NEC Nijmegen vs Groningen Prediction, Betting Tips, Lineups & Odds | 09 Nov 2025

Eredivisie Betting Preview: NEC Nijmegen vs Groningen

NEC Nijmegen square off against Groningen at Stadion De Goffert, with kick-off set for 08:30 on Sunday 9 November. Our betting preview features expert Dutch Eredivisie predictions, betting tips, the latest odds, H2H stats, team news and both predicted and confirmed lineups.

We believe that NEC will get the better of Groningen and the favourites are excellent value at -100. The Full-Time Result odds look really attractive and we’re confident of landing a return here.

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NEC Nijmegen lost away from home in their last game. FC Utrecht won 1-0 at Stadion Galgenwaard. Dick Schreuder's side enjoyed 62% possession and managed six shots on target.

FC Groningen hosted FC Twente at Euroborg Stadion in their previous game, ending in a 1-1 draw. Groningen managed six shots on goal and enjoyed 55% possession, while Stije Resink found the net.

Head-to-Head Statistics

Groningen triumphed in the last clash between the pair. Landing a 2-1 home win when playing NEC at Euroborg Stadion. In the past 7 H2H meetings, we have seen four NEC wins, two Groningen victories and one draw.

Eredivisie		G	W	D	L	GF	GA	GD	GD	P
4	NEC Nijmegen	17	8	5	4	43	29	14	43:29	29
5	Groningen	17	8	3	6	25	22	3	25:22	27

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NEC have 3 wins, 4 losses and 3 draws, averaging 2.2 goals from 6.2 shots on goal and 14.9 attempts. NEC have averaged 59.2% possession, 444.1 passes and 4.6 corners per match, with their opponents getting 2.0 goals from 5.2 shots on goal, 10.7 attempts and 4.0 corners.

Koki Ogawa is the top scorer along with five other players, with each of them scoring 2 goals. Bryan Linssen is the top assists maker on 3, with goalie Gonzalo Crettaz managing one clean sheet.

Groningen have won 6, lost 3 and drawn 1, with an average of 1.6 goals from 13.5 attempts and 5.8 shots on goal. There’s been an average of 48.5% possession, 398.6 passes, 5.4 corners awarded and 4.7 corners against them, while they’ve conceded 1.1 goals from 11.4 attempts and 3.6 shots on goal.

Brynjolfur Andersen Willumsson has scored 5, followed by Younes Taha and David van der Werff with 2 goals apiece. Stije Resink has had 4 assists in the previous 10 games, while Etienne Vaessen has 3 clean sheets to his name.

Confirmed Lineups

NEC Nijmegen confirmed lineup (4-2-3-1): Gonzalo Crettaz (GK), Eliazer Dasa, Philippe Sandler, Ahmetcan Kaplan, Thomas Ouwejan, Darko Nejasmic, Kodai Sano, Sami Ouaissa, Tjaronn Chery, Bryan Linssen, Koki Ogawa.

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

NEC Nijmegen vs Groningen Prediction & Betting Tips

We’ve lined up expert NEC Nijmegen vs Groningen betting tips, from our match prediction and correct score call to corners betting insight, best player prop picks and bet builder advice. Read on for the full breakdown.

Match Prediction

We’re keeping things simple with our standout bet considering that NEC are currently priced at -100. We think they can secure a victory in this Eredivisie match and the hosts looks a value play.

The football predictions are generated after consulting the team news for both sides along with the form. We are also able to analyse the latest Eredivisie stats which can suggest how the game might unfold.

Key NEC Nijmegen vs FC Groningen league stats:

• NEC have won 3 of their last 5 games at home.
• Groningen have lost 12 of their last 18 games on the road.
• Groningen have lost 6 of their last 10 games on the road.
• NEC have won 4 of their last 7 games against Groningen.

The top bookmakers are estimating that there is a 50% likelihood of this pick landing a return. Based on our tipsters research, we calculate the actual probability to be 55-60%. This bet can therefore be backed with confidence.

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Our Match Prediction

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Correct Score Prediction

NEC 2 - 1 Groningen

We’ve got a correct score prediction which involves NEC winning 2-1. Odds of +700 look appealing and we should get a run for our money here.

