27 January 2018 at 17:30

33
Full Time
Referee: Dennis Higler

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

Heracles dominates

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

Groningen3wins
1draws10 meetings
Heracles6wins

Goals in This Fixture

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

3.1

Average goals per game

60%

Games with 3+ goals

50%

Both teams scored

Market Summary

Margin: 5.9%

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 56.0%Draw 25.3%Away 24.5%

Odds Range

1X2
Min1.753.793.80
Max1.814.264.33
Market favourite:Groningen · 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 market53.7%22.8%23.5%
Public market53.6%24.7%21.7%
Δ1.9%1.9%

Groningen vs Heracles — margin-removed probabilities

Result vs. Market

Draw
Result vs. Market: Groningen (56%)

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.

GroningenHalf-time:31Heracles
13Shots16
7Shots on target7

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
29/08/25Groningen4–0Heracles1.64/3.99/5.35
23/04/25Groningen4–1Heracles2.00/3.19/4.15
28/01/25Heracles1–1Groningen2.23/3.33/3.22
24/04/22Groningen0–1Heracles2.07/3.31/3.77
18/12/21Heracles4–2Groningen2.10/3.36/3.62
30/01/21Heracles1–0Groningen2.32/3.46/3.02
23/12/20Groningen0–1Heracles1.95/3.51/3.98
31/08/19Groningen1–2Heracles2.00/3.53/3.65
19/01/19Groningen3–0Heracles2.17/3.60/3.12
21/10/18Heracles4–1Groningen1.91/3.89/3.58

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: Groningen

W 335D 255L 418
Over 2.552
Goals scored1324

Away Record: Heracles

W 211D 147L 310
Over 2.560
Goals scored900

Data: football-data.co.uk

Match Summary

Groningen and Heracles drew 3:3. The match was played in Eredivisie 2017. Goals were scored by T. van Weert 28′, Jamiro 34′, Jesper Drost 43′, M. Mahi 45′, V. Vermeij 63′, R. Pröpper 78′. 5 yellow cards were shown. Groningen had 48% possession while Heracles held 52%. Groningen had 13 shots (7 on target) compared to 16 (7 on target) for Heracles. Groningen made 3 substitutions, Heracles made 2.

Match Events

Key match events between Groningen and Heracles — 6 goals and 5 cards recorded during the match.

Groningen
Heracles
Kick Off
2′Tim Breukers
T. van Weert

assist: Jesper Drost

28′
34′
Jamiro

assist: B. Darri

Jesper Drost
43′
M. Mahi

assist: R. Doan

45′
Half Time
46′
B. DarriP. Gladon
46′
JamiroB. Kuwas
M. MahiJ. Bacuna
61′
63′
V. Vermeij

assist: B. Kuwas

Y. van NieffK. Larsen
66′
74′Peter van Ooijen
R. DoanL. Veldwijk
82′
Full Time

Match Statistics

Groningen had 48% possession against Heracles's 52%. Groningen registered 13 shots (7 on target) while Heracles managed 16 (7 on target). Corner kicks: 2–5. Fouls committed: 11–11.

7Shots on Goal7
5Shots off Goal6
13Total Shots16
1Blocked Shots3
10Shots insidebox7
3Shots outsidebox9
11Fouls11
2Corner Kicks5
2Offsides1
48%Ball Possession52%
2Yellow Cards3
0Red Cards0
4Goalkeeper Saves4
394Total passes417
290Passes accurate311
74%Passes %75%

Recent Form

In their last 6 matches, Groningen have recorded 3 wins, 2 draws and 1 defeats. Heracles show 0 wins, 2 draws and 4 losses from their last 6 outings.

Groningen

DWWDWL

Heracles

LLDLDL

Groningen vs Heracles Head to Head Results

Groningen and Heracles have met 30 times — Groningen won 15, Heracles won 12, with 3 draws. Their rivalry dates back to 2010. Groningen leads the head-to-head with 15 victories from 30 meetings. A combined 92 goals have been scored across these fixtures, averaging 3.07 per match (52 for the home side, 40 for the visitors). Both teams scored in 18 matches (60%). Over 2.5 goals landed in 21 games (70%), making it a fixture that tends to produce goals. Groningen are currently unbeaten in the last 4 meetings. The highest-scoring encounter finished 4–2 in 2021.

15

Groningen

3

Drawn

12

Heracles

Goals: 52Goals: 40

Recent Meetings (30)

29 Aug 2025Groningen4 – 0Heracles
23 Apr 2025Groningen4 – 1Heracles
28 Jan 2025Heracles1 – 1Groningen
2 Aug 2024Groningen2 – 0Heracles
24 Apr 2022Groningen0 – 1Heracles
18 Dec 2021Heracles4 – 2Groningen
30 Jan 2021Heracles1 – 0Groningen
23 Dec 2020Groningen0 – 1Heracles
1 Aug 2020Groningen1 – 0Heracles
31 Aug 2019Groningen1 – 2Heracles
Statistics are for informational purposes only. Past performance does not guarantee future results.

API data: 15 Mar 2026