Heerenveen vs Groningen Prediction, Betting Tips, Lineups & Odds | 18 Jan 2026

Eredivisie Betting Preview: Heerenveen vs Groningen

Heerenveen take on Groningen at Abe Lenstra Stadion, with kick-off set for 06:15 on Sunday 18 January.

Our stake will be split when taking Groningen +0.25 at odds of -108 for this Asian Handicap bet. It means a return in the event of a draw but a bigger payout should the visitors claim a win against Heerenveen.

Heerenveen played Feyenoord at home in their last Eredivisie game. It was a 2-2 draw at Abe Lenstra Stadion. The Super Frisians had the majority of the ball boasting 56% possession and seven shots on target, with Luuk Brouwers and Amourricho van Axel Dongen scoring one goal each.

On Thursday night, Heerenveen triumphed 3-1 when hosting RKC Waalwijk in the KNVB Cup.

FC Groningen drew 0-0 in their previous game. This was at home against NAC Breda at Euroborg Stadion. Groningen boasted 55% possession and had five shots on goal.

Head-to-Head Statistics

Groningen are bidding for a third successive win against Heerenveen, with both previous victories coming at Euroborg Stadion and the scorelines were 2-1 and 1-0 on home soil. Heerenveen have won five of the previous 10 H2H meetings, with Groningen getting two victories along with three draws.

Eredivisie		G	W	D	L	GF	GA	GD	GD	P
9	SC Heerenveen	25	9	7	9	42	43	-1	42:43	34
11	Groningen	25	9	4	12	33	35	-2	33:35	31

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Heerenveen have 4 wins, 3 losses and 3 draws, averaging 1.9 goals from 15.3 attempts and 6.5 shots on goal. They have averaged 51.6% possession, 438.2 passes and 6.7 corners per game, conceding 1.5 goals and 4.3 corners from 9.8 attempts and 4.0 shots on goal.

Top scorer Jacob Trenskow has found the net 3 times, with Luuk Brouwers, Vasilios Zagaritis, Ringo Meerveld and Dylan Vente getting 2 goals each. Leading assistor is Oliver Braude with 3, while goalkeeper Bernt Klaverboer has 2 clean sheets.

Groningen have won 3, lost 3 and drawn 4, with an average of 1.1 goals from 6.3 shots on goal and 16.5 attempts. There’s been an average of 54.8% possession, 458.1 passes, 7.6 corners awarded and 3.7 corners against, while they’ve conceded 1.1 goals from 3.4 shots on goal and 9.4 attempts.

Stije Resink got 4 goals, Thom van Bergen notched 3, while Tika de Jonge and two other players scored 1. Stije Resink has managed 2 assists in the last 10 games, while Etienne Vaessen has 3 clean sheets to his name.

Confirmed Lineups

Heerenveen confirmed lineup (4-2-3-1): Bernt Klaverboer (GK), Oliver Braude, Sam Kersten, Maas Willemsen, Vasilios Zagaritis, Marcus Linday, Joris van Overeem, Jacob Trenskow, Luuk Brouwers, Ringo Meerveld, Dylan Vente.

FC Groningen confirmed lineup (4-2-3-1): Etienne Vaessen (GK), Marco Rente, Thijmen Blokzijl, Dies Janse, Marvin Peersman, Tygo Land, Stije Resink, Jorg Schreuders, David van der Werff, Younes Taha, Thom van Bergen.

Heerenveen vs Groningen Prediction & Betting Tips

Prepare for Heerenveen vs Groningen with our expert betting guide featuring a trusted match prediction, likely scoreline, top corners advice, key player props and a well-crafted bet builder.

Match Prediction

We’re siding with Groningen at -108 in this Eredivisie match with a +0.25 goal advantage. It’s expected that they will have an edge and we can therefore feel bullish of a return with this wager.

Our football experts are keen to follow the latest form and understand any patterns that emerge. The same applies to injuries that could affect key players. Combined with the best Eredivisie stats, there is plenty of information to make a verdict.

