Heerenveen – Groningen

Heerenveen will host Groningen in what promises to be a tightly contested clash, with the hosts sitting twelfth in the table on six points from one win, three draws and two defeats, scoring seven and conceding nine. Groningen, positioned ninth with eight points after two victories, two draws and two losses, have a slightly better goal difference, having netted twelve while letting in thirteen. The two sides have already met this season, and the narrow gap in points suggests a battle for the mid‑table spots. Both teams will be eager to turn their modest records into a decisive win and climb the standings.