Groningen vs Heerenveen Prediction, H2H Stats & Statistical Bets 16 August 2025
📢 Can we expect a high-scoring encounter in the second round of the Eredivisie between Groningen and Heerenveen? Both clubs are searching for consistency and need points to climb the league standings. Groningen have impressive stats when it comes to goals scored and conceded at home, making their matches entertaining. On the other hand, Heerenveen display a more balanced approach, focusing on defense. The intrigue lies in whether Groningen can capitalize on their home support or if the visitors will extend their successful run on the road.
Head-to-Head
The last official encounter between the teams took place on 25 January 2025 and ended with a scoreline of 1:0. Here's a comparative breakdown of that match (home team - Groningen):
- ball possession percentage: 45% vs 55%;
- corner kicks: 5 vs 3;
- fouls: 12 vs 10;
- yellow cards: 0 vs 0;
- shots on target: 7 vs 4.
📊Statistical preview of official matches between the teams Groningen and Heerenveen:
- played 33 matches;
- number of wins for the home team - 9, for the away team - 16, draws - 8;
- number of goals - 41 against 57;
- average total in the 1st half - 1.36, in the 2nd half - 1.61;
- average total goals in the match - 2.97.
Head-to-head statistics Groningen - Heerenveen
Groningen Team Overview
The team's most recent official match took place on as part of the Eredivisie tournament (home team - AZ Alkmaar, away team - Groningen). The match concluded with a scoreline of 4:1.
Here's the game statistics (Groningen vs AZ Alkmaar):
- ball possession: 49% vs 51%;
- corner kicks: 1 vs 6;
- fouls: 12 vs 11;
- yellow cards: 2 vs 2;
- shots on target: 7 vs 5.
Groningen are going through tough times. The form of the "White-Greens" is far from ideal, with only two wins in their last ten matches and six losses. Despite this, the team continues to showcase their attacking potential, averaging 1.7 goals per match at home. However, their defense still has weaknesses, conceding an average of 2.4 goals per game.
Match Results: Groningen
Heerenveen Team Overview
The away team played their last official match on as part of the Eredivisie tournament (home team - Heerenveen, away - Volendam). The match concluded with a scoreline of 1:1.
Here are the match stats (Heerenveen vs Volendam):
- ball possession: 57% vs 43%;
- corner kicks: 9 vs 2;
- fouls: 8 vs 9;
- yellow cards: 1 vs 1;
- shots on target: 6 vs 3.
Heerenveen currently sit 10th in the Eredivisie standings and are looking to solidify their position. The "Super Frisians" are adept at counter-attacking, swiftly transitioning from defense to offense. They also display a reliable defensive game, conceding an average of just 1.6 goals per away match. In their last ten outings, they have secured four wins, suffered five losses, and drawn once.
Match Results: Heerenveen
Prediction for the 1st half
Head-to-Head Matches:
- Total encounters - 33;
- First-half wins at home for hosts - 4; for visitors away - 7; number of draws - 5;
- Average first-half total: 1.36;
- Today's home team scores on average 0.55, while the visitors net 0.82.
First-Half Stats: Groningen (home) vs Heerenveen (away)
- matches played in the tournament: 0 vs 0;
- wins: 0 (0%) vs 0 (0%);
- losses: 0 (0%) vs 0 (0%);
- draws: 0 (0%) vs 0 (0%);
- Average goals scored: 0 vs 0;
- Average goals conceded: 0 vs 0.
Last 10 Matches (Overall):
- wins: 2 vs 4;
- losses: 7 vs 3;
- draws: 1 vs 3;
- Average first-half total: 2.3 (scored - 0.8, conceded - 1.5) vs 1.5 (scored - 0.8, conceded - 0.7).
- Heerenveen conceded in the 1st half in 6 of last 7 away games (Eredivisie).
Prediction on the outcome
H2H:
- number of encounters - 33;
- home team wins - 9, away team wins - 16, draws - 8.
- Heerenveen have lost in last 6 away games (Eredivisie).
Prediction on the over/under
H2H
- the home team scores on average - 1.24, the guests - 1.73;
- average over/under goals in head-to-head matches - 2.97;
- both teams scored: overall - 21; at the home team's field - 8.
- Groningen have scored under 1.5 goals in last 10 games against Heerenveen (Eredivisie).
Prediction on corners
Groningen: Statistics
- season: average Over/Under in the tournament - 1; at home field - 0;
- last 10 matches: average Over/Under - 2.8; at home field - 4.
Heerenveen: Statistics
- season: average Over/Under in the tournament - 9, away - 0;
- last 10 matches: average Over/Under - 4.5; away - 2.8.
- Groningen have taken over 4.5 corners in 6 of last 7 games against Heerenveen (Eredivisie).
Prediction on cards
H2H
- average Over/Under yellow cards in H2H matches - 3.04 (1.52 for home team and 1.52 for away team);
- average Over/Under yellow cards at the home team's field - 2.75 (1.19 for home team and 1.56 for away team).
Groningen: Statistics
- season: average Over/Under in the tournament - 2; at home - 0;
- last 10 matches: average Over/Under - 1.9; at home - 1.75.
Heerenveen: Statistics
- season: average Over/Under in the tournament - 1, away - 0;
- last 10 matches: average Over/Under - 1; away - 1.2.
Prediction on BTTS
H2H:
- number of encounters - 33;
- both teams scored all-time - 21 times;
- on the home team’s field - 8 times.
- Groningen have scored and conceded in 6 of last 7 home games (Eredivisie).
Editorial Prediction
Groningen step onto the field as slight favorites and are likely to leverage their home advantage to play an attacking game. However, Heerenveen are known for their more cautious approach, which often results in low-scoring head-to-heads at this venue. In fact, the last five meetings in Groningen have seen no more than two goals scored. Considering this, betting on under 2.5 goals appears to be a reasonable prediction.
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