Key Heerenveen vs FC Groningen league stats:

• The +0.25 line has been covered by Groningen in 4 consecutive games.
• The +0.25 line has been covered by Groningen in 7 of their last 10 games.
• The +0.25 line has been covered by Groningen in 13 of their last 20 games.
• The -0.25 line hasn’t been covered by Heerenveen in 13 of their last 20 games.
• The -0.25 line hasn’t been covered by Heerenveen in 6 of their last 10 games.
• The -0.25 line hasn’t been covered by Heerenveen in 2 consecutive games at home.
• The -0.25 line hasn’t been covered by Heerenveen in 2 consecutive games against Groningen.

According to the best betting sites, our pick has a 51.8% chance of landing a return. Based on our tipsters research, we calculate the actual probability to be 55-60%. That means we’re regarding it as a value wager.

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Our Match Prediction

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Correct Score Prediction

Heerenveen 1 - 2 Groningen

Groningen are available at +800 to win by a 2-1 scoreline. Correct score betting allows us to bet at bigger odds and it’s also a fun type of wager.

Player Prop Picks

Top Pick: Thom van Bergen Over 0.5 Shots On Target -132

Thom van Bergen (Groningen) has totalled a minimum of one shot on goal in seven consecutive Eredivisie matches. We’re going to take him on the Overs for Shots on Target, with this line making plenty of appeal at odds of -132.

Latest Thom van Bergen Player Prop Odds

Goalscorer

Anytime

+230

First

+600

Shots On Target

Over 0.5

-152

Under 0.5

-115

Shots

Over 2.5

+123

Under 2.5

-

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Stije Resink to Score +350

Stije Resink (Groningen) has racked up three goals in his past five Eredivisie games. We’re happy to take the +350 for this Anytime Goalscorer bet as there’s value in the odds that he finds the net at least once.

Latest Stije Resink Player Prop Odds

Goalscorer

Anytime

+320

First

+850

Shots On Target

Over 0.5

+105

Under 0.5

-182

Shots

Over 1.5

-122

Under 1.5

-

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Corners Prediction

Heerenveen Under 5.5 Corners -135

Heerenveen have had under 5.5 corners in two straight games, with Groningen conceding less than 5.5 corners in their past six games. It looks a logical viewpoint that the Team Corners line won’t be reached and you can land a price of -135 for this Heerenveen wager.

League Games

League Games

Last 10 Total For Against

Last 10 at Home Total For Against

Last 10 Away Total For Against

Heerenveen

Total

11.00 6.70 4.30

Home

9.90 5.80 4.10

Away

10.30 5.80 4.50

Groningen

Total

11.30 7.60 3.70

Home

10.30 7.10 3.20

Away

9.50 4.40 5.10

Latest Corner Odds

Total Corners

Over 9.5

-141

Under 9.5

-102

Heerenveen Corners

Over 5.5

-120

Under 5.5

-118

Groningen Corners

Over 3.5

-154

Under 3.5

+108

Most Corners

1

-189

X

+650

2

+190

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Heerenveen vs Groningen 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.

Heerenveen are the skinniest price to succeed in this Eredivisie clash, with the favourites afforded a 49% probability based on their +104 betting odds with the bookies. The market implies that FC Groningen are the most unlikely to win at +255.

You can back Heerenveen at -213 on the Draw No Bet market, with money back if the game is a draw. Groningen are +148 and this could be an attractive option for those who want some insurance.

The odds suggest that Over 2.5 Goals is a strong probability in this exciting contest. Punters anticipating that both teams will find the net are able to land -175 for the BTTS Yes option.

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Full-Time Result

1

+104

X

+240

2

+255

Half-Time Result

1

+150

X

+140

2

+265

Double Chance

1X

-357

12

-333

X2

-133

Draw No Bet

1

-213

2

+148

Asian Handicap

1 Hcp -0.5

+104

2 Hcp +0.5

-128

Total Goals

Under 2.5

+112

Over 2.5

-147

Both Teams to Score

Yes

-175

No

+130

Favourite Dylan Vente is now available at +420 to be the First Goalscorer. You will find similar odds apply when it comes to him scoring the last goal.

