FC Groningen
Football Netherlands - Eredivisie Euroborg Stadion Sat 10 Jan 15:00
NAC Breda
  1. Prediction
  2. Odds
  3. Stats
  4. Team News
  5. Lineups
  6. Injuries
  7. Squads
  8. Table

Eredivisie Betting Preview: Groningen vs NAC Breda

Groningen square off against bottom-of-the-table NAC Breda at Euroborg Stadion, with kick-off set for 15:00 on Saturday 10 January.

Take Groningen to Land Victory

We’ll back Groningen with a fair degree of confidence when they clash with NAC. At betting odds of -156 on the Full-Time Result market, this looks a value pick and we expect a return.

Teams’ Previous H2H Saw 2-1 Groningen Victory

FC Groningen played Go Ahead Eagles away in their last game. It was a 1-1 draw at De Adelaarshorst. They had 53% possession and recorded three shots on target, with Tika de Jonge registering the goal.

NAC Breda have suffered three consecutive Eredivisie road defeats. They lost 1-0 in their previous game at home to Telstar at Rat Verlegh Stadion. Carl Hoefkens' team had the lion’s share of the ball boasting 62% possession and two shots on goal.

Head-to-Head Statistics

Groningen have gone unbeaten in their past four meetings with NAC. In the last clash, away side Groningen landed a 2-1 victory at Rat Verlegh Stadion. The previous 4 H2H games have featured two Groningen victories and two draws.

Eredivisie G W D L GF GA GD GD P
9 Groningen logo Groningen 24 9 4 11 31 32 -1 31:32 31
16 NAC Breda logo NAC Breda 24 5 7 12 25 36 -11 25:36 22
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FC Groningen – Last 10 League Games

4 wins, 3 losses and 3 draws, averaging 1.3 goals from 16.5 attempts and 6.8 shots on goal. Groningen have had 53.2% possession, 444.1 passes and 7.9 corners per match. On average, they have conceded 1.2 goals from 9.6 attempts and 3.6 shots on goal, while their opponents have earned 4.0 corners.

Stije Resink and Thom van Bergen are the leading goalscorers with 4, while Tika de Jonge has 2. Leading assistor is Stije Resink with 2, while goalkeeper Etienne Vaessen has 2 clean sheets.

NAC Breda – Last 10 League Games

NAC have 1 victory, 6 defeats and 3 draws, with an average of 0.9 goals from 14.4 attempts and 3.8 shots on goal. There’s been an average of 52.8% possession, 446.5 passes, 6.3 corners awarded and 3.7 corners against them, while they’ve conceded 1.4 goals from 10.0 attempts and 4.6 shots on goal.

Sydney van Hooijdonk got 3 goals, Mohamed Nassoh notched 2, while Raul Paula and two other players scored 1. Lewis Holtby and Charles-Andreas Brym have managed 2 assists in the last 10 games, while Daniel Bielica has one clean sheet to his name.

Confirmed Lineups

FC Groningen confirmed lineup (4-3-3): Etienne Vaessen (GK), Marco Rente, Thijmen Blokzijl, Dies Janse, Marvin Peersman, Tika de Jonge, Thom van Bergen, Stije Resink, Jorg Schreuders, Brynjolfur Andersen Willumsson, Younes Taha.

NAC Breda confirmed lineup (5-3-2): Daniel Bielica (GK), Cherrion Valerius, Denis Odoi, Rio Hillen, Charles-Andreas Brym, Boy Kemper, Maximilien Balard, Lewis Holtby, Kamal Sowah, Sydney van Hooijdonk, Moussa Soumano.

Groningen vs NAC Breda Prediction & Betting Tips

Our expert Groningen vs NAC Breda tips include betting advice on all fronts — from a main match prediction and player prop picks to corners guidance, a correct score selection and a ready-made bet builder.

Match Prediction

Groningen look like an attractive bet at -156 and we think they can win this Eredivisie clash. We’ll place this wager with confidence and there’s plenty of juice in the available price.

Current team news and the latest form provide useful pieces of information when it comes to making Eredivisie recommendations. It’s also vital to have access to all available stats so that we make the most informed football picks.

