Groningen 2-1 VVV Venlo – Result & Analysis
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Poisson model rates VVV Venlo at 37% — neither recent form nor the head-to-head data gives a clear steer either way as Groningen face VVV Venlo.
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Analysis
VVV Venlo make the trip to Euroborg to face Groningen in Eerste Divisie (matchday 17). The match kicks off on Friday 1 December 2023 at 19:00 UK time.
Form
Groningen (all games): 3W 3D 4L across their last 10 — 1.20 PPG. Last five: L D D W W. Offensively they are averaging 1.50 goals per game, with 1.40 conceded. 3 clean sheets from 10 outings (30%). Both teams have scored in 60% of their games — a high BTTS rate that carries real weight in the goals markets.
At home, Groningen have gone 3W 3D 4L in their last 10 home games (1.20 PPG). At home they are averaging 1.40 goals scored and 1.60 conceded per game.
VVV Venlo have collected 1.00 PPG across their last 10 games: 2W 4D 4L. Last five: D D W L L. Their scoring rate of 1.10 per game is modest, conceding 1.80 — not a side to back heavily on the Over 2.5 from their form alone. 2 clean sheets from 10 outings (20%). Both teams have scored in 60% of their games — a noteworthy BTTS rate that supports the Yes market.
On the road, VVV Venlo have gone 3W 6D 1L in their last 10 away fixtures (1.50 PPG). Away from home they average 1.40 goals scored and 1.30 conceded per game. Both teams have scored in 70% of their away matches — a high BTTS rate on the road that directly informs this fixture. Their away PPG of 1.50 exceeds their overall 1.00 — they actually perform better on the road than their aggregate form implies.
Both sides are running at similar form levels — 1.20 PPG for Groningen against 1.00 for VVV Venlo. There is no clear form edge to exploit here; other signals need to take the lead.
Trading
Groningen half-time and goal-timing data (last 50 games, 25 of them at home): at least one goal arrives before half-time in 76% of their matches in home games; when goalless at HT, a second-half goal follows 75% of the time; of the 10 games they led at half-time, they failed to win 30%; BTTS occurs in 48% of their matches (home games); Over 2.5 goals lands in 60% of games (home games); Over 3.5 in 36%; they fail to score in 38% of games.
VVV Venlo half-time and goal-timing data (last 50 games, 25 of them away): at least one goal arrives before half-time in 68% of their matches in away games; when goalless at HT, a second-half goal follows 83% of the time; two or more arrive in the second half on 67% of those occasions; of the 11 games they led at half-time, they failed to win 36%; of the 14 games they trailed at half-time, they recovered to draw or win 57%; BTTS occurs in 68% of their matches (away games); Over 2.5 goals lands in 56% of games (away games); Over 3.5 in 36%.
BTTS rates are mixed from the trading data — Groningen 50% versus VVV Venlo 68%; no strong lean in either direction. The over/under 2.5 picture is inconclusive from the in-play data (Groningen 60% | VVV Venlo 58%). There is an in-play dynamic worth noting: Groningen surrender their half-time lead 30% of the time, while VVV Venlo have come from behind at the break to draw or win in 57% of cases — a combination that makes laying the hosts at HT a potential angle.
Poisson Model
The Poisson distribution model projects Groningen 1.25 xG and VVV Venlo 1.31 xG. These expected goals figures are the primary input: they feed a goal-probability matrix across all scoreline combinations to derive the result and market probabilities below. Underlying strength ratings: Groningen attack 0.905 / defence 0.948 | VVV Venlo attack 0.994 / defence 0.891. League average goals — home 1.551 / away 1.393. Data: built from Groningen's last 16 games and VVV Venlo's last 54.
Result probabilities: Groningen 35% | Draw 28% | VVV Venlo 37%. Fair-value odds: Groningen 2.89 | Draw 3.57 | VVV Venlo 2.67. This is a low-confidence result — no outcome reaches 45%. The draw at 28% is a primary outcome, not an afterthought.
Goals markets: Over 2.5 probability 47% | BTTS Yes probability 53% | Total xG 2.56. Over/Under 2.5 is close to a coin-flip at 47%/53% — the total xG of 2.56 sits near the 2.5 margin; this is a low-edge market from a Poisson standpoint. BTTS Yes at 53% is only a slight lean — neither team is projected to score with enough certainty to make Yes a clear standalone call.