Player Prop Picks

Top Pick: David van der Werff Over 1.5 Shots +112

David van der Werff (Groningen) has fired over 1.5 shots in five straight Eredivisie matches. We think this could be a telling statistic and we’ll back him to cover the Player Shots line which is available at odds of +112.

Latest David van der Werff Player Prop Odds

Goalscorer

Anytime

+500

First

+1300

Shots On Target

Over 0.5

+138

Under 0.5

-244

Shots

Over 1.5

-116

Under 1.5

-

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Tjaronn Chery to Score +148

Tjaronn Chery (NEC) has managed three goals in his past four Eredivisie home matches. It’s worth a play on the +148 that he is Anytime Goalscorer as there’s lots of value for these betting odds.

Latest Tjaronn Chery Player Prop Odds

Goalscorer

Anytime

+143

First

+390

Shots On Target

Over 1.5

+123

Under 1.5

-217

Shots

Over 3.5

-130

Under 3.5

-

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Corners Prediction

Groningen Over 4.5 Corners +106

Groningen have covered the 4.5 corners line in four consecutive matches. There are odds of +106 being served up when it comes to this Team Corners wager and we think Groningen will cover the line.

League Games

League Games

Last 10 Total For Against

Last 10 at Home Total For Against

Last 10 Away Total For Against

NEC

Total

8.60 4.60 4.00

Home

9.40 4.40 5.00

Away

10.30 4.60 5.70

Groningen

Total

10.10 5.40 4.70

Home

8.90 4.90 4.00

Away

8.50 3.40 5.10

Latest Corner Odds

Total Corners

Over 9.5

-116

Under 9.5

-122

NEC Corners

Over 5.5

+110

Under 5.5

-150

Groningen Corners

Over 3.5

-163

Under 3.5

+120

Most Corners

1

-147

X

+700

2

+160

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NEC Nijmegen vs Groningen Odds

The odds are updated on a frequent basis. You might therefore find that they are different to the ones listed for the above betting predictions.

The Full-Time Result odds of -103 suggest that NEC Nijmegen are likely victors and there’s a 51% probability that the favourites win this Eredivisie clash. If you want to wager on the underdog, FC Groningen have been priced up at +260.

The Asian Handicap -0.5 provides the chance to bet on NEC to effectively win. If you want to oppose them, there’s the alternative to back Groningen +0.5 at -120 and that gets the draw onside.

If you want to bet on three goals or more, then Over 2.5 is the shortest odds. Punters anticipating that both teams will find the net are able to land -161 for the BTTS Yes option.

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Full-Time Result

1

-103

X

+260

2

+260

Half-Time Result

1

+150

X

+138

2

+275

Double Chance

1X

-357

12

-357

X2

-128

Draw No Bet

1

-227

2

+155

Asian Handicap

1 Hcp -0.5

-103

2 Hcp +0.5

-120

Total Goals

Under 2.5

+107

Over 2.5

-139

Both Teams to Score

Yes

-161

No

+120

Tjaronn Chery is favourite to be First Goalscorer at +390, while you can get similar odds if you want him to score the last goal.

Tjaronn Chery (NEC)

First

+143

Anytime

+390

Brynjolfur Andersen Willumsson (Groningen)

First

+200

Anytime

+500

Koki Ogawa (NEC)

First

+210

Anytime

+525

Kento Shiogai (NEC)

First

+220

Anytime

+550

Bryan Linssen (NEC)

First

+255

Anytime

+600

Vito Van Crooij (NEC)

First

+310

Anytime

+800

Thom van Bergen (Groningen)

First

+340

Anytime

+800

Younes Taha (Groningen)

First

+410

Anytime

+950

Jorg Schreuders (Groningen)

First

+430

Anytime

+1150

Sami Ouaissa (NEC)

First

+440

Anytime

+1200

Thomas Ouwejan (NEC)

First

+480

Anytime

+1300

Kodai Sano (NEC)

First

+500

Anytime

+1300

David van der Werff (Groningen)

