7th · Eredivisie · 14 points · Matches played: 9
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DDWWL
L90 Strength L90 Strength is LOAD90’s own club strength rating on a fixed 0–100 scale, built from its Elo rating. League Strength uses the mean Elo of a league's clubs and a separate league calibration, so the two scores are not directly comparable.
-0.8 is current form. We look at the goals the team scores and concedes and at the quality of its chances (expected goals, xG) over recent matches. If attack and defence are playing above what the Elo rating predicts, L90 Strength goes up for the forecast; if below, it goes down.
Base L90 Strength changed +2.5 over the last 5 matches; that is already inside the number. 30.2-0.8
-0.8 is current form. We look at the goals the team scores and concedes and at the quality of its chances (expected goals, xG) over recent matches. If attack and defence are playing above what the Elo rating predicts, L90 Strength goes up for the forecast; if below, it goes down.
Base L90 Strength changed +2.5 over the last 5 matches; that is already inside the number. 30.2-0.8
World Rank
217th
Global, by Elo
Eredivisie Rank
9th
L90 Strength
A solid mid-table side.
Groningen lean on a top-third attack, with a mid-table defence behind it. Across the 9 league matches with forecasts, their points total is close to our pre-match expectations. The toughest of the next 3 matches is the trip to AZ Alkmaar.
They are clinical in front of goal (16% of shots scored). Their results hold up much the same at home and away.
- Relegation <1%Likely 8th · 48 projected points
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Next 3: about 4 of 9 points Toughest at
AZ Alkmaar · , 22% to win
- 4 out, none key2% of squad weight missing · Last match: 18 Oct
- 14 pts vs 12.2 expected+1.8 vs pre-match expectations · 9 matches with forecasts
Key insights
Automatic descriptive highlights for Groningen. Each metric is ordered within its own type; types alternate to keep the selection varied. Up to six distinct signals for this club in each category.Result statistics require at least five known completed matches. They use the last ten recorded results across all competitions, or the last eight away results. Future, special and invalid results are excluded; missing results can interrupt real-world sequences, so streaks refer to recorded results. 10+ means at least ten within the window.
Bars run oldest to newest. Height shows goals scored, or goals conceded in conceding cards, on the same 0–6 scale. Six or more goals use maximum height; zero retains a small marker. Colour shows the result: teal = win, amber = draw, red = loss. In event and streak cards, solid bars mark the event and faded bars mark its absence. Hover for the date, full score and event. xG and points cards compare their two inputs, not a fabricated history.
xG Difference uses observed Playing style averages; window size is not xG coverage and the two metrics can have different denominators. Points minus xPts uses the same covered current-league matches and stored forecasts as Club strength, including labelled historical reconstructions.
Headlines
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Trend
Groningen
89%
Both teams scored
Last 9 recorded matches · all competitions
Goals scored · W/D/L colours
Solid = Both teams scored -
Insight
Groningen
+1.8
Points above expected
9/9 covered matches · current leagues
Points14.0xPts12.2
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Trend
Groningen
2.4
Goals scored per match
Last 9 recorded matches · all competitions
Goals scored · W/D/L colours
-
Insight
Groningen
−0.53
xG difference per match
Underlying performance · 10-match window
xG for1.62xG against2.15
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Alert
Groningen
2.1
Goals conceded per match
Last 9 recorded matches · all competitions
Goals conceded · W/D/L colours
-
Streak
Groningen
9
Scoring in a row
Last 9 recorded matches · all competitions
Goals scored · W/D/L colours
Solid = Scoring in a row
Attack
-
Trend
Groningen
2.4
Goals scored per match
Last 9 recorded matches · all competitions
Goals scored · W/D/L colours
-
Trend
Groningen
89%
Both teams scored
Last 9 recorded matches · all competitions
Goals scored · W/D/L colours
Solid = Both teams scored -
Streak
Groningen
9
Scoring in a row
Last 9 recorded matches · all competitions
Goals scored · W/D/L colours
Solid = Scoring in a row -
Insight
Groningen
+1.8
Points above expected
9/9 covered matches · current leagues
Points14.0xPts12.2
Defence
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Season
League position and season results.
Overview
2026-2027EredivisieView table →
Position
7th/ 18
Points
141.56 PPG
Played
9
League gap
9pts behind leader
44.4%Win %
Wins4
Draws2
Losses3
Expected metrics · 6 of 9 matches covered
Goals For
222.44 / game
xG
11.19
4.81 more goals than expected.
vs 16 goals
Goals Against
192.11 / game
xGA
13.25
2.75 more conceded than expected.
vs 16 conceded
Goal Difference
+3+0.33 / game
xGD
-2.06
Goal difference is 2.06 higher than expected.
vs +0 GD
Clean Sheets
111% of games
All competitions9 Played
44.4%Win %
Wins4
Draws2
Losses3
Expected metrics · 6 of 9 matches covered
Goals For
222.44 / game
xG
11.19
4.81 more goals than expected.
vs 16 goals
Goals Against
192.11 / game
xGA
13.25
2.75 more conceded than expected.
vs 16 conceded
Goal Difference
+3+0.33 / game
xGD
-2.06
Goal difference is 2.06 higher than expected.
vs +0 GD
Clean Sheets
111% of games
Season totals cover all competitions and stages. Positions and points refer to each competition table.
