NEC Nijmegen vs FC Groningen: Prediction, Head-to-Head, Odds & Stats (Sun, 09 Nov '25)
Wojtek Kolan
Published on 03 Nov, 02:59 AM UTC
Scheduled H2H Match For NEC Nijmegen Vs FC Groningen
VriendenLoterij Eredivisie
Sun, 09 Nov 2025 at 01:30 PM UTC
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NEC Nijmegen will square off vs FC Groningen in VriendenLoterij Eredivisie on Sun, 09 Nov 2025 at 01:30 PM UTC. Let’s investigate historical performances, recent stats and head-2-head information to find out the most accurate picks and best bets.
NEC Nijmegen vs FC Groningen Prediction
Based on the implicit possibility from the odds, NEC Nijmegen have a 73.69% to win. Indicated chance based on the odds, also shows there is a 6.67% chance of both teams to score (BTTS). Subscribe to the football predictions club to get data on implicit vs our expert predictions to value bets in order to unlock winning bets Matchstat.com football picks club to reveal implicit and our expert predictions to discover edge in order to see the best bets
| Prediction | Chance to win |
|---|---|
| NEC Nijmegen | 73.69 % |
| FC Groningen | 0.1 % |
| Draw | 0.17 % |
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NEC Nijmegen vs FC Groningen H2H Results Summary
For the last 10 head-to-head fixtures for these teams, NEC Nijmegen have got the victory 5 times and FC Groningen have come out on top on 3 occasion.
| Head-to-Head (Last 10 Matches) | |
|---|---|
| NEC Nijmegen | 5 |
| Draw | 2 |
| FC Groningen | 3 |
NEC Nijmegen Vs FC Groningen Performance stats
Editorial Prediction:
The forthcoming encounter in the VriendenLoterij Eredivisie is set to unfold at Stadion de Goffert, Netherlands, on Sunday, November 9, 2025. This match pits NEC Nijmegen against FC Groningen, two teams with a defined competitive history.
In their recent head-to-head matches, spanning the last three contests between these clubs, NEC Nijmegen has secured victory twice, whereas FC Groningen has emerged victorious once, with no draws recorded. Their last face-off took place on July 19, 2025, where NEC Nijmegen triumphed with a 2-1 win as the visiting team.
NEC Nijmegen approaches this clash after facing a narrow 0-1 defeat to FC Utrecht, contrasting with FC Groningen's recent 1-1 draw against FC Twente. In terms of standings within their domestic league, NEC Nijmegen holds the 8th position, while FC Groningen is positioned at 5th.
Player performance is pivotal in determining the match's outcome. K. Ogawa, with 4 goals to his name, stands out as NEC Nijmegen's leading scorer and is a central figure for FC Groningen's defense to contain. Conversely, NEC Nijmegen will aim to neutralize S. Resink, who boasts 4 assists, the highest for FC Groningen this season.
Evaluating player ratings, NEC Nijmegen has notable performers like Thomas Ouwejan (7.22), Kodai Sano (7.19), and Calvin Verdonk (7.18). Meanwhile, FC Groningen features players such as Marco Rente (7.29), Etienne Vaessen (7.18), and Brynjólfur Darri Willumsson (7.07) who have impressed with their performances.
In possession metrics, NEC Nijmegen holds a superior possession average of 59.18% in matches, indicating their control over games, as opposed to FC Groningen's 49.36%. Corner statistics show NEC Nijmegen averages 4.82 corners per match while FC Groningen averages 5.
Disciplinary records reveal that NEC Nijmegen has accrued 19 yellow cards, 2 red cards, and has conceded 2 penalty goals. FC Groningen, on the other hand, has amassed 23 yellow cards, 2 red cards, and also conceded 2 penalty goals this season.
When analyzing these statistics, NEC Nijmegen appears to hold a slight edge in terms of recent performances and player contributions. Therefore, based on the current statistical data, NEC Nijmegen seems better positioned to secure a win in this upcoming fixture.
