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WON Tip WON Heracles 2-1 Groningen
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Heracles

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L L L L L
0W 2D 8L → Steady
VS
2-1
6:00 pm
N/A
G
Groningen
Away
L W W L L
5W 2D 3L ▲ Improving
Wednesday, 8th July 2026 Selection
Over 2.5
Backing over 2.5 goals
Implied Prob73%Bookie's implied odds
Our Edge-1%Overpriced
Kelly %0%Suggested bankroll %
TICKET #A342F508
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Written & reviewed by BettingProfessional1x2 Editorial Desk
Senior Football Analyst · Last checked 9 Jul 2026
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Supporting Bets
Extras
Primary Selection
Over 2.5 — over 2.5 goals
1.37
Over 1.5 Goals85%
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Heracles vs Groningen Competition: Club Friendly Date: Wednesday, 8th July 2026 KO: 6:00 pm Pick: Over 2.5 (over 2.5 goals) Odds: 1.37 Confidence: 72% Also: Over 1.5 Goals (85%) Ticket #A342F508
Head to Head
Record
5
Heracles
1
Draws
4
Groningen
10
Meetings
3
Avg Goals
50%
BTTS
50%
Over 2.5
Neutral Over 2.5 in 50% of H2H.
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Stats Duel
Comparison
Heracles
Metric
Groningen
0.4
Goals For / Game
1.6
2.3
Goals Against / Game
1.2
10%
Clean Sheets
30%
0-2-8
W — D — L
5-2-3
Win Rate
0%
50%
2.8
Avg Goals
85%
Over 1.5
60%
Over 2.5
50%
BTTS Rate
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Score Probability Matrix
Poisson Model
G0
G1
G2
G3
G4
G5
H0
0-0 6.4%
0-1 12.5%
0-2 12.2%
0-3 7.9%
0-4 3.9%
0-5 1.5%
H1
1-0 5.1%
1-1 10.0%
1-2 9.7%
1-3 6.3%
1-4 3.1%
1-5 1.2%
H2
2-0 2.1%
2-1 4.0%
2-2 3.9%
2-3 2.5%
2-4 1.2%
2-5 0.5%
H3
3-0 0.6%
3-1 1.1%
3-2 1.0%
3-3 0.7%
3-4 0.3%
3-5 0.1%
H4
4-0 0.1%
4-1 0.2%
4-2 0.2%
4-3 0.1%
4-4 0.1%
4-5 0.0%
H5
5-0 0.0%
5-1 0.0%
5-2 0.0%
5-3 0.0%
5-4 0.0%
5-5 0.0%
Top Scores 0-1(12.5%) 0-2(12.2%) 1-1(10.0%)
■ Best match ■ Possible ■ Low · ■ Contradicts tip H=Home goals ↓   G=Away →
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Team Ratings
Grades
Heracles
Overall
0.6
Scoring
1.3
Defence
2.3
Groningen
Overall
5.6
Scoring
5.3
Defence
6.0
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Combination Markets
Smart Picks
Result & BTTS
Home Win & BTTS Yes 0%
Home Win & BTTS No 0%
Draw & BTTS Yes 15%
Draw & BTTS No 15%
Away Win & BTTS Yes 36%
Away Win & BTTS No 36%
Result & Goals
Home Win & Over 2.5 0%
Home Win & Under 2.5 0%
Draw & Over 2.5 17%
Draw & Under 2.5 12%
Away Win & Over 2.5 43%
Away Win & Under 2.5 28%
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Stake Calculator
Bankroll Tool
Kelly %
Stake
Potential Profit
Uses the Kelly Criterion at your selected fraction. Half Kelly (0.5) is recommended for reduced variance. Not financial advice.
🔎 How we calculate confidence, edge & Kelly %

Our confidence score blends three inputs: the market-implied signal from public odds, the head-to-head record between these two sides, and each team's recent form (weighted by sample size). No single input can move the score more than 18 points from the market signal, which keeps the model grounded.

  • Edge compares our confidence against the bookmaker's implied probability from the odds you enter — a positive number suggests the price may be generous relative to our model.
  • Kelly % is a standard bankroll-management formula, not a guarantee — it sizes a stake relative to perceived edge and odds.
  • Score matrix uses a Poisson distribution built from each side's recent scoring and conceding rates.

