Probable Lineups

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Probable Lineups Statistical Comparison

(23) 20 Goals 10 (22)
(14) 7 Assists 9 (16)
(6.5) 6.6 Average Ratings 6.7 (6.5)
25.5 Average Age 23.6
183.7 Average Height (cm) 183.4
(0.6) 0.7 Shots pg 0.8 (0.8)
(47%) 45% Aerial Duel Success 51% (47%)
(0.6) 0.4 Dribbles pg 0.4 (0.5)
(1.3) 1.1 Tackles pg 1.1 (1.5)
* Values in brackets (x) are overall player statistics in Eredivisie.

Missing Players

Willem II
FC Groningen
Player Reason Status Rating
Amine Lachkar Out 6.86
Dani Mathieu Out N/A
Player Reason Status Rating
Fofin Turay Out 6
Marvin Peersman Out 6.91
Brynjólfur Willumsson Out 6.31
Sven Bouland Out 5.89
Thijmen Blokzijl Out 6.42

Team News

Willem II
FC Groningen
  • Amine Lachkar and Dani Mathieu are the only confirmed players ruled out for Willem II in the upcoming matchday.
  • Following last weekend's hard-fought draw against PSV Eindhoven, head coach Peter Maes is expected to keep the same starting eleven.
  • Players such as Dennis Kaygın, Patrick Joosten, and Nick Doodeman are expected to come off the bench to contribute during the match.
  • Thijmen Blokzijl is serving a match ban after receiving a straight red card during Groningen's win over NEC last weekend.
  • Finn Stam is expected to replace the suspended centre-back. He will be joined on the sidelines by the injured quartet of Sven Bouland, Brynjólfur Willumsson, Marvin Peersman, and Fofin Turay.
  • Head coach Dick Lukkien may also consider making additional changes from the last match, with Jorg Schreuders and Romano Postema pushing for starting spots. However, it's likely that Stam's inclusion will be the only change from matchday 22.

Prediction

  • Willem II, who are winless in their last five Eredivisie matches, will aim to end their poor run of form against Groningen at Koning Willem II Stadion on Saturday. Currently, Willem II sits in 12th place with 24 points, just four points above the relegation zone, with 12 matches left to play. Their last match ended in a 1-1 draw against PSV at Philips Stadion, extending their winless streak to five games.
  • Groningen, on the other hand, secured a 2-1 victory against NEC in their most recent league match, placing them in 15th position, also with 24 points. They are similarly just four points clear of the relegation places, with 12 matches remaining.
  • In their previous encounter in November, Groningen defeated Willem II 2-0 at Euroborg, with Thijs Oosting scoring first in the 32nd minute and Stije Resink also finding the net. Groningen has been dominant in their recent meetings, remaining unbeaten in the last four Eredivisie matches against Willem II. The latter is looking for their first league victory against Groningen since September 2021, having been outscored 4-1 during this period.
  • For the 2024/2025 season, Willem II's top scorers are Ringo Meerveld, Cisse Sandra, and Kyan Vaesen, each with four goals. Meanwhile, Groningen's key attacking players—Brynjólfur Willumsson, Jorg Schreuders, and Thom van Bergen—have contributed three, three, and two goals, respectively.
  • At Koning Willem II Stadion this season, Willem II has recorded three wins, three draws, and five losses out of 11 Eredivisie matches. Conversely, Groningen has struggled away from home, managing only one win, two draws, and suffering eight losses in their league away games. They will be hoping to break a 10-match winless streak on the road, with their last away victory in an Eredivisie match occurring in August 2024 against RKC Waalwijk.
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