All eyes will be on Euroborg Stadion as Groningen and Heerenveen lock horns in the second round of the Eredivisie on Saturday, 16 August 2025.
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Groningen vs Heerenveen predictions: Both teams to find the net
Key stats
- Groningen’s last four games and five of Heerenveen’s last seven matches produced goals at both ends.
- Both teams were on the scoresheet in five of the last seven meetings between these sides.
- Four of Heerenveen's last five games went below the 2.5-goal threshold.
Correct score prediction: Groningen 1-1 Heerenveen
Heerenveen are coming off three consecutive draws, and the spoils were shared in four of their last five matches, three of which ended 1-1.
Pre-game odds and win probability: Groningen are clear favourites
- HOME: 23/20 (2.15) – 46.5%
- DRAW: 5/2 (3.50) – 28.6%
- AWAY: 11/5 (3.20) – 31.3%
*Odds from Ladbrokes, subject to change
While Groningen kicked off their Eredivisie campaign with a disappointing 4-1 defeat at AZ Alkmaar, Heerenveen played out a 1-1 draw with newly promoted Volendam in their season opener last weekend.
Ahead of this clash, Groningen are the expected winners at 23/20 (2.15). Teams with these odds usually have a 46.5% probability of winning.
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Moreover, keeping in mind that fewer than three goals were scored in four of Heerenveen's last five games, under 2.5 total goals has an appealing look at 17/20 (1.85). That one has a 54.1% chance of landing.
Most recent H2Hs: Heerenveen have bragging rights
Heerenveen have had a solid track record against Groningen in recent years, having won four of the last five encounters between these sides. However, they lost their most recent clash with Groningen in January.
Netherlands Eredivisie 25/01/25
FC Groningen
Heerenveen
Netherlands Eredivisie 22/09/24
Heerenveen
FC Groningen
Netherlands Eredivisie 19/03/23
FC Groningen
Heerenveen
Netherlands Eredivisie 22/01/23
Heerenveen
FC Groningen
Netherlands Eredivisie 10/04/22
Heerenveen
FC Groningen
Groningen preview: No major injury concerns
Groningen suffered a crushing 4-1 defeat to AZ Alkmaar last time out, as the Pride of the North began the season in a fashion they would not have wanted. This time, the task will be to return to winning ways in front of their home supporters.
Right-back Marco Rente scored the only goal for Groningen in last week's encounter. Although the defender couldn't finish the game because of a knock, he is expected to be ready for this contest.
Predicted lineup: Jurjus (GK), Prins, Peersman, Blokzijl, Rente, Resink, Jonge, Werff, Bergen, Taha & Willumsson.
Netherlands Eredivisie 11/05/25
L
AZ
3
FC Groningen
0
Netherlands Eredivisie 03/05/25
W
RKC
1
FC Groningen
6
Netherlands Eredivisie 23/04/25
W
Heracles
1
FC Groningen
4
Netherlands Eredivisie 13/04/25
L
FC Utrecht
3
FC Groningen
1
Netherlands Eredivisie 05/04/25
L
PSV
3
FC Groningen
1
Heerenveen preview: Looking to extend their unbeaten run
In one of only two draws registered in the opening weekend of the 2025-26 Eredivisie campaign, Heerenveen were made to settle for a point with Volendam at home after Ozan Kokcu cancelled out Luuk Brouwers’ first-half strike in the 65th minute.
Despite being on the road this round, Heerenveen will seek to obtain their first win of the season, but they will have to do without Levi Smans, who recently sustained a knee injury.
Not much is expected to change in Robin Veldman's strategy for this game, as the manager looks to continue with his one-man striker upfront, which could either be Dylan Vente or Vaclav Sejk.
Predicted lineup: Noppert (GK), Zagaritis, Kersten, Hopland, Petrov, Overeem, Brouwers, Trenskow, Linday, Rivera & Vente.
Netherlands Eredivisie 10/05/25
L
RKC
3
Heerenveen
1
Netherlands Eredivisie 27/04/25
W
NEC
0
Heerenveen
1
Netherlands Eredivisie 19/04/25
W
Almere City FC
1
Heerenveen
2
Netherlands Eredivisie 12/04/25
L
Sparta Rotterdam
3
Heerenveen
1
Netherlands Eredivisie 04/04/25
W
Willem II
1
Heerenveen
3
Player to watch: Stije Resink
Stije Resnik put in an abysmal performance last weekend, scoring an own goal as Groningen suffered a 4-1 defeat at AZ Alkmaar. The former Almere City midfielder will hope to redeem himself this weekend.