Heracles Almelo vs Groningen Match Preview & Recent FormsMatch Preview & Recent Forms
The upcoming meeting between Heracles Almelo and Groningen takes place at Polman Stadion on 17 May 2026. Kickoff is set for as both teams prepare for another important fixture in the Netherlands Eredivisie. Attention will turn to overall performance levels and tactical execution.
Heracles Almelo aim for structural stability in their setup.
Groningen prefer a system that balances attack and defence.
Recent Form
Heracles Almelo
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Groningen
WLLDW
Heracles Almelo are struggling badly and finding it hard to turn things around. It will be important for them to respond quickly in upcoming fixtures.
In contrast, Groningen are in solid form, consistently picking up results in recent matches. The team should continue to build on their recent results.
Recent Form Home/Away
Heracles Almelo (Home)
LLDDL
Groningen (Away)
LWDLL
Heracles Almelo's results have been consistent regardless of playing at home or away.
Groningen show only minor variation in results between home and away matches.
Defensive Record (Clean Sheet)
Heracles Almelo
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Groningen
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Heracles Almelo have been vulnerable defensively, rarely managing to keep clean sheets. They will need to tighten things up at the back.
In contrast, Groningen have experienced ups and downs in recent defensive performances. Concentration at the back will be key.
Defensive Record (Clean Sheet) Home/Away
Heracles Almelo (Home)
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Groningen (Away)
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Heracles Almelo show only minor variation in defensive strength between home and away games.
Groningen show only minor variation in defensive strength between home and away games.
Goal Trends (Over 2.5)
Heracles Almelo
+--++
Groningen
+++--
Heracles Almelo have often featured in open games with several goals. Chances tend to be created at both ends.
Also, Groningen's fixtures tend to be attack-minded and lively. There is usually a good balance between attack and defence.
Goal Trends (Over 2.5) Home/Away
Heracles Almelo (Home)
-+--+
Groningen (Away)
+--++
Heracles Almelo's goal trends remain fairly stable regardless of location.
There is little change in goal frequency across venues for Groningen.
Scoring Consistency
Heracles Almelo
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Groningen
+++-+
Heracles Almelo have had serious issues in attack, frequently failing to score in recent matches. Goals are proving hard to come by.
In contrast, Groningen have consistently managed to find the net in recent matches. Their forward line looks sharp and confident.
Scoring Consistency Home/Away
Heracles Almelo (Home)
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Groningen (Away)
+++++
Heracles Almelo's scoring form shows only minor variation between home and away.
Groningen attacking output remains fairly steady regardless of location.
On average Heracles Almelo scores 1.4 and concedes 2.1 goals in home matches, while Groningen averagely scores 1.3 and concedes 1.6 goals in away matches.
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Heracles Almelo vs Groningen Live Match StatsLive Match Stats
On average Heracles Almelo scores after every 10.7 shots, while Groningen gets averagely 11.7 shots in a game.
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Heracles Almelo fielded the below lineup in the last match against Telstar: Jansink; van der Kust, Mirani, te Wierik, Benita; Bozinovski, Zamburek; Engels, Ould-Chikh, Van Gilst; Kulenovic
In their last match against NEC starting lineup of Groningen was the following: Vaessen; Peersman, Janse, Blokzijl, Rente; Land, de Jonge; Schreuders, van der Werff, Taha; Van Bergen
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