NEC Nijmegen vs Groningen Prediction, Betting Tips, Lineups & Odds | 25 Oct 2026
NEC Nijmegen vs Groningen Predictions
When Groningen clash against NEC, we will take the former at -125 on the Asian Handicap +0.25. With our stake divided between 0 and +0.5, the visitors look as though they can land a return by swerving defeat.
Take a closer look at our complete NEC vs Groningen betting analysis, which presents a full breakdown of our main match prediction, plus our correct score prediction, player prop picks, corners prediction and bet builder tips.
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NEC Nijmegen take on Groningen at Stadion De Goffert, with kick-off set for 08:30 on Sunday 25 October.
NEC Nijmegen played Fortuna Sittard at home in their last Eredivisie game. It was a 2-2 draw at Stadion De Goffert. NEC had a remarkable 74% of possession and recorded seven shots on target, while Kevin Kers and Willum Willumsson each scored one goal.
On Thursday night, NEC triumphed 4-2 away to Dinamo Zagreb in the Europa League.
FC Groningen were beaten 5-2 in their previous game, being turned over at home to Ajax at Euroborg Stadion. Dick Lukkien's men had 50% possession and managed five shots on goal, while Brynjolfur Andersen Willumsson and Thom van Bergen found the net.
H2H: Groningen Beat NEC in their Last Head-to-Head Battle
Groningen won the last clash between the pair. Enjoying a 2-1 home triumph when facing NEC at Euroborg Stadion. The 9 previous H2H meetings have involved five NEC wins, one draw and three Groningen victories.
| Eredivisie | G | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | GD | P | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7 |  Groningen |
9 | 4 | 2 | 3 | 22 | 19 | 3 | 22:19 | 14 |
| 12 |  NEC Nijmegen |
9 | 2 | 4 | 3 | 15 | 16 | -1 | 15:16 | 10 |
NEC have 3 wins, 3 losses and 4 draws, averaging 1.7 goals from 5.0 shots on goal and 17.4 attempts. Dick Schreuder's team have averaged 59.8% possession, 480.6 passes and 6.5 corners per game, with the opposition getting 1.7 goals from 4.1 shots on goal, 10.6 attempts and 3.4 corners.
Top goalscorer Tjaronn Chery has found the net 4 times, Noe Lebreton 3, with Perr Schuurs and two other players on 2. Perr Schuurs, Tjaronn Chery and Dusan Tadic are the leading assists makers with 2.
Groningen have 4 victories, 4 defeats and 2 draws, with an average of 13.8 attempts, 5.4 shots on goal and 2.2 goals. They average 48.8% possession, 425.9 passes, 4.4 corners in their favour and 4.5 corners against, while 2.1 goals have been conceded from 5.9 shots on goal and 14.9 attempts.
The top scorers have been Brynjolfur Andersen Willumsson and Thom van Bergen on 6, with Marco Rente getting 2. David van der Werff has managed 3 assists in the last 10 games, while Etienne Vaessen has one clean sheet to his name.
Predicted & Confirmed Lineups
NEC Nijmegen predicted lineup (3-4-2-1): Gonzalo Crettaz (GK), Tobias Storm, Ahmetcan Kaplan, Deveron Fonville, Kevin Kers, Darko Nejasmic, Dennis Geiger, Clement Bischoff, Noé Lebreton, Jamiro Monteiro, Brian Linssen.
FC Groningen predicted lineup (4-2-3-1): Etienne Vaessen (GK), Jorg Schreuders, Thijmen Blokzijl, Marco Rente, Hans Hateboer, Tika de Jonge, Pelle Clement, David van der Werff, Thom van Bergen, Jacob Ondrejka, Brynjolfur Willumsson.
Main Match Prediction
We’ll side with Groningen +0.25 for this Eredivisie clash, with an attractive -125 available. Our verdict is that they’ll perform strongly and the Asian Handicap line looks generous for this outcome.
Key stats supporting our main match prediction (league matches):
The first port of call is to check out the Eredivisie injury and suspension news for each side and then scroll through the form guide. We take this information and apply it to the latest available stats to come up with a verdict.
According to the top betting sites, our pick has a 55.6% chance of landing a return. Our tipsters think there’s a stronger chance of success and calculate the probability to be 60-65%. This is why we regard this as a value wager.
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Correct Score Prediction
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Groningen can be backed to win 2-1 when it comes to the correct score. We’ll go for the +700 that this happens and hopefully we’ll get a good run for our money.
Player Prop Picks
Kevin Kers (NEC) has finished with over 1.5 shots in his past two Eredivisie games. We think this could be a decisive stat and we’ll bet on him to cover the Player Shots line which is on offer at odds of -167.
