Groningen vs NEC Nijmegen Prediction, Betting Tips, Lineups & Odds | 10 May 2026

Eredivisie Betting Preview: Groningen vs NEC Nijmegen

Groningen host NEC Nijmegen at Euroborg Stadion, with kick-off set for 10:45 on Sunday 10 May.

We’ll back Groningen +0.25 on the Asian Handicap and split our stake between 0 and +0.5 when they clash with NEC. A victory delivers a nice payout at -122 although a draw would still mean a return.

FC Groningen have lost in back-to-back Eredivisie outings. In a recent home game at Euroborg Stadion, they were turned over 3-2 by Excelsior. Dick Lukkien's team boasted 55% possession and had five shots on target, while Tika de Jonge and Younes Taha each scored one goal.

NEC Nijmegen hosted Telstar in their previous game, ending in a 1-1 draw at Stadion De Goffert. NEC had seven shots on goal and boasted 70% possession, while Tjaronn Chery found the net.

Head-to-Head Statistics

These two sides previously met at Stadion De Goffert, with NEC landing the home victory. Defeating Groningen by a 2-0 scoreline. The 8 H2H meetings most recently played have included five NEC victories, one draw and two triumphs for Groningen.

Eredivisie		G	W	D	L	GF	GA	GD	GD	P
3	NEC Nijmegen	32	15	11	6	74	50	24	74:50	56
10	Groningen	32	12	6	14	45	43	2	45:43	42

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3 wins, 5 losses and 2 draws, averaging 1.6 goals from 5.2 shots on goal and 16.3 attempts. Groningen have had 49.9% possession, 416.2 passes and 5.8 corners per game. On average, they have conceded 1.5 goals from 5.1 shots on goal and 12.2 attempts, while the opposition have been awarded 5.7 corners.

Thom van Bergen is the top scorer with 5 goals, while Younes Taha, Marvin Peersman and Oskar Zawada each have 2. Younes Taha has the most assists with 3, while goalkeepers Etienne Vaessen and Hidde Jurjus have recorded 3 clean sheets between them.

NEC have won 3, lost 1 and drawn 6, with an average of 1.7 goals from 6.7 shots on goal and 17.9 attempts. There’s been an average of 55.3% possession, 7.4 corners taken and 3.6 corners against, while they’ve conceded 1.2 goals from 5.4 shots on goal and 11.0 attempts.

Bryan Linssen has scored 5 goals, followed by Tjaronn Chery on 4 and Basar Onal with 2. Sami Ouaissa and Kodai Sano are top assists providers with 3, while Gonzalo Crettaz has recorded one clean sheet in the last 10 games.

Predicted & Confirmed Lineups

FC Groningen predicted lineup (4-2-3-1): Etienne Vaessen (GK), Marco Rente, Thijmen Blokzijl, Dies Janse, Marvin Peersman, Tika de Jonge, Tygo Land, David van der Werff, Younes Taha, Jorg Schreuders, Thom van Bergen.

NEC Nijmegen predicted lineup (3-4-1-2): Gonzalo Crettaz (GK), Eli Dasa, Bram Nuytinck, Deveron Fonville, Sami Ouaissa, Darko Nejasmic, Philippe Sandler, Noé Lebreton, Kodai Sano, Tjaronn Chery, Brian Linssen.

Groningen vs NEC Nijmegen Prediction & Betting Tips

Your complete Groningen vs NEC Nijmegen betting guide is here, including our go-to match prediction, scoreline call, corners betting pick, standout prop selections and a customized bet builder.

Match Prediction

Groningen +0.25 look like a value bet on the Asian Handicap. We think that the hosts have a good chance of recording a win in this Eredivisie game and it’s therefore a confident selection at -122.

Our football predictions are always well-researched and it starts with a combination of team news and form guide. Once we have a clear idea of what might happen, we match up the latest Eredivisie data.

