Heracles Almelo vs Groningen predictions, May 17, 2026

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Heracles

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On May 17, 2026, Heracles Almelo will face FC Groningen in a crucial Dutch Eredivisie clash at the Erve Asito. Heracles finds themselves in a challenging situation, having not secured a victory in their last five outings. This run of form may weigh heavily on the players’ confidence as they look to turn their season around at home.

In contrast, FC Groningen has displayed a more favorable performance recently, winning two of their last five matches. Their ability to capitalize on scoring opportunities gives them an advantage going into this fixture. With bookmakers reflecting this trend, the odds are heavily favoured towards Groningen at 1.58 for an away win, compared to 4.52 for Heracles at home.

From a tactical perspective, Groningen’s attacking prowess, combined with Heracles’ struggles to find form, suggests that the away team could dominate possession and dictate play. Our model indicates a 21% probability of a home win, a 19.3% chance of a draw, and a 59.6% likelihood of an away victory. While the match presents an opportunity for Heracles to rebound, the current statistics lean towards a Groningen success, making a compelling case for punters.

This preview is generated with the Welcome.Bet AI Insights Engine, combining form data, betting odds, and semantic SEO optimization to deliver relevant match analysis for fans and bettors alike from 2026-05-11T13:52:02+00:00.

Heracles
20.3%
Draw
20.3%
Groningen
59.3%

Prediction (the most likely score): 1:2

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Betting Odds

1 X 2
bet_at_home 4.58 4.85 1.62
betsson 4.9 4.65 1.58
MarathonBet 4.83 4.73 1.6 Watch Watch and Bet
WilliamHill 4.33 4.4 1.6
Pinnacle 4.53 5.07 1.56

Latest Results

10.05.26 SC Telstar – Heracles Almelo – 3:0
03.05.26 PEC Zwolle – Heracles Almelo – 1:0
26.04.26 Heracles Almelo – FC Volendam – 0:2
11.04.26 Heracles Almelo – Ajax Amsterdam – 0:3
05.04.26 SC Heerenveen – Heracles Almelo – 4:1
10.05.26 FC Groningen – NEC Nijmegen – 2:1
02.05.26 FC Groningen – Excelsior Rotterdam – 2:3
25.04.26 Feyenoord – FC Groningen – 3:1
11.04.26 FC Groningen – Go Ahead Eagles – 0:0
04.04.26 SC Telstar – FC Groningen – 0:2

Facts

  • The game between a mid-table team and the outsider (ranked 18 in the zone Relegation ~ Eerste Divisie and 9).
  • Heracles is Relegated to Eerste Divisie
  • In the last 5 head-to-head matches, Heracles won 1.
  • Heracles has been struggling in recent matches (last 5 games: 0 wins).
  • Groningen‘s form has been unstable in recent games (in the last 5 games, wins – 2).
  • Heracles may face physical challenges compared to their opponent, as they have played more matches in recent days.
  • In this match, Groningen is considered a favorite.
  • We predict that Groningen will win today’s game, with odds of 1.59.
  • In the last 20 head-to-head matches, Heracles won 9 matches, drew 3 matches, lost 8 matches, and goals 28:32. (average 1.4:1.6).
  • Including home matches between the teams, Heracles won 6 matches, drew 1 match, lost 1 match, and goals 18:10. (average 2.3:1.3).

    Latest Head To Head

    29.08.25 FC Groningen – Heracles Almelo – 4:0
    23.04.25 FC Groningen – Heracles Almelo – 4:1
    28.01.25 Heracles Almelo – FC Groningen – 1:1
    02.08.24 FC Groningen – Heracles Almelo – 2:0
    24.04.22 FC Groningen – Heracles Almelo – 0:1

    Standings

    Draw

    Relegation – Play Offs

    1/8-finals

    1 Roda Waalwijk 1 : 2, 1 : 1
    2 Bye Willem II
    3 Den Bosch Almere City 0 : 3, 2 : 3
    4 Bye De Graafschap

    Quarter-finals

    1 Waalwijk Willem II 1 : 1, 0 : 1
    2 Almere City De Graafschap 2 : 2, 3 : 1

    Semi-finals

    1 Willem II Almere City

    Final

    1 TBD #1 Bye

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