Brynjolfur Andersen Willumsson (Groningen) has scored in four consecutive Eredivisie away games. We’ll take a chance at +190 for this Anytime Goalscorer wager as the betting odds look really appealing.
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Corners Prediction
We’ve seen an average of 2.40 Groningen corners in the past 5 away games, while the previous 10 NEC Nijmegen home matches have seen them concede an average of 2.30 corners. We’re expecting Groningen to fall short of the mark, with odds of +104 on offer when it comes to this Team Corners selection.
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Bet Builder Tips
We’ve loaded up a same-game multi with the picks of Groningen with the +0.25 Asian Handicap, both teams to find the net as well as Groningen to record under 3.5 corners.
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NEC Nijmegen vs Groningen 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 the +125 favourites on the Full-Time Result. That means a 44% chance of winning this Eredivisie encounter according to the latest betting odds. If you’re looking for an alternative angle, FC Groningen are trading at +180.
The Draw No Bet market simplifies things as it offers two options and money back if the game finishes level. NEC are -149, while Groningen are alternatively priced at +104.
The Total Goals odds suggest that Over 2.5 is a strong probability in this contest. Punters expecting both teams to find the net can get -250 when it comes to BTTS Yes.
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You will find Kaj Sierhuis at +500 to be First Goalscorer which makes him the favourite. There’s the chance to get +160 that he finds the net at anytime.
Stats: Last 10 Eredivisie matches only.
NEC haven’t lost any of their past three games at Stadion De Goffert. NEC have six draws, two wins and two losses in the last 10 home matches, recording an average of 1.60 goals per game and conceding 1.50.
Groningen have secured four victories, four defeats and two draws in the previous 10 away games, netting an average of 1.90 goals per match and conceding 1.80.
The last Stadion De Goffert meeting saw NEC beat Groningen 2-0. There have been three NEC wins and one draw in the past 4 H2H meetings at Stadion De Goffert.
| Last 10 League Games | W-D-L | G | GF | GA | O2.5 | U2.5 | B-Y | B-No | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NEC Nijmegen Home Stats |
2-6-2 | 3.10 | 1.60 | 1.50 | 7 | 3 | 9 | 1 | |
| Groningen Away Stats |
4-2-4 | 3.70 | 1.90 | 1.80 | 6 | 4 | 8 | 2 | |
- 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
- Eredivisie: 10/05 2026 Groningen 2 NEC Nijmegen 1
- Eredivisie: 09/11 2025 NEC Nijmegen 2 Groningen 0
- Eredivisie: 08/02 2025 Groningen 2 NEC Nijmegen 1
- Eredivisie: 03/11 2024 NEC Nijmegen 6 Groningen 0
- Eredivisie: 25/04 2023 Groningen 0 NEC Nijmegen 1
- Eredivisie: 26/08 2022 NEC Nijmegen 1 Groningen 1
- Eredivisie: 12/03 2022 Groningen 4 NEC Nijmegen 3
- KNVB Cup: 19/01 2022 Groningen 1 NEC Nijmegen 2
- Eredivisie: 31/10 2021 NEC Nijmegen 3 Groningen 0
NEC Nijmegen League Stats
FC Groningen League Stats
- 3 wins, 3 defeats and 4 draws in the previous 10 matches
- 2 wins, 2 defeats and 6 draws in the previous 10 home matches
- 4 wins, 4 defeats and 2 draws in the previous 10 matches
- 4 wins, 4 defeats and 2 draws in the previous 10 away matches
- An average of 1.70 goals scored and 1.70 conceded in the previous 10 matches
- An average of 1.60 goals scored and 1.50 conceded in the previous 10 home matches
- An average of 3.40 goals per game in the previous 10 matches
- An average of 3.10 goals per game in the previous 10 home matches
- BTTS Yes in 9 of the previous 10 matches
- BTTS Yes in 9 of the previous 10 home matches
- Over 2.5 Goals in 8 of the previous 10 matches
- Over 2.5 Goals in 7 of the previous 10 home matches
- An average of 2.20 goals scored and 2.10 conceded in the previous 10 matches
- An average of 1.90 goals scored and 1.80 conceded in the previous 10 away matches
- An average of 4.30 goals per game in the previous 10 matches
- An average of 3.70 goals per game in the previous 10 away matches
- BTTS Yes in 8 of the previous 10 matches
- BTTS Yes in 8 of the previous 10 away matches
- Over 2.5 Goals in 8 of the previous 10 matches
- Over 2.5 Goals in 6 of the previous 10 away matches
