Groningen vs NEC Nijmegen
Match recap
Groningen beat NEC Nijmegen 2–1 in their Eredivisie fixture. Rente and Land scored for Groningen; Nejašmić replied for NEC Nijmegen. Expected-goals data put the chance balance at 1.56 for Groningen versus 1.08 for NEC Nijmegen. Groningen sit 9th in the Eredivisie table while NEC Nijmegen are 3rd.
Fipster’s pre-match call
Predicted
2-2 Draw
Actual
2–1
Analysis
As Groningen host NEC Nijmegen, fans can anticipate a match brimming with attacking intent and competitive spirit. Both teams have shown their scoring prowess this season, setting the stage for an exciting clash.
Groningen currently sit 9th with 45 points, while NEC Nijmegen hold 4th place with 56 points. Historically, NEC have the edge in head-to-head meetings, but Groningen's recent scoring streak adds intrigue to this fixture.
NEC's forwards Bryan Linssen and Koki Ogawa have been in fine form, while Groningen's Thom van Bergen and creative midfielder Younes Taha provide a potent threat. Both sides are expected to trade goals, with a moderate number of cards likely given the competitive nature of the match.
Prediction
Our prediction is a 2-2 draw, reflecting the balanced attacking capabilities of both teams. The halftime score is expected to be 1-1, setting up a tense second half where neither side can afford to be complacent.
Outcome probability
Key Insights
Groningen's midfield creativity vs NEC's defense
Younes Taha and Jorg Schreuders provide creative threat exploiting NEC's defensive gaps.
NEC's superior goal scoring rate
NEC averages 2.27 goals per game, significantly higher than Groningen's 1.42, indicating attacking edge.
Groningen's recent scoring streak
Groningen has scored in last 5 away games, showing positive attacking momentum.
Key player matchups favor NEC forwards
Bryan Linssen and Koki Ogawa have strong recent form against Groningen's defense.
No significant injuries reported
Both teams have full squads available, no injury impact expected.
Key Takeaways
In summary, expect an entertaining encounter with goals at both ends and a fair share of physicality. Fans should prepare for a nail-biting finish as Groningen and NEC Nijmegen share the points in a 2-2 draw.
- Groningen are 9th with 45 points from 33 games (W13 D6 L14).
- NEC Nijmegen are 4th with 56 points from 33 games (W15 D11 L7).
- In 20 head-to-head meetings, Groningen have won 6, NEC Nijmegen 9, with 5 draws.
- Head-to-head matches average 3.4 total goals, indicating attacking games.
- Thom van Bergen has scored 8 goals in his last 10 games for Groningen.
- Bryan Linssen leads NEC with 14 goals this season.
- Younes Taha is Groningen's top assist provider with 5 assists.
- Modal total cards predicted is 4, suggesting a moderately physical game.
Player Insights
Standout players Fipster expects to impact the match — curated highlights, not full squad lists
Home — Groningen
Away — NEC Nijmegen
Form as the teams went into this match — excludes this result and anything since.
Team Comparison
Season shape — attack, defence, form, clean sheets & win rate
Home vs Away comparison
Goal difference in each of the last few fixtures — above the line is a net win, below is a net loss
Season comparison
Goals scored & conceded, goal difference and clean sheets across the season
Halftime Performance
What each side does once the whistle goes for half time
Streaks
Recent-form runs — each side’s most-recent game meets in the middle
Head to Head
de Jonge
Yellow Card
Rente
Assist: Taha
Land
Assist: Taha
Sandler
Nuytinck
Dasa
Linssen
Yellow Card
van der Werff
Taha
Linssen
Chery
Nejašmić
Assist: Ouaissa
Land
Goal cancelled
Blokzijl
Yellow Card
| # | Team | P | W | D | L | GD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  PSV Eindhoven | 34 | 27 | 3 | 4 | +56 | 84 |
| 2 |  Feyenoord | 34 | 19 | 8 | 7 | +26 | 65 |
| 3 |  NEC Nijmegen | 34 | 16 | 11 | 7 | +24 | 59 |
| 4 |  Twente | 34 | 15 | 13 | 6 | +19 | 58 |
| 8 |  Heerenveen | 34 | 14 | 9 | 11 | +4 | 51 |
| 9 |  Groningen | 34 | 14 | 6 | 14 | +4 | 48 |
| 10 |  Sparta Rotterdam | 34 | 12 | 7 | 15 | -22 | 43 |
Match Statistics
Groningen
4-2-3-1Starting XI
- 1Etienne VaessenG
- 3Thijmen BlokzijlD
- 4Dies JanseD
- 5Marco RenteD
- 8Tika de JongeM
- 10Younes Taha El IdrissiM
- 14Jorg SchreudersM
- 17David van der WerffM
- 18Tygo LandM
- 26Thom van BergenF
- 43Marvin PeersmanD
Substitutes
- 2Wouter PrinsD
- 7Travis Enrique HernesM
- 9Brynjólfur Andersen WillumssonF
