Groningen vs Heracles Prediction 29.08.2025

Groningen vs Heracles Prediction and Betting Tips for Friday’s Eredivisie clash at Euroborg Stadium. Groningen will be aiming to build on their solid home form, while Heracles desperately need to halt a worrying losing streak. In this article, you’ll find Eredivisie Predictions and insights from XpertStats tipsters.

• Groningen seek their second home win of the season at Euroborg Stadium
• Heracles arrive on the back of three straight defeats and shaky form
• Dick Lukkien’s side rely on home strength, with Brynjolfur Willumsson in hot form
• Heracles hit by injuries and suspensions, adding to their early-season struggles

Since returning to the top flight under Dick Lukkien, Groningen have turned Euroborg into a place where visiting teams struggle. They may have been outclassed by AZ and PSV away, but at home they’ve already beaten Heerenveen with a thrilling 2-1 performance. That victory wasn’t a one-off either, last season they racked up more home wins than any other club in the bottom nine. With Brynjolfur Willumsson already netting three goals this campaign, confidence inside the camp is growing.

Of course, questions remain about Groningen’s defensive frailties. Four goals conceded in Eindhoven and four more in Alkmaar highlight a gap in quality when they step away from their turf. Even so, their ability to strike back, as seen in the spirited showing against PSV, keeps them competitive. Can they keep the momentum rolling in front of their fans on Friday night? That might be the decisive factor.

For Heracles, it’s been a brutal start under Bas Sibum. Three defeats from three, ten goals shipped, and little sign of defensive improvement after last season’s leaky record of 63 conceded. Losing Jizz Hornkamp to suspension and Jeff-Reine Adelaide to long-term injury makes things even harder. When you’re struggling for rhythm, facing a side buzzing with energy at home is hardly the ideal scenario. Sibum has spoken about patience, but how much can fans tolerate if the results don’t turn soon?

The Heraclieden haven’t managed to steady themselves since August’s heavy losses against Utrecht, NEC, and Ajax. Injuries to key players like Mario Engels and long-term absentee Sava-Arangel Cestic mean their squad depth is stretched thin. Against Groningen, a team that already beat them 4-1 here last season, they’ll need something remarkable to change the narrative. Right now, the momentum and the stats lean strongly in favor of the hosts. It’s hard to ignore where this one’s heading, making Groningen the safer pick in these Eredivisie Predictions.