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.

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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
6	Groningen	18	8	4	6	25	22	3	25:22	28
9	SC Heerenveen	18	6	6	6	31	28	3	31:28	24

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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.

Predicted & Confirmed Lineups

Heerenveen predicted lineup (4-3-3): Nordin Bakker (GK), Oliver Braude, Sam Kersten, Maas Willemsen, Vasilios Zagaritis, Luuk Brouwers, Marcus Linday, Joris van Overeem, Jacob Trenskow, Dylan Vente, Maxence Rivera.

FC Groningen predicted lineup (4-2-3-1): Etienne Vaessen (GK), Marco Rente, Thijmen Blokzijl, Dies Janse, Marvin Peersman, Stije Resink, Tika de Jonge, Jorg Schreuders, Brynjolfur Willumsson, 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

+260

First

+700

Shots On Target

Over 0.5

-133

Under 0.5

-133

Shots

Over 1.5

-200

Under 1.5

-

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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

+350

First

+950

Shots On Target

Over 0.5

+115

Under 0.5

-200

Shots

Over 1.5

-103

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

-132

Under 9.5

-106

Heerenveen Corners

Over 5.5

-109

Under 5.5

-132

Groningen Corners

Over 3.5

-167

Under 3.5

+118

Most Corners

1

-167

X

+650

2

+170

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Heerenveen vs Groningen 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.

Heerenveen are the skinniest price to succeed in this Eredivisie clash, with the favourites afforded a 46% probability based on their +116 betting odds with the bookies. The market implies that FC Groningen are the most unlikely to win at +230.

You can back Heerenveen at -189 on the Draw No Bet market, with money back if the game is a draw. Groningen are +130 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 -167 for the BTTS Yes option.

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Full-Time Result

1

+116

X

+235

2

+230

Half-Time Result

1

+163

X

+135

2

+255

Double Chance

1X

-313

12

-313

X2

-154

Draw No Bet

1

-189

2

+130

Asian Handicap

1 Hcp -0.25

-115

2 Hcp +0.25

-108

Total Goals

Under 2.5

+102

Over 2.5

-132

Both Teams to Score

Yes

-167

No

+125

Favourite Dylan Vente is now available at +460 to be the First Goalscorer. You will find similar odds apply when it comes to him scoring the last goal.

Dylan Vente (Heerenveen)

First

+160

Anytime

+460

Jacob Trenskow (Heerenveen)

First

+180

Anytime

+525

Brynjolfur Andersen Willumsson (Groningen)

First

+195

Anytime

+525

Maxence Rivera (Heerenveen)

First

+250

Anytime

+650

Thom van Bergen (Groningen)

First

+260

Anytime

+700

David van der Werff (Groningen)

First

+280

Anytime

+650

Ringo Meerveld (Heerenveen)

First

+300

Anytime

+800

Younes Taha (Groningen)

First

+330

Anytime

+850

Stije Resink (Groningen)

First

+350

Anytime

+950

Luuk Brouwers (Heerenveen)

First

+400

Anytime

+1100

Jorg Schreuders (Groningen)

First

+550

Anytime

+1400

Joris Van Overeem (Heerenveen)

First

+600

Anytime

+1700

Marcus Linday (Heerenveen)

First

+650

Anytime

+1800

Tika de Jonge (Groningen)

First

+900

Anytime

+2200

Dylan Vente (Heerenveen)

Over 0.5

-217

Under 0.5

+120

Jacob Trenskow (Heerenveen)

Over 0.5

-189

Under 0.5

+105

Brynjolfur Andersen Willumsson (Groningen)

Over 0.5

-189

Under 0.5

+107

Younes Taha (Groningen)

Over 0.5

-137

Under 0.5

-125

Thom van Bergen (Groningen)

Over 0.5

-133

Under 0.5

-133

David van der Werff (Groningen)

Over 0.5

-128

Under 0.5

-137

Maxence Rivera (Heerenveen)

Over 0.5

-119

Under 0.5

-147

Ringo Meerveld (Heerenveen)

Over 0.5

-102

Under 0.5

-172

Stije Resink (Groningen)

Over 0.5

+115

Under 0.5

-200

Luuk Brouwers (Heerenveen)

Over 0.5

+150

Under 0.5

-278

Jorg Schreuders (Groningen)

Over 0.5

+180

Under 0.5

-357

Joris Van Overeem (Heerenveen)

Over 0.5

+240

Under 0.5

-526

Marcus Linday (Heerenveen)

Over 0.5

+250

Under 0.5

-588

Tika de Jonge (Groningen)

Over 0.5

+290

Under 0.5

-714

Dylan Vente (Heerenveen)

Over 2.5

-143

Under 2.5

-

Jacob Trenskow (Heerenveen)

Over 2.5

-130

Under 2.5

-

Brynjolfur Andersen Willumsson (Groningen)

Over 2.5

+132

Under 2.5

-

Maxence Rivera (Heerenveen)

Over 1.5

-185

Under 1.5

-

Thom van Bergen (Groningen)

Over 1.5

-200

Under 1.5

-

David van der Werff (Groningen)

Over 1.5

-135

Under 1.5

-

Ringo Meerveld (Heerenveen)

Over 1.5

-154

Under 1.5

-

Younes Taha (Groningen)

Over 1.5

-189

Under 1.5

-

Stije Resink (Groningen)

Over 1.5

-103

Under 1.5

-

Luuk Brouwers (Heerenveen)

Over 1.5

-100

Under 1.5

-

Jorg Schreuders (Groningen)

Over 0.5

-185

Under 0.5

-

Joris Van Overeem (Heerenveen)

Over 0.5

-154

Under 0.5

-

Marcus Linday (Heerenveen)

Over 0.5

-154

Under 0.5

-

Tika de Jonge (Groningen)

Over 0.5

-103

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

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Heerenveen vs Groningen Lineups & Team News

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