- 13Lovro ŠtubljarG
- 15Elvis Arnold van der LaanD
- 16Tyrique MerceraD
- 20Mats SeuntjensM
- 21Hidde JurjusG
- 22Sven BoulandD
- 27Rui MendesF
- 34R. MetuF
- 44Besnik MashukuM
NEC Nijmegen
3-4-1-2Starting XI
- 1Gonzalo Alejandro CrettazG
- 3Philippe SandlerM
- 6Darko NejašmićM
- 10Tjaronn Inteff Chefren CheryF
- 14Elazar DasaD
- 17Bram NuytinckD
- 20Noé LebretonM
- 23Kodai SanoF
- 24Deveron FonvilleD
- 25Sami OuaissaM
- 30Bryan Catharina Anna Petronell LinssenF
Substitutes
- 2Brayann Leanceley Christva PereiraD
- 5Thomas OuwejanD
- 7Virgil Roy MisidjanF
- 8Isak Hansen-AarøenM
- 9DaniloF
- 11Başar ÖnalF
- 15Jetro Danovich Sexer WillemsD
- 18Koki OgawaF
- 19Willum Þór WillumssonM
- 22Jasper CillessenG
- 34Youssef El KachatiF
- 71Dirk Wanner ProperM
Groningen
| Player | Pos | Min | Rating | G | A | Shots | SoT | Key Passes | Dribbles |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Marco Rente(C) | D | 90 | 8.2 | 1 | — | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1/1 |
| Tygo Land | M | 82 | 8.0 | 1 | — | 1 | 1 | — | 1/1 |
| Thijmen Blokzijl | D | 90 | 7.6 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Younes Taha | M | 69 | 7.5 | — | 2 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 0/2 |
| David van der Werff | M | 69 | 7.2 | — | — | — | — | 3 | 1/1 |
| Thom van Bergen | F | 90 | 7.0 | — | — | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1/2 |
| Jorg Schreuders | M | 90 | 6.9 | — | — | 3 | 2 | — | — |
| Marvin Peersman | D | 90 | 6.6 | — | — | — | — | — | 1/2 |
| Dies Janse | D | 90 | 6.3 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Tika de Jonge | M | 90 | 6.3 | — | — | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0/2 |
| Etienne Vaessen | G | 90 | 6.0 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Substitutes | |||||||||
| Jismerai Dillema | M | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Mats Seuntjens | M | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Hidde Jurjus | G | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Tyrique Mercera | D | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Sven Bouland | D | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Elvis Van der Laan | D | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Lovro Štubljar | G | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Rui Mendes | F | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Brynjólfur Darri Willumsson | F | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Travis Hernes | M | 21 | 6.5 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Ryan Metu | F | 8 | 6.3 | — | — | — | — | 1 | — |
| Wouter Prins | D | 21 | 6.2 | — | — | 1 | — | — | — |
NEC Nijmegen
| Player | Pos | Min | Rating | G | A | Shots | SoT | Key Passes | Dribbles |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Darko Nejašmić | M | 90 | 8.6 | 1 | — | 2 | 1 | — | 2/2 |
| Gonzalo Crettaz | G | 90 | 7.3 | — | — | — | — | 1 | — |
| Kodai Sano | F | 90 | 7.0 | — | — | — | — | 1 | 1/1 |
| Deveron Fonville | D | 90 | 6.9 | — | — | — | — | — | 0/1 |
| Philippe Sandler | M | 60 | 6.9 | — | — | — | — | 1 | — |
| Eli Dasa | D | 60 | 6.5 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Noe Lebreton | M | 90 | 6.5 | — | — | 1 | — | 1 | 0/1 |
| Sami Ouaissa | M | 90 | 6.3 | — | 1 | — | — | 1 | 2/3 |
| Bryan Linssen | F | 71 | 6.3 | — | — | 1 | — | — | — |
| Tjaronn Chery(C) | F | 71 | 6.2 | — | — | 1 | 1 | — | 0/1 |
| Bram Nuytinck | D | 60 | 6.2 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Substitutes | |||||||||
| Isak Hansen Aarøen | M | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Jasper Cillessen | G | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Dirk Wanner Proper | M | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Thomas Ouwejan | D | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Virgil Misidjan | F | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Willum Thor Willumsson | M | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Jetro Willems | D | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Koki Ogawa | F | 19 | 6.9 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Youssef el Kachati | F | 19 | 6.7 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Danilo | F | 30 | 6.7 | — | — | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2/2 |
| Başar Önal | F | 30 | 6.5 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Brayann Pereira | D | 30 | 6.3 | — | — | 1 | — | — | — |