Groningen vs Sittard Prediction & Betting Tips (8 February)

Sittard have been struggling on their top-flight travels for a sustained period of time, suffering 15 defeats in 21 trips, and their most recent eight away matches have yielded a grand total of just two points. Meanwhile, title-chasing Groningen had secured 15 victories in 21 attempts on home soil in the KNVB Beker.

Under 2.5 goals has been the order of the day in 15 of the previous 15 Groningen home matches in the KNVB Beker, including in nine games on the bounce of late. Although they cannot compete with these numbers, it remains the case that 15 of the most recent 21 Sittard fixtures at this level have also served up two goals or fewer, so expect more of the same.

At least one of the two goalkeepers has emerged with a clean sheet from 15 of the previous 18 league games involving Sittard, and both of their meetings with Groningen last season finished goalless. Speaking of the hosts, eight of their most recent 15 home matches have followed the same pattern, so anyone expecting a thriller is likely to be disappointed by this contest.