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 15:00 on Saturday 16 August. Our betting preview features expert predictions, betting tips, the latest odds, H2H stats, team news and both predicted and confirmed lineups.

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 +110 look too good to resist.

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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
8	Groningen	21	9	4	8	28	26	2	28:26	31
10	SC Heerenveen	20	6	7	7	32	31	1	32:31	25

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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 +110 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.

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

Groningen To Win @ +110 Bet Now

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Correct Score Prediction

Groningen 1 - 0 Heerenveen

Groningen are available to back at +650 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

Top Pick: Thom van Bergen Over 1.5 Shots -154

Thom van Bergen (Groningen) has recorded over 1.5 shots in seven straight Eredivisie matches on home soil. We are in favour of betting the -154 that he is able to cover the line, with this Player Shots wager looking like it might yield dividends.

Latest Thom van Bergen Player Prop Odds

Goalscorer

Anytime

+330

First

+700

Shots On Target

Over 0.5

-119

Under 0.5

-119

Shots

Over 1.5

-164

Under 1.5

-

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Tika de Jonge To Score +575

Tika de Jonge (Groningen) is available at +575 to be among the goals. All things considered, we think that the odds are really appealing when it comes to betting on Anytime Goalscorer.

Latest Tika de Jonge Player Prop Odds

Goalscorer

Anytime

+550

First

+1400

Shots On Target

Over 0.5

+185

Under 0.5

-278

Shots

Over 0.5

-200

Under 0.5

-

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Corners Prediction

Under 9.5 Corners -104

It has been under 9.5 corners in five straight Heerenveen away matches. There are odds of -104 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

Latest Corner Odds

Total Corners

Over 9.5

-123

Under 9.5

-115

Groningen Corners

Over 4.5

-138

Under 4.5

-100

Heerenveen Corners

Over 4.5

-100

Under 4.5

-138

Most Corners

1

-137

X

+650

2

+155

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Groningen vs Heerenveen Odds

The odds and lines below are updated regularly and may differ from the prices shown in our picks, which are captured at the time of publication.

With an approximate 49% chance of succeeding, the bookies are being cautious with their +105 betting odds for FC Groningen triumphing in this Eredivisie encounter. The +255 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 -137 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 -114. BTTS wagering is popular and you can back Yes at -139 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.

Full-Time Result

1

+105

X

+235

2

+255

Half-Time Result

1

+165

X

+120

2

+285

Double Chance

1X

-345

12

-333

X2

-139

Draw No Bet

1

-213

2

+143

Asian Handicap

1 Hcp -0.25

-137

2 Hcp +0.25

-105

Total Goals

Under 2.5

-114

Over 2.5

-114

Both Teams to Score

Yes

-139

No

+102

Vaclav Sejk is favourite to be First Goalscorer at +550 and if you’re keen to back him to simply find the net, then the price is +240.

Vaclav Sejk (Heerenveen)

First

+240

Anytime

+550

Brynjolfur Andersen Willumsson (Groningen)

First

+270

Anytime

+600

Dylan Vente (Heerenveen)

First

+280

Anytime

+700

Thom van Bergen (Groningen)

First

+330

Anytime

+700

Mats Seuntjens (Groningen)

First

+360

Anytime

+800

Jacob Trenskow (Heerenveen)

First

+390

Anytime

+800

Rui Mendes (Groningen)

First

+400

Anytime

+950

David van der Werff (Groningen)

First

+450

Anytime

+1100

Levi Smans (Heerenveen)

First

+525

Anytime

+1200

Luuk Brouwers (Heerenveen)

First

+550

Anytime

+1200

Tika de Jonge (Groningen)

First

+550

Anytime

+1400

Stije Resink (Groningen)

First

+700

Anytime

+1700

Joris Van Overeem (Heerenveen)

First

+850

Anytime

+1800

Espen van Ee (Heerenveen)

First

+850

Anytime

+1900

Brynjolfur Andersen Willumsson (Groningen)

Over 0.5

-213

Under 0.5

+145

Jacob Trenskow (Heerenveen)

Over 0.5

-159

Under 0.5

+110

Vaclav Sejk (Heerenveen)

Over 0.5

-156

Under 0.5

-109

Dylan Vente (Heerenveen)

Over 0.5

-154

Under 0.5

-110

Thom van Bergen (Groningen)

Over 0.5

-119

Under 0.5

-119

Mats Seuntjens (Groningen)

Over 0.5

-108

Under 0.5

-132

Rui Mendes (Groningen)

Over 0.5

+107

Under 0.5

-152

Levi Smans (Heerenveen)

Over 0.5

+138

Under 0.5

-200

David van der Werff (Groningen)

Over 0.5

+140

Under 0.5

-204

Luuk Brouwers (Heerenveen)

Over 0.5

+155

Under 0.5

-233

Tika de Jonge (Groningen)

Over 0.5

+185

Under 0.5

-278

Stije Resink (Groningen)

Over 0.5

+205

Under 0.5

-313

Joris Van Overeem (Heerenveen)

Over 0.5

+270

Under 0.5

-455

Espen van Ee (Heerenveen)

Over 0.5

+280

Under 0.5

-455

Vaclav Sejk (Heerenveen)

Over 2.5

+148

Under 2.5

-

Brynjolfur Andersen Willumsson (Groningen)

Over 2.5

+118

Under 2.5

-

Dylan Vente (Heerenveen)

Over 2.5

+145

Under 2.5

-

Thom van Bergen (Groningen)

Over 1.5

-164

Under 1.5

-

Mats Seuntjens (Groningen)

Over 1.5

-143

Under 1.5

-

Jacob Trenskow (Heerenveen)

Over 1.5

-167

Under 1.5

-

Rui Mendes (Groningen)

Over 1.5

-100

Under 1.5

-

David van der Werff (Groningen)

Over 1.5

+145

Under 1.5

-

Luuk Brouwers (Heerenveen)

Over 1.5

+125

Under 1.5

-

Tika de Jonge (Groningen)

Over 0.5

-200

Under 0.5

-

Stije Resink (Groningen)

Over 0.5

-217

Under 0.5

-

Joris Van Overeem (Heerenveen)

Over 0.5

+110

Under 0.5

-

Espen van Ee (Heerenveen)

Over 0.5

-128

Under 0.5

-

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

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