The Stadion de Goffert prepares to host a crucial Eredivisie battle this Sunday with Groningen set to face NEC. This game sees two teams who desperately need points clash, which suggests an attacking thriller. But with just a whisker separating them in the standings, what could the result of this game be?
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NEC vs Groningen prediction: NEC to hand another loss to Groningen
Key stats
- NEC have scored 7 goals in 5 Eredivisie home games this season.
- NEC has won 3 of the last 5 encounters against Groningen.
- Groningen are conceding an average of 1.30 goals per game this season.
Correct score prediction: NEC 2-1 Groningen
The signs point to a tight home win in this game based on recent form and previous meetings. NEC's attacking spark, shown in their recent seven-goal thriller, should prove too hot to handle for a Groningen side that has lost five league games on the bounce.
Pre-game odds and win probability: NEC big favourites
- HOME: 17/20 (1.85) – 54.10%
- DRAW: 23/10 (3.30) – 30.30%
- AWAY: 15/4 (4.75) – 21.10%
The bookies are fairly clear about who they believe will win this game. As you can see, NEC has a 54.10% probability of taking all three points at home. In contrast, the visitors have a significantly lower chance at just 21.10%. These odds undoubtedly factor in Groningen’s recent run of poor form!
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*odds from Ladbrokes, subject to change
Most recent H2Hs: NEC Nijmegen's playground
You can't ignore how NEC have had Groningen's number lately (on the whole). Their last meeting ended with NEC pinching a tough 1-0 win at the Euroborg. And perhaps most significantly, you need to scroll back to 2010 for the last time Groningen beat NEC at the Stadion de Goffert!
Netherlands Eredivisie 25/04/23
FC Groningen
NEC
Netherlands Eredivisie 22/04/23
FC Groningen
NEC
Netherlands Eredivisie 26/08/22
NEC
FC Groningen
Netherlands Eredivisie 12/03/22
FC Groningen
NEC
Netherlands Cup 19/01/22
FC Groningen
NEC
NEC preview: Very strong on home soil
The NEC Nijmegen squad will come into this one with their tails up after that rollercoaster 4-3 win over Zwolle midweek. Meijer's lads have shown they know where the goal is, and you can bet they'll fancy their chances of another three points over a struggling Groningen team.
Predicted Lineup: Roefs (GK); Pereira, Marquez, Nuytinck, Ouwejan; Hoedemakers, Sano; Onal, Ouaissa, Van Crooij, Ogawa
Netherlands Eredivisie 11/05/25
W
Ajax
0
NEC
3
Netherlands Eredivisie 03/05/25
D
Willem II
1
NEC
1
Netherlands Eredivisie 27/04/25
L
Heerenveen
1
NEC
0
Netherlands Eredivisie 11/04/25
W
RKC
1
NEC
2
Netherlands Eredivisie 06/04/25
L
Sparta Rotterdam
2
NEC
0
Groningen preview: An impressive fall from grace
Sure, Groningen just thumped Kolping Boys in a cup game, but let's not get carried away. Their league form tells a very different story, with just one win in their last seven games. Furthermore, you've got to wonder where their next clean sheet is coming from after eight games without one!
Predicted Lineup: Jurjus (GK); Stam, Rente, Peersman, Prins; Mendes, Hove, Valente, Schreuders; Postema, Van Bergen
Netherlands Eredivisie 11/05/25
L
AZ
3
FC Groningen
0
Netherlands Eredivisie 03/05/25
W
RKC
1
FC Groningen
6
Netherlands Eredivisie 23/04/25
W
Heracles
1
FC Groningen
4
Netherlands Eredivisie 13/04/25
L
FC Utrecht
3
FC Groningen
1
Netherlands Eredivisie 05/04/25
L
PSV
3
FC Groningen
1
Player to watch – Koki Ogawa (NEC)
Keep your eyes glued to Ogawa this Sunday. The NEC hitman's been in red-hot form, as those two beauties against PEC Zwolle showed midweek! He just seems to have that knack of being in the right place at the right time recently.
Due to this kind of form, he’s a strong contender to grab a goal or two on Sunday, too.