12 September 2021 at 12:30

11
Full Time
Referee: R. Dieperink

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.

Groningen3wins
2draws10 meetings
Heerenveen5wins

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: 5.5%

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 48.5%Draw 28.4%Away 28.6%

Odds Range

1X2
Min2.003.403.30
Max2.103.673.60
Over 2.5: 54.1%Under 2.5: 51.3%
Market favourite:Groningen · Slight 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 market46.5%26.5%27.0%
Public market47.0%26.9%26.1%

Groningen vs Heerenveen — margin-removed probabilities

Result vs. Market

Draw
Result vs. Market: Groningen (48%)

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:01Heerenveen
15Shots8
3Shots on target2

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: Groningen

W 335D 255L 418
Over 2.552
Goals scored1324

Away Record: Heerenveen

W 438D 288L 384
Over 2.562
Goals scored1818

Data: football-data.co.uk

Match Summary

Groningen and Heerenveen drew 1:1. The match was played in Eredivisie 2021. Goals were scored by T. Halilović 19′, C. Ngonge 68′. 7 yellow cards were shown, 1 red cards. Groningen had 53% possession while Heerenveen held 47%. Groningen had 15 shots (3 on target) compared to 9 (3 on target) for Heerenveen. Groningen made 5 substitutions, Heerenveen made 2.

Match Events

Key match events between Groningen and Heerenveen — 2 goals and 8 cards recorded during the match.

Groningen
Heerenveen
Kick Off
19′
T. Halilović

assist: J. Veerman

Half Time
M. de LeeuwR. Postema
46′
M. ŠverkoB. van Hintum
46′
B. MeijerD. Irandust
46′
P. JoostenP. Abraham
65′
65′
H. VeermanA. van der Heide
C. Ngonge

assist: T. Suslov

68′
L. DuarteD. van Kaam
74′
80′
B. NygrenF. Stevanović
Full Time

Match Statistics

Groningen had 53% possession against Heerenveen's 47%. Groningen registered 15 shots (3 on target) while Heerenveen managed 9 (3 on target). Corner kicks: 9–0. Fouls committed: 13–16.

3Shots on Goal3
9Shots off Goal6
15Total Shots9
3Blocked Shots0
9Shots insidebox1
6Shots outsidebox8
13Fouls16
9Corner Kicks0
1Offsides3
53%Ball Possession47%
3Yellow Cards4
1Red Cards0
2Goalkeeper Saves2
387Total passes360
301Passes accurate279
78%Passes %78%

Lineups

Groningen lined up in a 3-4-3 formation under D. Buijs, while Heerenveen deployed a 4-3-3 under J. Jansen.

Defensive Solidity

Groningen deploy 3 defenders rated — on average, against Heerenveen's 4-man backline averaging —. Higher defensive ratings suggest better positional awareness, fewer individual errors, and a greater likelihood of keeping clean sheets. The rating accounts for tackles won, interceptions, aerial duels, and blocks throughout the season.

Midfield Control

Groningen field 4 midfielders averaging —, versus Heerenveen's 3 rated —. Midfield ratings reflect passing accuracy, interceptions, key passes, and overall control of possession — the team that dominates midfield typically dictates the tempo and territory of the match.

Forward Threat

Groningen start 3 forward(s) averaging —, compared to 3 for Heerenveen averaging —. Forward ratings capture shot accuracy, movement off the ball, dribbling success, and involvement in build-up play — they indicate who carries the greater goal threat on the day.

Groningen3-4-34-3-3Heerenveen
GKDEFMIDFWD
1Leeuwen.5Wierik20Šverko21Kasanwi.40Meijer6Duarte7Suslov8Leeuw14Joosten11Hankouri27Ngonge1Mulder5Woudenb.4Beek14Dresevic27Ewijk6Jong10Halilov.20Veerman29Madsen9Veerman8Nygren

Substitutes

Coach: D. Buijs

Substitutes

Coach: J. Jansen

GroningenPosition StrengthHeerenveen
Groningen3-4-3
1GoalkeeperP. Leeuwenburgh
5DefenderM. te Wierik
20DefenderM. Šverko
21DefenderN. Kasanwirjo
40MidfielderB. Meijer
6MidfielderL. Duarte
7MidfielderT. Suslov
11MidfielderM. El Hankouri
8ForwardM. de Leeuw
14ForwardP. Joosten
27ForwardC. Ngonge
Heerenveen4-3-3
1GoalkeeperE. Mulder
5DefenderL. Woudenberg
4DefenderS. van Beek
14DefenderI. Dresevic
27DefenderM. van Ewijk
10MidfielderT. Halilović
20MidfielderJ. Veerman
29MidfielderN. Madsen
6ForwardS. de Jong
9ForwardH. Veerman
8ForwardB. Nygren

Recent Form

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

Groningen

DWWDWL

Heerenveen

LWDWWW

Groningen vs Heerenveen Head to Head Results

Groningen and Heerenveen have met 28 times — Groningen won 9, Heerenveen won 12, 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 (36 for the home side, 47 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.

9

Groningen

7

Drawn

12

Heerenveen

Goals: 36Goals: 47

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
11 Apr 2021Groningen0 – 2Heerenveen
21 Feb 2021Heerenveen1 – 1Groningen
27 Oct 2019Heerenveen1 – 1Groningen
Statistics are for informational purposes only. Past performance does not guarantee future results.

API data: 15 Mar 2026