Groningen vs Heerenveen Prediction: Sportpesa Mega Jackpot

The 2025-26 Eredivisie season is only one week old, but both Groningen and Heerenveen already find themselves looking for a response. Groningen endured a tough start, falling 4-1 away to AZ Alkmaar in their return to the top flight. For Heerenveen, it was a frustrating 1-1 draw at home against Volendam, a match they largely controlled but failed to kill off.

This fixture at the Euroborg will be the 60th meeting between the two sides in Eredivisie history, and it’s Groningen who hold the advantage with 29 wins to Heerenveen’s 13. The last encounter saw Groningen edge a narrow 1-0 home victory, ending a run of four straight defeats to their northern rivals.

Home and Away Form

Groningen’s Last Five Home Matches

Groningen’s recent home form has been one of their main strengths. They’ve shown a balance between solid defending and effective attacking, particularly against mid-table and lower-ranked sides. Wins have been frequent, with the team often controlling possession and creating high-quality chances. Even in defeat, Groningen rarely collapse at Euroborg, and their defensive shape tends to keep games competitive.

Heerenveen’s Last Five Away Matches

Heerenveen’s away record paints a very different picture. They have struggled on their travels, often conceding early and chasing games. While they have the ability to score, their defense has been vulnerable to both counterattacks and set pieces. Most of their away matches in recent months have ended in losses, with only the occasional win or draw. This away fragility was a key factor in last season’s poor road record, where they recorded more defeats away from home than any other Eredivisie side.

Head-to-Head Record

Last Five Meetings

1. Apr 7, 2024 – Eredivisie: Groningen 1–0 Heerenveen

2. Nov 12, 2023 – Eredivisie: Heerenveen 2–1 Groningen

3. Mar 5, 2023 – Eredivisie: Heerenveen 2–0 Groningen

4. Sep 11, 2022 – Eredivisie: Groningen 0–1 Heerenveen

5. Feb 27, 2022 – Eredivisie: Heerenveen 3–1 Groningen

Overall Head-to-Head (Eredivisie)

• Total Matches: 59

• Groningen Wins: 29

• Draws: 17

• Heerenveen Wins: 13

Venue Breakdown – Last Five Meetings

• At Groningen (Euroborg): 2 wins for Groningen, 3 wins for Heerenveen, 0 draws.

• At Heerenveen (Abe Lenstra Stadion): 3 wins for Heerenveen, 2 wins for Groningen, 0 draws.

Team News

Groningen

Head coach Dick Lukkien will again be without suspended goalkeeper Etienne Vaessen, meaning Hidden Jurjus will keep his place between the posts. Lukkien is expected to make some adjustments following the heavy defeat to AZ, with Jorg Schreuders pushing for a start in attack, possibly replacing David van der Werff.

Heerenveen

Coach Robin Veldman faces two suspensions: right-back Oliver Braude and attacking midfielder Levi Smans are unavailable. Vasilios Zagaritis is expected to continue deputising at right-back, while Marcus Linday should start after coming on for the injured Smans against Volendam. Despite the absences, Veldman is likely to stick largely with the team that drew last weekend.

Groningen’s strong home record, combined with Heerenveen’s poor away form, tips the balance slightly in favour of the hosts. The defensive gaps in Heerenveen’s travelling performances could be exposed, particularly if Groningen start aggressively.

 Current Form

Groningen vs Heerenveen Prediction: Standing

 Home & Away Matches

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