FC Groningen vs Heracles Almelo - Eredivisie
Fixture Preview - 29 August 2025
Match Context & Stakes
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Match Preview
FC Groningen hosts Heracles Almelo at the Hitachi Capital Mobility Stadium on Friday evening, with both teams looking to improve their standings in the Eredivisie. Groningen's recent form has been inconsistent, recording just one win in their last five matches (WLLDL), while Heracles has shown signs of resurgence with two wins in their last three outings (LLWLW). This could provide a psychological edge for the visitors, who will aim to exploit Groningen's defensive vulnerabilities. Historically, Groningen has had the upper hand in their encounters, winning six of the last ten meetings, but the recent trend suggests a more competitive matchup. With both teams capable of finding the net—evidenced by four of their last ten clashes seeing both teams score—betting on "Both Teams to Score" at odds of 1.7 could be a prudent choice. Additionally, with the odds for over 2.5 goals set at 1.75, the match promises to be an engaging affair, potentially filled with action as both sides seek crucial points.
Prediction Strength
Full Time Result
Over/Under 2.5
Both Teams to Score
Mini League Table
View full table →| Pos | Team | P | W | D | L | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6 |  Ajax | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 4 |
| 7 |  FC Utrecht | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 3 |
| 8 |  NAC Breda | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 3 |
| 9 |  FC Groningen | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 3 |
| 10 |  Sparta Rotterdam | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 3 |
| 11 |  Go Ahead Eagles | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 2 |
| 12 |  FC Volendam | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 2 |
| 13 |  Fortuna Sittard | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| 14 |  SC Heerenveen | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| 15 |  FC Twente | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| 16 |  Telstar | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| 17 |  Excelsior | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| 18 |  Heracles Almelo | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
Head to Head
| Date | Home | Score | Away | Competition |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| April 23, 2025 | FC Groningen | 4–1 | Heracles Almelo | Eredivisie |
| January 28, 2025 | Heracles Almelo | 1–1 | FC Groningen | Eredivisie |
| August 2, 2024 | FC Groningen | 2–0 | Heracles Almelo | Club Friendlies 3 |
| April 24, 2022 | FC Groningen | 0–1 | Heracles Almelo | Eredivisie |
| December 18, 2021 | Heracles Almelo | 4–2 | FC Groningen | Eredivisie |
| January 30, 2021 | Heracles Almelo | 1–0 | FC Groningen | Eredivisie |
| December 23, 2020 | FC Groningen | 0–1 | Heracles Almelo | Eredivisie |
| August 1, 2020 | FC Groningen | 1–0 | Heracles Almelo | Club Friendlies 1 |
| August 31, 2019 | FC Groningen | 1–2 | Heracles Almelo | Eredivisie |
| January 19, 2019 | FC Groningen | 3–0 | Heracles Almelo | Eredivisie |