8 April 2018 at 12:30

11
Full Time
Referee: Paulus van Boekel

Betting Odds & Historical Data

Opening pre-match odds recorded for this fixture at the time it was played. These are historical figures for analytical reference only and do not reflect any current market.

Historical data only — not for betting

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Head-to-Head Record

Even record

Historical results between these two teams — showing who has dominated this fixture and whether the current odds reflect that pattern.

Heerenveen5wins
2draws10 meetings
Groningen3wins

Goals in This Fixture

How many goals these two teams typically produce when they meet, based on their historical encounters.

2.5

Average goals per game

40%

Games with 3+ goals

60%

Both teams scored

Market Summary

Margin: 6.0%

Implied win probabilities calculated from pre-match odds across multiple sources. A higher percentage means the market considered that outcome more likely. Compare these against your own assessment to spot potential value.

Implied Probability

Home 59.9%Draw 24.0%Away 22.0%

Odds Range

1X2
Min1.614.004.20
Max1.734.334.75
Market favourite:Heerenveen · Moderate favourite

Market Consensus

Professional markets (sharp bookmakers) reflect sharp money and are harder to beat. Public markets are softer. When the two disagree significantly (highlighted in amber), it may indicate a mispriced line worth investigating.

1X2
Professional market56.1%23.2%20.7%
Public market58.5%21.7%19.8%
Δ2.4%1.4%0.9%

Heerenveen vs Groningen — margin-removed probabilities

Result vs. Market

Draw
Result vs. Market: Heerenveen (60%)

Result differed from market prediction

Match Statistics

Actual in-game statistics recorded for this match. Shots on target is a strong indicator of attacking pressure and correlates well with expected goals.

HeerenveenHalf-time:10Groningen
15Shots8
6Shots on target5

Head-to-Head History

Historical results between these two teams. Bold odds show which outcome was backed by the market — compare against the actual result to assess predictability of this fixture over time.

DateHomeScoreAwayAvg. odds
18/01/26Heerenveen0–2Groningen2.20/3.30/3.30
16/08/25Groningen2–1Heerenveen2.22/3.48/3.20
25/01/25Groningen1–0Heerenveen2.27/3.33/3.16
22/09/24Heerenveen2–1Groningen2.50/3.56/2.65
19/03/23Groningen0–2Heerenveen2.80/3.33/2.54
22/01/23Heerenveen3–1Groningen1.73/3.82/4.80
10/04/22Heerenveen3–1Groningen2.41/3.24/3.07
12/09/21Groningen1–1Heerenveen2.06/3.52/3.50
11/04/21Groningen0–2Heerenveen2.29/3.29/3.23
21/02/21Heerenveen1–1Groningen2.49/3.42/2.81

Home Record / Away Record

Aggregated season statistics from all available historical data. Use these to assess each team's overall form, scoring frequency, and tendency for high-scoring matches.

Home Record: Heerenveen

W 438D 288L 384
Over 2.562
Goals scored1818

Away Record: Groningen

W 335D 255L 418
Over 2.552
Goals scored1324

Data: football-data.co.uk

Match Summary

Heerenveen and Groningen drew 1:1. The match was played in Eredivisie 2017. Goals were scored by M. Vlap 31′, T. van Weert 55′. 5 yellow cards were shown. Heerenveen had 47% possession while Groningen held 53%. Heerenveen had 15 shots (5 on target) compared to 8 (5 on target) for Groningen. Heerenveen made 3 substitutions, Groningen made 2.

Match Events

Key match events between Heerenveen and Groningen — 2 goals and 5 cards recorded during the match.

Heerenveen
Groningen
Kick Off
M. Vlap

assist: A. Zeneli

31′
Half Time
46′
A. HrusticJesper Drost
55′
T. van Weert

assist: M. Mahi

A. ZeneliP. van Amersfoort
57′
K. PierieD. Bulthuis
69′
J. BruijnH. Veerman
75′
75′
M. MahiY. van Nieff
Full Time

Match Statistics

Heerenveen had 47% possession against Groningen's 53%. Heerenveen registered 15 shots (5 on target) while Groningen managed 8 (5 on target). Corner kicks: 7–2. Fouls committed: 17–15.

5Shots on Goal5
6Shots off Goal3
15Total Shots8
4Blocked Shots0
8Shots insidebox3
7Shots outsidebox5
17Fouls15
7Corner Kicks2
4Offsides2
47%Ball Possession53%
3Yellow Cards2
0Red Cards0
4Goalkeeper Saves4
359Total passes412
259Passes accurate305
72%Passes %74%

Recent Form

In their last 6 matches, Heerenveen have recorded 4 wins, 1 draws and 1 defeats. Groningen show 3 wins, 2 draws and 1 losses from their last 6 outings.

Heerenveen

LWDWWW

Groningen

DWWDWL

Heerenveen vs Groningen Head to Head Results

Heerenveen and Groningen have met 28 times — Heerenveen won 12, Groningen won 9, with 7 draws. Their rivalry dates back to 2010. Heerenveen leads the head-to-head with 12 victories from 28 meetings. A combined 83 goals have been scored across these fixtures, averaging 2.96 per match (47 for the home side, 36 for the visitors). Both teams scored in 18 matches (64%). Over 2.5 goals landed in 16 games (57%), making it a fixture that tends to produce goals. Groningen are currently unbeaten in the last 3 meetings. The highest-scoring encounter finished 3–3 in 2017.

12

Heerenveen

7

Drawn

9

Groningen

Goals: 47Goals: 36

Recent Meetings (28)

18 Jan 2026Heerenveen0 – 2Groningen
16 Aug 2025Groningen2 – 1Heerenveen
25 Jan 2025Groningen1 – 0Heerenveen
22 Sept 2024Heerenveen2 – 1Groningen
19 Mar 2023Groningen0 – 2Heerenveen
22 Jan 2023Heerenveen3 – 1Groningen
10 Apr 2022Heerenveen3 – 1Groningen
12 Sept 2021Groningen1 – 1Heerenveen
11 Apr 2021Groningen0 – 2Heerenveen
21 Feb 2021Heerenveen1 – 1Groningen
Statistics are for informational purposes only. Past performance does not guarantee future results.

API data: 15 Mar 2026