Willem II started this season on an impressive note. Fred Grim's men started with a 4-0 loss against Feyenoord, but would then register back-to-back wins over Vitesse and PEC Zwolle. However, last time out they were held to a goalless draw by NEC, which leaves them sitting in fifth place heading into matchday five. At the Koning Willem II Stadion, they've won half of their previous 10 home matches, which also includes four losses albeit three of those came against PSV, AZ and Feyenoord. Groningen meanwhile come into this weekend's showdown looking to end a three-game winless streak in the Eredivisie. Danny Buijs' side began their 2021/22 campaign with a 2-1 win at Cambuur, but as touched upon have since gone winless subsequently leaving them sitting in 10th place. 2:1
Willem II have seen over 2.5 goals in 13 of their last 15 home matches against FC Groningen in all competitions. Willem II have kept a clean sheet in their last 3 matches (Eredivisie).
Timon Wellenreuther should return from injury and replace the suspended Jorn Brondeel in Willem II's goal. The latter joins injured duo Wesley Spieringhs and Ringo Meerveld on the sidelines. Wessel Dammers, Radinio Balker and Jörgen Strand Larsen are not medically cleared and will miss Groningen's meeting with Heerenveen. Mike te Wierik serves a suspension and could be replaced at centre-back by Marin Sverko.
Willem II have seen over 2.5 goals in 13 of their last 15 home matches against FC Groningen in all competitions. Willem II have kept a clean sheet in their last 3 matches (Eredivisie).
Willem II started this season on an impressive note. Fred Grim's men started with a 4-0 loss against Feyenoord, but would then register back-to-back wins over Vitesse and PEC Zwolle. However, last time out they were held to a goalless draw by NEC, which leaves them sitting in fifth place heading into matchday five. At the Koning Willem II Stadion, they've won half of their previous 10 home matches, which also includes four losses albeit three of those came against PSV, AZ and Feyenoord. Groningen meanwhile come into this weekend's showdown looking to end a three-game winless streak in the Eredivisie. Danny Buijs' side began their 2021/22 campaign with a 2-1 win at Cambuur, but as touched upon have since gone winless subsequently leaving them sitting in 10th place. 2:1
Timon Wellenreuther should return from injury and replace the suspended Jorn Brondeel in Willem II's goal. The latter joins injured duo Wesley Spieringhs and Ringo Meerveld on the sidelines. Wessel Dammers, Radinio Balker and Jörgen Strand Larsen are not medically cleared and will miss Groningen's meeting with Heerenveen. Mike te Wierik serves a suspension and could be replaced at centre-back by Marin Sverko.