Groningen v Heerenveen prediction
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TACTIX’s free model pick for Groningen v Heerenveen, Eredivisie on Sat, 21 Nov 2026 20:00 GMT posts shortly before kick-off. Form, head-to-head and league standing for both sides are below.
The match
Groningen host Heerenveen in the Eredivisie on Saturday 21 November (kick-off 20:00 UK).
The key numbers
12 of Groningen’s last 15 results in all competitions went over 2.5 goals (80%). Both teams scored in 12 of Groningen’s last 15 results in all competitions (80%).
Groningen are winless in their last four matches in all competitions. Heerenveen have won their last four matches in all competitions.
Form and the table
At home, Groningen have three wins, one draw and four defeats in their last 8 home matches in all competitions — 1.25 points per game, scoring 1.88 and conceding 2.13. Groningen have scored 26 goals, the fifth-most of the 18 clubs (2026/27 so far, after 11 games). Groningen have conceded 24 goals, the seventh-most (shared) of the 18 clubs.
Six of Heerenveen’s last 15 results in all competitions went over 2.5 goals (40%). Both teams scored in four of Heerenveen’s last 15 results in all competitions (27%). Away from home, Heerenveen have four wins, one draw and three defeats in their last 8 away matches in all competitions — 1.63 points per game, scoring 1.88 and conceding 1.38. Heerenveen have scored 19 goals, the ninth-fewest (shared) of the 18 clubs (2026/27 so far, after 11 games). Heerenveen have conceded 13 goals, the third-fewest (shared) of the 18 clubs.
Groningen (eighth) and Heerenveen (seventh) are three points apart, 2026/27 so far. TACTIX’s Glicko-2 team ratings have Heerenveen the stronger side, 122 rating points above Groningen (Heerenveen 1703, Groningen 1582, after at least 279 rated matches each).
Head-to-head
Groningen are unbeaten in the last three meetings with Heerenveen. The most recent meeting, on 18 January 2026, finished Heerenveen 0–2 Groningen.
Team news
Predicted Groningen XI (4-2-3-1): E. Vaessen, T. Blokzijl, M. Rente, H. Hateboer, M. Csinger, P. Clement, T. van Bergen, T. de Jonge, D. van der Werff, T. Land, B. Willumsson — derived from the last 8 line-ups, most-used eleven. By TACTIX Impact, Thom van Bergen (6.6 per match over 12 appearances, seven goals and three assists) and Brynjólfur Willumsson (4.4 per match over 12 appearances, eight goals and one assist) have been Groningen’s most influential players 2026/27, all competitions. In numbers for Groningen (2026/27, all competitions, before kick-off), Thom van Bergen averages 1.4 key passes per 90 over 1060 minutes, with a key pass in eight of the last 10 appearances. Brynjólfur Willumsson averages 2.2 shots per 90 over 1129 minutes, with a shot in nine of the last 10 appearances.
Predicted Heerenveen XI (4-2-3-1): B. Klaverboer, V. Zagaritis, O. Braude, S. Kersten, M. Willemsen, J. Trenskow, N. Courtens, M. Linday, M. Rivera, R. Meerveld, D. Vente — derived from the last 8 line-ups, most-used eleven. By TACTIX Impact, Jacob Trenskow (5.6 per match over 12 appearances, seven goals and three assists) and Levi Smans (4.0 per match over eight appearances, four assists) have been Heerenveen’s most influential players 2026/27, all competitions. In numbers for Heerenveen (2026/27, all competitions, before kick-off), Jacob Trenskow averages 2.3 key passes per 90 over 1037 minutes, with a key pass in 10 of the last 10 appearances. Levi Smans averages 3.6 key passes per 90 over 420 minutes, with a key pass in eight of the last eight appearances.
Written from the matches TACTIX holds for both sides; each figure names the games it is counted over.
The Numbers
- Kick-off: · Eredivisie · Euroborg
- Head-to-head (last 6): Groningen 3 · draws 0 · Heerenveen 3 · 2.5 goals/game
- Recent form: Groningen 1W 1D 3L · Heerenveen 4W 0D 1L
Groningen v Heerenveen (Eredivisie): the key numbers are on this page — and TACTIX’s live, market-by-market track record is one click away (as of 1 November 2026). See the live track record →
Key Stats
Per game, last 8 completed matches, to 1 November 2026. Over/under figures use standard thresholds, not bookmaker lines.
