Groningen vs Heerenveen Prediction, Betting Tips, Lineups & Odds | 16 Aug 2025

Eredivisie Betting Preview: Groningen vs Heerenveen

Groningen host Heerenveen in this Dutch Eredivisie match at Euroborg Stadion, with kick-off set for 03:00 on Sunday 17 August. Our betting preview features expert predictions, betting tips, the latest odds, H2H stats, team news and both predicted and confirmed lineups.

Groningen Look the Smart Pick

There’s every chance that Groningen can get the upper hand over Heerenveen and we’ll therefore back the hosts when it comes to Full-Time Result. The odds of 2.10 look too good to resist.

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1-0 Groningen Win When Teams Last Clashed

FC Groningen were defeated in their last game. On the road, they suffered a 4-1 loss against AZ Alkmaar at AFAS Stadion. Dick Lukkien's team had 49% possession and seven shots on target, with Marco Rente bagging the goal.

Heerenveen hosted Volendam in their previous game, ending in a 1-1 draw at Abe Lenstra Stadion. The Super Frisians boasted 57% possession and had six shots on goal, with Luuk Brouwers on the scoresheet.

Head-to-Head Statistics

Groningen overcame Heerenveen at home when the teams last played. It was a 1-0 scoreline at Euroborg Stadion. It has been five Heerenveen victories, one Groningen win and four draws in the previous 10 meetings between these teams.

Eredivisie		G	W	D	L	GF	GA	GD	GD	P
7	Groningen	5	3	0	2	10	9	1	10:9	9
17	SC Heerenveen	5	0	2	3	5	8	-3	5:8	2

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Groningen have 2 wins, 6 losses and 2 draws, averaging 1.7 goals from 4.6 shots on goal and 11.3 attempts. Dick Lukkien's men have averaged 46.9% possession, 417.4 passes and 2.9 corners per match, with the opposition scoring 2.4 goals from 4.7 shots on goal, 11.6 attempts and 4.4 corners.

Stije Resink is the top scorer with 3 goals, while Marco Rente, Thom van Bergen, Leandro Bacuna and Mats Seuntjens each have 2. Luciano Valente is the top assists maker on 3.

Heerenveen have won 4, lost 5 and drawn 1, with an average of 1.2 goals from 12.9 attempts and 4.1 shots on goal. There’s been an average of 52.3% possession, 440.3 passes, 4.5 corners awarded and 3.8 corners against them, while they’ve conceded 1.6 goals from 11.4 attempts and 4.2 shots on goal.

Ion Nicolaescu has scored 4 goals, followed by Luuk Brouwers, Hristiyan Petrov, Milos Lukovic and Jacob Trenskow on 1. Levi Smans has had 2 assists, with Andries Noppert and Mickey van der Hart notching 3 clean sheets between them in the last 10 games.

Confirmed Lineups

FC Groningen confirmed lineup (4-2-3-1): Hidde Jurjus (GK), Marco Rente, Thijmen Blokzijl, Marvin Peersman, Wouter Prins, Tika de Jonge, Stije Resink, Younes Taha, Thom van Bergen, Jorg Schreuders, Brynjolfur Andersen Willumsson.

Heerenveen confirmed lineup (4-2-3-1): Andries Noppert (GK), Oliver Braude, Sam Kersten, Nikolai Hopland, Vasilios Zagaritis, Joris van Overeem, Marcus Linday, Jacob Trenskow, Luuk Brouwers, Maxence Rivera, Vaclav Sejk.

Groningen vs Heerenveen Prediction & Betting Tips

We bring you the complete Groningen vs Heerenveen betting insight, including our top match prediction, correct score forecast, key corners pick, player prop advice and a ready-made bet builder.

Match Prediction

We can back Groningen at 2.10 to claim a Eredivisie victory and this looks like a standout price. The betting sites give us the chance to grab a slice of value for this selection.

The Eredivisie form is always taken into consideration and it’s great to combine this with team news as it becomes available. In order to provide expert football betting tips, the latest stats are analysed so that we have the best information.

