FC Groningen - Heracles predictions

We don’t expect FC Groningen to have any issues beating Heracles. The hosts are largely favoured by all the top bookmakers online and 1.91 might actually be a good-value bet to consider. The visitors are not to be underestimated but on this particular instance the home side are seen as clear winners.

It’s highly unlikely that Heracles will manage to get some points this round. FC Groningen are at a considerable advantage, so even a draw would be a success for the visitors.

At 15.00 betting odds, FC Groningen were huge underdogs in their previous Eredivisie outing. That did not stop them from believing they could run out with a point in the bag after a tied first half. However, they failed miserably in doing so, as they stumbled to a disappointing PSV defeat.

The away team are here on the back of a painful 2:0 loss at Ajax, but it’s hard to blame them too much. After all, they were facing both insurmountably long odds and a home-field disadvantage, so not many believed they ever had a real shot.

FC Groningen’s recent performances have raised some questions about their defence. They conceded 8 goals throughout their latest three Eredivisie matches and betting on Over 4.5 seems like a reasonable option.

The away team’s defensive record is slipping. They’ve conceded more than 5 times in their previous 3 Eredivisie engagements. This, at least, points to this match as a decent choice for something like an Over 5 Goals bet.

In terms of head-to-head stats, the closest point of reference right now is from last season when FC Groningen walked away with a decisive victory. This is an entirely new campaign but most top online bookies are still expecting the match to end in their favour.

Friday's matchup will feature both teams at full strength, allowing for a fair and competitive game.

Our advice is to stay on the safe side and go for the Over 2.5 Goals market. It’s reliable, very probable, and available at odds of 1.9 if you use the Pncl sportsbook.