| Per game | Groningen for / against | Line | Heerenveen for / against |
|---|---|---|---|
| Goals scored | 2.13 for · 2 against n 8 Last 5 | 2.5standard | 2 for · 0.88 against n 8 Last 5 |
| Corners won | 4.88 for · 5.5 against n 8 Last 5 | 9.5standard | 4.75 for · 4.5 against n 8 Last 5 |
| Shots | 15 for · 14 against n 8 Last 5 | 19.5standard | 15.38 for · 13.75 against n 8 Last 5 |
| Shots on target | 5.88 for · 5 against n 8 Last 5 | 8.5standard | 5.75 for · 2.88 against n 8 Last 5 |
| Fouls committed | 9.75 for · 11.5 against n 8 Last 5 | 21.5standard | 8.88 for · 12.88 against n 8 Last 5 |
| Cards shown | 1.25 for · 1.63 against n 8 Last 5 | 3.5standard | 1.13 for · 1.63 against n 8 Last 5 |
Groningen
Groningen Goalkeeper
| Player | Apps | Avg mins | Saves | Goals conceded | Penalties saved |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| E. Vaessen | 12 | 901080 min | 393.3 /90 | 151.3 /90 | 00 /90 |
| Player | Mins | Saves 2+3+ |
|---|---|---|
| E. Vaessen n 8 | 90 | 2.6 |
Groningen Defensive
| Player | Apps | Avg mins | Tackles | Interceptions | Blocks | Duels won | Fouls committed | Yellow cards |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| T. Blokzijl | 12 | 901080 min | 171.4 /90 | 141.2 /90 | 50.4 /90 | 423.5 /90 | 60.5 /90 | 00 /90 |
| J. Schreuders | 12 | 861028 min | 363.2 /90 | 40.4 /90 | 40.4 /90 | 595.2 /90 | 191.7 /90 | 00 /90 |
| M. Csinger | 11 | 63690 min | 202.6 /90 | 141.8 /90 | 81 /90 | 506.5 /90 | 121.6 /90 | 30.4 /90 |
| Wouter Prins | 8 | 68545 min | 40.7 /90 | 50.8 /90 | 00 /90 | 213.5 /90 | 81.3 /90 | 00 /90 |
| M. Rente | 8 | 64511 min | 71.2 /90 | 122.1 /90 | 00 /90 | 173 /90 | 10.2 /90 | 00 /90 |
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| Player | Mins | Fouls committed 1+2+ | Fouls won 1+2+ | Likely duel |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| T. Blokzijl n 8 | 90 | 0.3 | 0.4 | — |
| E. Vaessen n 8 | 90 | 0.1 | 0.6 | — |
| T. van Bergen n 8 | 87.5 | 0.8 | 2.3 | — |
| J. Schreuders n 8 | 89.1 | 1.4 | 1.3 | — |
| P. Clement n 8 | 84.6 | 0.9 | 1.1 | — |
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| Player | Mins | Tackles 1+2+ |
|---|---|---|
| T. Blokzijl n 8 | 90 | 1.8 |
| T. van Bergen n 8 | 87.5 | 1.4 |
| J. Schreuders n 8 | 89.1 | 3.7 |
| P. Clement n 8 | 84.6 | 1.9 |
| T. de Jonge n 8 | 78.9 | 1.4 |
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Groningen Attacking
| Player | Apps | Avg mins | Goals | Assists | Shots | Shots on target | Key passes | Dribbles completed |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| B. Willumsson | 12 | 77928 min | 80.8 /90 | 10.1 /90 | 242.3 /90 | 171.6 /90 | 101 /90 | 40.4 /90 |
| J. Ondrejka | 9 | 50447 min | 10.2 /90 | 00 /90 | 102 /90 | 51 /90 | 102 /90 | 61.2 /90 |
| O. Zawada | 3 | 2986 min | 00 /90 | 00 /90 | 33.1 /90 | 11 /90 | 22.1 /90 | 00 /90 |
| Nils Eggens | 1 | 1717 min | 00 /90 | 00 /90 | 00 /90 | 00 /90 | 15.3 /90 | 00 /90 |
| T. van Bergen | 12 | 881060 min | 70.6 /90 | 30.3 /90 | 353 /90 | 221.9 /90 | 161.4 /90 | 232 /90 |
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| Player | Mins | Shots 1+2+ | Shots on target 1+2+ |
|---|---|---|---|
| T. Blokzijl n 8 | 90 | 0.1 | 0 |
| E. Vaessen n 8 | 90 | 0 | 0 |
| T. van Bergen n 8 | 87.5 | 2.6 | 1.9 |
| J. Schreuders n 8 | 89.1 | 0.8 | 0.5 |
| P. Clement n 8 | 84.6 | 0.8 | 0.3 |
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| Player | Mins | Goals 1+2+ | Assists 1+2+ |
|---|---|---|---|
| T. Blokzijl n 8 | 90 | 0 | 0.1 |
| E. Vaessen n 8 | 90 | 0 | 0 |
| T. van Bergen n 8 | 87.5 | 0.6 | 0.1 |
| P. Clement n 8 | 84.6 | 0 | 0.3 |
| J. Schreuders n 8 | 89.1 | 0.1 | 0 |
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Heerenveen
Heerenveen Goalkeeper