League standings
Eredivisie · 2026-2027
Swipe to explore the league table →
| # | Club | Rating | P | W | D | L | GD | Pts | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1– |  Feyenoord |
61 | 9 | 7 | 2 | 0 | +21 | 23 | WWWWW |
| 2▲ | AZ Alkmaar |
47 | 9 | 6 | 2 | 1 | +10 | 20 | WDWLD |
| 3▼ |  PSV Eindhoven |
74 | 9 | 6 | 1 | 2 | +15 | 19 | WWLWL |
| 4▲ |  Ajax |
53 | 9 | 5 | 3 | 1 | +15 | 18 | WWDDW |
| 5▼ |  Twente |
45 | 9 | 5 | 2 | 2 | +7 | 17 | WWWDL |
| 6▲ |  Fortuna Sittard |
21 | 9 | 4 | 3 | 2 | -1 | 15 | WLWDD |
| 7▼ | Groningen |
30 | 9 | 4 | 2 | 3 | +3 | 14 | DDWWL |
| 8▲ |  Heerenveen |
31 | 9 | 3 | 3 | 3 | +4 | 12 | LDWLW |
| 9▼ |  GO Ahead Eagles |
24 | 9 | 2 | 5 | 2 | -1 | 11 | DDDDL |
| 10▼ |  Excelsior |
21 | 9 | 3 | 2 | 4 | -2 | 11 | DLDLL |
| 11▲ |  Utrecht |
34 | 9 | 3 | 2 | 4 | -10 | 11 | DWLWW |
| 12▼ |  NEC Nijmegen |
32 | 9 | 2 | 4 | 3 | -1 | 10 | DLDDD |
| 13▲ |  Sparta Rotterdam |
18 | 9 | 2 | 3 | 4 | -6 | 9 | DLLDW |
| 14▼ |  Cambuur |
23 | 9 | 2 | 3 | 4 | -8 | 9 | DWDWD |
| 15▲ |  PEC Zwolle |
16 | 9 | 2 | 1 | 6 | -12 | 7 | DLLLW |
| 16▼ |  Telstar |
22 | 9 | 1 | 3 | 5 | -8 | 6 | LDLDL |
| 17– |  ADO Den Haag |
15 | 9 | 1 | 3 | 5 | -9 | 6 | LLDDW |
| 18– |  Willem II |
10 | 9 | 0 | 2 | 7 | -17 | 2 | DLLLL |
18 clubs · ▲ Up · ▼ Down · – Unchanged · Since the start of the latest played matchweek.
League position over time
Position by matchweek
Higher is better. One point per matchweek; partial rounds are marked. Postponed games count when played. Hover, tap or focus a point for details.
View position history
| MW | Results through (UTC) | Position | Pts | P |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 9 Aug 2026 | 5 | 3 | 1 |
| 2 | 16 Aug 2026 | 2 | 6 | 2 |
| 3 · Partial | 23 Aug 2026 | 5 | 6 | 3 |
| 4 | 30 Aug 2026 | 10 | 6 | 4 |
| 5 | 9 Sep 2026 | 10 | 7 | 5 |
| 6 | 15 Sep 2026 | 9 | 8 | 6 |
| 7 | 20 Sep 2026 | 8 | 11 | 7 |
| 8 | 11 Oct 2026 | 6 | 14 | 8 |
| 9 | 18 Oct 2026 | 7 | 14 | 9 |
Competition standings
There is no combined table across competitions. View each competition separately.