Dylan Vente (Heerenveen)

First

+145

Anytime

+420

Jacob Trenskow (Heerenveen)

First

+170

Anytime

+500

Brynjolfur Andersen Willumsson (Groningen)

First

+190

Anytime

+525

Thom van Bergen (Groningen)

First

+230

Anytime

+600

David van der Werff (Groningen)

First

+240

Anytime

+575

Maxence Rivera (Heerenveen)

First

+250

Anytime

+650

Ringo Meerveld (Heerenveen)

First

+270

Anytime

+750

Younes Taha (Groningen)

First

+300

Anytime

+800

Stije Resink (Groningen)

First

+320

Anytime

+850

Luuk Brouwers (Heerenveen)

First

+330

Anytime

+950

Jorg Schreuders (Groningen)

First

+450

Anytime

+1200

Joris Van Overeem (Heerenveen)

First

+575

Anytime

+1600

Marcus Linday (Heerenveen)

First

+575

Anytime

+1700

Tika de Jonge (Groningen)

First

+850

Anytime

+2200

Dylan Vente (Heerenveen)

Over 0.5

-250

Under 0.5

+135

Jacob Trenskow (Heerenveen)

Over 0.5

-204

Under 0.5

+115

Brynjolfur Andersen Willumsson (Groningen)

Over 0.5

-189

Under 0.5

+105

Younes Taha (Groningen)

Over 0.5

-159

Under 0.5

-109

Thom van Bergen (Groningen)

Over 0.5

-152

Under 0.5

-115

David van der Werff (Groningen)

Over 0.5

-133

Under 0.5

-132

Maxence Rivera (Heerenveen)

Over 0.5

-118

Under 0.5

-147

Ringo Meerveld (Heerenveen)

Over 0.5

-114

Under 0.5

-154

Stije Resink (Groningen)

Over 0.5

+105

Under 0.5

-182

Luuk Brouwers (Heerenveen)

Over 0.5

+110

Under 0.5

-200

Jorg Schreuders (Groningen)

Over 0.5

+120

Under 0.5

-217

Joris Van Overeem (Heerenveen)

Over 0.5

+230

Under 0.5

-500

Marcus Linday (Heerenveen)

Over 0.5

+235

Under 0.5

-526

Tika de Jonge (Groningen)

Over 0.5

+280

Under 0.5

-667

Dylan Vente (Heerenveen)

Over 3.5

+138

Under 3.5

-

Jacob Trenskow (Heerenveen)

Over 2.5

-149

Under 2.5

-

Brynjolfur Andersen Willumsson (Groningen)

Over 2.5

+133

Under 2.5

-

Thom van Bergen (Groningen)

Over 2.5

+123

Under 2.5

-

Younes Taha (Groningen)

Over 2.5

+125

Under 2.5

-

David van der Werff (Groningen)

Over 1.5

-159

Under 1.5

-

Maxence Rivera (Heerenveen)

Over 1.5

-179

Under 1.5

-

Ringo Meerveld (Heerenveen)

Over 1.5

-182

Under 1.5

-

Stije Resink (Groningen)

Over 1.5

-122

Under 1.5

-

Luuk Brouwers (Heerenveen)

Over 1.5

-161

Under 1.5

-

Jorg Schreuders (Groningen)

Over 0.5

-244

Under 0.5

-

Joris Van Overeem (Heerenveen)

Over 0.5

-159

Under 0.5

-

Marcus Linday (Heerenveen)

Over 0.5

-161

Under 0.5

-

Tika de Jonge (Groningen)

Over 0.5

-104

Under 0.5

-

Heerenveen have secured four wins, four draws and two defeats in the last 10 home matches, scoring an average of 1.90 goals per game and conceding 1.60.

Groningen have managed five losses, four victories and one draw in the last 10 away matches, recording an average of 1.10 goals per game and conceding 1.70.

Heerenveen won 2-1 when they last played Groningen at Abe Lenstra Stadion. The past 6 H2H meetings at Abe Lenstra Stadion have included three Heerenveen wins along with three draws.

Last 10 League Games		W-D-L	G	GF	GA	O2.5	U2.5	B-Y	B-No
Heerenveen Home Stats		4-4-2	3.50	1.90	1.60	7	3	8	2
Groningen Away Stats		4-1-5	2.80	1.10	1.70	4	6	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

Heerenveen vs Groningen Lineups & Team News

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