Groningen vs Feyenoord Prediction: The Rotterdammers Won't Disappoint This Time Around

Groningen will welcome Feyenoord to the Hitachi Capital Mobility Stadium in the fifth round of the Eredivisie. 

Let's have a look at the latest Netherlands Eredivisie predictions between Groningen vs. Feyenoord, match facts, probable lineups, and betting odds for you to consider!

Note: Odds are subject to change at any time!

Groningen

Groningen's introduction to the top tier after a one-year stint in the Eerste Divisie has been nothing short of impressive for a team of their caliber. Out of the three sides that got promoted this season, they are the only ones yet to suffer defeat and find themselves rubbing shoulders with the top sides in the Eredivisie. 

The side from the Northern Netherlands kicked off their campaign with consecutive wins against newcomers NAC Breda (4-1) and RKC Waalwijk (1-2) before settling for two draws against AZ Alkmaar (0-0) and Almere City (1-1). 

With 8 points on board from 4 matches, Groningen occupies 4th place in the Eredivisie standings and has maintained a two-point cushion over three teams below them.

Probable Starting XI

Formation: 4-4-2

Vaessen; Stam, Peersman, Rente, Bacuna; Valente, De Jonge, Hove, Schreuders; Van Bergen, Postema

Feyenoord

While it's true that Feyenoord has yet to suffer defeat in the Eredivisie, they have also dropped unnecessary points that could cost them yet another league title for the second season running.

Brian Priske's first drop of points came against newcomers Willem ll, settling for a drab 1-1 draw. However, their response after that was a clear message of intent as they thrashed PEC Zwolle 5-1 on the road. Failing to replicate such a result against Sparta Rotterdam in the Rotterdam Derby before the hiatus, they could only manage a point in a 1-1 draw at the Stadion Het Kasteel.

With 5 points accumulated from 3 matches, Feyenoord occupies 8th place in the Eredivisie standings and are deadlocked on points with ninth-placed Willem ll. They are a massive seven points behind first-placed PSV Eindhoven. 

Probable Starting XI

Formation: 4-3-3

Wellenreuther; Smal, Hancko, Beelen, Lotomba; Zechiel, Timber, Milambo; Paixao, Gimenez, Stengs

Match Facts

• Groningen have maintained a four-match unbeaten run in the Eredivisie.
• Feyenoord have won 11 of their last 14 away matches in the Eredivisie.
• Groningen averages 1.8 goals per game when playing at home, and Feyenoord averages 2.4 goals per game when playing away.

Head-To-Head

In the last 59 meetings, Groningen have won 13 times, Feyenoord have won 31 times, and there have been 15 draws with the goal difference being 102-62 in favor of Feyenoord. 

Expert Betting Tips

If league standing is anything to go by, then Groningen has been the better side on paper compared to Feyenoord. However, there's also no denying the fact that they have struggled for form in this fixture, losing three matches in a row while scoring once, making them likely to struggle here.

Feyenoord can take confidence in the fact that they have been the dominant side in this fixture, and anything other than a win will surely come as a surprise. 

As such, we anticipate the away side to come away with all three points in a hard-fought victory by backing them in the full-time market combined with the total over 1.5.

• W2 & TO 1.5 for 1.69
• Anytime Goalscorer - Santiago Giménez for 1.95
• Both Teams To Score - Yes for 1.78