Match Analysis: Groningen vs Heerenveen – Prediction
Match Details
- Date: 2025-08-16
- Time: 7:00 PM UTC
- Location: Euroborg, Groningen
Game Overview
The Eredivisie match between FC Groningen and SC Heerenveen is a competitive fixture with a long historical rivalry, marking their 60th meeting. Groningen has historically had the upper hand with a notable head-to-head lead, but recent form shows both teams have strengths, setting up a balanced game.
Key Factors to Consider
- Groningen has shown relatively strong recent form with 4 wins and 1 draw in their last 5 matches, scoring on average 2.4 goals per game but conceding 1.8. Heerenveen is on an unbeaten streak with 5 wins in their last 5 games, averaging 1.2 goals scored and conceding just 1.0 per game. Groningen tends to be more attacking, while Heerenveen is defensively more stable.
- Historically, Groningen leads the overall record with 29 wins out of 60 meetings compared to Heerenveen's 13, but Heerenveen has been competitive in recent encounters. Recent H2H shows Groningen won 15 times in their last 51 meetings, Heerenveen 26 times, with 10 draws. Goal averages favor Heerenveen (1.86 scored per match) over Groningen (1.33). The closer recent matches reflect a rebalancing trend.
- No specific injury data is available from the current search results, so current squad availability is assumed near full strength for both teams.
- The match is played at Groningen's home ground, Euroborg, which can give them a slight advantage. Weather, pitch conditions, or other external factors have not been reported and thus are assumed neutral.
- Early in the Eredivisie season, both teams are motivated to start well, but Groningen has additional incentive to leverage home advantage and historical upper hand, while Heerenveen seeks to maintain an unbeaten run and defensive solidity.
Odds and Predictions
| Category | Odds | Prediction | Confidence |
|---|---|---|---|
| Moneyline | Groningen: 1.17, Heerenveen: 2.2, Draw: 2.4 | Groningen Moneyline Win | β β β ββ 65% |
| Spread | Groningen -0.25: -112, Heerenveen +25: -108 | Groningen -0.25 Asian Handicap | β β β ββ 60% |
| Over/under | Over 2.5: -108, Under 2.5: -112 | Over 2.5 Goals | β β β ββ 58% |
Top EV Betting Odds
Discover the best value bets based on our EV analysis.
| Market | EV Pick |
|---|---|
| Moneyline | Groningen 32% |
| Spread | N/A |
| Over/Under | Over 2.5 6% |
π₯ Best Value Pick: Groningen at 32% EV | Suggested Bet Size: 27.7% (Kelly Criterion)
Predicted Outcome
Given Groningenβs stronger recent scoring form at home, historic head-to-head advantage, and home venue, a narrow win for Groningen is predicted, though a draw remains a significant possibility due to Heerenveenβs defensive resilience and undefeated recent form.
Predicted Score: 2-1