Groningen will look to book their spot in the Conference League playoffs when they face already-relegated Heracles. As the out-of-sorts hosts have nothing to play for in Sunday's game, we predict a 2-1 away win. The Black and Whites have been struggling up front, with the team scoring only 0.30 goals per game and failing to score in 70% of recent outings, while also conceding 2.50 per match. Luka Kulenovic’s suspension further weakens an already struggling side that has lost all recent away fixtures and continues to leak chances.
Groningen travel to Almelo in far better shape, boosted by a 2-1 win over NEC Nijmegen. The Green and White Army average 1.70 goals scored per game and 1.40 conceded, with a stronger 1.40 points per game return and 70% BTTS across their last 10 matches. Their away form is inconsistent but they still carry more attacking threat than the hosts and are unbeaten in several recent key fixtures. H2H also leans their way with 12 wins from 26 meetings.
As Heracles are winless in 10 and have lost 100% of their last five matches, Away Win is our main betting tip for this Eredivisie fixture, alongside Groningen Over 1.5 and Over 2.5 goals total (Groningen matches are open (73% H2H over 2.5), and Heracles concede heavily).
This Netherlands Eredivisie match will be played on Sunday 17 May 2026 at 13:30.
What is our Heracles vs Groningen prediction?
Our prediction for this match: Heracles 1 - 2 Groningen
Heracles vs Groningen Betting Tips
- Correct Score: 1-2 @ 750 Odds
- Both Teams to Score (BTTS): Yes @ -163 Odds
- Over / Under 4.5 Goals: Under 4.5 Goals @ -450 Odds
- Over / Under 3.5 Goals: Under 3.5 Goals @ -188 Odds
- Over / Under 2.5 Goals: Over 2.5 Goals @ -175 Odds
- Over / Under 1.5 Goals: Over 1.5 Goals @ -600 Odds
- Anytime Goalscorer: Thom van Bergen @ 120 Odds
- First Goalscorer: Thom van Bergen @ 450 Odds
- Asian Handicap: FC Groningen -0.5 @ -174 Odds
- European Handicap: Heracles +2 @ -200 Odds
- Shots on Target (Home): Over 2.5
- Shots on Target (Away): Over 4.5
- Shots on Target (Total): Over 7.5
- Total Corners: 9 - 11 @ 162 Odds
- Double Chance: 12 @ -450 Odds
- Draw No Bet: FC Groningen to Win @ -450 Odds
- Half Time/Full Time: FC Groningen to Win/FC Groningen to Win @ 137 Odds
- Clean Sheet: FC Groningen - No @ -225 Odds
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View OfferHeracles Team Form and Stats
| Form | Results | Points Per Game |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | lldldlllll | 0.20 |
| Home | lddll | 0.40 |
| Away | lllll | 0.00 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Average Goals Per Game | 2.80 | 2.20 | 3.40 |
| Scored | 0.30 | 0.40 | 0.20 |
| Conceded | 2.50 | 1.80 | 3.20 |
| BTTS | 30% | 40% | 20% |
| Clean Sheets | 10% | 20% | 0% |
| Failed to Score | 70% | 60% | 80% |
| Expected Goals | 1.16 | 1.37 | 0.96 |
| Expected Goals Against | 1.89 | 1.98 | 1.80 |
Groningen Team Form and Stats
| Form | Results | Points Per Game |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | llwdwwdllw | 1.40 |
| Home | wwdlw | 2.00 |
| Away | lldwl | 0.80 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 40% | 60% | 20% |
| Average Goals Per Game | 3.10 | 3.00 | 3.20 |
| Scored | 1.70 | 2.00 | 1.40 |
| Conceded | 1.40 | 1.00 | 1.80 |
| BTTS | 70% | 60% | 80% |
| Clean Sheets | 30% | 40% | 20% |
| Failed to Score | 10% | 20% | 0% |
| Expected Goals | 1.75 | 1.61 | 1.90 |
| Expected Goals Against | 1.43 | 1.54 | 1.32 |
Heracles vs Groningen Head to Head Statistics (H2H)
Heracles (38%)
26 Matches
Groningen (46%)
Heracles vs Groningen Past Results
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