Can Groningen Recover From Heavy Loss?
Groningen will host Willem II Tilburg at Hitachi Capital Mobility Stadium in Groningen in the match day 2 of the Dutch Eredivisie. The hosts suffered a true disaster in the opening game of the season, but Willlem II also started this season with a loss.
Groningen have seen under 2.5 goals in their last three matches against Willem II in all competitions.
Willem II are undefeated in their last five matches against Groningen in all competitions.
Groningen started this season away at Vitesse in Arnhem, but it was start from the nightmare. Ritsu Doan equalized for Groningen in 38th minute, but soon after they fall apart. They conceded four more goals till the end, and it will be interesting to see if they managed to recover for Willem II.
Home fans expect win on Friday night, but Willem II are unbeaten in their last five appearances against Groningen.
Mateo Casierra will probably miss this match because of injury. Other players are available, but following a heavy loss in the first round, Danny Buijs could make changes.
Willem II suffered home defeat to Venlo last week, but they were really unlucky in that match. Willem II ended the first match with 64% possession and nine shots on target. Their visitors had just two shots on target, but fortunately for them one ended in the net. Willem showed lack of efficiency against Venlo and if they don’t improve this part of game it could be very costly in Groningen.
Ismail Azzaoui and Jordens Peters could miss this match due to knee injuries. Peters will probably miss the game, so Adrie Koster should retain much of the XI he fielded against Venlo.
Odds and Predictions
Groningen were humiliated in Arnhem, but they hope they can win at home against Willem II. Still, I’m not so sure about it. Historically Groningen have been more successful, but Willem II are undefeated in their last five matches against them.
Yes, Willem lost to VVV in their opening match, but as I already explained they didn’t play bad. They had possession, they were creating chances, but they failed to score. This time I’m positive that they can score at least one goal.
I was in doubt whether to go with total goals under 2.5 or with double chance X2, but eventually decided for X2. Odds are very good and I see value in this bet.
Editor's Pick
Double chance X2 @1.81.