SC Heerenveen vs Groningen: Prediction, Betting Tips & Match Preview – 18 January

SC Heerenveen

W L W W L

8th place in Holland Eredivisie

0-2

18/01/2026 07:15

Groningen

W D L L W

9th place in Holland Eredivisie

Holland Eredivisie

MATCH INTRO

Betiball's prediction for SC Heerenveen vs Groningen on 18 January 2026 (kick-off: 07:15) is built from both teams' recent form, head-to-head history, squad availability, and tactical analysis. Read the full SC Heerenveen vs Groningen preview before placing your bet.

SC Heerenveen are currently 8th with 51 points after 34 matches.
Groningen sit 9th with 48 points from 34 matches.
Our algorithm prediction: SC Heerenveen to win with probability 43%.
Head-to-head history favors SC Heerenveen, who have won 4 of the last 6 meetings. Groningen have 2 wins, while 0 matches ended in draws.

Predictions 1x2 Under/Over 2.5 1X2 Live Half Time Half Time / Full Time Both To Score Double chance Handicap Scorers Corners Cards

Home team Away team

Probability %

Pred

Correct

Avg.g

Coef.

Score.

Live coef.

Weather

07:15

2026-01-18

SC Heerenveen vs Groningen - Prediction & Odds

SC Heerenveen

Groningen

2026-01-18 07:15

STANDINGS UP TO 18/01/2026

Overall Table	PTS	GP	W	D	L	GF	GA	+/-

01 PSV Eindhoven	84	34	27	3	4	101	45	56
02 Feyenoord	65	34	19	8	7	70	44	26
03 NEC Nijmegen	59	34	16	11	7	77	53	24
04 FC Twente Enschede	58	34	15	13	6	59	40	19
05 AFC Ajax	56	34	14	14	6	62	41	21
06 FC Utrecht	53	34	15	8	11	55	42	13
07 AZ Alkmaar	52	34	14	10	10	58	51	7
08 SC Heerenveen	51	34	14	9	11	57	53	4
09 Groningen	48	34	14	6	14	49	45	4
10 Sparta Rotterdam	43	34	12	7	15	40	62	-22
11 Fortuna Sittard	39	34	11	6	17	49	63	-14
12 Go Ahead Eagles	38	34	8	14	12	54	53	1
13 Excelsior SBV	38	34	10	8	16	43	56	-13
14 SC Telstar	37	34	9	10	15	49	55	-6
15 PEC Zwolle	37	34	9	10	15	44	71	-27
16 Volendam	32	34	8	8	18	35	55	-20
17 NAC Breda	29	34	6	11	17	35	58	-23
18 Heracles Almelo	19	34	5	4	25	35	85	-50

Head To Head

16/08/2025 15:10

Groningen

2 - 1

SC Heerenveen

HOL D1

25/01/2025 16:10

Groningen

1 - 0

SC Heerenveen

HOL D1

22/09/2024 06:15

SC Heerenveen

2 - 1

Groningen

HOL D1

19/03/2023 07:15

Groningen

0 - 2

SC Heerenveen

HOL D1

22/01/2023 07:15

SC Heerenveen

3 - 1

Groningen

HOL D1

10/04/2022 06:15

SC Heerenveen

3 - 1

Groningen

HOL D1

SC Heerenveen

67%

Draw

Groningen

33%

SC Heerenveen Last 6 matches

15/01/2026 13:45

SC Heerenveen 3 - 1 RKC Waalwijk HOLC

11/01/2026 07:15

SC Heerenveen 2 - 2 Feyenoord HOL D1

20/12/2025 11:30

Heracles Almelo 0 - 3 SC Heerenveen HOL D1

17/12/2025 16:00

Feyenoord 2 - 3 SC Heerenveen HOLC

14/12/2025 07:15

Sparta Rotterdam 0 - 3 SC Heerenveen HOL D1

06/12/2025 11:30

SC Heerenveen 0 - 2 PSV Eindhoven HOL D1

Win

67%

Draw

17%

Lost

17%

Last 6 matches Groningen

10/01/2026 16:00

Groningen 0 - 0 NAC Breda HOL D1

06/01/2026 12:00

Groningen 0 - 4 Bodo Glimt INT CF

21/12/2025 09:30

Go Ahead Eagles 1 - 1 Groningen HOL D1

13/12/2025 13:45

Groningen 3 - 0 Volendam HOL D1

05/12/2025 15:00

Excelsior SBV 0 - 2 Groningen HOL D1

02/12/2025 09:30

AFC Ajax 2 - 0 Groningen HOL D1

Win

33%

Draw

33%

Lost

33%

Overall Home/Away

Full time First half Second half

All leagues Holland Eredivisie

Played games

Goals

Scored

403

Avg. per game

1.49

Conceded

429

Avg. per game

1.59

Scored

389

Avg. per game

1.42

Conceded

390

Avg. per game

1.42

Scored a goal

In last 6 matches

YesNo

4 (67%)2 (33%)

In last 6 matches

NoYes

3 (50%)3 (50%)

In last 270 matches

YesNo

202 (75%)68 (25%)

In last 270 matches

NoYes

202 (74%)72 (26%)

SC Heerenveen

Recent matches

Groningen

Under /Over

(96%)43 2(4%)

1.5

Full Time

Under /Over

(89%)40 5(11%)

Under /Over

(42%)19 26(58%)

1.5

1st Half

Under /Over

(40%)18 27(60%)

Under /Over

(67%)30 15(33%)

1.5

2nd Half

Under /Over

(60%)27 18(40%)

/Yes

(71%)32 13(29%)

Both scored
(Yes/No)

No /Yes

(58%)26 19(42%)

GOALS BY TIME PERIOD

SC Heerenveen

Groningen

Shots

SC Heerenveen

Total shots

12.89 avg / game

Blocked

705 total

Avg. 3.58

Groningen

Total shots

12.06 avg / game

Blocked

642 total

Avg. 3.51

SC Heerenveen Pass Groningen

Total passes

95551

Avg. 451 / game

Accurate

80%

Ball possession

51%

Total passes

86165

Avg. 416 / game

Accurate

77%

Ball possession

50%

TOTAL ATTACKS

DANGEROUS ATTACKS

OTHERS

SC Heerenveen

270

Played games

Groningen

274

Avg / game Total Total Avg / game

0.22

Clean sheets

0.26

4.70

1268

Corners

1226

4.47

15.10

4077

Throw-ins

3400

12.41

1.22

330

Offsides

338

1.23

2.60

702

GK saves

639

2.33

SC Heerenveen

DISCIPLINARY

Groningen

Avg / game Total Total Avg / game

1.15

311

359

1.31

0.07

0.09

8.31

2244

Fouls

2258

8.24

11.86

3203

Tackles

3207

11.70

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How We Build the SC Heerenveen vs Groningen Prediction

Betiball.com's prediction for SC Heerenveen vs Groningen on 18 January 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 Holland Eredivisie 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.

SC Heerenveen vs Groningen Form Analysis

Heading into this match, both sides carry distinct statistical profiles our model weighs carefully. We assess SC Heerenveen'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.

Holland Eredivisie 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 Holland Eredivisie standings and the Holland Eredivisie form table to understand exactly where SC Heerenveen and Groningen sit and what this result means for both clubs.

Prediction Accuracy & Track Record

Betiball.com publishes a weekly prediction accuracy review so you can verify our historical hit rate across 1x2, Over/Under, and BTTS markets. We do not hide results that went against our tip — full transparency on model performance is a core part of how Betiball.com operates. Our Holland Eredivisie predictions are among the highest-rated by our users precisely because the data is always shown alongside the recommendation.

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