Verdict
The Poisson model's primary lean is VVV Venlo at 37% — marginal model lean. Draw probability of 28% warrants consideration of Double Chance or Draw No Bet on VVV Venlo if the outright odds are short. The opposing side holds a 35% win probability per the model — this is not a banker and should be staked accordingly.
Poisson projects 2.56 total expected goals, pointing to Under 2.5 at 53% probability — a Poisson-only call with no corroboration from form or H2H.
On the BTTS market, Poisson puts 53% on Yes. Form rates corroborate — both teams scored in: Groningen 40% (last 10 home games) | VVV Venlo 70% (last 10 away games).
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🏟️ Match Context
• Fixture: Groningen vs VVV Venlo | Competition: Eerste Divisie, matchday 17 | Venue: Euroborg • Kick-off: Friday 1 December 2023 at 19:00 UK time • Data inputs: head-to-head data, recent form (overall and home/away), the Poisson prediction model and market pricing
📊 Statistical Prediction
• Poisson result probabilities: Groningen 35% | Draw 28% | VVV Venlo 37% • Poisson goal markets: Over 2.5 47% (Under 53%) | BTTS Yes 53% (No 47%) | xG Groningen 1.25 / VVV Venlo 1.31 • Poisson strength factors: Groningen attack 0.905 / def 0.948 | VVV Venlo attack 0.994 / def 0.891 | league avg home 1.551 / away 1.393 • Poisson stance: VVV Venlo (37%) — low confidence — close contest
🧮 Prediction Model
1.25
Groningen xG
Expected Goals
1.31
VVV Venlo xG
53%
BTTS
73%
Over 1.5
47%
Over 2.5
26%
Over 3.5
Full score-by-score matrix & model internals in the "Full Poisson Detail" section below ↓
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❓ Groningen vs VVV Venlo FAQs
What time does Groningen vs VVV Venlo kick off?
Groningen vs VVV Venlo kicked off at 19:00 UK time on Friday 1 December 2023 at Euroborg.
What was the final score in Groningen vs VVV Venlo?
Groningen 2 - 1 VVV Venlo.
Where is Groningen vs VVV Venlo being played?
The match is being played at Euroborg.
What competition is Groningen vs VVV Venlo part of?
Groningen vs VVV Venlo is a Eerste Divisie fixture (matchday 17) (Netherlands).
Who is favourite to win Groningen vs VVV Venlo?
Our statistical model gives Groningen a 35% chance of winning, VVV Venlo a 37% chance, and a 28% chance of a draw — making VVV Venlo the favourite.
Will both teams score in Groningen vs VVV Venlo?
Our model estimates a 53% probability that both Groningen and VVV Venlo will score, so it leans towards BTTS Yes.
Will Groningen vs VVV Venlo have over 2.5 goals?
Our model puts the probability of over 2.5 goals in this match at 47%, so it leans towards under 2.5 goals (53%).
🧮 Model Insight
Behind the Numbers
The model rates Groningen's attack at 0.91x the league average against VVV Venlo's defence at 0.89x — combine the two and it projects 1.25 expected goals for the hosts. Flip it around — VVV Venlo's attack (0.99x) against Groningen's defence (0.95x) — and the away total comes out at 1.31.
These ratings are built from Groningen's last 16 games and VVV Venlo's last 54 — a full enough recent sample to trust.
Scoreline Breakdown
Of every possible scoreline, 1-1 carries the highest individual probability at 14.3% — still a long way from a near-certainty, which says something about how open this one is on paper. Close behind: 0-0 (9.4%), 0-1 (8.5%). Those top three scorelines alone account for 32% of the model's total probability mass — a relatively concentrated, predictable distribution for this fixture.
