SC Heerenveen vs Groningen Prediction, analysis & Match Preview – January 18

SC Heerenveen

W L W W L

8th place in Holland Eredivisie

0-2

18/01/2026 11:15

Groningen

W D L L W

9th place in Holland Eredivisie

Holland Eredivisie

MATCH INTRO

Betiball's prediction for SC Heerenveen vs Groningen on January 18, 2026 (kick-off: 11:15) 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 for you.

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

11:15

2026-01-18

SC Heerenveen vs Groningen - Prediction & Odds

SC Heerenveen

Groningen

2026-01-18 11:15

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 19:10

Groningen

2 - 1

SC Heerenveen

HOL D1

25/01/2025 20:10

Groningen

1 - 0

SC Heerenveen

HOL D1

22/09/2024 10:15

SC Heerenveen

2 - 1

Groningen

HOL D1

19/03/2023 11:15

Groningen

0 - 2

SC Heerenveen

HOL D1

22/01/2023 11:15

SC Heerenveen

3 - 1

Groningen

HOL D1

10/04/2022 10:15

SC Heerenveen

3 - 1

Groningen

HOL D1

SC Heerenveen

67%

Draw

Groningen

33%

SC Heerenveen Last 6 matches

15/01/2026 17:45

SC Heerenveen 3 - 1 RKC Waalwijk HOLC

11/01/2026 11:15

SC Heerenveen 2 - 2 Feyenoord HOL D1

20/12/2025 15:30

Heracles Almelo 0 - 3 SC Heerenveen HOL D1

17/12/2025 20:00

Feyenoord 2 - 3 SC Heerenveen HOLC

14/12/2025 11:15

Sparta Rotterdam 0 - 3 SC Heerenveen HOL D1

06/12/2025 15:30

SC Heerenveen 0 - 2 PSV Eindhoven HOL D1

Win

67%

Draw

17%

Lost

17%

Last 6 matches Groningen

10/01/2026 20:00

Groningen 0 - 0 NAC Breda HOL D1

06/01/2026 16:00

Groningen 0 - 4 Bodo Glimt INT CF

21/12/2025 13:30

Go Ahead Eagles 1 - 1 Groningen HOL D1

13/12/2025 17:45

Groningen 3 - 0 Volendam HOL D1

05/12/2025 19:00

Excelsior SBV 0 - 2 Groningen HOL D1

02/12/2025 13:30

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

Goals use the selected half; shots, passes and possession are averaged over full matches in the sample.

Played games

SC Heerenveen

Groningen

Goals

Scored

Avg. per game

1.12

Conceded

Avg. per game

0.76

Scored

Avg. per game

0.82

Conceded

Avg. per game

0.65

Scored a goal

In last 6 home matches

YesNo

5 (83%)1 (17%)

In last 6 home matches

NoYes

5 (83%)1 (17%)

In last 17 home matches

YesNo

12 (71%)5 (29%)

In last 17 home matches

NoYes

11 (65%)6 (35%)

SC Heerenveen

Recent matches

Groningen

Under /Over

(94%)16 1(6%)

1.5

Full Time

Under /Over

(82%)14 3(18%)

Under /Over

(41%)7 10(59%)

1.5

1st Half

Under /Over

(35%)6 11(65%)

Under /Over

(65%)11 6(35%)

1.5

2nd Half

Under /Over

(53%)9 8(47%)

/Yes

(76%)13 4(24%)

Both scored
(Yes/No)

No /Yes

(53%)9 8(47%)

GOALS BY TIME PERIOD

SC Heerenveen

Groningen

Shots

SC Heerenveen

Total shots

16.35 avg / game

Blocked

73 total

Avg. 4.87

Groningen

Total shots

16.65 avg / game

Blocked

88 total

Avg. 5.50

SC Heerenveen Pass Groningen

Total passes

8128

Avg. 478 / game

Accurate

82%

Ball possession

53%

Total passes

7423

Avg. 437 / game

Accurate

80%

Ball possession

53%

TOTAL ATTACKS

DANGEROUS ATTACKS

OTHERS

SC Heerenveen

Played games

Groningen

Avg / game Total Total Avg / game

0.12

Clean sheets

0.35

5.94

101

Corners

116

6.82

16.88

287

Throw-ins

366

21.53

1.35

Offsides

1.88

3.59

GK saves

2.82

SC Heerenveen

DISCIPLINARY

Groningen

Avg / game Total Total Avg / game

1.59

1.41

0.06

0.06

10.00

170

Fouls

169

9.94

10.35

176

Tackles

164

9.65

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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

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