Groningen vs Heracles: result 3-1 and analysis
EredivisieRegular Season - 2Kick-off on August 17, 2014 at 02:45 PM (UTC)Euroborg, Groningen
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What was the result of Groningen vs Heracles?
Groningen won 3-1 on August 17, 2014.
Goalscorers
- 8′T. CheryGroningen
- 35′M. de LeeuwGroningen
- 57′I. Bel HassaniHeracles
- 61′Y. van NieffGroningen
Official lineup for Groningen vs Heracles
The starting elevens fielded at kick-off.
Groningen
- 7J. Antonia
- 9D. Hoesen
- 6M. Kieftenbeld
- 10T. Chery
- 20Y. van Nieff
- 21R. Lindgren
- 23N. van der Velden
- 2J. Kappelhof
- 3Eric Botteghin
- 24T. Hiariej
- 1S. Padt
Heracles
- 11B. Linssen
- 6B. Sibum
- 8I. Bel Hassani
- 9Denni Robin Avdić
- 22O. Tannane
- 23M. Fledderus
- 3B. Schenkeveld
- 5Fahd Aktaou
- 18R. Zomer
- 32M. te Wierik
- 1D. Telgenkamp
What is the recent form of both teams?
Over their last 15 matches in all competitions, Groningen have 10 wins, 2 draws and 3 defeats; Heracles have 3, 3 and 9.
The competition is shown for every match: in pre-season, several of these games are friendlies.
| Date | Opponent | Score | Competition |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 10, 2014 | GO Ahead Eagles(away) | 3-2 | Eredivisie |
| Jul 24, 2014 | Aberdeen(home) | 1-2 | UEFA Europa League |
| Jul 17, 2014 | Aberdeen(away) | 0-0 | UEFA Europa League |
| May 18, 2014 | AZ Alkmaar(home) | 3-0 | Eredivisie |
| May 15, 2014 | AZ Alkmaar(away) | 0-0 | Eredivisie |
| Date | Opponent | Score | Competition |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 9, 2014 | AZ Alkmaar(home) | 0-3 | Eredivisie |
| May 3, 2014 | Groningen(away) | 1-3 | Eredivisie |
| Apr 27, 2014 | Ajax(home) | 1-1 | Eredivisie |
| Apr 13, 2014 | Utrecht(away) | 1-2 | Eredivisie |
| Apr 5, 2014 | GO Ahead Eagles(home) | 1-2 | Eredivisie |
What does the head-to-head say?
Across the last 6 meetings: 5 Groningen wins, 0 draws, 1 Heracles win.
| Date | Score | Competition |
|---|---|---|
| May 3, 2014 | Groningen 3-1 Heracles | Eredivisie |
| Nov 9, 2013 | Heracles 0-3 Groningen | Eredivisie |
| Apr 13, 2013 | Heracles 0-2 Groningen | Eredivisie |
| Dec 2, 2012 | Groningen 2-0 Heracles | Eredivisie |
| Jan 22, 2012 | Groningen 2-1 Heracles | Eredivisie |
| Oct 15, 2011 | Heracles 2-1 Groningen | Eredivisie |
How many goals should we expect?
Groningen score 1.8 and concede 1.0 goals per match over their last 15; Heracles score 1.1 and concede 1.8.
| Club | Goals scored / match | Goals conceded / match | Clean sheets | Both teams scored | Over 2.5 goals |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Groningen | 1.8 | 1.0 | 5 | 9/15 | 10/15 |
| Heracles | 1.1 | 1.8 | 1 | 12/15 | 12/15 |
Over the last 15 matches in all competitions.
Where do both teams sit in the table?
| # | Club | P | W | D | L | GF | GA | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6 | Groningen | 8 | 4 | 2 | 2 | 20 | 14 | 14 |
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