Key FC Groningen vs NAC Breda league stats:

  • Groningen have won 9 of their last 17 games at home.
  • NAC have lost 8 of their last 10 games on the road.
  • NAC have lost 4 of their last 5 games.
  • NAC have lost their last 3 games on the road.
Groningen to Win Probability

The best football betting sites make it a 61% chance that our pick is settled as a winner. In our opinion, there’s actually a probability of success closer to 70%. The bet can be recommended for this precise reason.

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Our Match Prediction
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Correct Score Prediction

Groningen Groningen logo 2 - 0 NAC logo NAC

We’re taking a chance on Groningen to achieve a 2-0 winning scoreline. Odds of +575 means we can place a smaller stake and still achieve a nice return.

Player Prop Picks

Top Pick: Stije Resink Over 0.5 Shots On Target -111 BetMGM logo

Stije Resink (Groningen) has registered one or more shots on goal in three consecutive Eredivisie home matches. We think that the value can be found by wagering on Shots on Target and you can get -111 that he goes over the line.

Latest Stije Resink Player Prop Odds

Thom van Bergen to Score +190 BetMGM logo

Thom van Bergen (Groningen) has racked up four goals in his past ten Eredivisie matches. Based on the stats, we are happy to back the +190 when it comes to him finding the net on the Anytime Goalscorer market.

Latest Thom van Bergen Player Prop Odds

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Corners Prediction

NAC Over 3.5 Corners +107 BetMGM logo

NAC Breda have covered the 3.5 corners line in six straight games. In our opinion, there is value when it comes to NAC covering the Team Corners line, with odds of +107 on offer.

League Games
League Games
Last 10 Total For Against
Last 10 at Home Total For Against
Last 10 Away Total For Against
Groningen Logo Groningen
Total
11.90 7.90 4.00
Home
10.40 7.30 3.10
Away
9.50 4.40 5.10
NAC Logo NAC
Total
10.00 6.30 3.70
Home
9.40 5.10 4.30
Away
8.90 5.40 3.50
Latest Corner Odds

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Bet Builder Tips

Full-Time Result Groningen -156
Total Goals Under 2.5 -100
Shots On Target Stije Resink Over 0.5 -111

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Groningen vs NAC Breda Odds

The odds and lines below are updated regularly and may differ from the prices shown in our picks, which are captured at the time of publication.

Groningen Match Odds Suggest Victory

At betting odds of -154, the bookies make FC Groningen probable winners and there’s a 61% likelihood that the favourites triumph in this Eredivisie encounter. The market implies that NAC Breda are the most unlikely to win at +420.

Betting Groningen -0.75 on the Asian Handicap at -120 means splitting stake between -0.5 and -1.0. Therefore, a one-goal win over NAC means a win and a push, with a 2+ goal victory meaning a full payout.

The Total Goals market could be a toss-up considering that Under and Over 2.5 Goals are available at similar odds. For the Both Teams to Score market, it’s hard to separate the BTTS Yes and No options when it comes to the odds available.

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Brynjolfur Andersen Willumsson Favourite to Score the First Goal

Those interested in Brynjolfur Andersen Willumsson to find the net anytime can get +150, with the favourite on offer to score the first goal at odds of +400.

Player Goals
Brynjolfur Andersen Willumsson (Groningen)
First
+150
Anytime
+400
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David van der Werff (Groningen)
First
+180
Anytime
+440
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Thom van Bergen (Groningen)
First
+200
Anytime
+540
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Sydney Van Hooijdonk (NAC)
First
+240
Anytime
+600
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Player Shots On Target
Brynjolfur Andersen Willumsson (Groningen)
Over 0.5
-263
Under 0.5
+145
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David van der Werff (Groningen)
Over 0.5
-208
Under 0.5
+118
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Thom van Bergen (Groningen)
Over 0.5
-182
Under 0.5
+102
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Younes Taha (Groningen)
Over 0.5
-182
Under 0.5
+105
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Player Shots
Brynjolfur Andersen Willumsson (Groningen)
Over 2.5
-139
Under 2.5
-
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David van der Werff (Groningen)
Over 2.5
-119
Under 2.5
-
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Thom van Bergen (Groningen)
Over 2.5
-137
Under 2.5
-
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Sydney Van Hooijdonk (NAC)
Over 2.5
+125
Under 2.5
-
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Groningen Bidding to Stay Strong at Home

Groningen haven’t been beaten in three straight games at Euroborg Stadion. They have collected five wins, three draws and two defeats in the past 10 home games, recording an average of 2.20 goals per match and conceding 1.00.