Most Likely Outcome
VVV Venlo Win
35%
2.89
28%
3.57
37%
2.67
Top 3 Most Likely Scorelines
1 – 1
12.7%
Draw
Most likely
0 – 1
10.1%
Away win
1 – 0
9.7%
Home win
Expected Goals & Win Odds
1.25
Groningen xG
Total xG
2.56
1.31
VVV Venlo xG
2.89
35%
Home win
3.57
28%
Draw
2.67
37%
Away win
Goals Markets
73%
Over 1.5
1.37
27%
Under 1.5
3.70
47%
Over 2.5
2.13
53%
Under 2.5
1.89
26%
Over 3.5
3.85
74%
Under 3.5
1.35
12%
Over 4.5
8.33
88%
Under 4.5
1.14
Match Markets
Both Teams to Score
53%
BTTS Yes
1.89
47%
BTTS No
2.12
Clean Sheet
27%
3.71
29%
3.49
Win to Nil
9%
10.73
11%
9.34
Score Probability Matrix (%)
| H \ A | 0 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0 | 7.7 | 10.1 | 6.6 | 2.9 | 0.9 | 0.2 |
| 1 | 9.7 | 12.7 | 8.3 | 3.6 | 1.2 | 0.3 |
| 2 | 6.0 | 7.9 | 5.2 | 2.3 | 0.7 | 0.2 |
| 3 | 2.5 | 3.3 | 2.2 | 0.9 | 0.3 | 0.1 |
| 4 | 0.8 | 1.0 | 0.7 | 0.3 | 0.1 | – |
| 5 | 0.2 | 0.3 | 0.2 | 0.1 | – | – |
Green = home win · Grey = draw · Amber = away win · Outlined cell = most likely score
▶ Model Internals
❓ Groningen vs VVV Venlo Prediction FAQs
What is the most likely scoreline for Groningen vs VVV Venlo?
Our Poisson model rates 1-1 as the single most likely exact scoreline, at 14.3%.
How many goals are Groningen and VVV Venlo expected to score?
The model projects 1.25 expected goals for Groningen and 1.31 for VVV Venlo, a combined total of 2.56.
How confident is the prediction model for Groningen vs VVV Venlo?
Not very — the model's leading outcome sits at just 37%, meaning this is rated as a genuinely open contest with no dominant favourite.
📈 Form Insight
The Form Picture
Across their last 50 outings, Groningen have picked up 0.80 PPG on a 10W 10D 30L record — L-D-D-W-W across the most recent five.
VVV Venlo's form line: 19W 16D 15L from 50 games, 1.46 PPG, last five D-D-W-L-L.
Put side by side, VVV Venlo are the form team by 0.66 points per game — a gap wide enough to matter, though form alone rarely tells the whole story against Groningen.
Home & Away Splits
On home soil, Groningen have posted 0.96 PPG from their last 25 home games (6W 6D 13L).
On the road, VVV Venlo have gone 11W 8D 6L from their last 25 away games — 1.64 PPG when travelling.
Comparing the two in their relevant venue splits, VVV Venlo come out ahead — a more targeted read than the overall PPG figures above, since it strips out games played in the opposite context.
Scoring & Defensive Trends
Groningen are averaging 1.12 goals scored and 1.84 conceded per game recently; VVV Venlo are on 1.48 scored and 1.38 conceded.
On BTTS specifically: VVV Venlo in 68%.
Last 50 Results
Current season: same league only · Previous season: all leagues (covers promoted/relegated teams)
Groningen
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VVV Venlo
Blended
Groningen (Home) vs VVV Venlo (Away)
Home games only for the home side · Away games only for the away side
Groningen
Blended
VVV Venlo
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❓ Groningen vs VVV Venlo Form FAQs
What form are Groningen and VVV Venlo in coming into this match?
Groningen have gone 10W 10D 30L in their last 50 games (0.80 PPG), while VVV Venlo have gone 19W 16D 15L in their last 50 (1.46 PPG).
Which team has the better venue record — Groningen at home or VVV Venlo away?
VVV Venlo's away record (1.64 PPG) is the stronger of the two venue-specific splits — Groningen at home: 0.96 PPG; VVV Venlo away: 1.64 PPG.
⚔️ Rivalry Insight
History of the Fixture
We have 2 H2H matches between these sides on record, dating back to December 2023 — a small sample, so read the trends with care. All of them came in Eerste Divisie. The most recent in our data was on 14 April 2024, some 2 years back — so squads and form on both sides may look very different now.
Last 2 Meetings
2
Groningen
0
Draws
0
VVV Venlo
Recent Meetings
❓ Groningen vs VVV Venlo H2H FAQs
What is the head-to-head record between Groningen and VVV Venlo?
Across the 2 head-to-head matches in our data, Groningen have won 2, VVV Venlo have won 0, and 0 have been drawn.
When did Groningen and VVV Venlo last play each other?
The most recent meeting in our data was on 14 April 2024: VVV Venlo 0-1 Groningen.
