FC Groningen vs Heracles Almelo, 2018-19 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
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FC Groningen vs Heracles Almelo — Eredivisie at Hitachi Capital Mobility Stadion.
- FC Groningen 0 games · 0 pts (2026/27)
- Heracles Almelo 0 games · 0 pts (2026/27)
Match Details
- Referee Dave Goossens
- Referee Kevin Blom
- Referee Bas van Dongen
- Referee Richard Martens
- Referee Freek van Herk
Standings
| # | Team | P | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | ADO Den Haag | 0 | 0 |
| 2 | AFC Ajax | 0 | 0 |
| 3 | AZ | 0 | 0 |
| 4 | FC Groningen | 0 | 0 |
| 5 | FC Twente '65 | 0 | 0 |
| 6 | FC Utrecht | 0 | 0 |
| 7 | Feyenoord Rotterdam | 0 | 0 |
| 8 | Fortuna Sittard | 0 | 0 |
| 9 | Go Ahead Eagles | 0 | 0 |
| 10 | NEC | 0 | 0 |
| 11 | PEC Zwolle | 0 | 0 |
| 12 | PSV | 0 | 0 |
| 13 | SBV Excelsior | 0 | 0 |
| 14 | SC Cambuur-Leeuwarden | 0 | 0 |
| 15 | SC Heerenveen | 0 | 0 |
| 16 | Sparta Rotterdam | 0 | 0 |
| 17 | Telstar 1963 | 0 | 0 |
| 18 | Willem II Tilburg | 0 | 0 |
Head-to-Head
Recent Form
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 19 Jan | Heracles Almelo | H | 3–0 | W |
| 22 Dec | Fortuna Sittard | A | 0–0 | D |
| 16 Dec | FC Emmen | H | 1–2 | L |
| 09 Dec | VVV Venlo | A | 0–0 | D |
| 02 Dec | NAC Breda | H | 5–2 | W |
| 25 Nov | Feyenoord Rotterdam | A | 0–1 | L |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 19 Jan | FC Groningen | A | 0–3 | L |
| 22 Dec | SBV Excelsior | A | 3–0 | W |
| 15 Dec | PSV | H | 0–4 | L |
| 09 Dec | FC Utrecht | A | 1–3 | L |
| 02 Dec | VVV Venlo | H | 4–1 | W |
| 24 Nov | Fortuna Sittard | A | 0–3 | L |
Key Stats
55%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (11 games)
H2H (11 games)
64%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
Events
Match Events
- 0' Welcome to Hitachi Capital Mobility Stadion that hosts another battle between FC Groningen and Heracles Almelo.
- 5' It looks like no one’s ball. Heracles Almelo is used to counterattacking playing. None of the sides are ready to take the lead.
- 10' The home supporters are growing impatient. FC Groningen must find a spark to ignite this game.
- 12' Samir Memisevic makes no mistake. The score reads 1-0 and FC Groningen are in front.
- 17' The tempo has dropped considerably in the last few minutes. Frank Wormuth will be considering his options from the bench.
- 22' Mike te Wierik is a natural and has been asked to do a very specific job for FC Groningen tonight.
- 27' Iliass Bel Hassani is putting in a real shift tonight. He has covered more ground than anyone else for FC Groningen so far.
- 32' It is a cagey affair so far. FC Groningen in their trying to find a way past Heracles Almelo's compact .
- 37' The referee is likely to let players tackle, as he already missed some meaty challenges during opening seconds. He is still to establish what should not be done by the players and what is acceptable on the pitch. It’s going to be a tough game for Adrian Dalmau suffering a number of foals already.
- 42' It’s high time Frank Wormuth made some changes to put the his team’s game back to action.
- 46' The whistle greets Yoell van Nieff as he departs to be replaced by Mohammed Osman.
- 51' named a earlier, and opted for a in response. A fascinating tactical duel is developing.
- 56' FC Groningen are enjoying more possession but struggling to find a way through a disciplined Heracles Almelo backline.
- 59' It is a substitution in FC Groningen team. Iliass Bel Hassani is replaced by Ajdin Hrustic on 59 minute.
- 64' Kristoffer Peterson, a Sweden , has 0 bookings this season and will need to keep his discipline tonight.
