FC Groningen vs NEC, Eredivisie 2024-25 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
Match Preview
FC Groningen vs NEC — Eredivisie at Euroborg.
- FC Groningen 2 games · 6 pts (2026/27)
- NEC 2 games · 3 pts (2026/27)
Match Details
- Referee Martin van den Kerkhof
- Assistant 1 Mario Diks
- Assistant 2 Don Frijn
Standings
| # | Team | P | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | AZ | 2 | 6 |
| 2 | FC Groningen | 2 | 6 |
| 3 | Fortuna Sittard | 2 | 4 |
| 4 | PSV | 2 | 4 |
| 5 | SBV Excelsior | 2 | 3 |
| 6 | Go Ahead Eagles | 1 | 3 |
| 7 | NEC | 2 | 3 |
| 8 | AFC Ajax | 1 | 3 |
| 9 | Sparta Rotterdam | 2 | 3 |
| 10 | Feyenoord Rotterdam | 1 | 3 |
| 11 | SC Heerenveen | 1 | 3 |
| 12 | Telstar 1963 | 2 | 3 |
| 13 | FC Twente '65 | 1 | 0 |
| 14 | PEC Zwolle | 1 | 0 |
| 15 | ADO Den Haag | 2 | 0 |
| 16 | FC Utrecht | 2 | 0 |
| 17 | Willem II Tilburg | 2 | 0 |
| 18 | SC Cambuur-Leeuwarden | 2 | 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 | |
|---|---|---|
| #2 | Position | #7 |
| 6 | Points | 3 |
| 2 | Played | 2 |
| 2 / 0 / 0 | W / D / L | 1 / 0 / 1 |
| 3 | Scored | 5 |
| 1 | Conceded | 3 |
| +2 | GD | +2 |
| 3.00 | PPG | 1.50 |
| 100% | Win % | 50% |
Key Stats
50%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (8 games)
H2H (8 games)
63%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
0%
Clean Sheets
FC Groningen this season
FC Groningen this season
0%
Clean Sheets
NEC this season
NEC this season
FC Groningen are 2nd (6 pts). NEC are 7th (3 pts).
Goal Timing (This Season)
FC Groningen
0-15
1/–
16-30
–/–
31-45
–/–
46-60
1/–
61-75
–/–
76+
–/1
■ Scored ■ Conceded
NEC
0-15
–/1
16-30
–/1
31-45
1/–
46-60
1/–
61-75
2/–
76+
1/1
■ Scored ■ Conceded
Events
Match Events
- 0' The match kicks off with home fans waiting with anticipation for FC Groningen to score. At the same time, NEC does not seem to pull back! Let’s get it on!
- 2' GOAL! Wouter Prins scores on 2. Assisted by Mats Seuntjens
- 7' Etienne Vaessen has been disciplined this evening — perhaps mindful of those 0 cards already picked up this season.
- 12' named a 4-2-3-1 earlier, and opted for a 4-2-3-1 in response. A fascinating tactical duel is developing.
- 17' will be watching from the dugout nervously. His FC Groningen side need to improve if they are to claim all three points.
- 22' Ivan Marquez is putting in a real shift tonight. He has covered more ground than anyone else for FC Groningen so far.
- 27' While there is no rush on the pitch, let’s have a look at some stats. Dave Kwakman made 300 appearances and scored 2 goals. He is very likely to score a goal today.
- 31' What composure from Thom van Bergen! The Netherlands international strokes it home. 2-0.
- 36' 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.
- 41' It’s high time Dick Lukkien made some changes to put the his team’s game back to action.
- 46' Spectators do not have much to choose from both teams. The sides had several scoring chances but they still need a bit more than just a sight of a goal.
- 51' Matchday of the Array and both teams know exactly what is at stake tonight.
- 53' Poor challenge from Tika de Jonge. The referee spots it immediately and shows the card.
- 58' FC Groningen player sees a card in front of him.
- 62' FC Groningen manager makes another effort to make the tables turned. Leandro Bacuna is hanging Mats Seuntjens on the field on 62 minute.
- 66' Vito van Crooij is having a superb {COMPETITION} campaign — that is 0 goals this season for the .
- 71' looks like a favorite considering 0 games won in last 0 matches with its main striker scoring goals.
- 72' It is a substitution in NEC team. Mees Hoedemakers is replaced by Basar Onal on 72 minute.
- 77' The referee has had an easy afternoon — neither side has been overly physical in the tackle.
- 78' A change in the FC Groningen ranks — Dave Kwakman exits the field as Finn Stam enters on 78.
- 83' A change in the NEC ranks — Brayann Pereira exits the field as Lasse Schone enters on 83.
- 84' A tactical swap from NEC — Kento Shiogai on, Ivan Marquez off on 84 minutes.
- 88' FC Groningen ring the changes. Luciano Valente has done his job and it is now time for Romano Postema to step up.
- The final score is 2-1.
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 |
| Ibrahim Cissoko | 2 |
| Vito van Crooij | 2 |
| Koki Ogawa | 2 |
| Jorgen Larsen | 2 |
| Romano Postema | 2 |
| Wouter Prins | 1 |
| Magnus Mattsson | 1 |
Head to Head
FC Groningen Form
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
3 / 4
1.61
FC Groningen xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.1
NEC xG
I would bet for:
Markets are evenly balanced — no clear value pick.
Match Result
✓ CorrectActual: FC Groningen win
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 2.71
Actual: Yes — both scored
Over / Under Goals
✓ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 91% |
|
9% |
| ± 1.5 | 75% |
|
25% |
| ± 2.5 | 50% |
|
50% |
| ± 3.5 | 29% |
|
71% |
| ± 4.5 | 15% |
|
85% |
Double Chance
FC Groningen or Draw
75%
Draw or NEC
51%
FC Groningen or NEC
74%
Half-Time Result
✗ WrongActual: FC Groningen win at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
1 – 1
12.7%
1 – 0
9.8%
2 – 1
Actual
0 – 0
8.6%
2 – 0
8.5%
0 – 1
6.3%
1 – 2
6.2%
2 – 2
5.1%
3 – 1
4.9%
3 – 0
4.5%
0 – 2
3.9%
3 – 2
2.8%
Asian Handicap — FC Groningen
| Handicap | FC Groningen covers | Push | NEC covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 11% | — | 89% |
| -2 | 11% | 15% | 74% |
| -1.5 | 26% | — | 74% |
| -1 | 26% | 22% | 52% |
| -0.5 | 48% | — | 52% |
| +0.5 | 75% | — | 25% |
| +1 | 75% | 15% | 10% |
| +1.5 | 90% | — | 10% |
| +2 | 90% | 7% | 3% |
| +2.5 | 97% | — | 3% |
Clean Sheet
FC Groningen keeps clean sheet
34%
✓
NEC keeps clean sheet
21%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.