NEC Nijmegen vs FC Groningen Best Odds For The Match
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NEC Nijmegen vs FC Groningen Past H2H Matches
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NEC Nijmegen Recent Matches
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NEC Nijmegen vs FC Groningen H2H Recent Match Played Stats
NEC Nijmegen vs FC Groningen
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| NEC Nijmegen (H) | Match overview | FC Groningen (A) |
|---|---|---|
| 55% | Ball possession | 45% |
| 1.47 | Expected goals | 1.28 |
| 3 | Big chances | 3 |
| 13 | Total shots | 10 |
| 4 | Goalkeeper saves | 2 |
| 9 | Corner kicks | 3 |
| 6 | Fouls | 13 |
| 395 | Passes | 327 |
| 27 | Tackles | 25 |
| 13 | Free kicks | 6 |
| 1 | Yellow cards | 1 |
| NEC Nijmegen (H) | Shots | FC Groningen (A) |
| 13 | Total shots | 10 |
| 5 | Shots on target | 4 |
| 0 | Hit woodwork | 0 |
| 7 | Shots off target | 4 |
| 1 | Blocked shots | 2 |
| 8 | Shots inside box | 7 |
| 5 | Shots outside box | 3 |
| NEC Nijmegen (H) | Attack | FC Groningen (A) |
| 2 | Big chances scored | 0 |
| 1 | Big chances missed | 3 |
| 1 | Through balls | 0 |
| 25 | Touches in penalty area | 18 |
| 0 | Fouled in final third | 1 |
| 1 | Offsides | 0 |
| NEC Nijmegen (H) | Passes | FC Groningen (A) |
| 298 | Accurate passes | 237 |
| 15 | Throw-ins | 23 |
| 57 | Final third entries | 53 |
| 69/116 (59%) | Final third phase | 49/88 (56%) |
| 29/71 (41%) | Long balls | 23/67 (34%) |
| 4/26 (15%) | Crosses | 3/10 (30%) |
| NEC Nijmegen (H) | Duels | FC Groningen (A) |
| 57% | Duels | 43% |
| 13 | Dispossessed | 9 |
| 52/92 (57%) | Ground duels | 40/92 (43%) |
| 17/29 (59%) | Aerial duels | 12/29 (41%) |
| 12/24 (50%) | Dribbles | 10/28 (36%) |
| NEC Nijmegen (H) | Defending | FC Groningen (A) |
| 81% | Tackles won | 36% |
| 27 | Total tackles | 25 |
| 9 | Interceptions | 10 |
| 64 | Recoveries | 57 |
| 20 | Clearances | 33 |
| 0 | Errors lead to a goal | 1 |
| NEC Nijmegen (H) | Goalkeeping | FC Groningen (A) |
| 4 | Total saves | 2 |
| 0.50 | Goals prevented | -0.80 |
| 2 | Big saves | 1 |
| 0 | Punches | 1 |
| 7 | Goal kicks | 9 |
NEC Nijmegen Last Match Played stats
FC Utrecht vs NEC Nijmegen
Final Score :1 - 0
| (H) | Match overview | (A) |
|---|---|---|
| 39% | Ball possession | 61% |
| 1.51 | Expected goals | 2.14 |
| 4 | Big chances | 3 |
| 11 | Total shots | 16 |
| 5 | Goalkeeper saves | 3 |
| 2 | Corner kicks | 2 |
| 11 | Fouls | 15 |
| 303 | Passes | 486 |
| 12 | Tackles | 7 |
| 15 | Free kicks | 10 |
| 1 | Yellow cards | 2 |
| (H) | Shots | (A) |
| 11 | Total shots | 16 |
| 4 | Shots on target | 5 |
| 0 | Hit woodwork | 1 |
| 5 | Shots off target | 7 |
| 2 | Blocked shots | 4 |
| 8 | Shots inside box | 8 |
| 3 | Shots outside box | 8 |
| (H) | Attack | (A) |
| 1 | Big chances scored | 0 |
| 3 | Big chances missed | 3 |
| 0 | Through balls | 3 |
| 17 | Touches in penalty area | 30 |
| 2 | Fouled in final third | 2 |
| 2 | Offsides | 2 |
| (H) | Passes | (A) |
| 201 | Accurate passes | 384 |
| 19 | Throw-ins | 18 |
| 56 | Final third entries | 59 |
| 50/93 (54%) | Final third phase | 89/137 (65%) |
| 36/66 (55%) | Long balls | 28/65 (43%) |
| 3/11 (27%) | Crosses | 4/12 (33%) |
| (H) | Duels | (A) |
| 56% | Duels | 44% |
| 2 | Dispossessed | 6 |
| 29/55 (53%) | Ground duels | 26/55 (47%) |
| 28/46 (61%) | Aerial duels | 18/46 (39%) |
| 7/12 (58%) | Dribbles | 8/14 (57%) |
| (H) | Defending | (A) |