Squad 38 players · this season, all competitions · 4 out
Absences reported for the last match: 18 Oct 2026
Top scorer
T. van Bergen6 goals (1 pen)
T. van Bergen6 goals (1 pen)
Most assists
D. van der Werff3 assists
D. van der Werff3 assists
Best rated
D. van der Werff7.38 avg rating
D. van der Werff7.38 avg rating
Most minutes
E. Vaessen810 min
E. Vaessen810 min
Key to the model
T. BlokzijlStarter · weight 2.00
T. BlokzijlStarter · weight 2.00| Player | Age | Apps | Min | G | A | Rating | Model role |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Goalkeepers | |||||||
| E. Vaessen |
31 | 9 (9) | 810 | 0 | 1 | 7.06 | starter |
 Daan Erdman |
— | 0 (0) | 0 | 0 | 0 | — | — |
 R. Janse |
24 | 0 (0) | 0 | 0 | 0 | — | — |
 L. Štubljar |
22 | 0 (0) | 0 | 0 | 0 | — | — |
| Defenders | |||||||
| T. Blokzijl |
21 | 9 (9) | 810 | 0 | 1 | 6.65 | starter |
 W. Prins |
22 | 7 (6) | 489 | 0 | 0 | 6.03 | rotation |
 M. Csinger |
23 | 8 (5) | 484 | 0 | 0 | 6.40 | starter |
 M. Rente |
29 | 6 (4) | 333 | 2 | 0 | 6.86 | starter |
 Elvis Van der Laan injured |
18 | 4 (1) | 172 | 0 | 0 | 6.48 | depth |
 T. Mercera injured |
22 | 1 (0) | 19 | 0 | 0 | 6.30 | — |
 N. Brandis |
— | 1 (0) | 3 | 0 | 0 | — | — |
 S. Bouland |
20 | 0 (0) | 0 | 0 | 0 | — | — |
 C. Fafiani |
— | 0 (0) | 0 | 0 | 0 | — | — |
 Malcolm Jeng injured |
21 | 0 (0) | 0 | 0 | 0 | — | — |
 R. Leicester |
20 | 0 (0) | 0 | 0 | 0 | — | — |
 J. Mosselaar |
— | 1 (0) | 0 | 0 | 0 | — | depth |
 M. Speelman |
20 | 0 (0) | 0 | 0 | 0 | — | — |
| Midfielders | |||||||
 T. de Jonge |
23 | 9 (9) | 795 | 0 | 0 | 6.84 | starter |
 J. Schreuders |
22 | 9 (9) | 766 | 1 | 1 | 6.73 | starter |
 P. Clement |
30 | 9 (9) | 758 | 0 | 2 | 6.63 | starter |
| D. van der Werff |
22 | 9 (9) | 736 | 2 | 3 | 7.38 | starter |
 T. Land |
20 | 9 (6) | 556 | 2 | 1 | 6.85 | starter |
 H. Hateboer |
32 | 3 (2) | 186 | 0 | 0 | 6.69 | starter |
 T. Hernes injured |
20 | 5 (0) | 36 | 0 | 0 | 6.51 | rotation |
 A. Nordin |
18 | 2 (0) | 13 | 0 | 0 | 6.64 | depth |
| ?Nikolas Brandis | — | 1 (0) | 7 | 0 | 0 | 6.22 | depth |
 Jismerai Dillema |
— | 0 (0) | 0 | 0 | 0 | — | depth |
 J. Hall |
— | 0 (0) | 0 | 0 | 0 | — | — |
 Y. Holder |
— | 0 (0) | 0 | 0 | 0 | — | — |
| Forwards | |||||||
| T. van Bergen |
22 | 9 (9) | 805 | 6 | 2 | 7.30 | starter |
 B. Willumsson |
26 | 9 (9) | 682 | 6 | 0 | 7.18 | rotation |
 J. Ondrejka |
24 | 8 (3) | 307 | 0 | 0 | 6.43 | rotation |
 O. Zawada |
30 | 4 (0) | 73 | 0 | 0 | 6.45 | depth |
 N. Eggens |
21 | 6 (0) | 49 | 1 | 0 | 6.62 | depth |
 Ryan Metu |
— | 3 (0) | 21 | 0 | 0 | 6.64 | depth |
 Mark Hoekstra |
31 | 0 (0) | 0 | 0 | 0 | — | — |
 Kaid Becker |
— | 0 (0) | 0 | 0 | 0 | — | — |
 N. Emeran |
24 | 0 (0) | 0 | 0 | 0 | — | — |
Stats are this season in all competitions. Model role is how much the availability model weighs each player before the trip to NEC Nijmegen: core, starter, rotation or depth, from several seasons of minutes and ratings.
Performance
Strength, recent form and playing style.
Strength Eredivisie · 18 clubs
L90 Strength9th of 18
30
Elo 1521 · World #217
Current Strength
30
With absences before 25 Oct: +0 Elo
Attack6th of 18
41
Scores 1.41 per match against an average top-five side
Defence10th of 18
21
Concedes 2.10 per match against an average top-five side
In forecast League average
L90 Strength comes from Elo; Attack and Defence from goals scored and conceded, expected goals (xG) and shots on target, all on fixed 0–100 scales shared by every league. These are the numbers the forecast uses.
Form last 5 for the index · last 9 listed
44
DDWWL Form index · 7th of 18 in league
- Points, last 5
- 8
- Median top-5 club
- 8.7
- Own forecasts
- 6.7 +1.3
Table7th
L90 Strength9th
Form7th
Table position in line with their strength.