- An average of 6.50 corners awarded and 3.40 corners conceded in the last 10 matches
- An average of 7.80 corners awarded and 2.30 corners against in the last 10 home matches
- An average of 9.90 corners awarded in the last 10 matches
- An average of 10.10 corners awarded in the last 10 home matches
- Had the most corners in 6 and least corners in 2 of the last 10 matches
- Had the most corners in 7 and least corners in 2 of the last 10 home matches
- An average of 4.40 corners awarded and 4.50 corners conceded in the last 10 matches
- An average of 4.80 corners awarded and 5.60 corners against in the last 10 away matches
- An average of 8.90 corners awarded in the last 10 matches
- An average of 10.40 corners awarded in the last 10 away matches
- Had the most corners in 5 and least corners in 5 of the last 10 matches
- Had the most corners in 3 and least corners in 6 of the last 10 away matches
- An average of 59.80% possession in the last 10 matches
- An average of 61.80% possession in the last 10 home matches
- Most possession in 7 of the last 10 matches
- Most possession in 9 of the last 10 home matches
- An average of 48.80% possession in the last 10 matches
- An average of 46.40% possession in the last 10 away matches
- Most possession in 4 of the last 10 matches
- Most possession in 3 of the last 10 away matches
- Top Scorers for NEC Nijmegen this season are Tjaronn Chery (4), Adam Tahaui (2), Kaj Sierhuis (2)
- Top Assistors for NEC Nijmegen this season are Dusan Tadic (2), Perr Schuurs (2), Tjaronn Chery (2)
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NEC Nijmegen vs Groningen Lineups & Team News
NEC Nijmegen Predicted Lineup 3-4-2-1
FC Groningen Predicted Lineup 4-2-3-1
NEC Nijmegen Predicted Lineup 3-4-2-1
FC Groningen Predicted Lineup 4-2-3-1
Previous NEC Nijmegen Lineups
Previous FC Groningen Lineups
Injuries & Suspensions
NEC Nijmegen Player Stats & Squad
Manager: Dick Schreuder
FC Groningen Player Stats & Squad
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Feyenoord | 9 | 7 | 2 | 0 | 31:10 | 23 |
| 2 | AZ Alkmaar | 9 | 6 | 2 | 1 | 20:10 | 20 |
| 3 | PSV | 9 | 6 | 1 | 2 | 27:12 | 19 |
| 4 | Ajax | 9 | 5 | 3 | 1 | 27:12 | 18 |
| 5 | Twente | 9 | 5 | 2 | 2 | 17:10 | 17 |
| 6 | Fortuna Sittard | 9 | 4 | 3 | 2 | 16:17 | 15 |
| 7 | Groningen | 9 | 4 | 2 | 3 | 22:19 | 14 |
| 8 | Go Ahead E. | 10 | 3 | 5 | 2 | 23:23 | 14 |
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| 12 | NEC Nijmegen | 9 | 2 | 4 | 3 | 15:16 | 10 |
| 13 | Sp. Rotterdam | 9 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 16:22 | 9 |
| 14 | Cambuur | 9 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 13:21 | 9 |
| 15 | PEC Zwolle | 9 | 2 | 1 | 6 | 10:22 | 7 |
| 16 | Den Haag | 9 | 1 | 3 | 5 | 11:20 | 6 |
| 17 | Telstar | 10 | 1 | 3 | 6 | 12:21 | 6 |
| 18 | Willem II | 9 | 0 | 2 | 7 | 9:26 | 2 |
| # | Team | G | W | D | L | +/- | P |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Twente | 5 | 4 | 0 | 1 | 10:5 | 12 |
| 2 | Go Ahead E. | 5 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 14:8 | 11 |
| 3 | PSV | 4 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 13:4 | 10 |
| 4 | AZ Alkmaar | 4 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 9:3 | 10 |
| 5 | Feyenoord | 4 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 11:4 | 8 |
| 6 | SC Heerenveen | 5 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 7:5 | 7 |
| 7 | Groningen | 5 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 11:11 | 7 |
| 8 | Ajax | 5 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 11:9 | 6 |
| 9 | Sp. Rotterdam | 5 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 8:12 | 5 |
| 10 | Den Haag | 4 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 6:9 | 4 |
| 11 | Fortuna Sittard | 4 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 5:9 | 4 |
| 12 | Utrecht | 4 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 8:14 | 4 |
| 13 | Cambuur | 5 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 8:15 | 4 |
| 14 | NEC Nijmegen | 5 | 0 | 3 | 2 | 7:10 | 3 |
| 15 | Excelsior | 4 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 5:10 | 3 |
| 16 | PEC Zwolle | 5 | 1 | 0 | 4 | 5:14 | 3 |
| 17 | Telstar | 5 | 0 | 2 | 3 | 8:15 | 2 |
| 18 | Willem II | 4 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 3:10 | 1 |
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