| 58% | Tackles won | 71% |
| 12 | Total tackles | 7 |
| 13 | Interceptions | 11 |
| 43 | Recoveries | 54 |
| 29 | Clearances | 20 |
| (H) | Goalkeeping | (A) |
| 5 | Total saves | 3 |
| 0.87 | Goals prevented | -0.17 |
| 0 | Big saves | 1 |
| 0 | Punches | 1 |
| 10 | Goal kicks | 6 |
FC Groningen Last Match Played stats
FC Groningen vs FC Twente
Final Score :1 - 1
| (H) | Match overview | (A) |
|---|---|---|
| 55% | Ball possession | 45% |
| 3.33 | Expected goals | 1.44 |
| 8 | Big chances | 2 |
| 18 | Total shots | 10 |
| 3 | Goalkeeper saves | 5 |
| 7 | Corner kicks | 3 |
| 7 | Fouls | 12 |
| 478 | Passes | 404 |
| 20 | Tackles | 17 |
| 11 | Free kicks | 7 |
| 2 | Yellow cards | 4 |
| (H) | Shots | (A) |
| 18 | Total shots | 10 |
| 7 | Shots on target | 4 |
| 0 | Hit woodwork | 1 |
| 8 | Shots off target | 3 |
| 3 | Blocked shots | 3 |
| 14 | Shots inside box | 8 |
| 4 | Shots outside box | 2 |
| (H) | Attack | (A) |
| 1 | Big chances scored | 1 |
| 7 | Big chances missed | 1 |
| 0 | Through balls | 1 |
| 29 | Touches in penalty area | 25 |
| 2 | Fouled in final third | 2 |
| 2 | Offsides | 1 |
| (H) | Passes | (A) |
| 409 | Accurate passes | 324 |
| 21 | Throw-ins | 16 |
| 69 | Final third entries | 52 |
| 75/111 (68%) | Final third phase | 70/95 (74%) |
| 27/48 (56%) | Long balls | 32/71 (45%) |
| 9/24 (38%) | Crosses | 3/11 (27%) |
| (H) | Duels | (A) |
| 57% | Duels | 43% |
| 9 | Dispossessed | 12 |
| 38/64 (59%) | Ground duels | 26/64 (41%) |
| 14/28 (50%) | Aerial duels | 14/28 (50%) |
| 7/15 (47%) | Dribbles | 4/12 (33%) |
| (H) | Defending | (A) |
| 45% | Tackles won | 59% |
| 20 | Total tackles | 17 |
| 6 | Interceptions | 10 |
| 42 | Recoveries | 45 |
| 22 | Clearances | 24 |
| 0 | Errors lead to a shot | 1 |
| (H) | Goalkeeping | (A) |
| 3 | Total saves | 5 |
| 1.34 | Goals prevented | 1.11 |
| 1 | Big saves | 0 |
| 1 | High claims | 2 |
| 4 | Goal kicks | 9 |
NEC Nijmegen Vs FC Groningen Season Stats
| NEC Nijmegen | Performance Summary | FC Groningen |
|---|---|---|
| 11 | Matches | 12 |
| 27 | Goals Scored | 17 |
| 20 | Goals Conceded | 17 |
| 2.45 | Goals per Game | 1.42 |
| 1.82 | Goals Conceded per Game | 1.42 |
| 6.55 | Shots on Target per Game | 5.92 |
| 3.55 | Big Chances per Game | 2.58 |
| 59.09% | Ball Possession | 49.08% |
| 2 | Clean Sheets | 3 |
| 16 | Tackles per Game | 18.5 |
| 3 | Penalty Goals Conceded | 1 |
| 13.18 | Fouls per Game | 11.67 |
| 2.09 | Offsides per Game | 1.58 |
| 4.45 | Goal Kicks per Game | 7.42 |
| 21.82 | Throw-ins per Game | 21.42 |
| 1.73 | Yellow Cards per Game | 2 |
| 2 | Red Cards | 1 |
Eredivisie 25/26 Standings
| POS | TEAM | MP | W | L | D | PTS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 11 | 9 | 1 | 1 | 28 | |
| 2 | 11 | 9 | 1 | 1 | 28 | |
| 3 | 11 | 7 | 1 | 3 | 24 | |
| 4 | 12 | 5 | 2 | 5 | 20 | |
| 5 | 12 | 6 | 4 | 2 | 20 | |
| 6 | 12 | 6 | 5 | 1 | 19 | |
| 7 | 12 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 16 | |
| 8 | 12 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 16 | |
| 9 | 12 | 5 | 6 | 1 | 16 | |
| 10 | 12 | 5 | 6 | 1 | 16 | |
| 11 | 12 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 14 | |
| 12 | 11 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 13 | |
| 13 | 12 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 13 | |
| 14 | 12 | 3 | 6 | 3 | 12 | |
| 15 | 12 | 3 | 6 | 3 | 12 | |
| 16 | 12 | 3 | 8 | 1 | 10 | |
| 17 | 12 | 2 | 7 | 3 | 9 | |
| 18 | 12 | 3 | 9 | 0 | 9 |