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[Football- Netherlands 'KNVB Baker'] 8.2/ 20:00 FC Groningen- Fortuna Sittard

Posted: 08 Feb 2024 20:35
by Alex
[Football- Netherlands 'KNVB Baker'] 8.2/ 20:00 FC Groningen- Fortuna Sittard

This team was relegated to the second Dutch league, where they are currently 10th after 23 matches, with a score of 37:22. At home, after 12 matches, they have a score of 22:11 and have not lost in their last 7 home matches. The last time this team didn't score at home was on October 23 against FC Emmen, where the match ended 0:0. This team is very attacking and plays offensive football, plus this is a cup match, where the home environment gives them a huge advantage to go for the win. I don't think they will want to wait for a lottery in the form of penalties or extra time, where everything could be decided differently.

This team plays in Eredivisie and is in 10th place after 20 rounds with a score of 21:33, which means their defense isn't working very well, but they average a goal per game. What might worry us a bit about this bet is Sittard's away form. In the league, they have only 6 points from 10 away matches and a score of 5:21, which means they struggle in away matches, being the third-worst team in the league in terms of away matches.

However, I believe they will approach this match differently, after all, it's a cup game and the difference between Sittard and their opponent is one league. They will definitely go for the win to take it to their side and advance in the cup, as this can also be a chance for European competitions.

In the last 5 matches, both teams scored in 3 matches. The last 2 matches even ended 3:1 for Sittard at home and then 2:3 for Sittard away. These teams are offensively oriented in head-to-head matches, and I think nothing will change in this cup. For Groningen, it's a chance to show they still belong in the first league, and for Sittard, it's a chance for European competitions. I expect that from the first minute, they will push forward to decide the match in their favor. Good luck if you decide to bet!

BTTS (Both Teams to Score) @1,85 Bet365

FT 0:0