Groningen vs Waalwijk Prediction – Eredivisie

Check out the best guesses for Groningen vs Waalwijk. Here you find the best guess of Groningen vs Waalwijk for Eredivisie, in addition to the match analysis and betting tips. Read below our detailed analysis of both teams, including the recent record and the main statistics of the last games to offer the best guess for this match between Groningen and Waalwijk.

Groningen 03 May 2025 – 18::00 Eredivisie 2024/2025 Normal Time – Round 31 Waalwijk

Betting tip and prediction for this match between Groningen vs Waalwijk: An interesting bet for this confrontation would be “over 2.5 goals.” Groningen, following their resounding victory against Heracles, will likely aim to maintain their offensive momentum and seek more goals at home. Waalwijk, despite being in a poor phase, needs to take more risks to escape their current predicament, which could lead to a match filled with chances and goals.

The best prediction for Groningen vs Waalwijk in the Eredivisie is over 2.5 goals. Both teams have demonstrated a tendency for high-scoring matches, with Groningen looking to capitalise on their home advantage after a solid performance, and Waalwijk needing to adopt a more aggressive approach to improve their situation.

Match preview: Groningen and Waalwijk play at Euroborg, in a match for the 31st round of the Eredivisie. FC Groningen emerged victorious in their previous encounter (1-2) during this edition of the League on 17-08-2024. The history of direct confrontations at this stadium indicates a balance between these two sides, with 1 draw and 1 win for each team in the last 3 matches. However, in the most recent encounter at this venue, in an Eredivisie match on 07-02-2022, RKC Waalwijk triumphed (2-3). The goals in that match were netted by R. Pepi (14′ and 76′) for Groningen and M. Biereth (80′ and 61′) and D. van Den Buijs (38′) for Waalwijk. Special attention to the home/away conditions is essential, as both teams have shown significantly different results in their home and away matches.

Team analysis: Groningen
The home team is currently in 9th place, having accumulated 35 points from 9 wins, 8 draws, and 13 losses. In their penultimate match, they suffered a defeat against FC Utrecht (3-1). However, in their last outing, they secured a home win against Heracles Almelo (4-1). This is a team that is heavily influenced by home advantage, performing stronger in front of their supporters. In their last 30 matches, they have recorded 2 wins, 3 draws, and 10 defeats as visitors, scoring 16 goals and conceding 34, compared to 6 wins, 6 draws, and 3 losses at home, with 15 goals scored and 10 conceded. In the championship, Groningen has amassed 21 points from a possible 30, with 6 wins, 3 draws, and 1 loss in their last 10 home games. The most frequent result at the end of the first 45 minutes in their home matches has been 0-0, occurring in 6 of their 15 games. The team has conceded goals in 9 of their last 10 matches, indicating a lack of defensive solidity, although their attack has been consistent, scoring in 9 of the last 10 games in this competition. Home matches tend to feature few goals, with 10 of the last 15 seeing fewer than 3 goals. In 30 league games, they conceded the opening goal 15 times and have never managed to overturn the deficit. Groningen has recently altered their approach on the pitch, which paid off with their victory over Heracles. They recognise the need to maintain high performance levels now, and this home fixture against Waalwijk presents a valuable opportunity to continue their climb in the league standings, with the aim of reaching the qualification zone.

Team analysis: Waalwijk
The visiting team currently sits in 17th position, having secured just 19 points from 4 wins, 7 draws, and 19 losses. In their last match, they suffered a heavy defeat at home to FC Utrecht (0-4), following a loss away to Nijmegen (2-1) in the previous match. This team is also affected by home advantage, performing better with the support of their fans. In the last 30 games, they have achieved only 1 victory, alongside 4 draws and 10 defeats as visitors, scoring 18 goals and conceding 35. At home, they have recorded 5 wins, 3 draws, and 7 losses, with a total of 23 goals scored and 24 conceded. In the championship, Waalwijk has garnered just 7 points from a possible 30, with 1 win, 4 draws, and 5 losses in their last 10 away matches. The most common result at half-time in their games has been 1-0, occurring in 6 of the 15 matches played. They have allowed goals in 8 of their last 10 league games, indicating weak defensive performances. There is a tendency for goals in their away games, as 15 of the last 15 matches have concluded with more than 1.5 goals. Waalwijk rarely scores first, having opened the scoring in only 7 of their last 30 Eredivisie fixtures, winning just 3 of those matches. In 30 league games, they conceded the first goal 22 times and managed to turn the score around only once. In their last 15 away games, they scored 9 of their 18 goals between the 76th and 90th minutes. Waalwijk’s performances have been disappointing, and the team’s morale is low. With their league position declining, it is crucial that they adopt a more offensive strategy, even while playing away in this round. This change could be pivotal in rediscovering victories in the Dutch Championship.

The best prediction for Groningen vs Waalwijk in the Eredivisie is over 2.5 goals.