FC Groningen
- FC Groningen have had an average season so far, but a strong overall consistency has seen Dick Lukkien’s men sit 5th in the Eredivisie with 27 points from 17 games.
- The Chequered Ones have picked up just two wins in their last five, but they are unbeaten in their last two at home, and will have the confidence to win against a NAC Breda side who have failed to get a result in their two recent trips to this venue.
- The home side have averaged 1.75 goals per game at home this season, but have only conceded an average of 0.88, which shows how solid they have been when out of possession.
NAC Breda
NAC Breda are in a spot of bother and have looked devoid of confidence as they prop up the Eredivisie with just 13 points after 17 games .
Head-to-Head
Groningen have won two, NAC Breda one and there have been two draws in the last five meetings ( 2-1 away win in Eredivisie three months ago).
FC Groningen
- Stije Resink has been in form recently, scoring three of Groningen’s six goals in their past five.
- Brynjolfur Andersen Willumsson is the danger man for the home team with six goals in 13 Eredivisie games.
NAC Breda
Sydney van Hooijdonk has bagged five Eredivisie goals in 16 appearances and leads the attack for NAC Breda .
Betting Insights
- NAC Breda have lost six, drawn two and won zero of their eight Eredivisie away games to date (W0, D2, L6), conceding an average of two goals per-game and scoring just 0.88 per-game.
- Groningen have scored 14 and conceded 7 in their eight home Eredivisie games (W4, D2, L2).
- The hosts are priced at 1.68, while the visitors come in at a massive 5.24.
- Lukkien’s wing overloads and vertical transitions will face off against Hoefkens’ central solidity and build-up, and that should lead to chances for both sides.
Prediction
- With Groningen’s home record and NAC’s struggles on the road, the hosts should come out of this game with the three points.
- However, we will take the Both Teams To Score market as the main selection for Saturday’s match at 1.74, as the tactical matchup will be interesting to watch.
