Eredivisie· Regular Season - 34· Asito Stadium
Heracles
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Heracles vs Groningen Prediction & Betting Tips
Sunday, 17 May 2026 · Kick-off
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More Heracles vs Groningen tips
| Selection | Probability | Fair odds | Best odds |
|---|---|---|---|
| AH2 +1.5Groningen +1.5 (Asian Handicap) | 93% | 1.08 | - |
| X2Groningen or Draw | 83% | 1.20 | - |
| U3.5Under 3.5 goals | 69% | 1.45 | - |
| AH1 +1.5Heracles +1.5 (Asian Handicap) | 68% | 1.46 | - |
| 1XHeracles or Draw | 58% | 1.74 | - |
| O2.5Over 2.5 goals | 53% | 1.88 | - |
| BTTS YesBoth teams to score | 53% | 1.89 | - |
| BTTS NoBoth teams NOT to score | 47% | 2.12 | - |
| U2.5Under 2.5 goals | 47% | 2.13 | - |
| 2Groningen to win | 42% | 2.36 | - |
| XDraw | 41% | 2.45 | - |
| AH2 -1.5Groningen -1.5 (Asian Handicap) | 32% | 3.16 | - |
| O3.5Over 3.5 goals | 31% | 3.25 | - |
| 1Heracles to win | 17% | 5.95 | - |
| AH1 -1.5Heracles -1.5 (Asian Handicap) | 7% | 13.45 | - |
Heracles vs Groningen preview & analysis
Match preview
Heracles host Groningen in the Eredivisie (Regular Season - 34) at Asito Stadium on Sunday, 17 May 2026, with kick-off at 12:30 UTC. Here's our full prediction, built from bookmaker prices, current form and head-to-head data.
Head to head
In the last 6 meetings between these sides, Heracles have won 2, Groningen have won 3 and 1 ended level. Those games averaged 3.3 goals, and both teams scored in 3 of them.
What the numbers say
Our model makes Groningen narrow favourites: Heracles 17%, draw 41%, Groningen 42%. We expect around 2.8 goals (1.0 - 1.8 in expected goals), with 53% for over 2.5 and 53% for both teams to score.
Head to head
Eredivisie table
| # | Team | P | W | D | L | GD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  PSV Eindhoven | 34 | 27 | 3 | 4 | +56 | 84 |
| 2 |  Feyenoord | 34 | 19 | 8 | 7 | +26 | 65 |
| 3 |  NEC Nijmegen | 34 | 16 | 11 | 7 | +24 | 59 |
| 4 |  Twente | 34 | 15 | 13 | 6 | +19 | 58 |
| 5 |  Ajax | 34 | 14 | 14 | 6 | +21 | 56 |
| 6 |  Utrecht | 34 | 15 | 8 | 11 | +13 | 53 |
| 7 |  AZ Alkmaar | 34 | 14 | 10 | 10 | +7 | 52 |
| 8 |  Heerenveen | 34 | 14 | 9 | 11 | +4 | 51 |
| 9 | Groningen | 34 | 14 | 6 | 14 | +4 | 48 |
| 10 |  Sparta Rotterdam | 34 | 12 | 7 | 15 | -22 | 43 |
| 11 |  Fortuna Sittard | 34 | 11 | 6 | 17 | -14 | 39 |
| 12 |  GO Ahead Eagles | 34 | 8 | 14 | 12 | +1 | 38 |
| 13 |  Excelsior | 34 | 10 | 8 | 16 | -13 | 38 |
| 14 |  Telstar | 34 | 9 | 10 | 15 | -6 | 37 |
| 15 |  PEC Zwolle | 34 | 9 | 10 | 15 | -27 | 37 |
| 16 |  FC Volendam | 34 | 8 | 8 | 18 | -20 | 32 |
| 17 |  NAC Breda | 34 | 6 | 11 | 17 | -23 | 29 |
| 18 | Heracles | 34 | 5 | 4 | 25 | -50 | 19 |
Heracles vs Groningen: FAQ
Who is the favourite to win Heracles vs Groningen?
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Groningen are favourites. Our model gives Heracles a 17% chance of winning, Groningen 42%, and the draw 41%.
Will both teams score in Heracles vs Groningen?
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We rate both teams to score at 53%, so it's close to a coin flip.
When does Heracles vs Groningen kick off?
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Heracles vs Groningen kicks off at 12:30 UTC on Sunday, 17 May 2026 at Asito Stadium, Almelo.
