Probable Lineups

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Probable Lineups Statistical Comparison

(18) 14 Goals 7 (14)
(11) 7 Assists 7 (11)
(6.5) 6.6 Average Ratings 6.5 (6.4)
24.5 Average Age 24.8
184.2 Average Height (cm) 183.5
(0.9) 0.9 Shots pg 0.5 (0.7)
(57%) 57% Aerial Duel Success 44% (45%)
(0.5) 0.5 Dribbles pg 0.5 (0.4)
(1.3) 1.2 Tackles pg 1.1 (0.9)
* Values in brackets (x) are overall player statistics in Eredivisie.

Missing Players

Heracles
FC Groningen
Player Reason Status Rating
Justin Hoogma Out 6.38
Stijn Bultman Out N/A
Sava-Arangel Cestic Out N/A
Nikolai Laursen Out N/A
Bryan Limbombe Out 6.32
Player Reason Status Rating
Tika de Jonge Out 6.89
Luciano Valente Out 6.6
Leandro Bacuna Out 6.68
Stije Resink Out 6.72

Team News

Heracles
FC Groningen
  • Heracles will be without up to five players here.
  • Bryan Limbombe is suspended while Stijn Bultman, Sava-Arangel Cestic, Justin Hoogma and Nikolai Laursen are ruled out through injury.
  • The injured duo Luciano Valente and Tika de Jonge are joined on the sidelines with suspended pair Stije Resink and Leandro Bacuna.

Match FactsSponsored

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FC Groningen have failed to score in 6 of their last 8 matches (Eredivisie).
FC Groningen lose or draw
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Heracles have seen over 2.5 goals in 8 of their last 9 home matches against FC Groningen in all competitions.
Over 2.5 goals
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Heracles have won 6 of their last 7 home matches against FC Groningen in all competitions.
Heracles win

Prediction

  • Groningen's last Eredivisie match ended in a 2-0 defeat against Twente at De Grolsch Veste, leaving them in 14th place with 16 points after 16 matches. Heracles faced a significant loss as well, suffering a 5-2 defeat against Feyenoord at Stadion Feijenoord, which extended their winless streak to five games.
  • In their previous encounter, Heracles triumphed over Groningen with a 1-0 victory at Euroborg in April 2022, thanks to a goal from Nikolai Laursen in the 22nd minute. Recently, Heracles have had the upper hand against Groningen, winning five consecutive matches since August 2019, outscoring the Groningers nine goals to three during this stretch.
  • Looking at individual performances this season, Groningen's top attacking threats have been Jorg Schreuders, Brynjólfur Willumsson, and Leandro Bacuna, who have scored three, two, and two goals, respectively. On the other hand, Luka Kulenovic has been the standout player for Heracles, leading the club with six goals. This tally ties him for the fifth highest in the league for the 2024/2025 season, with four of those goals being match openers.
  • At Asito Stadion this season, Heracles have recorded two wins, four draws, and two losses in eight Eredivisie matches. They are currently on a three-match unbeaten streak at home, dating back to November 2 against NAC Breda. In contrast, Groningen has struggled away from home, with just one win, one draw, and six losses in their league away games. They are also trying to break a seven-match winless streak on the road, having last won an Eredivisie away game on August 17 against RKC Waalwijk.
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