This could be an interesting match as SC Heerenveen have their presumed home advantage while FC Groningen are ahead 8 points in the Eredivisie table.
- SC Heerenveen have played more matches over 2,5 goals home than away.
- FC Groningen have played more matches over 2,5 goals away than home.
There haven't been much time to rest for the hosts, as they played a KNVB Beker match only four days ago. This match was also played here at Abe Lenstra Stadion. With two consecutive home games the intense schedule is somewhat softened. Still, FC Groningen have had more rest.
SC Heerenveen form and stats
SC Heerenveen have played 10 Eredivisie games at their own stadium so far this season, resulting in 5-2-3 (wins-draws-losses). Hopes of three in a row are alive for SC Heerenveen after consecutive victories at their own ground.
The SC Heerenveen supporters enjoyed the previous match, watching their team host Feyenoord in KNVB Beker and win 4-3. Prior to that, an away loss at AZ Alkmaar in the Eredivisie.
The game against Feyenoord had lots of late drama as Heerenveen came back from being down 1-3 and finally secured the victory through Siem de Jong's goal in the 88th minute. As you can tell by the result above, the goals flowed freely in the previous game and the stadium rocked. Could there be another goal fest today?
This is expected to be a close game, with Heerenveen perhaps considered small favourites due to their home advantage. Looking back at earlier matches similar to this one (expected to be close with SC Heerenveen as a small favourite), we find one game. SC Heerenveen has won one of these, drawn zero and lost zero.
The SC Heerenveen fans have had their share of opportunities to cheer home goals this season, having seen 16 goals in 10 league matches. 11 goals have been conceded. There's been improvement defensively lately, as only 1 of these goals has been conceded in their last 3 home matches.
FC Groningen form and stats
5 wins, 1 draw and 4 losses. That’s the product of FC Groningen playing as the away team in the Eredivisie this season. With two straight losses from their last two away games, Groningen are hoping that it's time for some travel points again.
Impressive finishing from Jørgen Strand Larsen secured the home win 1-0 against PEC Zwolle in their previous game. Preceding that game, the 0-1 loss visiting Heracles's place.
So, this is expected to be a close game, an even contest. Looking at earlier matches with Groningen playing away and similar expectations, we found eight relevant matches. Results were three FC Groningen wins, zero draws and five defeats.
A quick return to home after this game, as Groningen are hosting Feyenoord in the Eredivisie only three days away.
The travelling fans enjoy Groningen's attacking play in away games, having scored 15 goals in 10 league matches away. Groningen struggle to build an impenetrable defensive wall in away matches with a total of 15 goals conceded from these games.