NEC vs Groningen
Netherlands - Eredivisie
Groningen are creating the better shooting profile with average 5.78 overall shots and 1.68 xG. Their season scoring average is 2.44 goals per game, so the next major chance is likely to come from their side.
Result Probability
The result market leans toward NEC at 47%. The points profile supports that read: NEC average 0.6 PPG and Groningen average 1.75 PPG in the comparable split.
- 10/05/2026, 14:45EredivisieGroningen2 - 1NEC10/05/2026, 14:45EredivisieGroningen
2 - 1
NEC - 09/11/2025, 13:30EredivisieNEC2 - 0Groningen09/11/2025, 13:30EredivisieNEC
2 - 0
Groningen - 08/02/2025, 19:00EredivisieGroningen2 - 1NEC08/02/2025, 19:00EredivisieGroningen
2 - 1
NEC - 03/11/2024, 13:30EredivisieNEC6 - 0Groningen03/11/2024, 13:30EredivisieNEC
6 - 0
Groningen - 25/04/2023, 13:00EredivisieGroningen0 - 1NEC25/04/2023, 13:00EredivisieGroningen
0 - 1
NEC
Key Statistics
Avg. Goals
Average
4.08League 3.84
Over 2.5 Goals
Average
78%League 75%
Both Teams Score
Well above avg
100%League 72%
Cards
Well below avg
1.80League 2.94
Corners
Average
9.80League 10.35
Corner volume is the clearest signal here. NEC average 9.8 corners in this split, compared with the league benchmark of 10.35, which points to sustained attacking territory.
Over / Under
0.5
1+ gol
OVER100%UNDER0%1.5
2+ gol
OVER100%UNDER0%2.5
3+ gol
OVER83%UNDER17%3.5
4+ gol
OVER61%UNDER39%
The recent scoring sample is stronger for Over 0.5 at 100% across the last 10 relevant matches. That makes the goal market a top pick for this match.
Team Performance
NEC
Home
Groningen
Away
Points & Results
- 1.11PPG1.56
- 22%Wins44%
- 44%First to Score67%
Goals Scored & Conceded
- Scored/game1.672.44
- Conceded/game1.782.11
- xG1.751.68
- xGA1.261.69
Trends
- 89%Both Score89%
- 0%Clean Sheet11%
- 18/10/2026, 18:00EredivisieNEC2 - 2Fortuna SittardD18/10/2026, 18:00EredivisieNEC
2 - 2
Fortuna SittardD - 10/10/2026, 19:00EredivisieAjax1 - 1NECD10/10/2026, 19:00EredivisieAjax
1 - 1
NECD - 20/09/2026, 14:45EredivisieNEC1 - 1Go Ahead EaglesD20/09/2026, 14:45EredivisieNEC
1 - 1
Go Ahead EaglesD - 12/09/2026, 19:00EredivisieCambuur3 - 0NECL12/09/2026, 19:00EredivisieCambuur
3 - 0
NECL - 08/09/2026, 16:45EredivisieNEC2 - 2ExcelsiorD08/09/2026, 16:45EredivisieNEC
2 - 2
ExcelsiorD - 05/09/2026, 14:30EredivisieNEC1 - 3FeyenoordL05/09/2026, 14:30EredivisieNEC
1 - 3
FeyenoordL - 29/08/2026, 19:00EredivisiePEC Zwolle1 - 3NECW29/08/2026, 19:00EredivisiePEC Zwolle
1 - 3
NECW
NEC scored in 6/7 recent form matches and averaged 1.43 goals.
- 18/10/2026, 14:45EredivisieGroningen2 - 5AjaxL18/10/2026, 14:45EredivisieGroningen
2 - 5
AjaxL - 11/10/2026, 14:45EredivisieExcelsior1 - 5GroningenW11/10/2026, 14:45EredivisieExcelsior
1 - 5
GroningenW - 18/09/2026, 18:00EredivisieGroningen3 - 0PEC ZwolleW18/09/2026, 18:00EredivisieGroningen
3 - 0
PEC ZwolleW - 12/09/2026, 16:45EredivisieGo Ahead Eagles1 - 1GroningenD12/09/2026, 16:45EredivisieGo Ahead Eagles
1 - 1
GroningenD - 06/09/2026, 10:15EredivisieGroningen2 - 2TwenteD06/09/2026, 10:15EredivisieGroningen
2 - 2
TwenteD - 28/08/2026, 18:00EredivisieGroningen2 - 3Fortuna SittardL28/08/2026, 18:00EredivisieGroningen
2 - 3
Fortuna SittardL - 23/08/2026, 12:30EredivisiePSV5 - 1GroningenL23/08/2026, 12:30EredivisiePSV
5 - 1
GroningenL
Groningen scored in 7/7 recent form matches and averaged 2.29 goals.
