Twente and Groningen meet at De Grolsch Veste, in a match for the 3rd round of the Eredivisie. The record of direct confrontations played in this stadium indicates a total balance between these two teams, since there were 2 draws and 1 victory for each team in the last 4 matches. Indeed, the last time these two teams met at this stadium was on 18-01-2020, for the Eredivisie, which ended in a draw (0-0). Pay attention to the home factor, as Twente tends to achieve different results at home and abroad.
Twente :
The home team is currently in 7th position, with 4 points won. In their debut they won at home against Fortuna Sittard, by (2‑0). On matchday 2, they drew away against Feyenoord by (1‑1). This is a stronger team with the support of its fans, since in the last 30 games it has recorded 2 wins, 5 draws and 8 losses as a visitor; against 8 wins, 3 draws and 4 losses in his stadium. In their last 10 home games, Twente has recorded 7 wins, 2 draws and 1 loss. The team allowed goals to the opponent in 7 of the last 10 matches, so their defense needs to improve, But their offense has scored regularly, as they have scored goals in 8 of the last 10 matches.
Twente achieved two good results in the opening rounds and want to maintain their performance in the third round. To face Groningen, he must seek the same concentration and dedication, trying to control the game with possession of the ball, dominate the opponent and walk away with three more points, thus guaranteeing an excellent start to the championship.
Groningen :
The visiting team is currently in 9th position, with 3 points won. In their debut they lost at home against PSV by (1‑3). On matchday two, they won away against ADO Den Haag by (0‑1). This is a team that presents similar results at home and away, so it is not usually affected by the home factor, since in the last 30 games it has recorded 7 wins, 3 draws and 5 losses as a visitor; against 7 wins, 3 draws and 5 losses in his stadium. In their last 10 away matches Groningen has recorded 5 wins, 2 draws and 3 losses. Their defense has not been very strong, as they have suffered goals in 7 of the last 10 matches, but their offense has scored regularly, as they have scored goals in 8 of the last 10 matches.
Groningen managed to recover from the defeat on matchday one. In the second game of the Dutch Championship, the team beat ADO Den Haag, away from home, by 1 to 0. In this duel, they travel to Enschede to face Twente and seek the first victory at home of the opponent. Difficult game, against a strong rival, where the club needs a lot of solid defense and control of the midfield, if it wants to score a point.
PREDICTION: Both teams to score / NO @ 1,89
