FC Groningen vs NEC, Eredivisie 2024-25 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
Match Preview
FC Groningen vs NEC — Eredivisie at Euroborg.
- FC Groningen 0 games · 0 pts (2026/27)
- NEC 0 games · 0 pts (2026/27)
Match Details
- Referee Martin van den Kerkhof
- Assistant 1 Mario Diks
- Assistant 2 Don Frijn
Standings
| # | Team | P | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | ADO Den Haag | 0 | 0 |
| 2 | AFC Ajax | 0 | 0 |
| 3 | AZ | 0 | 0 |
| 4 | FC Groningen | 0 | 0 |
| 5 | FC Twente '65 | 0 | 0 |
| 6 | FC Utrecht | 0 | 0 |
| 7 | Feyenoord Rotterdam | 0 | 0 |
| 8 | Fortuna Sittard | 0 | 0 |
| 9 | Go Ahead Eagles | 0 | 0 |
| 10 | NEC | 0 | 0 |
| 11 | PEC Zwolle | 0 | 0 |
| 12 | PSV | 0 | 0 |
| 13 | SBV Excelsior | 0 | 0 |
| 14 | SC Cambuur-Leeuwarden | 0 | 0 |
| 15 | SC Heerenveen | 0 | 0 |
| 16 | Sparta Rotterdam | 0 | 0 |
| 17 | Telstar 1963 | 0 | 0 |
| 18 | Willem II Tilburg | 0 | 0 |
Head-to-Head
Recent Form
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 08 Feb | NEC | H | 2–1 | W |
| 02 Feb | Sparta Rotterdam | A | 0–1 | L |
| 28 Jan | Heracles Almelo | A | 1–1 | D |
| 25 Jan | SC Heerenveen | H | 1–0 | W |
| 18 Jan | Go Ahead Eagles | A | 1–2 | L |
| 12 Jan | Almere City FC | H | 0–0 | D |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 08 Feb | FC Groningen | A | 1–2 | L |
| 01 Feb | PSV | H | 3–3 | D |
| 19 Jan | Fortuna Sittard | H | 4–1 | W |
| 11 Jan | PEC Zwolle | A | 1–0 | W |
| 22 Dec | Willem II Tilburg | A | 1–4 | L |
| 15 Dec | Sparta Rotterdam | H | 1–1 | D |
Season Stats
| FC Groningen | NEC | |
|---|---|---|
| #4 | Position | #10 |
| 0 | Points | 0 |
| 0 | Played | 0 |
| 0 / 0 / 0 | W / D / L | 0 / 0 / 0 |
| 0 | Scored | 0 |
| 0 | Conceded | 0 |
| +0 | GD | +0 |
| – | PPG | – |
| – | Win % | – |
Key Stats
50%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (8 games)
H2H (8 games)
63%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
FC Groningen are 4th (0 pts). NEC are 10th (0 pts).
Events
Match Events
- 0' Here we go! The referee blows the whistle and FC Groningen launch into their encounter with NEC.
- 2' FC Groningen is taking the lead after the goal scored by Wouter Prins on 2.
- 7' named a 4-2-3-1 earlier, and opted for a 4-2-3-1 in response. A fascinating tactical duel is developing.
- 12' The travelling NEC supporters hardly appreciate their team being pressed down to the backline.
- 17' NEC is defending very well tonight not leaving a chance for their rivals to get through for a goal.
- 22' While players are taking a pause, let’s have a look at their stats. The teams met 0 times this season with winning -% of all matches.
- 27' A moment of individual brilliance could settle this. Both teams are waiting for that decisive action.
- 31' Thom van Bergen does the damage! The net is bulging and FC Groningen surge ahead!
- 36' The Array continues to deliver drama. Both FC Groningen and NEC are desperate not to drop points on matchday .
- 41' Although teams showed high tempo form the start, they seem to slow down a bit. Both sides really need to catch a fire. Otherwise, we have another goalless match.
- 46' With 0 assists to his name this season, Sontje Hansen is clearly more than just a goal scorer for FC Groningen.
- 51' FC Groningen are enjoying more possession but struggling to find a way through a disciplined NEC backline.
- 53' The referee does not hesitate — a card for Tika de Jonge on 53 minutes.
- 58' The referee reaches into his pocket. Out comes the card for Tijmen Blokzijl.
