Stadium
Stadion Galgenwaard
Utrecht, Netherlands
Referee
Marc Nagtegaal
Netherlands
HOME FORMATION
4-3-3
AWAY FORMATION
4-2-3-1
Lineups
FC Utrecht - 4-3-3
FC Groningen - 4-2-3-1
Match Preview: FC Utrecht vs FC Groningen
FC Utrecht return to home soil to face FC Groningen at 2:30 PM today in what could be a turning point in their Eredivisie campaign.
FC Utrecht enter this contest riding a strong wave of form, with 3 wins from their last 5 matches. FC Groningen have been relatively steady, taking 2 victories in recent outings.
Historically, FC Utrecht hold the edge with 5 wins to FC Groningen's 2 in 10 meetings. 3 of those have ended in draws. Their most recent meeting saw FC Utrecht edged it 3-1.
FC Utrecht's preferred 4-3-3 shape may stretch the field, while FC Groningen's 4-2-3-1 setup looks built for discipline.
Expect a tight, tactical affair. FC Utrecht may hold the edge at Stadion Galgenwaard, but FC Groningen's quality on the break shouldn't be underestimated.