Groningen vs VVV Venlo: result 2-1 and analysis
EredivisieRegular Season - 7Kick-off on October 31, 2020 at 07:00 PM (UTC)Euroborg, Groningen
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What was the result of Groningen vs VVV Venlo?
Groningen won 2-1 on October 31, 2020.
Goalscorers
- 26′P. JoostenGroningen
- 48′J. Strand LarsenGroningen
- 90′G. GiakoumakisVVV Venlo
Official lineup for Groningen vs VVV Venlo
The starting elevens fielded at kick-off.
Groningen
4-3-3- 9J. Strand Larsen
- 14P. Joosten
- 21Alessio Da Cruz
- 26D. van Kaam
- 6A. Matusiwa
- 18A. El Messaoudi
- 5K. Itakura
- 4W. Dammers
- 2D. Dankerlui
- 3B. van Hintum
- 1S. Padt
VVV Venlo
4-3-3- 10V. van Crooij
- 11G. Giakoumakis
- 15S. Janssen
- 21E. Linthorst
- 8Z. Machach
- 6D. Post
- 4R. Gelmi
- 5S. Schäfer
- 2T. Pachonik
- 3A. Swinkels
- 1T. Kirschbaum
What is the recent form of both teams?
Over their last 15 matches in all competitions, Groningen have 6 wins, 4 draws and 5 defeats; VVV Venlo have 3, 4 and 8.
The competition is shown for every match: in pre-season, several of these games are friendlies.
| Date | Opponent | Score | Competition |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 25, 2020 | Fortuna Sittard(away) | 3-1 | Eredivisie |
| Oct 18, 2020 | Utrecht(home) | 0-0 | Eredivisie |
| Oct 4, 2020 | Ajax(home) | 1-0 | Eredivisie |
| Sep 25, 2020 | Twente(away) | 1-3 | Eredivisie |
| Sep 20, 2020 | ADO Den Haag(away) | 1-0 | Eredivisie |
| Date | Opponent | Score | Competition |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 27, 2020 | Den Bosch(home) | 4-2 | KNVB Beker |
| Oct 24, 2020 | Ajax(home) | 0-13 | Eredivisie |
| Oct 17, 2020 | AZ Alkmaar(away) | 2-2 | Eredivisie |
| Oct 3, 2020 | ADO Den Haag(home) | 1-2 | Eredivisie |
| Sep 26, 2020 | Heerenveen(away) | 0-1 | Eredivisie |
What does the head-to-head say?
Across the last 6 meetings: 1 Groningen win, 3 draws, 2 VVV Venlo wins.
| Date | Score | Competition |
|---|---|---|
| Feb 22, 2020 | Groningen 0-1 VVV Venlo | Eredivisie |
| Sep 14, 2019 | VVV Venlo 2-1 Groningen | Eredivisie |
| Mar 3, 2019 | Groningen 3-2 VVV Venlo | Eredivisie |
| Dec 9, 2018 | VVV Venlo 0-0 Groningen | Eredivisie |
| Feb 16, 2018 | VVV Venlo 1-1 Groningen | Eredivisie |
| Sep 10, 2017 | Groningen 1-1 VVV Venlo | Eredivisie |
Last archived meeting: Groningen vs VVV Venlo on Feb 22, 2020
How many goals should we expect?
Groningen score 1.3 and concede 1.4 goals per match over their last 15; VVV Venlo score 1.3 and concede 2.5.
| Club | Goals scored / match | Goals conceded / match | Clean sheets | Both teams scored | Over 2.5 goals |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Groningen | 1.3 | 1.4 | 5 | 8/15 | 7/15 |
| VVV Venlo | 1.3 | 2.5 | 2 | 8/15 | 10/15 |
Over the last 15 matches in all competitions.
Where do both teams sit in the table?
| # | Club | P | W | D | L | GF | GA | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6 | Groningen | 8 | 4 | 2 | 2 | 20 | 14 | 14 |
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