Our Heerenveen vs FC Groningen Prediction: 2-1
Heerenveen vs FC Groningen in the Netherlands Eredivisie is scheduled for an 11:15 GMT kick-off on Sunday January 18, 2026. A 2-1 win for the home side is our expected outcome, though BTTS looks promising given both teams’ recent scoring records.
This Heerenveen vs FC Groningen prediction is backed by a deep dive into both teams' recent performances, key stats and head-to-head history — all of which you'll find detailed below to help you make an informed betting decision.
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Recent Form Insights
Heerenveen's Last Match – Heerenveen vs Feyenoord
Heerenveen will be determined to find a winning touch after a 2-2 Netherlands Eredivisie draw against Feyenoord on January 11. In that match, Heerenveen saw 56% of the ball and created 12 goal attempts, with 7 on target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Heerenveen | 56% | 12 (7) | 0.92 | 49 |
Feyenoord | 44% | 6 (3) | 1.07 | 46 |
FC Groningen's Last Match – FC Groningen vs NAC
FC Groningen will look to build on their last result following a 0-0 Netherlands Eredivisie stalemate against NAC on January 10. In that match, FC Groningen recorded 55% possession, attempting 12 shots on goal, with 4 hitting the target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
FC Groningen | 55% | 12 (4) | 1.3 | 50 |
NAC | 45% | 7 (2) | 0.82 | 43 |
Heerenveen vs FC Groningen Stats
Key Stats
| Heerenveen | FC Groningen | |
|---|---|---|
| 1.09 | Attacking Strength | 0.8 |
| 1.16 | Defence Strength | 0.97 |
| 1.7 | Points Per Game | 1 |
| 5/10 | WIN | 2/10 |
| 2/10 | DRAW | 4/10 |
| 3/10 | Clean Sheets | 3/10 |
| 5/10 | BTTS | 4/10 |
| 7/10 | Over 2.5 Goals | 4/10 |
| 1.9 | Average Scored | 1.2 |
Goals Scored vs Goals Conceded
Heerenveen are averaging 1.9 goals scored and 1.2 conceded per match, while FC Groningen average 1.2 scored and 1.8 conceded per game.
Heerenveen 19-12
FC Groningen 12-18
What are the odds for this match?
Heerenveen to win: @2.15
Draw: @3.4
FC Groningen to win: @3.25
Over 2.5 Goals: @2



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