Groningen faced NEC in the Eredivisie of Netherlands on February 8. Groningen wrapped up the match with a 2-1 triumph.
The scoreline opened on the 2nd minute when Wouter Prins converted the chance, putting Groningen ahead. goals from Thom Van Bergen and Vito van Crooij followed, ending the game at 2-1.
In what promises to be a thrilling clash, Groningen and NEC renew their battle, 3 months after the previous Eredivisie face-off that concluded in a 6-0 victory for NEC. Groningen come into this match following a defeat to Sparta Rotterdam on February 2, looking to bounce back with a stronger performance. A different outcome might be within reach, given that their recent form at the back has been strong at home, as evidenced by five consecutive clean sheets.
NEC come into this encounter after splitting points with PSV on February 1, having maintained an unbeaten streak stretching to four matches.
In this Eredivisie showdown, the spotlight will fall on the players who have been pivotal for Groningen and NEC throughout the campaign. Groningen’s attacking options, with Dick Lukkien steering the side, have been bolstered by Luciano Valente and Leandro Bacuna, the team’s top scorer, both of whom have contributed crucial goals and assists. Groningen’s top scorer in Eredivisie, Schreuders, has three goals this season, with Valente leading their creative tally in the league with three assists. Groningen’s attacking depth is further showcased by Brynjolfur Andersen Willumsson, Rui Mendes and Thom Van Bergen, who have each made valuable contributions this season.
Meanwhile, NEC’s top finisher Koki Ogawa and Vito van Crooij have played important roles in ensuring their attack, under Rogier Meijer’s guidance, remains effective. Ogawa leads NEC’s scoring charts in Eredivisie this season with seven goals, while van Crooij remains their top assist provider in the competition with four. Sami Ouaissa, Sontje Hansen and Thomas Ouwejan have supported the attack well, combining for important goals and assists throughout the campaign.
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Since January 2022, the teams have gone head-to-head five times. Groningen have won once, NEC three times, and one game ended in draw. The last time these teams met was on November 3, 2024, in the Eredivisie of Netherlands, and NEC emerged victorious with a 6-0 scoreline. Over the course of these five head-to-head games, Groningen have found the net six times, whereas NEC have scored thirteen. Overall, NEC hold a stronger head-to-head record against Groningen in recent meetings.
Groningen have won seven of their 23 matches in Eredivisie this season, with six draws and ten defeats, scoring 22 goals, averaging 0.96 per match, while conceding 32, an average of 1.39 per match. NEC have played 21 matches in Eredivisie, with seven wins, three draws, and eleven losses this season, scoring 32 goals, averaging 1.52 per match, while conceding 30, an average of 1.43 per match.
Groningen are coming off a loss in their last match against Sparta Rotterdam, while NEC played their last match against PSV, which ended in a draw. Overall, over their most recent twenty games, Groningen have claimed four victories, suffered nine defeats, and drawn seven times, while in their last twenty matches, NEC have recorded seven wins, nine losses, and four draws.
Match | Sparta Rotterdam 1:0 Groningen, February 2 | Heracles Almelo 1:1 Groningen, January 28 | Groningen 1:0 Heerenveen, January 25 | Go Ahead Eagles 2:1 Groningen, January 18 | Groningen 0:0 Almere City FC, January 12 | Elversberg 2:1 Groningen, January 5 | AZ 3:1 Groningen, December 18 | Twente 2:0 Groningen, December 15 | Groningen 0:0 Zwolle, December 8 | Groningen 2:0 Willem II, November 30 |
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Conceded | + | + | - | + | - | + | + | + | - | - |
Conceded two | - | - | - | + | - | + | + | + | - | - |
Match | NEC 3:3 PSV, February 1 | NEC 4:1 Fortuna Sittard, January 19 | Zwolle 0:1 NEC, January 11 | Borussia Monchengladbach 2:2 NEC, January 5 | Willem II 4:1 NEC, December 22 | Heracles Almelo 1:0 NEC, December 18 | NEC 1:1 Sparta Rotterdam, December 15 | Go Ahead Eagles 5:0 NEC, December 7 | NEC 1:2 Ajax, December 1 | NEC 1:2 Utrecht, November 24 |
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Over 2.5 | + | + | - | + | + | - | - | + | + | + |
Under 2.5 | - | - | + | - | - | + | + | - | - | - |
Clean sheet | - | - | + | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Failed to score | - | - | - | - | - | + | - | + | - | - |
Conceded | + | + | - | + | + | + | + | + | + | + |
Conceded two | + | - | - | + | + | - | - | + | + | + |
We are updating team formations and line-ups for Groningen - NEC in real time.
Groningen kicked off the game with Etienne Vaessen, Wouter Prins, Thijmen Blokzijl, Hjalmar Ekdal, Marco Rente, Tika de Jonge, Stije Resink, Mats Seuntjens who got substituted by Leandro Bacuna on the 62nd minute, Dave Kwakman who got substituted by Finn Stam on the 78th minute, Luciano Valente who got substituted by Romano Postema on the 88th minute and Thom Van Bergen who got substituted by Jorg Schreuders on the 88th minute as starters, with Hidde Jurjus, Dirk Baron, Jasper Meijster, Finn Stam, Leandro Bacuna, Maxim Mariani, Rui Mendes, Thijs Oosting, Noam Emeran, Jorg Schreuders, Johan Hove and Romano Postema on the bench.
NEC's starting eleven were Robin Roefs, Calvin Verdonk, Philippe Sandler, Ivan Marquez who got substituted by Kento Shiogai on the 84th minute, Brayann Pereira who got substituted by Lasse Schone on the 84th minute, Mees Hoedemakers who got substituted by Onal Basar on the 72nd minute, Dirk Proper, Sontje Hansen, Vito van Crooij, Sami Ouaissa who got substituted by Bram Nuytinck on the 90th minute and Koki Ogawa, with Rijk Janse, Stijn van Gassel, Onal Basar, Lefteris Lyratzis, Bram Nuytinck, Lasse Schone, Lars Larsen, Argyrios Darelas, Brian Linssen and Kento Shiogai on the bench.
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As always, Netherlands Eredivisie's live standings are availble and updated in real time. Groningen are currently 8th in the table with 27 points from 23 matches, while NEC occupy 12th spot with 24 points in 21 matches.
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Referee showed the yellow card once throughout the game. Tika de Jonge was the one to receive it.
We are adding goal videos and full video highlights of the match between Groningen and NEC in real time. You can watch the goals by Wouter Prins, Thom Van Bergen and Vito van Crooij as the videos of the goals are added usually minutes after the actual event if there are any official videos available. Full video highlights of Groningen - NEC are being added as they become available on the official social media channels of the league or the teams.