Form compares points with what a median top-five club (L90 Strength 50) would take from the same fixtures, so wins over strong sides count for more; 50 is a typical run. "Own forecasts" is the gap to this club's pre-match expectations. Form is context: in our tests it did not improve the forecast.
- L18 OctH · Ajax2–51.4 xPts
- W11 OctA · Excelsior5–11.1 xPts
- W18 SepH · PEC Zwolle3–02.0 xPts
- D12 SepA · GO Ahead Eagles1–11.1 xPts
- D6 SepH · Twente2–21.1 xPts
- L28 AugH · Fortuna Sittard2–32.1 xPts
- L23 AugA · PSV Eindhoven1–50.5 xPts
- W16 AugA · ADO Den Haag4–11.5 xPts
- W9 AugH · Utrecht2–11.4 xPts
Trends last 9, all competitions
Scored
9/9
Clean sheet
1/9
Conceded 2+
4/9
Over 2.5
8/9
Both teams scored
8/9
Playing style vs Eredivisie average
GROLeagueRank
Goals scored
2.44
1.92
4th
Goals conceded
2.11
1.92
11th
xG
1.87
1.71
7th
xG allowed
2.21
1.70
15th
Scored in
100%
85%
1st
Clean sheets
11%
15%
8th
GROLeagueRank
Shots
14.78
14.96
9th
Shots on target
5.78
5.36
9th
On target share
39%
35%
4th
Box share
65%
66%
13th
Conversion
17%
13%
2nd
GROLeagueRank
Shots allowed
15.33
14.96
9th
On target allowed
5.89
5.33
12th
Blocks
4.13
4.25
12th
Save rate
60%
65%
15th
GROLeagueRank
Possession
51%
50%
9th
Passes
434
443
9th
Pass accuracy
82%
82%
9th
GROLeagueRank
Fouls
8.89
10.67
4th
Fouls suffered
11.11
10.67
7th
Yellow cards
1.00
1.37
3rd
Red cards
0.00
0.02
1st
GROLeagueRank
Goals scored
2.20
1.82
4th
Goals conceded
2.10
1.94
10th
xG
1.62
1.61
9th
xG allowed
2.15
1.71
13th
Scored in
90%
82%
4th
Clean sheets
10%
13%
8th
GROLeagueRank
Shots
13.80
14.49
10th
Shots on target
5.30
5.15
9th
On target share
38%
35%
5th
Box share
62%
65%
14th
Conversion
16%
12%
3rd
GROLeagueRank
Shots allowed
15.00
15.14
8th
On target allowed
5.80
5.39
11th
Blocks
4.00
4.29
12th
Save rate
60%
65%
16th
GROLeagueRank
Possession
49%
50%
10th
Passes
425
438
9th
Pass accuracy
81%
82%
8th
GROLeagueRank
Fouls
9.60
10.90
4th
Fouls suffered
11.20
10.88
7th
Yellow cards
1.30
1.44
6th
Red cards
0.00
0.03
1st
Home and away this league season
Home1.40pts per game2-1-2 · 2.2–2.2 goals · 5 games
Away1.75pts per game2-1-1 · 2.8–2.0 goals · 4 games
Goal timing this league season · 9 games
4
3
0-15
5
2
16-30
4
5
31-45
2
4
46-60
3
3
61-75
4
2
76-90
scored conceded, per 15 minutes
In forecastVia Att/DefContextLeague average
Possession adjusts the LOAD90 forecast directly. Goals, xG and shots on target feed the Attack and Defence ratings. The rest describes how the team plays and does not change the forecast.
Team rankings Eredivisie · 9 games · rank of 18
Attack
GF
22
4th / 18
GF/G
2.44
4th / 18
xG/G
1.87
7th / 18
G − xG
+0.57
3rd / 18
Defence
GA
19
11th / 18
GA/G
2.11
11th / 18
xGA/G
2.21
15th / 18
xGA − GA
+0.10
4th / 18
Overall
Pts
14
7th / 18
xPts
12.2
8th / 18
PPG
1.56
7th / 18
TR
6.85
7th / 18
GD
+3
7th / 18
xGD
-3.1
11th / 18
W
4
6th / 18
L
3
8th / 18
Scorelines
- 2–1×1
- 4–1×1
- 1–5×1
- 2–3×1
- 2–2×1
- 1–1×1
Goals per game both teams
0%
0
0%
1
11%
2
22%
3
11%
4
56%
5+
Totals club · league
- Over 1.5
- 100%91%
- Over 2.5
- 89%75%
- Over 3.5
- 67%63%
- Both scored
- 89%72%
- Clean sheet
- 11%15%
- Failed to score
- 0%15%
ClubLeague average
This league season only. xPts adds up our pre-match win and draw chances (pure EloLambda, the same numbers as Form). xG and TR come from match data and describe the season so far; none of these rankings change the forecast directly.