Key FC Groningen vs Heerenveen league stats:

• Groningen have won 3 of their last 5 games at home.
• Heerenveen have lost their last 6 games on the road.
• Heerenveen have lost 15 of their last 18 games on the road.
• Heerenveen have lost 8 of their last 10 games on the road.

Groningen to Win Probability

The top betting apps make it a 47.6% chance that our pick is settled as a winner. Taking all factors into consideration, our experts think there’s a stronger chance of success and have a probability interval between 50-55%. This bet can therefore be backed with confidence.

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Our Match Prediction

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Correct Score Prediction

Groningen 1 - 0 Heerenveen

Groningen are available to back at 7.50 to secure a 1-0 victory. This is a risky but potentially more rewarding bet, with this correct score option providing appeal.

Player Prop Picks

Corners Prediction

Under 9.5 Corners

It has been under 9.5 corners in five straight Heerenveen away matches. There are odds of 1.96 for this Total Corners wager and we think the line is too high.

League Games

League Games

Last 10 Total For Against

Last 10 at Home Total For Against

Last 10 Away Total For Against

Groningen

Total

7.30 2.90 4.40

Home

9.50 6.00 3.50

Away

7.20 2.80 4.40

Heerenveen

Total

8.30 4.50 3.80

Home

10.40 7.00 3.40

Away

7.90 3.10 4.80

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Groningen vs Heerenveen Odds

The odds are updated on a frequent basis. You might therefore find that they are different to the ones listed for the above betting predictions.

Latest Match Odds Suggest Groningen Win

With an approximate 49% chance of succeeding, the bookies are being cautious with their 2.05 betting odds for FC Groningen triumphing in this Eredivisie encounter. The 3.55 means that Heerenveen are seen as having the lowest probability of succeeding.

There are various ways to back Groningen and one option is the Asian Handicap -0.25. There’s 1.73 currently available that they beat Heerenveen and there’s half a stake refund if the scoreline ends level.

The market suggests the same probability when it comes to Over and Under 2.5 Goals, with this borne out by the odds of 1.88. BTTS wagering is popular and you can back Yes at 1.72 on the Both Teams to Score market.

The top football betting sites provide hundreds of markets for the latest Eredivisie matches. Be sure to peruse all of the available options before going ahead with your preferred wager.

Vaclav Sejk Favourite to Find the Net First

Vaclav Sejk is favourite to be First Goalscorer at 6.50 and if you’re keen to back him to simply find the net, then the price is 3.40.

Groningen Proving Hard to Beat at Home

Groningen haven’t tasted defeat in three consecutive matches at Euroborg Stadion. Groningen have racked up five victories, four draws and one defeat in the previous 10 home games, netting an average of 1.80 goals per match and conceding 0.90.

Heerenveen are on a six game losing streak on the road. Robin Veldman's team have managed eight losses, one victory and one draw in the last 10 away matches, recording an average of 0.90 goals per game and conceding 2.20.

In the last meeting at Euroborg Stadion, Groningen defeated Heerenveen by a 1-0 scoreline. In the previous 4 H2H meetings at Euroborg Stadion, we have seen two Heerenveen triumphs, one Groningen win and one draw.

Last 10 League Games		W-D-L	G	GF	GA	O2.5	U2.5	B-Y	B-No
Groningen Home Stats		5-4-1	2.70	1.80	0.90	5	5	6	4
Heerenveen Away Stats		1-1-8	3.10	0.90	2.20	6	4	6	4

• W-D-L = Wins-Draws-Losses
• G = Avg. Goals
• GF = Avg. Goals For
• GA = Avg. Goals Against
• O2.5 = Matches Over 2.5 Goals
• U2.5 = Matches Under 2.5 Goals
• B-Y = Matches BTTS Yes
• B-No = Matches BTTS No

Groningen vs Heerenveen Lineups & Team News

Before making your bets, take a look at the Groningen vs Heerenveen team news. Get the predicted and confirmed Eredivisie lineups plus the latest injury updates from us.

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