All models are statistical estimates, not certainties. Treat every figure on this page as one input into your own decision, not as a promise of an outcome.

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Match Archives
History
Head to Head
17.05.26ERE
Heracles1
Groningen2
29.08.25ERE
Groningen4
Heracles0
23.04.25ERE
Groningen4
Heracles1
28.01.25ERE
Heracles1
Groningen1
02.08.24CF
Groningen2
Heracles0
21.03.24CF
Heracles4
Groningen1
24.04.22ERE
Groningen0
Heracles1
18.12.21ERE
Heracles4
Groningen2
30.01.21ERE
Heracles1
Groningen0
23.12.20ERE
Groningen0
Heracles1
Recent Form
Heracles
17.05.26ERE
Heracles1
Groningen2
L
10.05.26ERE
Telstar3
Heracles0
L
03.05.26ERE
Zwolle1
Heracles0
L
26.04.26ERE
Heracles0
FC Volendam2
L
11.04.26ERE
Heracles0
Ajax3
L
05.04.26ERE
Heerenveen4
Heracles1
L
20.03.26ERE
Heracles1
Excelsior1
D
15.03.26ERE
AZ Alkmaar4
Heracles0
L
06.03.26ERE
Heracles0
Utrecht0
D
28.02.26ERE
Heracles1
PSV3
L
Groningen
21.05.26ERE
Ajax2
Groningen0
L
17.05.26ERE
Heracles1
Groningen2
W
10.05.26ERE
Groningen2
Nijmegen1
W
02.05.26ERE
Groningen2
Excelsior3
L
25.04.26ERE
Feyenoord3
Groningen1
L
11.04.26ERE
Groningen0
G.A. Eagles0
D
04.04.26ERE
Telstar0
Groningen2
W
22.03.26ERE
Groningen3
AZ Alkmaar0
W
13.03.26ERE
Zwolle1
Groningen1
D
07.03.26ERE
Groningen3
Ajax1
W
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Match Analysis
Writeup

Professional betting is not glamorous. There is no inside information, no secret line to the dressing room — just the same analytical graft on every fixture you consider, and the discipline to know when the price is worth taking and when it is not. For this Club Friendly game, the work says the price is worth taking, and here is the full picture.

The home side comes in on 5 losses from their last 5 games, which is public and already baked into the line. The layer most casual bettors skip is the texture of those recent home matches. Have they been creating quality chances that the scoreline reflects, or grinding out results against the run of play? The quality behind the recent results tells you whether this is a team that deserves its price or one that has been riding its luck — and N/A usually settles that argument.

The visitors arrive on 2 wins, 3 losses from their last 5 games, the most useful single data point for projecting how they perform away from home. Travelling sides carry their recent momentum — good or bad — into each successive away day, and it tends to take a significant event to break an established pattern.

With both ends assessed, our position is Over 2.5 at @1.37, which we have run through the full process and rate at around 90%. Kick-off is 6:00 pm.

That is the recommendation, backed by the graft behind it. Do not miss the rest of today’s tips on the site — the professional edge is built one disciplined read at a time, not from a single lucky line.

 

BD
BettingProfessional1x2 Editorial Desk
Senior Football Analyst
Reviews statistical models against historical results before every tip is published. Cross-checks head-to-head and form data with independent sources.
Reviewed on 9 Jul 2026
Quick Answers
FAQ
What is the recommended bet for Heracles vs Groningen?
Our selection is Over 2.5 — over 2.5 goals, priced at approximately 1.37. Tip confidence rating: 72%.
What is Heracles's current form?
Heracles have won 0, drawn 2 and lost 8 of their last 10 matches.
How has Groningen been performing recently?
Groningen have recorded 5 wins, 2 draws and 3 defeats from 10 recent games.
What does the head-to-head record show?
Heracles lead with 5 wins versus Groningen's 4, with 1 draws across 10 meetings.
How many goals are expected in this match?
Recent fixtures involving these sides average 2.8 goals per game. The head-to-head BTTS rate stands at 50%.
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