Heerenveen host Groningen on Sunday, 18 January 2026 at Abe Lenstra Stadion. The kick-off time is 11:15 local. The fixture is part of the Eredivisie schedule. Heerenveen go into the match 8th in the table; Groningen sit 9th. The two squads have prepared for a tight contest.

Heerenveen have taken 2 wins, 1 draw and 2 losses from their last 5. Recent run: 1 draw. Groningen have collected 2 wins, 2 draws and 1 loss over the same span. Recent run: 2 draws in a row.

The two clubs have met 3 times recently. Past results: 16 Aug 2025: Heerenveen 1-2 Groningen; 25 Jan 2025: Heerenveen 0-1 Groningen; 22 Sept 2024: Heerenveen 2-1 Groningen. The series gives both sides something to draw on before kick-off.

Groningen beat Heerenveen 2-0. Groningen replied with B. Klaverboer 58' (o.g.), T. Blokzijl 79'. The decisive goal arrived in minute 79 as the contest closed.

Heerenveen held 56% of the ball against 44% for Groningen. Shots on target finished 4-6. Expected goals read 1.28 for Heerenveen, 1.87 for Groningen.

Groningen take the three points; Heerenveen look at a thin night for the home crowd. Heerenveen sat 8th and Groningen 9th before kick-off, so the table reshuffles slightly. The next round of fixtures will say more about where each side is going.