- 67' The FC Groningen bench stirs into life. Kaj Sierhuis is withdrawn and Ludovit Reis gets his opportunity.
- 71' Kristoffer Peterson makes way for Adrian Dalmau at the 71 minute mark. A tactical switch from Heracles Almelo.
- 74' Thomas Bruns makes no mistake. The score reads 2-0 and FC Groningen are in front.
- 78' What composure from Thomas Bruns! The Netherlands international strokes it home. 3-0.
- 78' Time for substitution for Heracles Almelo. Brandley Kuwas is replaced by Joey Konings.
- 81' Deyovaisio Zeefuik has been a danger all night but risks an early exit having now seen a Yellow card on 81.
- 82' The referee shows FC Groningen player a Yellow card on 82.
- 85' Another substitution for FC Groningen to replace Thomas Bruns by Tommie van de Looi on 85 minute.
- 90' That looks like a foul for a Yellow card for Maximilian Rossmann.
- The referee blows the final whistle. Sensational lose for Heracles Almelo.
Lineups
FC Groningen Lineups
Starting XI
- 8
- 15
-
9
Kaj Sierhuis ↓ Ludovit Reis 67'
- 29
- 1
- 4
- 42
- 5
- 21
- 10
- 24
Bench
- 14
- 16
- 31
- 20
-
23
Ajdin Hrustic ↑ 59'
-
6
Ludovit Reis ↑ 67'
-
36
Tommie van de Looi ↑ 85'
- 22
- 19
Coach
Danny Buijs
Heracles Almelo Lineups
Starting XI
- 1
- 12
- 6
- 8
- 7
-
17
Brandley Kuwas ↓ Joey Konings 78'
- 10
- 24
- 52
- 23
- 3
Bench
- 16
- 2
- 5
- 30
-
14
Mohammed Osman ↑ 46'
- 11
-
9
Adrian Dalmau ↑ 71'
- 26
-
25
Joey Konings ↑ 78'
Coach
Frank Wormuth
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Nikolai Laursen | 2 |
| Adrian Dalmau | 2 |
| Thomas Bruns | 2 |
| Jorgen Larsen | 2 |
| Romano Postema | 2 |
| Brandley Kuwas | 2 |
| Marco Rente | 1 |
| Orestis Kiomourtzoglou | 1 |
Head to Head
FC Groningen Form
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
2 / 4
1.84
FC Groningen xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.28
Heracles Almelo xG
I would bet for:
Both teams to score 61% + Over 2.5 goals 59%
Match Result
✓ CorrectActual: FC Groningen win
Both Teams to Score
✗ Wrong
Avg goals/match: 3.12
Actual: No — clean sheet
Over / Under Goals
✓ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 94% |
|
6% |
| ± 1.5 | 82% |
|
18% |
| ± 2.5 | 59% |
|
41% |
| ± 3.5 | 38% |
|
62% |
| ± 4.5 | 21% |
|
79% |
Double Chance
FC Groningen or Draw
75%
Draw or Heracles Almelo
49%
FC Groningen or Heracles Almelo
76%
Half-Time Result
✗ WrongActual: FC Groningen win at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
1 – 1
11.3%
2 – 1
9.2%
2 – 0
7.4%
1 – 0
7.4%
1 – 2
6.4%
0 – 0
6%
2 – 2
5.9%
3 – 1
5.6%
0 – 1
4.9%
3 – 0
Actual
3 – 2
3.7%
0 – 2
3.6%
Asian Handicap — FC Groningen
| Handicap | FC Groningen covers | Push | Heracles Almelo covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 13% | — | 87% |
| -2 | 13% | 15% | 72% |
| -1.5 | 28% | — | 72% |
| -1 | 28% | 21% | 51% |
| -0.5 | 49% | — | 51% |
| +0.5 | 74% | — | 26% |
| +1 | 74% | 14% | 11% |
| +1.5 | 89% | — | 11% |
| +2 | 89% | 7% | 4% |
| +2.5 | 96% | — | 4% |
Clean Sheet
FC Groningen keeps clean sheet
28%
✗
Heracles Almelo keeps clean sheet
17%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.