NEC vs Groningen Match Preview & Recent FormsMatch Preview & Recent Forms
On 25 October 2026, NEC face Groningen at Stadion de Goffert with kickoff scheduled for . This Netherlands Eredivisie encounter presents another opportunity for both teams to compete and aim for a positive result.
NEC tend to overload midfield areas.
Groningen generally use a balanced tactical approach.
Recent Form
NEC
DDLDL
Groningen
WDDLL
NEC have shown a clear dip in performances over recent games. This could start to affect confidence within the squad.
In contrast, Groningen have shown mixed form recently, alternating between good and poor performances. Recent fluctuations suggest outcomes are still unpredictable.
Recent Form Home/Away
NEC (Home)
DDLL
Groningen (Away)
DLW
There is little difference in NEC's performance across venues.
Groningen's results have been consistent regardless of playing at home or away.
Defensive Record (Clean Sheet)
NEC
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Groningen
+----
NEC have clear defensive issues, conceding goals regularly. Defensive frailties could be costly.
Meanwhile, Groningen have been vulnerable defensively, rarely managing to keep clean sheets. They will need to tighten things up at the back.
Defensive Record (Clean Sheet) Home/Away
NEC (Home)
----
Groningen (Away)
---
NEC's defensive record is consistent both home and away.
Groningen show only minor variation in defensive strength between home and away games.
Goal Trends (Over 2.5)
NEC
--+++
Groningen
+-+++
NEC have often featured in open games with several goals. There is usually a good balance between attack and defence.
Meanwhile, Groningen are involved in some very high-scoring fixtures. Fans have been treated to plenty of action.
Goal Trends (Over 2.5) Home/Away
NEC (Home)
-+++
Groningen (Away)
-++
Only small differences appear in NEC's match tempo home versus away.
There is little change in goal frequency across venues for Groningen.
Scoring Consistency
NEC
++-++
Groningen
+++++
NEC show strong attacking consistency, rarely ending matches without a goal. Their forward line looks sharp and confident.
However, Groningen have been highly reliable in attack, finding the net in almost every recent match. Opponents are under constant pressure when facing their attack.
Scoring Consistency Home/Away
NEC (Home)
++++
Groningen (Away)
+++
NEC attacking output remains fairly steady regardless of location.
There is little difference in Groningen's scoring output across venues.
On average NEC scores 1.3 and concedes 2 goals in home matches, while Groningen averagely scores 2 and concedes 2.3 goals in away matches.
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NEC vs Groningen Live Match StatsLive Match Stats
On average NEC scores after every 8.8 shots, while Groningen gets averagely 15.1 shots in a game.
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NEC vs Groningen Starting Lineups & FormationsStarting Lineups & Formations
NEC fielded the below lineup in the last match against Ajax:
In their last match against Zwolle starting lineup of Groningen was the following: Vaessen; Csinger, Rente, Blokzijl, Schreuders; Clement, de Jonge; Ondrejka, Van Bergen, van der Werff; Willumsson
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