FC Utrecht vs FC Groningen Best odds and tips

FC Utrecht are expected to beat FC Groningen on Sunday, but the visitors will make this an interesting contest if they can stay in the game for long enough. The hosts have won three of the last four meetings between these two clubs, with the most recent matchup ending in a 1-0 away win for FC Utrecht five months ago. Ron Jans has had to adapt his approach since taking over as manager of FC Utrecht in September 2023, but he has been rewarded with some impressive results in recent weeks. The hosts drew 2-2 away to Go Ahead Eagles last weekend, but then beat SC Heerenveen 2-0 at home in their last match. FC Utrecht have three wins, one draw and just one defeat from their last five matches and look to have the momentum to beat FC Groningen on Sunday. The visitors have one win, one draw and three defeats from their last five outings and have lost their last two matches, away at Feyenoord 4-1 and at home to PSV Eindhoven 3-1. Dick Lukkien has done a good job since taking over as manager in July 2023, but his side’s creative midfield play has let them down on a few occasions, particularly against high-pressing teams.

FC Groningen have won just two of their 14 away matches in the Eredivisie, drawing three and losing nine. They score an average of 0.86 goals per game away from home and concede an average of 2.21 goals per game, while FC Utrecht have won seven, drawn two and lost five at home this season, scoring an average of 1.43 goals per game and conceding an average of 1.57 goals per game. The hosts have a pragmatic style, with quick transitions and a solid defence, while FC Groningen have a more structured build-up play and focus on creativity in midfield. This stylistic clash could lead to an intriguing battle of adaptability versus creativity, but FC Utrecht have the form and the momentum to come out on top on Sunday. The hosts are 1.75 to win this game, which is a fair price considering the visitors are 4.50. There is an engaging market in both teams to score, as both sides are vulnerable at the back and this could be a goal fest if FC Groningen can stay in the game. Paxten Aaronson leads the scoring for FC Utrecht with six goals in 27 Eredivisie appearances this season, while Brynjolfur Anderson Willumsson leads the scoring for FC Groningen with four goals in 23 appearances.