Groningen vs Heracles Prediction, Betting Tips, Lineups & Odds | 29 Aug 2025

Eredivisie Betting Preview: Groningen vs Heracles

Groningen host Heracles in this Dutch Eredivisie encounter at Euroborg Stadion, with kick-off set for 02:00 on Saturday 30 August. Our betting preview features expert predictions, betting tips, the latest odds, H2H stats, team news and both predicted and confirmed lineups.

Groningen Look Great Value

We’ll take Groningen at attractive betting odds of 1.89 considering that they could be dominant against Heracles. The Full-Time Result market provides plenty of value and a nice potential return.

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4-1 Win for Groningen in Pair’s Previous Clash

FC Groningen were defeated on the road in their last game. PSV Eindhoven won 4-2 at Philips Stadion. Dick Lukkien's side had just 32% possession and recorded five shots on target, with Brynjolfur Andersen Willumsson and Mats Seuntjens scoring one goal each.

Heracles have lost their previous three games including a recent 2-0 defeat. This occurred away at Johan Cruyff Arena against Ajax. The Almelo outfit didn’t have a lot of the ball with 34% possession and no shots on goal.

Head-to-Head Statistics

The scoreline was 4-1 in favour of home side Groningen when they last played Heracles, with the clash taking place at Euroborg Stadion. The past 8 H2H matches have seen Heracles triumph five times, one draw and two Groningen wins.

Eredivisie		G	W	D	L	GF	GA	GD	GD	P
7	Groningen	5	3	0	2	10	9	1	10:9	9
18	Heracles	5	0	0	5	2	16	-14	2:16	0

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3 wins, 6 losses and 1 draw, averaging 1.9 goals from 12.3 attempts and 5.2 shots on goal. Groningen have had 45.9% possession, 394.9 passes and 3.3 corners per match. On average, they have conceded 2.4 goals from 13.0 attempts and 5.1 shots on goal, while their opponents have earned 5.4 corners.

Top goalscorers are Brynjolfur Andersen Willumsson and Stije Resink on 3 goals, while Mats Seuntjens has bagged 2. Stije Resink and Luciano Valente have been top assistors with 3.

Heracles have 2 victories, 7 defeats and 1 draw, with an average of 0.8 goals from 3.6 shots on goal and 10.1 attempts. Bas Sibum's men have averaged 44.0% possession, 352.0 passes, 5.3 corners taken and 5.3 corners against, while conceding 2.5 goals from 7.1 shots on goal and 16.8 attempts.

Jizz Hornkamp is top of the team’s scoring charts with 3, while Sem Scheperman, Mario Engels, Ivan Mesik and Luka Kulenovic have 1. Suf Podgoreanu is top assists provider with 2, while Fabian de Keijzer has recorded 2 clean sheets in the last 10 games.

Confirmed Lineups

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

Heracles confirmed lineup (4-2-3-1): Fabian de Keijzer (GK), Mimeirhel Benita, Damon Mirani, Ivan Mesik, Djevencio van der Kust, Jan Zamburek, Sem Scheperman, Bryan Limbombe, Ajdin Hrustic, Tristan van Gilst, Luka Kulenovic.

Groningen vs Heracles Prediction & Betting Tips

Approach Groningen vs Heracles fully prepared with our expert match prediction, likely score outcome, best corners advice, standout player prop picks and a hand-picked bet builder.

Match Prediction

There’s every chance that Groningen can get the upper hand in this Eredivisie game and we’ll therefore back the hosts to claim a victory. The match winner odds of 1.89 look too good to resist.

Our job is to consult the latest Eredivisie team news in order to produce the best football predictions. Then we crack on with the job of analysing the stats that are going to be the most effective.

Key FC Groningen vs Heracles league stats:

• Groningen have won 6 of their last 10 games at home.
• Groningen have won 3 of their last 5 games at home.
• Heracles have lost their last 5 games.
• Heracles have lost 7 of their last 10 games.
• Heracles have lost 12 of their last 19 games on the road.

Groningen to Win Probability

According to the top bookies, our pick has a 52.9% chance of landing a return. In our opinion, there’s actually a probability of success closer to 60%. This is why we can recommend this bet.

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Our Match Prediction

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Correct Score Prediction

Groningen 2 - 0 Heracles

There’s plenty of juice to be found by backing Groningen to win 2-0. We can’t pass up the odds of 6.50 when it comes to correct score betting and it’s a fun wager.

Player Prop Picks

Corners Prediction

Groningen Under 5.5 Corners

The 5.5 corners line has not been covered by Groningen in ten consecutive matches. There is juice when it comes to going under the Groningen Team Corners line and this is priced at 1.86.

League Games

League Games

Last 10 Total For Against

Last 10 at Home Total For Against

Last 10 Away Total For Against

Groningen

Total

8.70 3.30 5.40

Home

9.60 5.70 3.90

Away

7.30 2.50 4.80

Heracles

Total

10.60 5.30 5.30

Home

10.20 5.90 4.30

Away

10.20 4.40 5.80

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Groningen vs Heracles 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.

Groningen Have the Shortest Odds to Win

For this Eredivisie encounter, the bookmakers have FC Groningen as the 1.53 favourites to win. This therefore implies that they have a 65% chance of triumphing. If you want to get against the market leader, then you’re able to secure 5.75 for Heracles.

You can find the shortest odds for Over 2.5 Goals, which means three goals or more being scored. On the Both Teams to Score market, there isn’t much between the BTTS Yes and No options in terms of price.

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Brynjolfur Andersen Willumsson Favourite to Score the First Goal

Favourite Brynjolfur Andersen Willumsson is 4.10 to be the First Goalscorer, while similar odds apply when it comes to him scoring the last goal.

Groningen Proving Hard to Beat at Home

Groningen have not lost at Euroborg Stadion in the past four matches. Dick Lukkien's team have racked up six victories, three draws and one defeat in the previous 10 home games, netting an average of 2.00 goals per match and conceding 1.00.

It’s now been three straight Heracles defeats on the road. The Almelo outfit have recorded six losses, three draws and one win in the previous 10 away games, scoring an average of 0.60 goals per match and conceding 2.20.

Groningen beat Heracles 4-1 when the teams last met at Euroborg Stadion. The previous 5 H2H matches at Euroborg Stadion have resulted in three Heracles victories and two Groningen wins.

Last 10 League Games		W-D-L	G	GF	GA	O2.5	U2.5	B-Y	B-No
Groningen Home Stats		6-3-1	3.00	2.00	1.00	6	4	7	3
Heracles Away Stats		1-3-6	2.80	0.60	2.20	5	5	5	5

• 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 Heracles Lineups & Team News

Double-check the Groningen vs Heracles team news before placing your bets. Stay updated with our predicted and confirmed lineups for the Eredivisie and the newest injury information.

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