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Matchday 6 · Saturday 12 September, 18:45 · De Adelaarshorst

Go Ahead Eagles vs FC Groningen: line-ups

Go Ahead Eagles 6 · 8 points
18:45 Sat 12 Sep
FC Groningen 9 · 7 points

Predicted line-ups Go Ahead Eagles vs FC Groningen

Go Ahead Eagles 4-2-3-1
1 Haug
5 James
4 Kramer
26 Dirksen
2 Sampsted
21 Meulensteen
8 Linthorst
17 Suray
16 Edvardsen
10 Tengstedt
29 Flataker

Predicted line-up for Go Ahead Eagles: Haug, James, Kramer, Dirksen, Sampsted, Meulensteen, Linthorst, Suray, Edvardsen, Tengstedt, Flataker

FC Groningen 4-2-3-1
1 Vaessen
2 Prins
4 Csinger
3 Blokzijl
14 Schreuders
18 Land
8 de Jonge
24 Clement
26 van Bergen
17 van der Werff
9 Willumsson

Predicted line-up for FC Groningen: Vaessen, Prins, Csinger, Blokzijl, Schreuders, Land, de Jonge, Clement, van Bergen, van der Werff, Willumsson

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Injuries and suspensions

Go Ahead Eagles

  • Gerrit Nauber Broken leg Unavailable
  • Pim Saathof Knee injury Unavailable
  • Robbin Weijenberg Knee injury Unavailable
  • Giovanni van Zwam Not registered Doubtful

FC Groningen

  • Malcolm Jeng Leg injury Unavailable
  • Marco Rente Injury Unavailable
  • Ryan Metu Injury Unavailable
  • Tyrique Mercera Injury Unavailable

Which English players could feature in Go Ahead Eagles vs FC Groningen?

1 spelers
  • Travis Hernes FC Groningen Doubtful Started 1 of 5 matches.

Players to watch

The five players from each team with the most combined goals and assists this season.

All stats

Go Ahead Eagles

  1. Søren Tengstedt Midfielder 4 goals 2 assists
  2. Victor Edvardsen Midfielder 3 goals 2 assists
  3. Mathis Suray Midfielder 2 goals 2 assists
  4. Stefan Sigurdarson Forward 2 goals 0 assists
  5. Melle Meulensteen Midfielder 1 goals 1 assists

FC Groningen

  1. Thom van Bergen Midfielder 3 goals 2 assists
  2. Brynjólfur Willumsson Forward 3 goals 0 assists
  3. David van der Werff Midfielder 2 goals 1 assists
  4. Tygo Land Midfielder 1 goals 1 assists
  5. Nils Eggens Forward 1 goals 0 assists

Playing time and form

Who has played the most in recent weeks, and how have they performed?

Go Ahead Eagles

Player Starts Min. Form
Kjetil Haug 5/5 450 mixed
Joris Kramer 5/5 450 mixed
Mathis Suray 5/5 443 strong
Evert Linthorst 5/5 440 solid
Alfons Sampsted 5/5 419 mixed
Søren Tengstedt 5/5 418 excellent
Dean James 5/5 412 solid
Victor Edvardsen 5/5 405 solid

FC Groningen

Player Starts Min. Form
Etienne Vaessen 5/5 450 strong
Thijmen Blokzijl 5/5 450 mixed
Thom van Bergen 5/5 450 strong
Tika de Jonge 5/5 442 strong
David van der Werff 5/5 419 excellent
Wouter Prins 5/5 412 poor
Tygo Land 5/5 411 strong
Pelle Clement 5/5 411 mixed

Pre-match prediction

Pre-match goals forecast
1.93 1.61
  • Predicted goals5.0
  • Both teams to score100%
  • Over 2.5 goals100%
  • Corners8.5

Team comparison

GAE home Per match GRO away
3.00 Points 1.50
3.50 Goals for 2.50
1.00 Goals against 3.00
1.94 xG for 1.62
1.25 xG against 2.07
5.5 Corners 3.0
WW Home and away form WL

Head-to-head record Go Ahead Eagles vs FC Groningen

14 previous meetings
2 Go Ahead Eagles 5 draws 7 FC Groningen
  • Goals per match2.43
  • Both teams scored57%
  • Over 2.5 goals36%
  • Apr 2026 FC Groningen 0 - 0 Go Ahead Eagles
  • Dec 2025 Go Ahead Eagles 1 - 1 FC Groningen
  • Jan 2025 Go Ahead Eagles 2 - 1 FC Groningen
  • Sep 2024 FC Groningen 0 - 1 Go Ahead Eagles
  • May 2023 Go Ahead Eagles 1 - 1 FC Groningen
  • Aug 2022 FC Groningen 1 - 0 Go Ahead Eagles
  • Feb 2022 FC Groningen 2 - 1 Go Ahead Eagles
  • Nov 2021 Go Ahead Eagles 0 - 1 FC Groningen
  • Apr 2017 Go Ahead Eagles 2 - 3 FC Groningen
  • Dec 2016 FC Groningen 1 - 1 Go Ahead Eagles

Frequently asked questions

When will the line-up for Go Ahead Eagles vs FC Groningen be announced?

Predicted line-ups will appear on this page a few days before the match. Confirmed teams usually follow around an hour before kick-off, scheduled for Saturday 12 September at 18:45.

Who is unavailable for Go Ahead Eagles against FC Groningen?

Go Ahead Eagles are without Gerrit Nauber (broken leg), Pim Saathof (knee injury), Robbin Weijenberg (knee injury) and Giovanni van Zwam (not registered).

Who is unavailable for FC Groningen against Go Ahead Eagles?

FC Groningen are without Malcolm Jeng (leg injury), Marco Rente (injury), Ryan Metu (injury) and Tyrique Mercera (injury).

What formation do Go Ahead Eagles play?

Go Ahead Eagles have used a 4-2-3-1 formation in their last 5 matches under J. Oosting.

What formation do FC Groningen play?

FC Groningen have used a 4-2-3-1 formation in their last 5 matches under D. Lukkien.

How did the last meeting between Go Ahead Eagles and FC Groningen finish?

On 11 April 2026, FC Groningen vs Go Ahead Eagles finished 0-0.

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