Key FC Groningen vs NEC Nijmegen league stats:

• The +0.25 line has been covered by Groningen in 13 of their last 19 games at home.
• The +0.25 line has been covered by Groningen in 6 of their last 10 games at home.
• The -0.25 line hasn’t been covered by NEC in 4 of their last 5 games.
• The -0.25 line hasn’t been covered by NEC in 7 of their last 10 games.
• The -0.25 line hasn’t been covered by NEC in 3 consecutive games.

The latest odds imply that our pick has a 54.9% prospect of winning. However, our experts think that the probability is close to 60% taking all factors into consideration. It’s why we think it’s worth placing this bet.

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Our Match Prediction

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Correct Score Prediction

Groningen 2 - 1 NEC

Our correct score prediction is a 2-1 win for Groningen which is available at odds of +700. We think they’ll achieve victory and this is a way of getting bigger odds and more excitement.

Player Prop Picks

Top Pick: Younes Taha Over 2.5 Shots +114

Younes Taha (Groningen) has recorded over 2.5 shots in seven of his past nine Eredivisie games on home soil. We think that some value can be landed by wagering on Player Shots and you can secure +114 that he goes over the line.

Latest Younes Taha Player Prop Odds

Goalscorer

Anytime

+280

First

+850

Shots

Over 2.5

+114

Under 2.5

-

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Thom van Bergen to Score +190

Thom van Bergen (Groningen) has netted five goals in his past ten Eredivisie games. We’re happy to take the +190 for this Anytime Goalscorer bet as there’s value in the odds that he finds the net at least once.

Latest Thom van Bergen Player Prop Odds

Goalscorer

Anytime

+190

First

+600

Shots

Over 2.5

-123

Under 2.5

-

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Corners Prediction

NEC Over 4.5 Corners -159

In their past five away matches, NEC Nijmegen have covered the 4.5 corners line, while the last six Groningen home games have involved them conceding over 4.5 corners. There’s everything to like about the NEC Team Corners line which looks low and we’d expect them to go over at -159.

League Games

League Games

Last 10 Total For Against

Last 10 at Home Total For Against

Last 10 Away Total For Against

Groningen

Total

11.50 5.80 5.70

Home

13.40 7.90 5.50

Away

10.10 6.50 3.60

NEC

Total

11.00 7.40 3.60

Home

10.10 6.70 3.40

Away

10.80 6.00 4.80

Latest Corner Odds

Total Corners

Over 10.5

-112

Under 10.5

-125

Groningen Corners

Over 4.5

-156

Under 4.5

+110

NEC Corners

Over 4.5

-156

Under 4.5

+110

Most Corners

1

-100

X

+650

2

-100

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Groningen vs NEC Nijmegen 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.

NEC Nijmegen are forecasted to have a 44% chance of triumphing in this Eredivisie encounter according to the bookmakers. It leads to their latest betting odds being +125. If you’re searching for a different slant, FC Groningen are available at +180.

NEC can be backed at -149 on the Draw No Bet and you’ll get stakes refunded if the game ends level. Alternatively, Groningen can be chanced at +105 on the same market.

There’s a high probability that Over 2.5 Goals will be netted according to the current prices. The Both Teams to Score market is always popular and BTTS Yes can be backed at -278.

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Full-Time Result

1

+180

X

+285

2

+125

Half-Time Result

1

+210

X

+150

2

+170

Double Chance

1X

-161

12

-400

X2

-238

Draw No Bet

1

+105

2

-149

Asian Handicap

1 Hcp +0.25

-122

2 Hcp -0.25

-102

Total Goals

Under 2.5

+175

Over 2.5

-233

Both Teams to Score

Yes

-278

No

+188

You will find favourite Bryan Linssen at +525 to be First Goalscorer and there’s also the chance to get +160 that he finds the net any time.