NAC have failed to win in their last ten matches on their travels. Carl Hoefkens' team have finished with eight defeats and two draws in the last 10 away matches, recording an average of 0.70 goals per game and conceding 2.00.

Groningen enjoyed a 4-1 winning scoreline when last meeting NAC at Euroborg Stadion.

Last 10 League Games W-D-L G GF GA O2.5 U2.5 B-Y B-No
Groningen logo Groningen Home Stats 5-3-2 3.20 2.20 1.00 6 4 5 5
NAC Breda logo NAC Breda Away Stats 0-2-8 2.70 0.70 2.00 6 4 4 6
  • W-D-L = Wins-Draws-Losses
  • G = Avg. Goals
  • GF = Avg. Goals For
  • GA = Avg. Goals Against
  • O2.5 = Matches Over 2.5 Goals
  • U2.5 = Matches Under 2.5 Goals
  • B-Y = Matches BTTS Yes
  • B-No = Matches BTTS No
Team Stats
FC Groningen logo FC Groningen League Stats
NAC Breda logo NAC Breda League Stats
Full-Time Result
  • 4 wins, 3 defeats and 3 draws in the previous 10 matches
  • 5 wins, 2 defeats and 3 draws in the previous 10 home matches
Full-Time Result
  • 1 win, 6 defeats and 3 draws in the previous 10 matches
  • 8 defeats and 2 draws in the previous 10 away matches
Goals
Goals
Corners
Corners
Possession
Possession
Top Scorers & Assists
Top Scorers & Assists

Groningen vs NAC Breda Lineups & Team News

Stay ahead of the game by checking the Groningen vs NAC Breda team news before betting. Stay updated with our predicted and confirmed lineups for the Eredivisie and the newest injury information.

FC Groningen Confirmed Lineup 4-3-3

NAC Breda Confirmed Lineup 5-3-2

FC Groningen Confirmed Lineup 4-3-3

1 Etienne Vaessen
5 Marco Rente 3 Thijmen Blokzijl 4 Dies Janse 43 Marvin Peersman
8 Tika de Jonge 26 Thom van Bergen 6 Stije Resink
14 Jorg Schreuders 9 B. A. Willumsson 10 Younes Taha
99 Daniel Bielica
25 Cherrion Valerius 3 Denis Odoi 22 Rio Hillen 7 Charles-Andreas Brym 4 Boy Kemper
16 Maximilien Balard 90 Lewis Holtby 14 Kamal Sowah
17 Sydney van Hooijdonk 9 Moussa Soumano

NAC Breda Confirmed Lineup 5-3-2

FC Groningen Substitutes

  • 2Wouter Prins
  • 7Travis Hernes
  • 11Noam Emeran
  • 13Lovro Stubljar
  • 17David van der Werff
  • 18Tygo Land
  • 19Oskar Zawada
  • 21Hidde Jurjus
  • 27Rui Mendes
  • 48Robin Kelder
  • 57Nils Eggens
  • 69Mark Hoekstra

NAC Breda Substitutes

  • 1Roy Kortsmit
  • 2Boyd Lucassen
  • 6Casper Staring
  • 8Clint Leemans
  • 10Mohamed Nassoh
  • 11Raul Paula
  • 15Enes Mahmutovic
  • 21Jayden Candelaria
  • 23Dion Versluis
  • 24Andre Ayew
  • 32Juho Talvitie
  • 55Brahim Ghalidi

Previous FC Groningen Lineups

21 Dec Eredivisie
Go Ahead E. 1-1 Groningen
13 Dec Eredivisie
Groningen 3-0 Volendam
05 Dec Eredivisie
Excelsior 0-2 Groningen
02 Dec Eredivisie
Ajax 2-0 Groningen
23 Nov Eredivisie
Groningen 2-2 PEC Zwolle
09 Nov Eredivisie
NEC Nijmegen 2-0 Groningen

