Heracles Almelo vs FC Groningen, Eredivisie 2024-25 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
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Heracles Almelo vs FC Groningen — Eredivisie at Erve Asito.
- Heracles Almelo 0 games · 0 pts (2026/27)
- FC Groningen 0 games · 0 pts (2026/27)
Match Details
- Referee Rob Dieperink
- Referee Van der Eijk
- Assistant 1 Mark Janssen (Netherlands)
- Assistant 1 Marco Ribbink
- Assistant 2 Thomas Krijt
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 28 Jan | FC Groningen | H | 1–1 | D |
| 24 Jan | FC Utrecht | H | 1–1 | D |
| 19 Jan | Almere City FC | A | 2–0 | W |
| 11 Jan | Sparta Rotterdam | H | 1–1 | D |
| 14 Dec | Feyenoord Rotterdam | A | 2–5 | L |
| 07 Dec | Fortuna Sittard | H | 2–2 | D |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 28 Jan | Heracles Almelo | A | 1–1 | D |
| 25 Jan | SC Heerenveen | H | 1–0 | W |
| 18 Jan | Go Ahead Eagles | A | 1–2 | L |
| 12 Jan | Almere City FC | H | 0–0 | D |
| 15 Dec | FC Twente '65 | A | 0–2 | L |
| 08 Dec | PEC Zwolle | H | 0–0 | D |
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' Both captains have shaken hands and the referee is ready. We are underway at Erve Asito!
- 5' Heracles Almelo is defending very well tonight not leaving a chance for their rivals to get through for a goal.
- 10' Luciano Valente is putting in a real shift tonight. He has covered more ground than anyone else for FC Groningen so far.
- 15' Heracles Almelo started playing very sharply right from the kick off. However, it slowed down the tempo rapidly by 15.
- 20' GOAL! Luka Kulenovic scores on 20. Assisted by Mario Engels
- 25' will be watching from the dugout nervously. His Heracles Almelo side need to improve if they are to claim all three points.
- 30' Marco Rente, a Germany , has 11 bookings this season and will need to keep his discipline tonight.
- 35' FC Groningen fans have not had much to celebrate tonight. Their side is struggling to get forward.
- 39' FC Groningen receives a card for a hard tackle on 39.
- 44' The travelling FC Groningen supporters hardly appreciate their team being pressed down to the backline.
- 45' Controversy at the stadium! Marvin Peersman argues furiously but the card stands.
- 46' FC Groningen manager makes another effort to make the tables turned. Romano Postema is hanging Jorg Schreuders on the field on 46 minute.
- 50' GOAL! Romano Postema fires home to make it 1-1!
- 55' While players are taking a pause, let’s have a look at their stats. The teams met 0 times this season with winning -% of all matches.
- 60' Neither side is committing men forward. This has all the hallmarks of a tense, tactical contest.
- 62' The referee does not hesitate — a card for Marco Rente on 62 minutes.
- 65' Another substitution for FC Groningen to replace Luciano Valente by Wouter Prins on 65 minute.
- 70' Both keepers have barely been tested. Heracles Almelo and FC Groningen are cancelling each other out in the centre of the park.
- 75' Sem Scheperman is a natural and has been asked to do a very specific job for FC Groningen tonight.
- 78' Thomas Bruns is ready to make an impact after coming on for Lorenzo Milani at the 78 minute mark.
- 79' Daniel van Kaam is replacing Brian De Keersmaecker for the Heracles Almelo side.
- 84' Over 84 minutes have gone by without a meaningful attack. The supporters want more.
- 86' The referee calls foul for Etienne Vaessen. He receives a card.
- 89' It’s a booking for Heracles Almelo player. Jizz Hornkamp gets a card.
- 90' The referee has no hesitation. Mimeirhel Benita is booked for Heracles Almelo — card on 90.
- celebrates a vital win. Three points that could prove pivotal come season's end.
Lineups
Heracles Almelo Lineups
4-2-3-1Starting XI
-
8
Mario Engels ↓ Juho Talvitie 79'
- 9
- 14
- 24
- 4
- 1
- 29
- 2
- 32
-
22
Lorenzo Milani ↓ Thomas Bruns 78'
- 19
Bench
-
17
Thomas Bruns ↑ 78'
-
26
Daniel van Kaam ↑ 79'
- 21
- 30
- 18
- 13
- 12
- 7
- 3
- 16
- 20
-
23
Juho Talvitie ↑ 79'
- 10
Coach
Erwin van de Looi
FC Groningen Lineups
4-4-2Starting XI
- 4
- 5
- 1
- 9
-
25
Thijs Oosting ↓ Thom van Bergen 46'
-
10
Luciano Valente ↓ Wouter Prins 65'
- 14
- 8
- 3
- 43
- 22
Bench
- 21
-
29
Romano Postema ↑ 46'
- 27
- 24
-
26
Thom van Bergen ↑ 46'
- 11
- 18
-
2
Wouter Prins ↑ 65'
- 36
- 67
- 46
Coach
Dick Lukkien
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Brandley Kuwas | 2 |
| Nikolai Laursen | 2 |
| Adrian Dalmau | 2 |
| Thomas Bruns | 2 |
| Jorgen Larsen | 2 |
| Romano Postema | 2 |
| Leandro Bacuna | 1 |
| Marco Rente | 1 |
Head to Head
Heracles Almelo Form
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
1 / 4
1.4
Heracles Almelo xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
0.96
FC Groningen xG
I would bet for:
Under 2.5 goals 58%
Match Result
✗ WrongActual: Draw
Both Teams to Score
✗ Wrong
Avg goals/match: 2.36
Actual: Yes — both scored
Over / Under Goals
✓ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 88% |
|
12% |
| ± 1.5 | 68% |
|
32% |
| ± 2.5 | 42% |
|
58% |
| ± 3.5 | 22% |
|
78% |
| ± 4.5 | 10% |
|
90% |
Double Chance
Heracles Almelo or Draw
76%
Draw or FC Groningen
51%
Heracles Almelo or FC Groningen
72%
Half-Time Result
✗ WrongActual: Heracles Almelo win at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
1 – 1
Actual
1 – 0
12.2%
0 – 0
11.6%
2 – 0
9%
2 – 1
8.6%
0 – 1
7.9%
1 – 2
5.8%
2 – 2
4.2%
3 – 0
4.2%
0 – 2
4.2%
3 – 1
4.1%
3 – 2
2.1%
Asian Handicap — Heracles Almelo
| Handicap | Heracles Almelo covers | Push | FC Groningen covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 9% | — | 91% |
| -2 | 9% | 14% | 77% |
| -1.5 | 23% | — | 77% |
| -1 | 23% | 23% | 54% |
| -0.5 | 46% | — | 54% |
| +0.5 | 76% | — | 24% |
| +1 | 76% | 15% | 9% |
| +1.5 | 91% | — | 9% |
| +2 | 91% | 6% | 2% |
| +2.5 | 98% | — | 2% |
Clean Sheet
Heracles Almelo keeps clean sheet
39%
✓
FC Groningen keeps clean sheet
25%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.