Bryan Linssen (NEC)

First

+160

Anytime

+525

Youssef El Kachati (NEC)

First

+160

Anytime

+550

Tjaronn Chery (NEC)

First

+170

Anytime

+550

David van der Werff (Groningen)

First

+180

Anytime

+575

Thom van Bergen (Groningen)

First

+190

Anytime

+600

Koki Ogawa (NEC)

First

+200

Anytime

+650

Brynjolfur Andersen Willumsson (Groningen)

First

+210

Anytime

+650

Pereira Da Silva Danilo (NEC)

First

+230

Anytime

+750

Younes Taha (Groningen)

First

+280

Anytime

+850

Sami Ouaissa (NEC)

First

+290

Anytime

+900

Willum Willumsson (NEC)

First

+310

Anytime

+1000

Virgil Misidjan (NEC)

First

+330

Anytime

+1000

Noé Lebreton (NEC)

First

+350

Anytime

+1050

Jorg Schreuders (Groningen)

First

+410

Anytime

+1200

Kodai Sano (NEC)

First

+460

Anytime

+1400

Darko Nejasmic (NEC)

First

+525

Anytime

+1500

Thomas Ouwejan (NEC)

First

+525

Anytime

+1500

Dirk Proper (NEC)

First

+575

Anytime

+1700

Marvin Peersman (Groningen)

First

+600

Anytime

+1900

Tika de Jonge (Groningen)

First

+700

Anytime

+2000

Bryan Linssen (NEC)

Over 2.5

-114

Under 2.5

-

Youssef El Kachati (NEC)

Over 2.5

-143

Under 2.5

-

Tjaronn Chery (NEC)

Over 2.5

-132

Under 2.5

-

David van der Werff (Groningen)

Over 2.5

-123

Under 2.5

-

Thom van Bergen (Groningen)

Over 2.5

-123

Under 2.5

-

Koki Ogawa (NEC)

Over 2.5

+114

Under 2.5

-

Brynjolfur Andersen Willumsson (Groningen)

Over 2.5

+135

Under 2.5

-

Younes Taha (Groningen)

Over 2.5

+114

Under 2.5

-

Jorg Schreuders (Groningen)

Over 1.5

+160

Under 1.5

-

Noé Lebreton (NEC)

Over 1.5

-123

Under 1.5

-

Willum Willumsson (NEC)

Over 1.5

+110

Under 1.5

-

Virgil Misidjan (NEC)

Over 1.5

+120

Under 1.5

-

Sami Ouaissa (NEC)

Over 1.5

-112

Under 1.5

-

Pereira Da Silva Danilo (NEC)

Over 1.5

-182

Under 1.5

-

Tika de Jonge (Groningen)

Over 1.5

+128

Under 1.5

-

Kodai Sano (NEC)

Over 0.5

-192

Under 0.5

-

Darko Nejasmic (NEC)

Over 0.5

-152

Under 0.5

-

Thomas Ouwejan (NEC)

Over 0.5

-182

Under 0.5

-

Dirk Proper (NEC)

Over 0.5

-135

Under 0.5

-

Marvin Peersman (Groningen)

Over 0.5

-122

Under 0.5

-

Groningen have managed four losses, three victories and three draws in the last 10 home matches, recording an average of 1.60 goals per game and conceding 1.20.

NEC have not lost on their travels in the past ten matches. NEC have racked up six wins and four draws in the last 10 away matches, scoring an average of 2.40 goals per game and conceding 1.50.

Groningen were 2-1 victors against NEC last time out at Euroborg Stadion. Groningen have triumphed in two of the previous 3 H2H meetings at Euroborg Stadion, while NEC have won once.

Last 10 League Games		W-D-L	G	GF	GA	O2.5	U2.5	B-Y	B-No
Groningen Home Stats		3-3-4	2.80	1.60	1.20	8	2	6	4
NEC Nijmegen Away Stats		6-4-0	3.90	2.40	1.50	6	4	9	1

• 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

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Groningen vs NEC Nijmegen Lineups & Team News

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