Groningen v Heerenveen prediction
Team pages: Groningen · Heerenveen · Head-to-head
TACTIX’s free model pick for Groningen v Heerenveen, Eredivisie on Sun, 22 Nov 2026 16:00 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 Sunday 22 November (kick-off 16:00 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 have scored in nine consecutive matches in all competitions.
Form and the table
At home, Groningen have three wins, two draws and three defeats in their last 8 home matches in all competitions — 1.38 points per game, scoring 1.88 and conceding 1.88. Groningen have scored 22 goals, the fourth-most of the 18 clubs (2026/27 so far). Groningen have conceded 19 goals, the eighth-most of the 18 clubs.
Eight of Heerenveen’s last 15 results in all competitions went over 2.5 goals (53%). Both teams scored in five of Heerenveen’s last 15 results in all competitions (33%). Away from home, Heerenveen have two wins, one draw and four defeats in their last 7 away matches in all competitions — 1.00 points per game, scoring 1.43 and conceding 1.71. Heerenveen have scored 15 goals, the seventh-fewest (shared) of the 18 clubs (2026/27 so far). Heerenveen have conceded 11 goals, the fourth-fewest of the 18 clubs.
Groningen (seventh) and Heerenveen (eighth) are two points apart, 2026/27 so far. TACTIX’s Glicko-2 team ratings have Groningen the stronger side, 6 rating points above Heerenveen (Groningen 1663, Heerenveen 1657, after at least 277 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, J. Schreuders, M. Csinger, W. Prins, T. van Bergen, T. de Jonge, P. Clement, D. van der Werff, T. Land, B. Willumsson — derived from the last 8 line-ups, most-used eleven. By TACTIX Impact, Thom van Bergen (7.1 per match over nine appearances, six goals and two assists) and David van der Werff (5.0 per match over nine appearances, two goals and three assists) 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 1.5 key passes per 90 over 805 minutes, with a key pass in eight of the last nine appearances. David van der Werff averages 2.8 key passes per 90 over 735 minutes, with a key pass in eight of the last nine appearances.
Predicted Heerenveen XI (4-2-3-1): B. Klaverboer, V. Zagaritis, M. Willemsen, S. Kersten, O. Braude, J. Trenskow, M. Rivera, N. Courtens, M. Linday, R. Meerveld, D. Vente — derived from the last 8 line-ups, most-used eleven. By TACTIX Impact, Jacob Trenskow (5.1 per match over nine appearances, four goals and two assists) and Oliver Braude (4.1 per match over eight appearances, two goals) 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 2.4 key passes per 90 over 778 minutes, with a key pass in nine of the last nine appearances. Oliver Braude averages 2.0 tackles per 90 over 678 minutes, with a tackle in seven 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 2W 2D 1L · Heerenveen 2W 1D 2L
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 30 July 2026). See the live track record →
Key stats
Per game, last 8 completed matches, to 18 October 2026. Over/under figures use standard thresholds, not bookmaker lines.