- 62' Another change for FC Groningen made on 62 minute. Mats Seuntjens leaves to be changed by Leandro Bacuna.
- 66' Against the run of play, Vito van Crooij has scored! This game has turned on its head.
- 71' Lasse Schone has been relatively quiet despite scoring 17 goals in his last 480 appearances.
- 72' The NEC manager makes a substitution. Mees Hoedemakers departs to be replaced by Basar Onal.
- 77' The referee has had an easy afternoon — neither side has been overly physical in the tackle.
- 78' It is a substitution in FC Groningen team. Dave Kwakman is replaced by Finn Stam on 78 minute.
- 83' The NEC manager makes a substitution. Brayann Pereira departs to be replaced by Lasse Schone.
- 84' Kento Shiogai is ready to make an impact after coming on for Ivan Marquez at the 84 minute mark.
- 88' A tactical swap from FC Groningen — Romano Postema on, Luciano Valente off on 88 minutes.
- Full Time. FC Groningen beats NEC
Lineups
FC Groningen Lineups
4-2-3-1Starting XI
-
20
Mats Seuntjens ↓ Leandro Bacuna 62'
- 5
- 1
- 6
- 10
- 26
- 4
- 3
-
16
Dave Kwakman ↓ Finn Stam 78'
- 18
- 2
Bench
-
7
Leandro Bacuna ↑ 62'
- 21
-
29
Romano Postema ↑ 88'
- 25
- 27
- 24
-
14
Jorg Schreuders ↑ 88'
- 8
- 11
- 31
- 36
-
22
Finn Stam ↑ 78'
Coach
Dick Lukkien
NEC Lineups
4-2-3-1Starting XI
-
6
Mees Hoedemakers ↓ Basar Onal 72'
- 32
- 24
- 18
- 3
- 71
- 10
- 22
-
4
Ivan Marquez ↓ Kento Shiogai 84'
-
2
Brayann Pereira ↓ Lasse Schone 83'
- 25
Bench
- 30
-
20
Lasse Schone ↑ 83'
- 17
- 1
- 31
- 14
-
11
Basar Onal ↑ 72'
- 19
-
9
Kento Shiogai ↑ 84'
- 8
Coach
Rogier Meijer
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Ali Akman | 3 |
| Vito van Crooij | 2 |
| Koki Ogawa | 2 |
| Jorgen Larsen | 2 |
| Romano Postema | 2 |
| Ibrahim Cissoko | 2 |
| Jonathan Okita | 1 |
| Elayis Tavsan | 1 |
Head to Head
FC Groningen Form
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
1 / 4
0.79
FC Groningen xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
0.72
NEC xG
I would bet for:
Under 2.5 goals 80% + FC Groningen or Draw 73%
Match Result
✓ CorrectActual: FC Groningen win
Both Teams to Score
✗ Wrong
Avg goals/match: 1.51
Actual: Yes — both scored
Over / Under Goals
✗ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 75% |
|
25% |
| ± 1.5 | 45% |
|
55% |
| ± 2.5 | 20% |
|
80% |
| ± 3.5 | 7% |
|
93% |
| ± 4.5 | 2% |
|
98% |
Double Chance
FC Groningen or Draw
73%
Draw or NEC
62%
FC Groningen or NEC
64%
Half-Time Result
✗ WrongActual: FC Groningen win at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
0 – 0
24.9%
1 – 0
15.9%
0 – 1
14.3%
1 – 1
13.6%
2 – 0
6.4%
0 – 2
5.2%
2 – 1
Actual
1 – 2
4.5%
2 – 2
2%
3 – 0
1.7%
3 – 1
1.4%
0 – 3
1.2%
Asian Handicap — FC Groningen
| Handicap | FC Groningen covers | Push | NEC covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 2% | — | 98% |
| -2 | 2% | 8% | 90% |
| -1.5 | 10% | — | 90% |
| -1 | 10% | 21% | 68% |
| -0.5 | 32% | — | 68% |
| +0.5 | 72% | — | 28% |
| +1 | 72% | 19% | 8% |
| +1.5 | 92% | — | 8% |
| +2 | 92% | 6% | 2% |
| +2.5 | 98% | — | 2% |
Clean Sheet
FC Groningen keeps clean sheet
49%
✓
NEC keeps clean sheet
46%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.