Heerenveen vs Groningen prediction, odds & betting tips – 22/09/2024

Heerenveen lock horns with Groningen at the Abe Lenstra Stadion in the Dutch Eredivisie on Sunday, 22 September. Read our Eredivisie tips for the clash below.

Heerenveen vs Groningen prediction: Brittle hosts to suffer again?

Key Stats

• Heerenveen lost each of their last two league games, conceding a mammoth 11 goals along the way.
• Groningen remain unbeaten in the Eredivisie this term after five rounds of fixtures.
• Each of Heerenveen’s last three Eredivisie matches featured over 2.5 goals.
• Both teams managed to score in three of the last four meetings between these sides.

Correct score prediction: Heerenveen 1-2 Groningen

Heerenveen look vulnerable following successive defeats and more misery could be in the works when in-form Groningen visit on Sunday. Groningen scored twice in two of their last four Eredivisie fixtures and another brace could get the job done here.

Pre-game odds and win probability: Groningen are dangerous underdogs

• HOME: 29/20 (2.45) – 40.8%
• DRAW: 5/2 (3.50) – 28.6%
• AWAY: 17/10 (2.70) – 37%

*odds from Ladbrokes, subject to change

Heerenveen suffered a nightmare 9-1 loss at AZ last weekend and fell to another defeat on the road at Twente in midweek (0-2). With their confidence at rock bottom, it makes little sense to back the 29/20 favourites here.

Groningen’s 2-2 draw with Feyenoord last time out allowed them to maintain their unbeaten start to the new Dutch campaign and the visitors are keenly priced at 17/10 to win at the Abe Lenstra Stadion on Sunday. View more of our latest Eredivisie tips on our football predictions page.

Most recent H2Hs: Heerenveen’s winning streak

Heerenveen have won each of the last three iterations of this fixture, scoring eight times along the way, though that fine record will be under threat on Sunday.

Netherlands Eredivisie 19/03/23

FC Groningen

0

Heerenveen

2

Netherlands Eredivisie 22/01/23

Heerenveen

3

FC Groningen

1

Netherlands Eredivisie 10/04/22

Heerenveen

3

FC Groningen

1

Netherlands Eredivisie 12/09/21

FC Groningen

1

Heerenveen

1

Europe Friendlies 23/07/21

FC Groningen

2

Heerenveen

1

Heerenveen preview: Conde is touch and go

Amara Conde is a slight doubt for Heerenveen ahead of Sunday's game, though the hosts have few injury issues to trouble them elsewhere. Head Coach Robin van Persie is already on dodgy ground following successive defeats.

Predicted lineup: Van der Hart (GK), Braude, Kersten, Bochniewicz, Kohlert, Van Ee, Olsson, Trenskwo, Brouwers, Sebaoui, Nicolaescu

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

Groningen preview: Visitors could name the same XI

Groningen came from two goals down to rescue a point at home to Feyenoord last weekend and that epic comeback highlighted the high levels of confidence in their camp at present. The visitors could make it six games unbeaten with the right result on Sunday.

Predicted lineup: Vaessen (GK), Bacuna, Blokzijl, Peersman, Stam, Schreuders, Resink, Hove, Valente, Postema, Van Bergen

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

Player to watch – Brynjólfur Willumsson

Brynjólfur Willumsson has made a strong start at FC Groningen, scoring two goals in his first four Eredivisie matches of the campaign. The Icelandic forward, who joined from Kristiansund in July 2024, has quickly adapted to Dutch football.

Willumsson offers a threat

Willumsson’s performances have been crucial for Groningen, showcasing his ability to find the net and contribute to the team’s attacking manoeuvres. Willumsson’s early form suggests he will be a key player for Groningen over the course of the season.