Heracles Almelo vs Groningen: Prediction, Betting Tips & Match Preview – 17 May

Betiball's prediction for Heracles Almelo vs Groningen on 17 May 2026 (kick-off: 08:30) is built from both teams' recent form, head-to-head history, squad availability, and tactical analysis. Read the full Heracles Almelo vs Groningen preview before placing your bet.

Heracles Almelo vs Groningen: Starting Lineups Time : 17/05/2026 08:30

Heracles Almelo
1 - 2
Finished
Groningen
88' event Sil Blokhuis / Jan Zamburek
87' event Jan Zamburek
85' event Jeppe Wijnreder / Mimeirhel Benita
76' event Rhys Bozinovski / Thomas Bruns
76' event Tarik Hamamiogl / Walid Ould Chikh
75' event Erik Ahlstrand / Mario Engels
17' event Tristan van Gilst
event 90' Travis Hernes
event 89' Wouter Prins / Younes Taha
event 89' Jismerai Dillema / Thom van Bergen
event 74' Rui Jorge Monteiro Mendes / Tygo Land
event 61' Travis Hernes / David van der Werff
event 56' Tygo Land
event 4' David van der Werff
88' event Sil Blokhuis / Jan Zamburek
event 90' Travis Hernes
87' event Jan Zamburek
event 89' Wouter Prins / Younes Taha
85' event Jeppe Wijnreder / Mimeirhel Benita
event 89' Jismerai Dillema / Thom van Bergen
76' event Rhys Bozinovski / Thomas Bruns
event 74' Rui Jorge Monteiro Mendes / Tygo Land
76' event Tarik Hamamiogl / Walid Ould Chikh
event 61' Travis Hernes / David van der Werff
75' event Erik Ahlstrand / Mario Engels
event 56' Tygo Land
17' event Tristan van Gilst
event 4' David van der Werff
Heracles Almelo Heracles Almelo
Substitutions
#14 Erik Ahlstrand
#38 Jeppe Wijnreder
#39 Sil Blokhuis
#20 Rhys Bozinovski
#41 Tarik Hamamiogl
#18 Alec Van Hoorenbeeck
#30 Robin Mantel
#3 Jannes Luca Wieckhoff
#22 Remko Pasveer
#25 Lequincio Zeefuik
#6 Sava-Arangel Cestic
#27 Jop Tijink
Heracles Almelo Heracles Almelo Groningen Groningen
11Shots16
2Shots on Goal5
8Fouls5
9Corner Kick5
5Free kick8
3Offside1
1Yellow card1
37Aerial27
3Save1
8Successful Tackles9
15Interceptions11
39Long pass18
1Assist1
7Successful center2
7Shots off goal8
1Hit The Post0
22Head Success10
2Blocked3
8Tackle9
6Dribbles6
17Throw-in22
392Passes354
82Attacks95
42Dangerous attacks31
4Corner Kicks(HT)3
4BigChances1
3BigChancesMissed1
10ShotsInsideBox10
1ShotsOutsideBox6
46DuelsWon35
0.64ExpectedGoals1.17
0.64xGNonPenalty1.17
0.07xGOT1.45
27Touches In Opposition Box19
23AccurateCrosses14
24GroundDuelsWon25
22AerialDuelsWon10
17Clearances26
Groningen Groningen
Substitutions
#2 Wouter Prins
#7 Travis Hernes
#27 Rui Jorge Monteiro Mendes
#44 Jismerai Dillema
#9 Brynjolfur Darri Willumsson
#22 Sven Bouland
#16 Tyrique Mercera
#21 Hidde Jurjus
#48 Robin Kelder
#13 Lovro Stubljar
#15 Elvis van der Laan
#34 Ryan Metu
Commentary
90' Travis Hernes - Groningen receive a yellow card
89' Groningen — substitution: Wouter Prins / Younes Taha
89' Groningen — substitution: Jismerai Dillema / Thom van Bergen
88' Heracles Almelo — substitution: Sil Blokhuis / Jan Zamburek
87' Jan Zamburek - Heracles Almelo receive a yellow card
85' Heracles Almelo — substitution: Jeppe Wijnreder / Mimeirhel Benita
76' Heracles Almelo — substitution: Rhys Bozinovski / Thomas Bruns
76' Heracles Almelo — substitution: Tarik Hamamiogl / Walid Ould Chikh
75' Heracles Almelo — substitution: Erik Ahlstrand / Mario Engels
74' Groningen — substitution: Rui Jorge Monteiro Mendes / Tygo Land
61' Groningen — substitution: Travis Hernes / David van der Werff
56' Goal! Tygo Land - Groningen
17' Goal! Tristan van Gilst - Heracles Almelo
4' Goal! David van der Werff - Groningen

How We Build the Heracles Almelo vs Groningen Prediction

Betiball.com's prediction for Heracles Almelo vs Groningen on 17 May 2026 is generated by a statistical model that processes over 30 data points per match — including each team's last ten results, expected goals (xG), shots on target, defensive line metrics, set-piece vulnerability, and confirmed squad availability. For this fixture, our model also factors in home and away performance splits and any confirmed injuries or suspensions reported within 48 hours of kick-off. Every tip includes a probability percentage — not just a pick, but the data behind it.

Heracles Almelo vs Groningen Form Analysis

Heading into this match, both sides carry distinct statistical profiles our model weighs carefully. We assess Heracles Almelo's recent home record, scoring rate, and clean sheet frequency against Groningen's away form — particularly goals conceded on the road and their tendency to score or keep clean sheets in away fixtures. Over/Under 2.5 goals, Both Teams to Score (BTTS), and the Asian Handicap line are all evaluated through this lens before a final recommendation is issued.

Context: Standings, Form & What's at Stake

League position and match context are decisive inputs. A team fighting relegation defends differently from one chasing European qualification — and our model accounts for that pressure. Check the live standings and the form table to understand exactly where Heracles Almelo and Groningen sit and what this result means for both clubs.

Prediction Accuracy & Track Record

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