Utrecht vs. Groningen - prediction, team news, lineups

FC Utrecht play host to Groningen on Sunday looking for the victory that will keep them in the hunt for a top-three finish in the Eredivisie table. At a time when the home side sit in fourth position, Groningen are in 11th spot and on the brink of securing their top-flight status for another season. Having spent much of the campaign competing for Champions League qualification, it would come as a disappointment to everyone associated with FC Utrecht if they did not achieve that feat. Nevertheless, this remains an incredible season for Ron Jans's side, and three wins from their last five fixtures has kick-started their efforts to finish in the top three. Victories over NAC Breda, Willem II and Heerenveen have created a six-point advantage over fifth-placed FC Twente with just six matches remaining. However, Feyenoord in third will remain the target and the Cathedral Citizens will need to take advantage of games such as this one when Ajax are the next visitors to Stadion Galgenwaard. That said, Utrecht only po