Go Ahead Eagles 0, Groningen 0

GRONINGEN, Netherlands (Interstat) — In a match that defied pregame projections, FC Groningen and Go Ahead Eagles played to a scoreless draw in their Eredivisie opener at Euroborg stadium on Saturday. The result was a surprise to statistical models, which heavily favored the home side. Interstat’s ELO system had given Groningen an 86.3 percent probability of securing a victory. Furthermore, the organization’s game simulator had predicted an entertaining 1-1 draw, a forecast undone by a combination of stout defending, wayward finishing and critical interventions from both goalkeepers. From the opening whistle, Groningen asserted control, dominating possession and pinning the Eagles… Read more...