Matchday

VriendenLoterij Eredivisie 25/26 · 1 Mar 2026

FC Volendam 3–2 FC Groningen

Expected and what happened

Before the match, from team ratings for Feb 2026; the outlined result is what happened.

Expected xG
1.0 – 1.3
Actual xG
2.5 – 4.3
Goals
3 – 2

Footybot made FC Groningen favourites at 43%.

FC Volendam won although FC Groningen made the better chances (4.3 xG to 2.5): a result the chances didn't back.

Best on the pitch by Footybot's score: Juninho Bacuna, 99.8 in 12′.

FC Volendam

PlayerMinGAxGScore
Juninho Bacuna Midfielder1200–99.8
Robert Mühren Forward45101.1766.8
Kayne van Oevelen Goalkeeper9000–60.8
Brandley Kuwas Forward45100.7959.5
Alex Plat Midfielder1100–56.5
Aurelio Oehlers Midfielder52100.2850.7
Benjamin Pauwels Forward38000.0550.7
Ozan Kökçü Midfielder79000.0248.4
Yannick Leliendal Defender90000.0247.8
Dave Kwakman Midfielder9001–46.3
Nick Verschuren Defender9000–45.2
Mawouna Amevor Defender9000–42.8
Robin van Cruijsen Midfielder86000.0441.9
Precious Ugwu Defender90000.0840.6
Joel Ideho Midfielder1100–24.5

FC Groningen

PlayerMinGAxGScore
Stije Resink Midfielder53100.5369.7
Thom van Bergen Forward90101.8758.4
Jorg Schreuders Midfielder3701–55.3
David van der Werff Midfielder90000.2448.9
Tyrique Mercera Defender9000–48.3
Thijmen Blokzijl Defender77000.2944.6
Dies Janse Defender90000.3142.4
Tygo Land Midfielder7600–42.3
Younes Taha Midfielder90010.2839.8
Brynjólfur Darri Willumsson Forward77000.6739.6
Wouter Prins Defender1400–39.3
Etienne Vaessen Goalkeeper9000–34.7
Ryan Metu Forward1300–33.7
Mats Seuntjens Midfielder14000.0732.9
Oskar Zawada Forward13000.0131.8
Marvin Peersman Defender76000.0630.8