| Player | Apps | Avg mins | Saves | Goals conceded | Penalties saved |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| B. Klaverboer | 11 | 90990 min | 282.5 /90 | 70.6 /90 | 00 /90 |
| Player | Mins | Saves 2+3+ |
|---|---|---|
| B. Klaverboer n 8 | 90 | 2 |
Heerenveen Defensive
| Player | Apps | Avg mins | Tackles | Interceptions | Blocks | Duels won | Fouls committed | Yellow cards |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| V. Zagaritis | 11 | 90990 min | 80.7 /90 | 111 /90 | 40.4 /90 | 474.3 /90 | 100.9 /90 | 20.2 /90 |
| S. Kersten | 11 | 85932 min | 212 /90 | 111.1 /90 | 101 /90 | 414 /90 | 60.6 /90 | 10.1 /90 |
| M. Willemsen | 10 | 90896 min | 131.3 /90 | 70.7 /90 | 50.5 /90 | 282.8 /90 | 70.7 /90 | 00 /90 |
| O. Braude | 10 | 86858 min | 192 /90 | 60.6 /90 | 30.3 /90 | 474.9 /90 | 121.3 /90 | 10.1 /90 |
| H. Petrov | 4 | 43173 min | 42.1 /90 | 63.1 /90 | 00 /90 | 157.8 /90 | 00 /90 | 00 /90 |
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| Player | Mins | Fouls committed 1+2+ | Fouls won 1+2+ | Likely duel |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| V. Zagaritis n 8 | 90 | 1 | 1 | — |
| B. Klaverboer n 8 | 90 | 0 | 0.4 | — |
| J. Trenskow n 8 | 85.5 | 0.1 | 0.7 | — |
| S. Kersten n 8 | 83.6 | 0.5 | 1.2 | — |
| D. Vente n 8 | 81 | 0.8 | 0.7 | — |
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| Player | Mins | Tackles 1+2+ |
|---|---|---|
| V. Zagaritis n 8 | 90 | 0.6 |
| J. Trenskow n 8 | 85.5 | 0.5 |
| S. Kersten n 8 | 83.6 | 2 |
| D. Vente n 8 | 81 | 0.3 |
| M. Willemsen n 8 | 89.5 | 1.6 |
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Heerenveen Attacking
| Player | Apps | Avg mins | Goals | Assists | Shots | Shots on target | Key passes | Dribbles completed |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| D. Vente | 11 | 83918 min | 30.3 /90 | 10.1 /90 | 262.5 /90 | 111.1 /90 | 90.9 /90 | 20.2 /90 |
| L. Oyen | 6 | 31188 min | 10.5 /90 | 10.5 /90 | 41.9 /90 | 31.4 /90 | 31.4 /90 | 41.9 /90 |
| M. Farji | 4 | 26105 min | 10.9 /90 | 00 /90 | 43.4 /90 | 10.9 /90 | 10.9 /90 | 32.6 /90 |
| Roberts Uldriķis | 3 | 2368 min | 00 /90 | 00 /90 | 34 /90 | 11.3 /90 | 22.6 /90 | 00 /90 |
| J. Trenskow | 11 | 86947 min | 60.6 /90 | 30.3 /90 | 222.1 /90 | 141.3 /90 | 222.1 /90 | 90.9 /90 |
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| Player | Mins | Shots 1+2+ | Shots on target 1+2+ |
|---|---|---|---|
| V. Zagaritis n 8 | 90 | 0.8 | 0.5 |
| B. Klaverboer n 8 | 90 | 0 | 0 |
| J. Trenskow n 8 | 85.5 | 2.1 | 1.3 |
| S. Kersten n 8 | 83.6 | 0 | 0 |
| D. Vente n 8 | 81 | 2.9 | 1.1 |
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| Player | Mins | Goals 1+2+ | Assists 1+2+ |
|---|---|---|---|
| V. Zagaritis n 8 | 90 | 0 | 0 |
| B. Klaverboer n 8 | 90 | 0 | 0 |
| J. Trenskow n 8 | 85.5 | 0.7 | 0.3 |
| S. Kersten n 8 | 83.6 | 0 | 0 |
| D. Vente n 8 | 81 | 0.4 | 0.1 |
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Form, Head-to-Head & Standings
The numbers behind Groningen v Heerenveen — recent results, past meetings and where each side sits. (TACTIX’s model forecast is in the projections below.)
- 2026-01-18 Heerenveen 0–2 Groningen
- 2025-08-16 Groningen 2–1 Heerenveen
- 2025-01-25 Groningen 1–0 Heerenveen
- 2024-09-22 Heerenveen 2–1 Groningen
- 2023-03-19 Groningen 0–2 Heerenveen
- 2023-01-22 Heerenveen 3–1 Groningen
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is the head-to-head record between Groningen and Heerenveen?
- In their last 6 meetings, Groningen won 3, Heerenveen won 3 and there were 0 draws, averaging 2.5 goals per game.
- What is the recent form of Groningen and Heerenveen?
- Recent form — Groningen 1W 1D 3L; Heerenveen 4W 0D 1L.
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