FC Groningen v NEC Nijmegen: what the numbers say
FC Groningen meet NEC Nijmegen at Euroborg, Monday 2:45am (Eredivisie). Nothing between them: FC Groningen 3, NEC Nijmegen 4, 2 drawn from 9 meetings.
The big picture
FC Groningen come in 9th on the ladder with 15 points; NEC Nijmegen are 11th on 14. Only a couple of spots separate them, so there is plenty riding on it.
FC Groningen are 4–4–3 in Eredivisie 2026-27, averaging 2.4 goals for and 2.2 against.
NEC Nijmegen are 2–4–5 in Eredivisie 2026-27, averaging 1.5 goals for and 1.7 against.
Form
FC Groningen have won two of their last five and most recently lost to Sparta Rotterdam 2–3.
NEC Nijmegen have won two of their last five and most recently beat Omonia Nicosia 3–1.
Head to head
These sides have met 9 times on our records since 2021: FC Groningen 3, NEC Nijmegen 4, 2 drawn.
Last time out (2026-27), it was a draw 2–2 at Goffertstadion.
Biggest margin between these two: NEC Nijmegen by 6 goals in 2024-25 (6–0).
Players to watch
For FC Groningen, watch Brynjólfur Willumsson (0.7 goals a game, 1 assist in 2026-27) and Thom Van Bergen (0.6 goals a game, 3 assists in 2026-27).
For NEC Nijmegen, watch Tjaronn Chery (0.4 goals a game, 2 assists in 2026-27) and Adam Tahaui (0.2 goals a game in 2026-27).
At Euroborg
FC Groningen have won 6 of their last 20 at Euroborg.
What the numbers say
On form, ladder and history, FC Groningen have the edge.
Written automatically from Lineball's own match and player database. Not betting advice.