Who has won more matches between Groningen and VVV Venlo?
Groningen have the better head-to-head record, with 2 wins from the 2 head-to-head matches in our data.
📈 Trading Insight
How These Sides Start
Groningen are typically involved in an early goal — the half-time board shows at least one in 76% of their matches. They've gone in front at half-time 28% of the time, though they've let that lead slip 29% of the time they've held it — worth watching if they're only ahead by one. They've also shown some fight from behind, salvaging a draw or win after trailing at half-time in 17% of those situations.
VVV Venlo are typically involved in an early goal — the half-time board shows at least one in 68% of their matches. They've also shown some fight from behind, salvaging a draw or win after trailing at half-time in 71% of those situations.
Goals & Clean Sheets
BTTS sits in mixed territory for this pairing — Groningen 48%, VVV Venlo 68% — no strong lean either way from the trading data alone.
Over 2.5 has been close to a coin-flip for both sides — 60% (Groningen) and 56% (VVV Venlo). Stepping up a level, Over 3.5 has also landed reasonably often — 40% and 28% respectively — worth a look for goal-hungry markets.
On the defensive side: Groningen have failed to score in 40% of games.
Current season: same league only. Previous season: all leagues (covers promoted/relegated teams). All = any venue | Venue = Groningen home games / VVV Venlo away games. HT metrics require half-time score data — shown as — where unavailable.
❓ Groningen vs VVV Venlo Trading FAQs
Do both teams usually score in Groningen and VVV Venlo matches?
Yes — based on recent matches, both teams have scored in 48% of Groningen's games and 68% of VVV Venlo's, a combined rate that favours BTTS Yes.
Are Groningen and VVV Venlo matches usually high-scoring?
Recent trends suggest it could be — Over 2.5 goals has landed in 60% of Groningen's matches and 56% of VVV Venlo's.
Do Groningen and VVV Venlo matches tend to have early goals?
There has been at least one first-half goal in 76% of Groningen's recent matches and 68% of VVV Venlo's — a useful reference point for first-half goal markets.
Shock result as Groningen defy the odds to beat VVV Venlo 2-1.
📝 Match Report
How It Unfolded
Groningen beat VVV Venlo 2-1 at Euroborg, Regular Season - 17, in the Eerste Divisie. With the result on the board, the sections below measure it against everything the model and the numbers projected in advance.
The Model vs The Result
The Poisson model went into this projecting Groningen 1.25 xG and VVV Venlo 1.31 xG, a combined 2.56. The scoreboard read 2-1 for 3 actual goals. Both sides finished within a goal of their individual projections, so the scoreline sat close to the model's expected shape. Those figures were built on strength ratings of Groningen attack 0.91 / defence 0.95 against VVV Venlo attack 0.99 / defence 0.89, drawn from 16/54 games (CurrentSeason).
On the result, the model split it Groningen 35% | Draw 28% | VVV Venlo 37%, with VVV Venlo to win its most likely call at 37%. The actual Groningen win had been the model's second-ranked read at 35%, so the result diverged from the top call without being a shock.
Goals & Markets
The model rated Over 2.5 goals at 47%. The game delivered 3, so it went over — the opposite of the projected direction. Over 1.5 had been 73% and landed. On both teams to score, the model sat at 53% and the match saw both sides score — another call in the model's favour. Historically the two sides average 59% Over 2.5 across their same-competition games (Groningen 60%, VVV Venlo 58%), a base rate that agreed with today's over. Their combined BTTS history runs at 59%, which matched the both-scored outcome.
Trading Patterns vs Reality
Groningen's trading profile (50 games, 25 home) set some clear expectations: BTTS lands in 50% of their matches — today it did.
VVV Venlo's trading profile (50 games, 25 away) set some clear expectations: BTTS lands in 68% of their matches — today it did.
Form vs Result
On form, VVV Venlo arrived the stronger side — 1.46 PPG against 0.80. Form was overturned, with Groningen winning despite arriving in poorer recent shape.
Verdict
Grading the result against the stored data, 1 of 4 pre-match signals came in: result (miss), Over 2.5 (miss), BTTS (hit), form (miss). The data was on the wrong side of this result more often than not — a reminder that a single match sits well inside the model's variance.
💡 Key Insights
⚠️ This match report is generated algorithmically from the final score, our prediction model, and each team's historical form and trading data. Analysis is for informational purposes only.
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