Previous NAC Breda Lineups

20 Dec Eredivisie
NAC Breda 0-1 Telstar
14 Dec Eredivisie
NAC Breda 1-1 Utrecht
07 Dec Eredivisie
Sp. Rotterdam 1-0 NAC Breda
29 Nov Eredivisie
Excelsior 1-0 NAC Breda
22 Nov Eredivisie
NAC Breda 0-1 PSV
08 Nov Eredivisie
Volendam 2-1 NAC Breda

Injuries & Suspensions

FC Groningen Injury Table
Type Name Info
Etienne Vaessen Yellow cards
Mats Seuntjens Groin
Tika de Jonge Other
NAC Breda Injury Table
Type Name Info
Rio Hillen Red card (direc
Terence Kongolo Other
Moussa Soumano Ankle
F. Oldrup Jensen Knee
Team Squads

FC Groningen Player Stats & Squad

Manager: Dick Lukkien

Player # Pos GP MIN ST BE G A Y R
Thijmen Blokzijl 3 D 17 1530 17 0 0 0 2 0
Stije Resink 6 M 17 1530 17 0 4 5 4 0
Marvin Peersman 43 D 17 1485 17 0 1 0 3 0
Thom van Bergen 26 F 17 1444 17 0 4 2 2 0
Younes Taha 10 M 17 1374 17 0 2 3 2 0

NAC Breda Player Stats & Squad

Manager: Carl Hoefkens

Player # Pos GP MIN ST BE G A Y R
Boy Kemper 4 D 17 1512 17 0 1 2 3 0
Kamal Sowah 14 F 17 1497 17 0 0 1 2 0
Daniel Bielica 99 G 16 1440 16 1 0 0 1 0
Maximilien Balard 16 D 16 1382 16 0 0 1 1 1
Rio Hillen 22 D 15 1291 15 1 0 0 6 0
Netherlands FlagEredivisie Table
2025/2026 Season
# Team G W D L +/- P
1 PSV 24 20 2 2 70:29 62
2 Feyenoord 24 15 3 6 55:33 48
3 NEC Nijmegen 24 12 7 5 59:40 43
4 Ajax 24 11 10 3 47:31 43
5 AZ Alkmaar 24 11 6 7 42:38 39
6 Twente 24 9 11 4 39:26 38
7 Sp. Rotterdam 24 11 4 9 31:40 37
8 Utrecht 24 8 7 9 36:31 31
9 Groningen 24 9 4 11 31:32 31
10 SC Heerenveen 24 8 7 9 40:42 31
11 Fortuna Sittard 24 8 5 11 36:43 29
12 PEC Zwolle 24 7 6 11 34:50 27
13 Go Ahead E. 24 5 11 8 37:39 26
14 Excelsior 24 7 5 12 26:41 26
15 Volendam 24 6 6 12 26:39 24
16 NAC Breda 24 5 7 12 25:36 22
17 Telstar 24 3 9 12 28:41 18
18 Heracles 24 5 2 17 31:62 17
# Team G W D L +/- P
1 PSV 12 9 2 1 39:17 29
2 Feyenoord 13 9 1 3 32:19 28
3 Ajax 13 8 3 2 24:11 27
4 NEC Nijmegen 11 7 2 2 30:17 23
5 Twente 12 6 4 2 20:12 22
6 Fortuna Sittard 12 6 3 3 21:18 21
7 AZ Alkmaar 12 5 5 2 25:21 20
8 Volendam 12 5 4 3 19:15 19
9 PEC Zwolle 11 6 1 4 15:15 19
10 Utrecht 12 5 3 4 19:12 18
11 Go Ahead E. 12 4 6 2 21:16 18
12 Sp. Rotterdam 12 5 3 4 14:19 18
13 SC Heerenveen 12 4 5 3 22:21 17
14 Groningen 12 4 3 5 17:13 15
15 NAC Breda 13 4 3 6 15:18 15
16 Excelsior 12 4 2 6 13:16 14
17 Heracles 11 4 1 6 20:25 13
18 Telstar 12 1 5 6 18:24 8