10 April 2022 at 10:15

31
Full Time
Referee: D. Makkelie

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

Potential Betting Value Detected

Historical win rate (60%) differs significantly from the market-implied probability (40%) — the odds may underestimate Heerenveen.

Market Summary

Margin: 5.0%

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 41.5%Draw 30.9%Away 32.5%

Odds Range

1X2
Min2.373.103.00
Max2.463.403.22
Over 2.5: 47.6%Under 2.5: 58.8%
Market favourite: · Even contest

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 market39.6%30.2%30.2%
Public market40.2%28.0%31.8%
Δ0.7%2.2%1.5%

Heerenveen vs Groningen — margin-removed probabilities

Result vs. Market

Heerenveen
Result vs. Market: Heerenveen (41%)

Result matched 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:11Groningen
11Shots10
7Shots on target4

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 defeated Groningen 3:1. The match was played in Eredivisie 2021. Goals were scored by S. van Hooijdonk 7′, N. Kasanwirjo 29′, S. van Hooijdonk 53′, S. van Beek 80′. 3 yellow cards were shown. Heerenveen had 40% possession while Groningen held 60%. Heerenveen had 11 shots (7 on target) compared to 10 (4 on target) for Groningen. Heerenveen made 4 substitutions, Groningen made 5.

Match Events

Key match events between Heerenveen and Groningen — 4 goals and 3 cards recorded during the match.

Heerenveen
Groningen
Kick Off
Half Time
46′
P. AbrahamC. Ngonge
S. van Hooijdonk

assist: A. Tahiri

53′
68′
B. van HintumD. Irandust
68′
M. El HankouriR. Postema
68′
M. de LeeuwM. Bogarde
T. HalilovićS. de Jong
78′
S. van Beek

assist: T. Haye

80′
83′
D. DankerluiM. Šverko
A. SarrA. Musaba
87′
T. HayeT. Zaal
90+1′
S. van HooijdonkA. van der Heide
90+1′
Full Time

Match Statistics

Heerenveen had 40% possession against Groningen's 60%. Heerenveen registered 11 shots (7 on target) while Groningen managed 10 (4 on target). Corner kicks: 9–6. Fouls committed: 9–10.

7Shots on Goal4
3Shots off Goal2
11Total Shots10
1Blocked Shots4
8Shots insidebox7
3Shots outsidebox3
9Fouls10
9Corner Kicks6
2Offsides0
40%Ball Possession60%
2Yellow Cards1
0Red Cards0
2Goalkeeper Saves3
300Total passes436
217Passes accurate368
72%Passes %84%

Lineups

Heerenveen lined up in a 3-5-2 formation under O. Tobiasen, while Groningen deployed a 4-2-3-1 under D. Buijs.

Defensive Solidity

Heerenveen deploy 3 defenders rated — on average, against Groningen'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

Heerenveen field 5 midfielders averaging —, versus Groningen's 5 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

Heerenveen start 2 forward(s) averaging —, compared to 1 for Groningen 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.

Heerenveen3-5-24-2-3-1Groningen
GKDEFMIDFWD
1Mulder15Bakker4Beek14Drešević13Kaib27Ewijk33Haye26Tahiri10Halilov.20Hooijdo.9Sarr1Leeuwen.3Hintum5Wierik2Dankerl.21Kasanwi.40Meijer6Duarte11Hankouri8Leeuw9Larsen19Abraham

Substitutes

Coach: O. Tobiasen

Substitutes

Coach: D. Buijs

HeerenveenPosition StrengthGroningen
Heerenveen3-5-2
1GoalkeeperE. Mulder
15DefenderN. Bakker
4DefenderS. van Beek
14DefenderI. Drešević
13MidfielderR. Kaib
27MidfielderM. van Ewijk
33MidfielderT. Haye
26MidfielderA. Tahiri
10MidfielderT. Halilović
20ForwardS. van Hooijdonk
9ForwardA. Sarr
Groningen4-2-3-1
1GoalkeeperP. Leeuwenburgh
3DefenderB. van Hintum
5DefenderM. te Wierik
2DefenderD. Dankerlui
40DefenderB. Meijer
21MidfielderN. Kasanwirjo
6MidfielderL. Duarte
11MidfielderM. El Hankouri
8MidfielderM. de Leeuw
19MidfielderP. Abraham
9ForwardJ. Strand Larsen

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 11, Groningen won 9, with 8 draws. Their rivalry dates back to 2010. Heerenveen leads the head-to-head with 11 victories from 28 meetings. A combined 81 goals have been scored across these fixtures, averaging 2.89 per match (45 for the home side, 36 for the visitors). Both teams scored in 18 matches (64%). Over 2.5 goals landed in 15 games (54%), 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.

11

Heerenveen

8

Drawn

9

Groningen

Goals: 45Goals: 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
12 Sept 2021Groningen1 – 1Heerenveen
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