Nijmegen vs Groningen Prediction 9 November 2025
The match between NEC Nijmegen and Groningen promises to be a true battle, considering the current form of both teams and their respective league ambitions. NEC sit in eighth place on the table, while Groningen occupy the fifth spot, making this encounter particularly significant for both sides. With nearly full-strength squads, fans can expect a high-intensity game from the first whistle. Each team has its own strengths and weaknesses: NEC showcase vibrant attacking play at home, while Groningen consistently pick up points on the road. The match could surprise with its scoring potential due to the active attacking efforts.
Head-to-Head
📊Statistical preview of official encounters between NEC Nijmegen and Groningen:
- 16 matches played;
- home victories: 7, away victories: 5, draws: 4;
- goals scored: 27 for the hosts, 22 for the visitors;
- average goals in the first half: 1.44, in the second half: 1.63;
- average total goals per match: 3.06.
Head-to-head statistics Nijmegen - Groningen
NEC Nijmegen Team Overview
The team's last official match took place on in the Eredivisie, with Utrecht playing at home against NEC Nijmegen. The game concluded with a 1-0 scoreline.
Here are the match statistics (NEC Nijmegen vs Utrecht):
- possession: 62% vs 38%;
- corners: 2 vs 2;
- fouls: 15 vs 11;
- yellow cards: 2 vs 1;
- shots on target: 5 vs 4.
NEC Nijmegen display a fairly diverse style of play. Over their last five matches, they've managed just one win alongside three defeats and a draw (their most recent match ended in a loss). The team is currently on a three-match winless streak. In their last 10 outings, they have secured three victories, averaging 2.1 goals scored and conceded per game. At home, NEC consistently thrill their fans with entertaining matches, with over 2.5 goals recorded in 14 of their last 16 home fixtures. However, defensive issues prevent the team from achieving consistent victories.
Match Results: NEC Nijmegen
Groningen Team Overview
The visitors last played an official match on in the Eredivisie, with Groningen hosting Twente. The match ended in a 1-1 draw.
Here are the game statistics (Groningen vs Twente):
- possession percentage: 54% vs 46%;
- corners: 7 vs 3;
- fouls: 7 vs 12;
- yellow cards: 2 vs 4;
- shots on target: 7 vs 4.
Groningen are performing confidently, having won five of their last ten matches, including two consecutive victories, and drawing just once during this period, showcasing consistent results throughout the season (+1 goal difference). In their most recent game, they also secured a 2-1 victory over their opponent. The visitors average 1.6 goals per game while conceding about 1.5, but it's important to highlight their tendency for minimal scoring on the road-scoring less than 1.5 goals in five previous away encounters against their current opponent.
Match Results: Groningen
Prediction for the 1st half
Head-to-head Matches:
- Total encounters - 16;
- Home team first-half wins - 3; Away team first-half wins - 2; Draws - 2;
- Average first-half total: 1.44;
- Today's home side averages 0.69 goals, while the visitors average 0.75.
First-half Stats: NEC Nijmegen (home) vs Groningen (away)
- Matches played in the tournament: 5 vs 5;
- Wins: 3 (60%) vs 2 (40%);
- Losses: 1 (20%) vs 1 (20%);
- Draws: 1 (20%) vs 2 (40%);
- Average goals scored: 1.8 vs 1.6;
- Average goals conceded: 0.8 vs 0.8.
Last 10 Matches (overall):
- Wins: 4 vs 5;
- Losses: 4 vs 1;
- Draws: 2 vs 4;
- Average first-half total: 2 (scored - 1, conceded - 1) vs 1.2 (scored - 0.9, conceded - 0.3).
- NEC Nijmegen have scored in the first half at home in six consecutive matches (Eredivisie).
Outcome Prediction
Head-to-Head Matches:
- Total encounters - 16;
- Home wins - 7, Away wins - 5, Draws - 4.
Statistics: NEC Nijmegen vs Groningen
- Matches played in the tournament: 11 vs 11;
- Victories: 4 vs 6;
- Win percentage: 36% vs 55%;
- Losses: 4 vs 4;
- Draws: 3 vs 1.
Last 10 Matches:
- Wins: 3 vs 5;
- Losses: 4 vs 4;
- Draws: 3 vs 1.
- Groningen win with a +1.5 handicap in 13 of the last 15 meetings between these teams.
- Groningen win with a +1.5 handicap in 7 of their last 8 matches (Eredivisie).
Total Goals Prediction
Head-to-Head Matches:
- The home team scores on average - 1.69, the away team - 1.38;
- Average total goals in head-to-head matches - 3.06;
- Both teams scored: overall - 9 times; at the home team's ground - 5 times.
Statistics: NEC Nijmegen vs Groningen
- Average total in the tournament: 4.27 vs 2.91;
- Average goals scored: 2.45 vs 1.55;
- First-half average total: 0.82 vs 0.82;
- Second-half average total: 1.64 vs 0.73;
- NEC Nijmegen: average home total in the tournament - 3.2;
- Groningen: average away total in the tournament - 1.6;
- Last 10 matches (average total): 2.1 (home - 2.75) vs 1.6 (away - 1.8).
- Groningen score less than 1.5 goals away in the last 5 head-to-head matches (Eredivisie).
Corners Prediction
NEC Nijmegen: Statistics
- Season: average total in the tournament - 4.82; at home - 5.2;
- Last 10 matches: average total - 4.1; at home - 4.75.
Groningen: Statistics
- Season: average total in the tournament - 5, away - 4.4;
- Last 10 matches: average total - 5.6; away - 5.2.
- Groningen deliver more than 3.5 corners in 8 consecutive head-to-head matches.
- Groningen deliver more than 3.5 corners in 8 of their last 9 matches (Eredivisie).
- Groningen deliver more than 3.5 corners away in 5 consecutive matches.
Cards Prediction
Head-to-Head Matches
- Average total yellow cards in head-to-head matches - 1.88 (0.94 - for the home team and 0.94 - for the away team);
- Average total yellow cards at the home ground - 3 (1 - for the home team and 2 - for the away team).
NEC Nijmegen: Statistics
- Season: average total in the tournament - 1.73; at home - 1.6;
- Last 10 matches: average total - 1.8; at home - 1.75.
Groningen: Statistics
- Season: average total in the tournament - 2.18, away - 2.2;
- Last 10 matches: average total - 1.8; away - 1.8.
Both Teams to Score Prediction
Head-to-Head Matches:
- Total encounters - 16;
- Both teams scored overall - 9 times;
- At the home team's ground - 5 times.
Statistics: NEC Nijmegen vs Groningen
- Total matches played in the tournament: 11 vs 11;
- Total matches in the season where both teams scored (hereafter BTTS): 8 vs 6;
- BTTS for NEC Nijmegen at home - 3 (60%);
- BTTS for Groningen away - 4 (80%).
Last 10 Matches:
- Total BTTS matches: 8 vs 5;
- BTTS for NEC Nijmegen at home - 3 (75%);
- BTTS for Groningen away - 4 (80%).
- NEC Nijmegen both score and concede in 8 of their last 9 matches.
- NEC Nijmegen both score and concede in 7 of their last 8 matches (Eredivisie).
⭐ Editorial Prediction
Considering the current form of both teams and the statistical trends from recent games, an intriguing scenario could unfold in this matchup. Both sides have struggled with finishing, so it's unlikely we'll witness a thrilling game with numerous goal-scoring opportunities. Our bet is on total match goals under 3.5.
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