- Team form: The overall recent form of FC Groningen is mixed (W2, D1, L2) with that of FC Zwolle worse (W1, D1, L3).
- H2H: Groningen have failed to win their last 2 home H2H encounters (D1, L1).
Goals likely in top-to-bottom clash
Standings and expectations
Groningen are currently tenth in the Eredivisie standings with seven points from five matches, which is a solid mid-table start that could be improved on Friday when they face 13th-placed Zwolle at Euroborg. Trots van het Noorden have seven points on the board, a somewhat disappointing total which leaves them in a little more pressure.
Head-to-head and odds
The last five meetings between the sides have ended in four draws and one win for the away side, and that suggests that Friday's game will be a tight contest. The favourites Groningen are available at 1.61 for the win, while Zwolle are 4.55 and the tie is a lofty 4.33.
Tactical view
The difference between the clubs in terms of style could make this a fascinating chess match between Groningen's structured 4-2-3-1 and Zwolle's pressing 4-3-3 system.
Betting angles
FC Groningen will look to control games through their double pivot, while Zwolle will be pressing high and looking to force turnovers in a bid to get the ball down the other end and attack at pace. Henry van der Vegt's side look likely to get over the line here, but the head-to-head trend and the fact that the visitors will be pushing in the game suggests that it will be another close match.
Over 2.5 goals is available at 1.44 with both teams to score at 1.48. The defense will be under pressure all game so it's probably best to back the odds against here.
Brynjolfur Andersen Willumsson is the main finisher for Groningen and leads the team's scoring in the Eredivisie with three goals in five games. He is a top pick to score.
- Dylan Mbayo is the spark plug for Zwolle, he has recorded three assists in five Eredivisie games and has been directly involved in half of Zwolle's six goals over the past five matches, so we're going for him to register a goal here.
- Thom van Bergen is also in good form for Groningen with three of their total of nine goals in their last five coming from his foot, so we're adding him into the anytime goalscorer bet too.
- Koen Kostons has three goals in his five Eredivisie appearances this season and has been involved in three of their six goals over the same five-game period, so he is also a good choice for an anytime score.
