Groningen vs Heracles Prediction
πCan Groningen handle Heracles in the 30th round of the Eredivisie? Groningen have been showing inconsistent results, while the visitors from Almelo are comfortably positioned mid-table. Both teams possess offensive firepower: the hosts regularly find the net at home, and the visitors often display scoring prowess on the road. The head-to-head stats also suggest a potential for mutual attacking threats. Both squads are set to play without significant absences, adding intrigue to this matchup.
Head-to-Head
πStatistical preview of the official encounters between Groningen and Heracles:
- 34 matches played;
- home wins - 14, away wins - 15, draws - 5;
- goals scored - 58 for Groningen, 56 for Heracles;
- average goals in the first half - 1.44, in the second half - 1.91;
- average total goals per match - 3.35.
The last game took place on 28 January 2025 at Heracles' ground and ended in a 1-1 draw.
H2H Stats Matches and Previous Teams Results

Groningen Team Overview
Groningen are in a tough spot, struggling to find consistency in their performances. Currently sitting 13th in the Eredivisie standings, they have managed just three wins in their last ten matches. The "White and Greens" have been average at home, typically scoring under 1.5 goals per game while conceding slightly over that mark. Their style relies on quick transitions from defense to attack, but their defensive frailties have been evident, as shown by the high number of goals they've conceded in recent games.
Match Results: Groningen

Heracles Almelo Team Overview
Heracles Almelo sit in ninth place in the league and appear quite confident ahead of their upcoming match. The club has shown commendable form, with four wins, three draws, and three losses in their last ten matches, which speaks volumes. Heracles favor ball possession and controlling the pace of the game through passing and positional play. The last head-to-head between these teams ended in a 1-1 draw, highlighting the balance of power between them under similar conditions.
Match Results: Heracles Almelo
Prediction on the outcome
H2H:
- number of encounters - 34;
- home team wins - 14, away team wins - 15, draws - 5.
Statistics: Groningen vs Heracles Almelo
- number of matches played in the tournament: 29 vs 29;
- number of wins: 8 vs 8;
- win percentage: 28% vs 28%;
- number of losses: 13 vs 10;
- number of draws: 8 vs 11.
Last 10 matches:
- number of wins: 3 vs 4;
- number of losses: 4 vs 3;
- number of draws: 3 vs 3.
- Heracles Almelo won with a +1.5 handicap in 7 of last 8 away games against Groningen (Eredivisie).
- Heracles Almelo won with a +1.5 handicap in 17 of last 18 games.
- Heracles Almelo won with a +1.5 handicap in 12 of last 13 games (Eredivisie).
- Heracles Almelo won with a +1.5 handicap in 6 of last 7 away games.
Prediction on the over/under
H2H
- today's home team scores on average - 1.71, the guests - 1.65;
- average Over/Under goals in H2H matches - 3.35;
- both teams scored: overall - 24; at the home team's field - 11.
Statistics: Groningen vs Heracles Almelo
- average total in the tournament: 2.48 vs 2.9;
- average total goals scored: 0.97 vs 1.24;
- average total in the 1st half: 0.59 vs 0.66;
- average total in the 2nd half: 0.38 vs 0.59;
- Groningen: average total at home in the tournament - 1.07;
- Heracles Almelo: average total away in the tournament - 0.64;
- last 10 matches (average total): 1.2 (home - 1.25) vs 1.4 (away - 0.25).
- Groningen have conceded in 10 of last 11 games against Heracles Almelo (Eredivisie).
- Groningen have conceded in 9 of last 10 games (Eredivisie).
Prediction on corners
Groningen: Statistics
- season: average Over/Under in the tournament - 4.34; at home field - 5.79;
- last 10 matches: average Over/Under - 3.6; at home field - 5.5.
Heracles Almelo: Statistics
- season: average Over/Under in the tournament - 5.03, away - 4;
- last 10 matches: average Over/Under - 5.5; away - 5.
- Under 9.5 corners in 8 of last 9 Groningen games against Heracles Almelo (Eredivisie).
Prediction on cards
H2H
- average Over/Under yellow cards in H2H matches - 3.18 (1.59 for home team and 1.59 for away team);
- average Over/Under yellow cards at the home team's field - 2.94 (1.65 for home team and 1.29 for away team).
Groningen: Statistics
- season: average Over/Under in the tournament - 1.55; at home - 1.29;
- last 10 matches: average Over/Under - 1.4; at home - 0.75.
Heracles Almelo: Statistics
- season: average Over/Under in the tournament - 1.59, away - 1.43;
- last 10 matches: average Over/Under - 2; away - 1.5.
Prediction on BTTS
H2H:
- number of encounters - 34;
- both teams scored all-time - 24 times;
- on the home teamβs field - 11 times.
Statistics: Groningen vs Heracles Almelo
- number of matches played in the tournament: 29 vs 29;
- number of matches in the season where both teams scored (BTTS): 15 vs 17;
- number of BTTS matches for Groningen at home - 5 (36%);
- number of BTTS matches for Heracles Almelo away - 5 (36%).
Last 10 matches:
- number of BTTS matches: 8 vs 5;
- BTTS matches for Groningen at home - 3 (75%);
- BTTS matches for Heracles Almelo away - 1 (25%).
- Groningen have scored and conceded in 7 of last 8 games (Eredivisie).
Editorial Prediction
The clash between Groningen and Heracles might once again see the visitors finding the back of the net. Groningen have been struggling defensively in this Eredivisie season, conceding in 9 of their last 10 matches. A similar trend is evident in their head-to-head encounters with Heracles, as Groningen have failed to keep a clean sheet in 10 of their last 11 meetings. Given these trends, betting on a Heracles goal appears to be a well-founded prediction.