| Per game | Groningen for / against | Line | Heerenveen for / against |
|---|---|---|---|
| Goals scored | 2.5 for · 2.25 against n 8 Last 5 | 2.5standard | 1.75 for · 1.38 against n 8 Last 5 |
| Corners won | 4.88 for · 5 against n 8 Last 5 | 9.5standard | 5.25 for · 4.5 against n 8 Last 5 |
| Shots | 14.75 for · 15.38 against n 8 Last 5 | 19.5standard | 16.38 for · 14.25 against n 8 Last 5 |
| Shots on target | 5.88 for · 5.75 against n 8 Last 5 | 8.5standard | 6.25 for · 3.63 against n 8 Last 5 |
| Fouls committed | 8.63 for · 10.38 against n 8 Last 5 | 21.5standard | 8.88 for · 11.25 against n 8 Last 5 |
| Cards shown | 1.13 for · 1.38 against n 8 Last 5 | 3.5standard | 0.88 for · 1.38 against n 8 Last 5 |
Groningen
| Player | Mins | Fouls committed 1+2+ | Fouls won 1+2+ | Likely duel |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| M. Csinger n 8 | 71.8 | 1.7 | 1.3 | — |
| T. Hernes n 8 | 19.6 | 1.7 | 0.6 | — |
| B. Willumsson n 8 | 61.6 | 1.6 | 1.6 | — |
| J. Schreuders n 8 | 84.4 | 1.5 | 0.8 | — |
| R. Metu n 8 | 15.1 | 1.5 | 0.7 | — |
| Player | Mins | Shots 1+2+ | Shots on target 1+2+ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nils Eggens n 8 | 9 | 5 | 2.5 |
| O. Zawada n 8 | 17.4 | 4.5 | 1.9 |
| T. van Bergen n 8 | 89.4 | 2.6 | 1.6 |
| B. Willumsson n 8 | 61.6 | 2 | 0.9 |
| D. van der Werff n 8 | 80.6 | 1.8 | 1 |
| Player | Mins | Goals 1+2+ | Assists 1+2+ |
|---|---|---|---|
| O. Zawada n 8 | 17.4 | 1.3 | 0 |
| Nils Eggens n 8 | 9 | 1.3 | 0 |
| T. van Bergen n 8 | 89.4 | 0.6 | 0.3 |
| D. van der Werff n 8 | 80.6 | 0.3 | 0.4 |
| M. Rente n 8 | 59.8 | 0.4 | 0.2 |
| Player | Mins | Tackles 1+2+ |
|---|---|---|
| J. Schreuders n 8 | 84.4 | 3.5 |
| M. Csinger n 8 | 71.8 | 2.7 |
| E. van der Laan n 6 | 43.8 | 2.7 |
| R. Metu n 8 | 15.1 | 2.2 |
| D. van der Werff n 8 | 80.6 | 2 |
| Player | Mins | Saves 2+3+ |
|---|---|---|
| E. Vaessen n 8 | 90 | 3.2 |
Heerenveen
| Player | Mins | Fouls committed 1+2+ | Fouls won 1+2+ | Likely duel |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D. Proper n 8 | 56.6 | 2 | 0.6 | — |
| Roberts Uldriķis n 8 | 34.5 | 2 | 1 | — |
| M. Farji n 8 | 24.3 | 1.9 | 3.7 | — |
| L. Smans n 8 | 49.4 | 1.6 | 2.5 | — |
| M. Egbring n 8 | 30.5 | 1.5 | 1.5 | — |
| Player | Mins | Shots 1+2+ | Shots on target 1+2+ |
|---|---|---|---|
| M. Rivera n 8 | 67.4 | 3.2 | 2.2 |
| D. Vente n 8 | 83.1 | 2.8 | 0.9 |
| Roberts Uldriķis n 8 | 34.5 | 2.3 | 0.7 |
| J. Trenskow n 8 | 86.9 | 1.9 | 1 |
| L. Oyen n 8 | 24.4 | 1.8 | 1.8 |
| Player | Mins | Goals 1+2+ | Assists 1+2+ |
|---|---|---|---|
| L. Oyen n 8 | 24.4 | 0.9 | 0.5 |
| L. Smans n 8 | 49.4 | 0 | 0.9 |
| J. Trenskow n 8 | 86.9 | 0.5 | 0.1 |
| M. Rivera n 8 | 67.4 | 0.3 | 0.2 |
| M. Farji n 8 | 24.3 | 0.5 | 0 |
| Player | Mins | Tackles 1+2+ |
|---|---|---|
| M. Egbring n 8 | 30.5 | 3.3 |
| M. Farji n 8 | 24.3 | 2.8 |
| H. Petrov n 8 | 25.3 | 2.7 |
| S. Kersten n 8 | 85.4 | 2.4 |
| O. Braude n 8 | 84.8 | 2 |
| Player | Mins | Saves 2+3+ |
|---|---|---|
| B. Klaverboer n 8 | 90 | 2.4 |
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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 2W 2D 1L; Heerenveen 2W 1D 2L.
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