Groningen vs Heracles Almelo Match – Live Updates and Stats – 2026/05/17
Bookmaker odds for this match will appear closer to kickoff on Sunday, 17 May at 12:30. Pre-match prices typically publish 24–48 hours before the first whistle.
Groningen
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- 29 Aug 2025 Groningen 4 - 0 Heracles Almelo L
- 23 Apr 2025 Groningen 4 - 1 Heracles Almelo L
- 28 Jan 2025 Heracles Almelo 1 - 1 Groningen D
- 02 Aug 2024 Groningen 2 - 0 Heracles Almelo L
- 21 Mar 2024 Heracles Almelo 4 - 1 Groningen W
| # | Team | P | W | D | L | GD | Pts | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
PSV Eindhoven
|
39 | 32 | 2 | 5 | +63 | 98 | W L L W W |
| 2 |
Feyenoord
|
40 | 24 | 7 | 9 | +38 | 79 | D W D D D |
| 3 |
NEC Nijmegen
|
41 | 20 | 11 | 10 | +28 | 71 | W W D W D |
| 4 |
AFC Ajax
|
40 | 18 | 15 | 7 | +21 | 69 | L W D L W |
| 5 |
AZ Alkmaar
|
42 | 19 | 11 | 12 | +16 | 68 | L W L W W |
| 6 |
FC Twente Enschede
|
42 | 18 | 13 | 11 | +14 | 67 | W L W W W |
| 7 |
FC Utrecht
|
40 | 17 | 11 | 12 | +23 | 62 | D W W L W |
| 8 |
SC Heerenveen
|
40 | 16 | 9 | 15 | -1 | 57 | W W D W L |
| 9 |
Sparta Rotterdam
|
39 | 16 | 9 | 14 | -8 | 57 | D L W D L |
| 10 |
Groningen
|
40 | 15 | 8 | 17 | +2 | 53 | W D W W D |
| 11 |
PEC Zwolle
|
40 | 12 | 14 | 14 | -18 | 50 | D D W L D |
| 12 |
Go Ahead Eagles
|
40 | 11 | 16 | 13 | +2 | 49 | L W L W D |
| 13 |
Fortuna Sittard
|
39 | 12 | 9 | 18 | -18 | 45 | L W L L D |
| 14 |
NAC Breda
|
39 | 5 | 15 | 19 | -29 | 30 | D L L D D |
| 15 |
Heracles Almelo
|
39 | 8 | 6 | 25 | -50 | 30 | D L D L L |
| 16 |
Volendam
|
30 | 7 | 7 | 16 | -19 | 28 | L L L D L |
| 17 |
Excelsior SBV
|
30 | 7 | 7 | 16 | -20 | 28 | L L D L D |
| 18 |
SC Telstar
|
30 | 6 | 9 | 15 | -13 | 27 | W L W L L |
| 19 |
Almere City FC
|
10 | 1 | 5 | 4 | -8 | 8 | L D L D D |
| 20 |
RKC Waalwijk
|
10 | 2 | 2 | 6 | -13 | 8 | L L W L W |
| 21 |
Willem II
|
10 | 0 | 2 | 8 | -10 | 2 | L D L L D |
Lineups not announced yet
Team sheets usually drop about an hour before kick-off. Check back closer to 12:30.
Match preview
Heracles Almelo host Groningen in the Netherlands Eredivisie on Sunday, 17 May 2026 at 12:30. The match is scheduled at Polman Stadion, Almelo. Follow the live score, real-time commentary, confirmed lineups and match stats on this page as soon as kick-off begins.
Current league position
Heracles Almelo sit 15th in the Netherlands Eredivisie table with 30 points from 39 matches (8W · 6D · 25L). Groningen are 10th with 53 points from 40 matches (15W · 8D · 17L).
The full standings table — including form, goal difference and points gap — is available in the Standings tab above, and the complete season archive lives on the Netherlands Eredivisie hub.
Head-to-head history
These two clubs have met 43 times on record. Heracles Almelo have won 17, Groningen have won 20 and 6 matches ended level. A full timeline of previous meetings — scores, dates and competitions — is in the H2H tab above.
How to follow the match
SportScore will publish a live matchcast the moment Heracles Almelo vs Groningen kicks off. You'll see the clock, running score, goals, yellow and red cards, substitutions and live team stats (possession, shots, corners, fouls) without refreshing the page.
Advanced match statistics
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- Ball possession (%)
- Shots on target & shots off target
- Corner kicks
- Fouls, offsides, yellow and red cards
- Dangerous attacks & attacks
- Starting XI, formation and confirmed substitutes
Match chat
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Heracles Almelo vs Groningen — frequently asked
When is Heracles Almelo vs Groningen played?
Kick-off is in the Netherlands Eredivisie.
Where is Heracles Almelo vs Groningen played?
At Polman Stadion in Almelo, Netherlands (capacity 12080).
Has Heracles Almelo vs Groningen started?
Not yet. The match kicks off Sunday, 17 May 2026 at 12:30 UTC. SportScore will start streaming live scores, events and stats on this page as soon as the first whistle blows.
How can I follow Heracles Almelo vs Groningen live?
On this page. SportScore publishes the live scoreboard, goal & card events, possession and shots, team-stat bars and line-ups free of charge and with no sign-up. Refresh is automatic while the match is in play.
Which competition is Heracles Almelo vs Groningen part of?
The Netherlands Eredivisie in Netherlands. Full fixtures, standings and top scorers for this season are on the competition hub.
More from the Netherlands Eredivisie
Browse every team, fixture and result in this season on the Netherlands Eredivisie hub, or jump to the full Netherlands football section for national team, cup and youth competitions. You can also follow Heracles Almelo and Groningen for their upcoming schedules, squads and recent form.