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Brynjólfur Darri Willumsson⚽
Alfons Sampsted🔄David van der Werff🔄Evert Linthorst🔄Wouter Prins🔄Pelle Clement🔄Brynjólfur Darri Willumsson🔄Julius Dirksen🔄Dean Ruben James🔄Mathis Suray🔄Søren Tengstedt⚽Yassir Salah Rahmouni🟨Match Statistics
Starting Lineups
GO Ahead Eagles1:1
Starting XI
Groningen1:1
Starting XI
Head-to-Head
📈 Team Form & Statistics
ELO comparison
Pre-match ratings
 GO Ahead EaglesHome | Rating |  GroningenAway |
|---|---|---|
| Strength | ||
| 1,550.6 | Overall | 1,544.2 |
| 1,588.6 | Match venue | 1,449.7 |
| 1,588.6 | At home | 1,532.7 |
| 1,469.7 | Away | 1,449.7 |
| Attack & defence | ||
| 1,574.4 | Attack | 1,534.4 |
| 1,528.1 | Defence | 1,540.4 |
| 1,574.9 | Home attack | 1,522.3 |
| 1,517.7 | Away attack | 1,457 |
| 1,558.2 | Home defence | 1,576.6 |
| 1,500 | Away defence | 1,495.9 |
| Match profile | ||
| 1,941.7 | Goal environment | 1,876.7 |
| 1,756.7 | Home goals | 1,580 |
| 1,685 | Away goals | 1,796.7 |
| 1,500.5 | Possession | 1,502.8 |
| Specialist ratings | ||
| 1,500.8 | Set-piece attack | 1,516.3 |
| 1,501 | Set-piece defence | 1,516.1 |
| 1,539.5 | Close games | 1,481.6 |
| 1,558.9 | Winning margin | 1,568.4 |
Match venue compares GO Ahead Eagles at home with Groningen away. All ratings are within this league.
Higher goal environment ratings mean higher-scoring games, not necessarily a stronger team. A starting league rating is 1500.
📝 Match Preview
The GO Ahead Eagles host Groningen in a compelling Eredivisie fixture that pits a strong home side against a defensively vulnerable away outfit. The Eagles have established themselves as a formidable force at home this season, boasting a remarkable 80.00% win rate across their last five home fixtures. Their attacking output at home is equally impressive, averaging 2.60 goals per game, while they have managed to keep their defensive record relatively stable with only 1.20 goals conceded at home. In contrast, Groningen has struggled significantly on the road. While they have managed a 50.00% win rate in their last two away games, their defensive statistics are alarming. They have conceded an average of 3.00 goals per game in away fixtures this season. This defensive porosity stands in stark contrast to the Eagles' organized home setup. Furthermore, the Eagles' finishing efficiency is currently high, with a positive Finishing Delta of +0.53, indicating they are converting chances at a higher rate than expected. When looking at the goal environment, the data suggests a high-scoring affair. The goal expectancy (λ) for this match is high, with the home side expected to contribute 2.80 goals and the visitors 1.85, totaling a 4.65 expected goal count. While the head-to-head record between these two sides is historically balanced—featuring four draws and four Groningen wins—the current season's form and venue analysis heavily favor the home side. With the Eagles showing an improving goal-scoring trend and Groningen's goals scored trend currently declining, the momentum sits firmly with the home team. The Eagles' ability to dominate their own turf, combined with Groningen's tendency to leak goals on the road, provides a clear path for a home victory. While the 2.25 odds offer a solid return, the underlying data on home win percentages and defensive deltas makes this a high-value selection. Key Points: - GO Ahead Eagles have an 80.00% win rate in their last 5 home games. - Groningen concedes a high average of 3.00 goals per game when playing away. - The Eagles' home scoring average is 2.60 goals per game. - Goal expectancy (λ) for the match is high at 4.65 total goals. - The Eagles are currently overperforming in finishing (+0.53 delta). The chosen bet is HOME_WIN.
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