FC Twente

vs

FC Groningen

Preview

FC Twente (home)

• FC Twente have won five, drawn four and lost only twice in 11 Eredivisie 2025/2026 home games.
• John van den Brom’s Twente are playing their best soccer of the campaign following his appointment in September 2025 and they have developed a structured, possession-based identity with a 4-2-3-1 system that can dictate the tempo of games and create numerous chances from their central midfield positions.
• A compact and defensively sound unit, the Tukkers will press in waves to try and win the ball back in the same areas they lost possession, making them a tough team to play against.
• The Eagles will bring a lot of attacking energy following their 5-0 hammering of SC Heerenveen at De Grolsch Veste last weekend.

FC Groningen (away)

• FC Groningen have won as many Eredivisie away games in 2025/2026 (5 from 11) as Twente, but have also lost five and conceded 17 goals.
• Groningen have lost their last four Eredivisie games and only won one of their last five.
• Groningen’s style is disciplined and compact at the back, preferring to play direct and strike on the break or from dead-ball situations.

Head-to-Head

• The most recent clash between these sides finished 1-1 at Groningen three months ago.
• Groningen have failed to win in their recent meetings with Twente away from home.

Key Players

• Ricky van Wolfswinkel has been a prolific forward for Twente this season, netting eight Eredivisie goals in 21 appearances and is usually the focal point of their attacks.
• Younes Taha has been Groningen’s spark in recent weeks, with Taha scoring two of their three goals in the last five games.

Betting Insights

• The hosts are narrow favorites at 1.53 with Groningen at 5.75.
• Over 2.5 goals looks the best bet here at 1.65.

Prediction

• FC Groningen have looked disjointed in their two most recent outings, both home losses to PSV Eindhoven (1-2) and FC Utrecht (1-2).
• The Cheeseheads are more vulnerable in defense than Twente and have conceded 17 goals away from home this season, which is why we are favoring the hosts to take the win.