Football Result

Souffian El Karouani 8'
Yoann Cathline 17'
Sébastien Haller 42'
Stije Resink 32'


Verification of the Result Prediction
Win
Draw
Win
51.7%
25.3%
23%
We made the right call.
Power Comparison in the League
0.685
0.496
Game Stats
Goals
3
1
Shots on Target
4
3
Shots
11
10
Possession
39.3%
60.7%
Fouls
6
8
Yellow Cards
1
2
Red Cards
0
0
Corners
2
4
Offsides
0
0
Saves
3
2
Team Formations
4-2-3-1
4-2-3-1


Location
Stadion Galgenwaard, Utrecht, Netherlands
Attendance
22,711
2025-04-14 | Game Summary

In a Dutch Eredivisie match held on April 13, 2025, FC Utrecht defeated FC Groningen 3-1 at Stadion Galgenwaard. FC Utrecht, playing in a 4-2-3-1 formation, secured the victory despite having less possession (39.3%) than FC Groningen (60.7%). Souffian El Karouani opened the scoring for Utrecht in the 8th minute, followed by Yoann Cathline in the 17th. Stije Resink pulled one back for Groningen in the 32nd minute, but Sébastien Haller restored Utrecht's two-goal lead before halftime in the 42nd minute.
While Groningen dominated possession, they failed to convert that advantage into goals, managing only 3 shots on target compared to Utrecht's 4. Utrecht was more clinical in front of goal, capitalizing on their opportunities. The match saw 6 fouls committed by Utrecht and 8 by Groningen. Utrecht received one yellow card, while Groningen received two.
The AI prediction before the game was an FC Utrecht win, which proved accurate. The AI model didn't expect a balanced game. Utrecht's recent form has been decent, with 3 wins, 1 loss and 1 draw in their last 5 games. Groningen, on the other hand, is struggling, having lost three, drawn two and winning one match in their last 5.
Looking at the head-to-head record, FC Utrecht has dominated FC Groningen in recent encounters, winning all of the last 4 matches. FC Utrecht's next game is against a much stronger opponent, Ajax Amsterdam. Ajax is in good form, winning four of their last five matches across all competitions. Groningen's next match is against Heracles Almelo, who have had a mixed run of form recently. Utrecht seems to be building a good home record. On the contrary, Groningen is struggling to find victories. The result of this match reflects the recent form and historical head-to-head dominance of FC Utrecht over FC Groningen.

2025-04-12 | Pre-game insights

On April 13, 2025, FC Utrecht will face FC Groningen at Stadion Galgenwaard in a Dutch Eredivisie match. AI is predicting a victory for the home side, with a 51.7% win probability compared to Groningen's 23.0%. The draw probability is estimated at 25.3%. FC Utrecht enters the game with a rate of 0.685, while FC Groningen has a rate of 0.496. Utrecht's recent form has been mixed, with two wins, a loss, and a draw in their last five games. In contrast, FC Groningen have struggled, losing twice and drawing twice in their recent matches.
FC Utrecht will be relying on the creative midfield play of Zidane Iqbal, their star player, to unlock the Groningen defense. The last head-to-head encounters heavily favor FC Utrecht, further bolstering the AI's prediction. Football fans in Utrecht are hopeful that the AI prediction will come true, securing a valuable three points. Will Groningen be able to upset the odds and challenge the AI's prediction? The match promises an intriguing battle.

Estimated Goal Scoring Chance