First

+500

Anytime

+1300

Dirk Proper (NEC)

First

+600

Anytime

+1600

Tika de Jonge (Groningen)

First

+650

Anytime

+1600

Basar Önal (NEC)

First

+650

Anytime

+1700

Stije Resink (Groningen)

First

+750

Anytime

+1900

Brynjolfur Andersen Willumsson (Groningen)

Over 0.5

-233

Under 0.5

+132

Koki Ogawa (NEC)

Over 0.5

-204

Under 0.5

+117

Kento Shiogai (NEC)

Over 0.5

-179

Under 0.5

+104

Bryan Linssen (NEC)

Over 0.5

-156

Under 0.5

-109

Vito Van Crooij (NEC)

Over 0.5

-115

Under 0.5

-147

Younes Taha (Groningen)

Over 0.5

-108

Under 0.5

-159

Thom van Bergen (Groningen)

Over 0.5

+114

Under 0.5

-192

Tjaronn Chery (NEC)

Over 1.5

+123

Under 1.5

-217

David van der Werff (Groningen)

Over 0.5

+138

Under 0.5

-244

Sami Ouaissa (NEC)

Over 0.5

+143

Under 0.5

-250

Jorg Schreuders (Groningen)

Over 0.5

+145

Under 0.5

-263

Thomas Ouwejan (NEC)

Over 0.5

+175

Under 0.5

-333

Kodai Sano (NEC)

Over 0.5

+180

Under 0.5

-345

Basar Önal (NEC)

Over 0.5

+200

Under 0.5

-400

Dirk Proper (NEC)

Over 0.5

+230

Under 0.5

-476

Tika de Jonge (Groningen)

Over 0.5

+235

Under 0.5

-500

Stije Resink (Groningen)

Over 0.5

+240

Under 0.5

-500

Tjaronn Chery (NEC)

Over 3.5

-130

Under 3.5

-

Brynjolfur Andersen Willumsson (Groningen)

Over 2.5

-161

Under 2.5

-

Koki Ogawa (NEC)

Over 2.5

-100

Under 2.5

-

Kento Shiogai (NEC)

Over 2.5

+120

Under 2.5

-

Bryan Linssen (NEC)

Over 2.5

+116

Under 2.5

-

Younes Taha (Groningen)

Over 2.5

+138

Under 2.5

-

David van der Werff (Groningen)

Over 1.5

-116

Under 1.5

-

Sami Ouaissa (NEC)

Over 1.5

-109

Under 1.5

-

Jorg Schreuders (Groningen)

Over 1.5

+150

Under 1.5

-

Thom van Bergen (Groningen)

Over 1.5

+102

Under 1.5

-

Vito Van Crooij (NEC)

Over 1.5

-139

Under 1.5

-

Stije Resink (Groningen)

Over 1.5

-123

Under 1.5

-

Thomas Ouwejan (NEC)

Over 0.5

-244

Under 0.5

-

Kodai Sano (NEC)

Over 0.5

-222

Under 0.5

-

Dirk Proper (NEC)

Over 0.5

-149

Under 0.5

-

Tika de Jonge (Groningen)

Over 0.5

-161

Under 0.5

-

Basar Önal (NEC)

Over 0.5

-217

Under 0.5

-

NEC have recorded five victories, three draws and two defeats in the previous 10 home matches, netting an average of 2.70 goals per game and conceding 1.70.

Groningen have managed three consecutive victories on the road. Groningen have recorded six defeats, three victories and one draw in the previous 10 away matches, netting an average of 1.10 goals per game and conceding 2.30.

When the teams previously met at Stadion De Goffert, NEC defeated Groningen 6-0. Aside from one draw, NEC have dominated the past 3 H2H meetings at Stadion De Goffert with two victories.

Last 10 League Games		W-D-L	G	GF	GA	O2.5	U2.5	B-Y	B-No
NEC Nijmegen Home Stats		5-3-2	4.40	2.70	1.70	9	1	7	3
Groningen Away Stats		3-1-6	3.40	1.10	2.30	7	3	7	3

• 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

NEC Nijmegen vs Groningen Lineups & Team News

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