen
- 1K. Haug
Computed on October 14, 2026 at 04:34 AM (UTC).
What is the recent form of both teams?
Over their last 15 matches in all competitions, Groningen have 6 wins, 3 draws and 6 defeats; GO Ahead Eagles have 6, 5 and 4.
The competition is shown for every match: in pre-season, several of these games are friendlies.
| Date | Opponent | Score | Competition |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 11, 2026 | Excelsior(away) | 5-1 | Eredivisie |
| Sep 18, 2026 | PEC Zwolle(home) | 3-0 | Eredivisie |
| Sep 12, 2026 | GO Ahead Eagles(away) | 1-1 | Eredivisie |
| Sep 6, 2026 | Twente(home) | 2-2 | Eredivisie |
| Aug 28, 2026 | Fortuna Sittard(home) | 2-3 | Eredivisie |
| Date | Opponent | Score | Competition |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 10, 2026 | Sparta Rotterdam(home) | 3-3 | Eredivisie |
| Sep 20, 2026 | NEC Nijmegen(away) | 1-1 | Eredivisie |
| Sep 12, 2026 | Groningen(home) | 1-1 | Eredivisie |
| Sep 8, 2026 | Utrecht(away) | 3-3 | Eredivisie |
| Aug 29, 2026 | AZ Alkmaar(away) | 2-5 | Eredivisie |
What does the head-to-head say?
Across the last 6 meetings: 0 Groningen wins, 4 draws, 2 GO Ahead Eagles wins.
| Date | Score | Competition |
|---|---|---|
| Sep 12, 2026 | GO Ahead Eagles 1-1 Groningen | Eredivisie |
| Apr 11, 2026 | Groningen 0-0 GO Ahead Eagles | Eredivisie |
| Dec 21, 2025 | GO Ahead Eagles 1-1 Groningen | Eredivisie |
| Jan 18, 2025 | GO Ahead Eagles 2-1 Groningen | Eredivisie |
| Sep 29, 2024 | Groningen 0-1 GO Ahead Eagles | Eredivisie |
| May 7, 2023 | GO Ahead Eagles 1-1 Groningen | Eredivisie |
Last archived meeting: GO Ahead Eagles vs Groningen on Sep 12, 2026
How many goals should we expect?
Groningen score 1.7 and concede 1.7 goals per match over their last 15; GO Ahead Eagles score 2.2 and concede 1.8. The model gives a 66% probability of over 2.5 goals and 67% for both teams to score.
| Club | Goals scored / match | Goals conceded / match | Clean sheets | Both teams scored | Over 2.5 goals |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Groningen | 1.7 | 1.7 | 3 | 10/15 | 11/15 |
| GO Ahead Eagles | 2.2 | 1.8 | 2 | 13/15 | 12/15 |
Over the last 15 matches in all competitions.
Where do both teams sit in the table?
Groningen sit 6th in Eredivisie (14 points from 8 matches) and GO Ahead Eagles sit 8th (11 points from 8 matches).
| # | Club | P | W | D | L | GF | GA | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6 | Groningen | 8 | 4 | 2 | 2 | 20 | 14 | 14 |
| 8 | GO Ahead Eagles | 8 | 2 | 5 | 1 | 19 | 17 | 11 |
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How does Footlab AI 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. When bookmakers publish odds for the match, their consensus is built into the calculation: that is what proved most accurate on past matches. Its accuracy is measured continuously on the predictions actually published. Methodology and measured accuracy
Frequently asked questions
- Who is the favourite for Groningen vs GO Ahead Eagles?
- The Footlab AI model makes Groningen the favourite at 46%, against 24% for a draw and 30% for GO Ahead Eagles.
- Where and when is Groningen vs GO Ahead Eagles played?
- Groningen vs GO Ahead Eagles is played on January 10, 2027 at 03:45 PM (UTC) at Euroborg, in the Eredivisie.
- Will there be over 2.5 goals?
- The Footlab AI model gives a 66% probability of at least three goals in this match.
- How reliable is this prediction?
- Footlab AI's cards found the right outcome (home win, draw or away win) in 54.6% of the matches already evaluated, against 33.3% for random guessing, a level comparable with the bookmakers' favourite. The comparison with bookmakers and the breakdown by competition and Elo gap are published on the accuracy page.