FC Groningen - Telstar predictions

The odds are definitely leaning in the hosts’ favour, but this match is far from a done deal. Judging by odds alone, Telstar may yet be able to walk away with a draw or even a surprise victory – though it’s still a longshot.

Telstar will have little to hope for in this match. 4.55 betting odds on them winning paint a pretty clear picture and from this standpoint there is little doubt in regard to the outcome of this clash.

The hosts are coming off from a FC Utrecht victory in the last round. It was a difficult league match for them but they still managed to beat the odds (5.18) and record a slim win that is of great importance in their Eredivisie run.

Telstar fans are displeased after their previous performance against Fortuna Sittard. The match could have gone either way according to experts and pundits – and it went nowhere in the first half. Fortuna Sittard came back in a big way, though, and ran over Telstar with a 1:3 away win.

FC Groningen have been having issues defending lately, though it’s mostly affected their away games for now. They’ve recorded 5 concessions in the past 3 games as visitors.

Maintaining their defences has been a bit of a struggle for Telstar lately. They ended up conceding 5 goals over the 3 most recent matches alone, leaving many fans disappointed.

The start of the season has not exactly been ideal for FC Groningen so far. Currently in 7th place at the table, there’s a long road ahead of them if they want to end the season on a high note. Admittedly, though, they’ll have plenty of chances to move up, starting with their clash with Telstar.

The form we saw from Telstar over the past 6 matches can’t be good for their supporters’ confidence. They’re just 2 points above the relegation zone and are heading into this game as clear underdogs. On the bright side, we’re only at round 6 of the competition.

This Saturday, both teams will have a full roster available to them, thanks to the absence of injuries or suspensions.

An Under 2.5 Goals bet is an easy tip to offer – it’s a fairly probable outcome with betting odds priced at a comfortable 1.97. More importantly, though, the betting value it offers is surprisingly solid.