24 April 2022 at 12:30

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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: 5.1%

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 48.3%Draw 30.2%Away 26.5%

Odds Range

1X2
Min2.053.203.60
Max2.113.494.00
Over 2.5: 48.3%Under 2.5: 58.1%
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 market46.0%27.8%26.1%
Public market46.4%29.8%23.8%
Δ0.4%1.9%2.3%

Groningen vs Heracles — margin-removed probabilities

Result vs. Market

Heracles
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:01Heracles
7Shots9
2Shots 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
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

Heracles defeated Groningen 1:0. The match was played in Eredivisie 2021. Goals were scored by N. Laursen 22′. 1 yellow cards were shown. Groningen had 64% possession while Heracles held 36%. Groningen had 7 shots (2 on target) compared to 9 (5 on target) for Heracles. Groningen made 5 substitutions, Heracles made 3.

Match Events

Key match events between Groningen and Heracles — 1 goals and 1 cards recorded during the match.

Groningen
Heracles
Kick Off
22′
N. Laursen

assist: L. Schoofs

M. te WierikM. Šverko
45′
Half Time
M. El HankouriP. Abraham
46′
M. BogardeD. van Kaam
46′
71′
M. KnoesterS. Sonnenberg
M. de LeeuwR. Postema
74′
B. van HintumC. Ngonge
74′
88′
A. OuahimE. Hansson
90+1′
S. BakışS. Armenteros
Full Time

Match Statistics

Groningen had 64% possession against Heracles's 36%. Groningen registered 7 shots (2 on target) while Heracles managed 9 (5 on target). Corner kicks: 1–2. Fouls committed: 12–11.

2Shots on Goal5
1Shots off Goal4
7Total Shots9
4Blocked Shots0
3Shots insidebox5
4Shots outsidebox4
12Fouls11
1Corner Kicks2
0Offsides2
64%Ball Possession36%
0Yellow Cards1
0Red Cards0
4Goalkeeper Saves2
523Total passes291
425Passes accurate203
81%Passes %70%

Lineups

Groningen lined up in a 4-2-3-1 formation under D. Buijs, while Heracles deployed a 3-5-2 under F. Wormuth.

Defensive Solidity

Groningen deploy 4 defenders rated — on average, against Heracles's 3-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 5 midfielders averaging —, versus Heracles'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

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

Groningen4-2-3-13-5-2Heracles
GKDEFMIDFWD
1Leeuwen.3Hintum5Wierik2Dankerl.40Meijer6Duarte11Hankouri10Irandust18Bogarde8Leeuw9Larsen26Bucker13Knoester21Hoogma5Rente23Fadiga12Roosken15Schoofs30Ouahim14Torre9Bakış11Laursen

Substitutes

Coach: D. Buijs

Substitutes

Coach: F. Wormuth

GroningenPosition StrengthHeracles
Groningen4-2-3-1
1GoalkeeperP. Leeuwenburgh
3DefenderB. van Hintum
5DefenderM. te Wierik
2DefenderD. Dankerlui
40DefenderB. Meijer
6MidfielderL. Duarte
11MidfielderM. El Hankouri
10MidfielderD. Irandust
18MidfielderM. Bogarde
8MidfielderM. de Leeuw
9ForwardJ. Strand Larsen
Heracles3-5-2
26GoalkeeperK. Bucker
13DefenderM. Knoester
21DefenderJ. Hoogma
5DefenderM. Rente
23MidfielderN. Fadiga
12MidfielderR. Roosken
15MidfielderL. Schoofs
30MidfielderA. Ouahim
14MidfielderL. de la Torre
9ForwardS. Bakış
11ForwardN. Laursen

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 1 times — Groningen won 1, Heracles won 0, with 0 draws. Their rivalry dates back to 2025. Groningen leads the head-to-head with 1 victories from 1 meetings. A combined 4 goals have been scored across these fixtures, averaging 4.00 per match (4 for the home side, 0 for the visitors). Both teams scored in 0 matches (0%). Over 2.5 goals landed in 1 games (100%), making it a fixture that tends to produce goals. The highest-scoring encounter finished 4–0 in 2025.

1

Groningen

0

Drawn

0

Heracles

Goals: 4Goals: 0

Recent Meetings (1)

29 Aug 2025Groningen4 – 0Heracles
Statistics are for informational purposes only. Past performance does not guarantee future results.

API data: 15 Mar 2026