Groningen is +46% better in terms of Scored/game
NEC is +19% better in terms of Conceded/game
NEC is +4% better in terms of xG
NEC is +34% better in terms of xGA
Groningen is +46% better in terms of First-Half Form
NEC is +43% better in terms of Offsides
Groningen is +4% better in terms of Corners
NEC is +44% better in terms of Cards
Groningen is +37% better in terms of Shots on Target
| # | Form | |||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Feyenoord | 9 | 7 | 2 | 0 | 31 | 10 | +21 | 23 | |
| 2 | AZ Alkmaar | 9 | 6 | 2 | 1 | 20 | 10 | +10 | 20 | |
| 3 | PSV | 9 | 6 | 1 | 2 | 27 | 12 | +15 | 19 | |
| 4 | Ajax | 9 | 5 | 3 | 1 | 27 | 12 | +15 | 18 | |
| 5 | Twente | 9 | 5 | 2 | 2 | 17 | 10 | +7 | 17 | |
| 6 | Fortuna Sittard | 9 | 4 | 3 | 2 | 16 | 17 | -1 | 15 | |
| 7 | Groningen | 9 | 4 | 2 | 3 | 22 | 19 | +3 | 14 | |
| 8 | Heerenveen | 9 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 15 | 11 | +4 | 12 | |
| 9 | Go Ahead Eagles | 9 | 2 | 5 | 2 | 20 | 21 | -1 | 11 | |
| 10 | Excelsior | 9 | 3 | 2 | 4 | 16 | 18 | -2 | 11 | |
| 11 | Utrecht | 9 | 3 | 2 | 4 | 16 | 26 | -10 | 11 | |
| 12 | NEC | 9 | 2 | 4 | 3 | 15 | 16 | -1 | 10 | |
| 13 | Sparta Rotterdam | 9 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 16 | 22 | -6 | 9 | |
| 14 | Cambuur | 9 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 13 | 21 | -8 | 9 | |
| 15 | PEC Zwolle | 9 | 2 | 1 | 6 | 10 | 22 | -12 | 7 | |
| 16 | Telstar | 9 | 1 | 3 | 5 | 10 | 18 | -8 | 6 | |
| 17 | ADO Den Haag | 9 | 1 | 3 | 5 | 11 | 20 | -9 | 6 | |
| 18 | Willem II | 9 | 0 | 2 | 7 | 9 | 26 | -17 | 2 |
NEC vs Groningen: Statistics and Analysis - Eredivisie 2026/2027
On this page you can check all the key statistics for NEC vs Groningen - goals, corners, form, trends, head-to-head record and more.
This Eredivisie match will be played on 25/10/2026 (Sunday) at 13:30.
The fixture is part of game week 10th of the Eredivisie season. NEC currently sits in position 12th of the Eredivisie table. Groningen occupies position 7th.
Stat Probabilities for NEC vs Groningen
Our projection system combines both teams' numbers into percentage chances for the key statistical markets in this match:
Both teams to score: our projection puts the chance of both teams scoring in NEC vs Groningen at 100%.
Over 2.5 goals: the combined stats for NEC and Groningen point to a 78% chance of over 2.5 goals in this match.
For our tips built on these numbers, see the NEC vs Groningen prediction page.
Who is the favorite in NEC vs Groningen?
According to the latest match odds, NEC is the favorite at 2.2 an implied probability of about 45.45%. The full 1X2 market has NEC at 2.2, the draw at 4.11, and Groningen at 3.39.
Overall performance in the Eredivisie
NEC's record so far reads 2W-4D-3L from 9 played a win rate of 22% at 1.11 points per game.
Groningen stands at 4W-2D-3L from 9 played, winning 44% of their matches at 1.56 points per game.
In their last five, NEC has gone 0W-4D-1L, averaging 0.8 points per game.
Groningen's last five read 2W-2D-1L, at 1.6 points per game.
At home, NEC has a 0% win rate (0W-3D-2L from 5 played).
On the road, Groningen has won 50% of their matches (2W-1D-1L from 4 played).
Goal statistics for NEC vs Groningen
In attack, NEC averages 1.67 goals scored per game in the Eredivisie (15 in total), while conceding 1.78 per game (16 in total).
Groningen averages 2.44 goals scored per game (22 in total) and 2.11 conceded per game (19 in total).
NEC's top scorer this season is Bryan Linssen, with 12 goals.
For Groningen, Thom van Bergen leads the scoring charts with 9 goals this season.
NEC's main creator is Basar Onal, with 7 assists.
Younes Taha El Idrissi tops the Groningen assist chart with 9.
More detail - goals home and away, expected goals and first-to-score rates - is in the tables above.
Head-to-head: NEC vs Groningen
NEC and Groningen have met 12 times in recent years. The record:
NEC wins: 5
Draws: 3
Groningen wins: 4
Frequently asked questions about NEC vs Groningen
When is NEC vs Groningen?
The match will be played on 25/10/2026 (Sunday) at 13:30.
What is the head-to-head record between NEC and Groningen?
Across their last 12 meetings the record is 5-3-4 (NEC wins – draws – Groningen wins).
What was the last match between NEC and Groningen?
The two sides last met on 10/05/2026, and the result was Groningen 2 vs 1 NEC. Full details: NEC vs Groningen, 10/05/2026.
Who is the favorite in NEC vs Groningen?
NEC is the favorite at odds of 2.2, an implied probability of about 45.45%. NEC is priced at 2.2, the draw at 4.11 and Groningen at 3.39.
Where can I find a NEC vs Groningen prediction?
You can find our full prediction, including in-depth analysis on the NEC vs Groningen prediction page.
Where can I find NEC vs Groningen stats?
All key statistics for NEC vs Groningen are on this page, updated in real time.
Where can I watch NEC vs Groningen?
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