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Heracles vs Groningen

Erve Asito, Almelo18 December 2021 at 19:00
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Match Events

Heracles
Groningen
Kick Off
9′
J. Larsen

assist: T. Suslov

B. Başacıkoğlu

assist: G. Quagliata

31′
N. Laursen

assist: K. Sierhuis

34′
Marco Rente44′
Half Time
46′
W. DammersD. Dankerlui
46′
M. ŠverkoD. van Kaam
73′
B. van HintumP. Joosten
73′
T. SuslovP. Abraham
73′
C. NgongeR. Postema
Noah Fadiga77′
78′
R. Postema

assist: L. Duarte

85′Mike te Wierik
O. Kiomourtzoglou

assist: B. Başacıkoğlu

87′
K. SierhuisS. Bakış
88′
B. BaşacıkoğluA. Szőke
88′
N. LaursenE. Sierra
88′
N. Kasanwirjo

Own Goal

89′
Full Time

Match Statistics

10Shots on Goal3
2Shots off Goal2
13Total Shots5
1Blocked Shots0
12Shots insidebox4
1Shots outsidebox1
9Fouls7
9Corner Kicks0
2Offsides0
54%Ball Possession46%
2Yellow Cards1
0Red Cards0
1Goalkeeper Saves7
499Total passes426
416Passes accurate338
83%Passes %79%

Lineups

Defensive Solidity

Heracles deploy 4 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

Heracles field 3 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

Heracles start 3 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.

Heracles4-3-34-2-3-1Groningen
GKDEFMIDFWD
1Blaswich13Knoester5Rente23Fadiga3Quaglia.15Schoofs6Kiomour.14Torre7Başacık.11Laursen16Sierhuis1Leeuwen.3Hintum5Wierik4Dammers20Šverko21Kasanwi.6Duarte7Suslov8Leeuw27Ngonge9Larsen

Substitutes

Coach: F. Wormuth

Substitutes

Coach: D. Buijs

HeraclesPosition StrengthGroningen
Heracles4-3-3
1GoalkeeperJ. Blaswich
13DefenderM. Knoester
5DefenderM. Rente
23DefenderN. Fadiga
3DefenderG. Quagliata
15MidfielderL. Schoofs
6MidfielderO. Kiomourtzoglou
14MidfielderL. de la Torre
7ForwardB. Başacıkoğlu
11ForwardN. Laursen
16ForwardK. Sierhuis
Groningen4-2-3-1
1GoalkeeperP. Leeuwenburgh
3DefenderB. van Hintum
5DefenderM. te Wierik
20DefenderM. Šverko
21DefenderN. Kasanwirjo
4MidfielderW. Dammers
6MidfielderL. Duarte
7MidfielderT. Suslov
8MidfielderM. de Leeuw
27MidfielderC. Ngonge
9ForwardJ. Larsen

Match Summary

Heracles defeated Groningen 4:2. The match was played in Eredivisie 2021. Goals were scored by J. Larsen 9′, B. Başacıkoğlu 31′, N. Laursen 34′, R. Postema 78′, O. Kiomourtzoglou 87′, N. Kasanwirjo 89′ (o.g.). 3 yellow cards were shown. Heracles had 54% possession while Groningen held 46%. Heracles had 13 shots (10 on target) compared to 5 (3 on target) for Groningen. Heracles made 3 substitutions, Groningen made 5.

Rivalry since 2010

Heracles vs Groningen Head to Head Results

30 stretnutí
Heracles
11
wins
Drawn
4
Groningen
15
wins
Total goals
92 · 3.1/match
Both scored
18/30 · 60%
Over 2.5
21/30 · 70%

Recent Form

Heracles

LLLLDL

Groningen

LLDWWD

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

This data is sourced from football-data.co.uk and covers historical match results and pre-match odds. These figures do not represent current or live odds and cannot be used for placing bets. Betting is not possible on this website. Provided for analytical and research purposes only.

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.

Heracles6wins
1draws10 meetings
Groningen3wins

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

Potential Betting Value Detected

Historical win rate (75%) differs significantly from the market-implied probability (46%) — the odds may underestimate Heracles.

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 47.6%Draw 29.8%Away 27.6%

Odds Range

1X2
Min2.103.253.50
Max2.103.433.85
Over 2.5: 46.5%Under 2.5: 60.2%
Market favourite:Heracles · 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 market46.3%28.4%25.3%
Public market45.1%27.9%27.1%
Δ1.3%0.5%1.8%

Heracles vs Groningen — margin-removed probabilities

Result vs. Market

Heracles
Result vs. Market: Heracles (48%)

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.

HeraclesHalf-time:21Groningen
13Shots5
10Shots on target3

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: Heracles

W 211D 147L 312
Over 2.560
Goals scored900

Away Record: Groningen

W 335D 255L 420
Over 2.552
Goals scored1327

Data: football-data.co.uk

Statistics are for informational purposes only. Past performance does not guarantee future results.

API data: 11 May 2026