NEC vs Groningen: match statistics
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NEC vs Groningen: form, goals and key statistics
Game details
NEC plays Groningen in Eredivisie (Netherlands). The game is scheduled for October 25, 2026. Venue: Goffertstadion.
Recent form
NEC has 0 wins, 4 draws and 1 loss over its last five games, averaging 0.80 points per game. Groningen has 2 wins, 2 draws and 1 loss, with 1.60 points per game.
Scoring records
NEC scores 1.67 goals per game and allows 1.78. Groningen scores 2.44 and allows 2.11. Games in this league average 3.84 goals.
BTTS and goal totals
Both teams score in 89% of NEC's games and 89% of Groningen's. The Over 2.5 rates are 78% and 89%, compared with league averages of 72% for BTTS and 75% for Over 2.5.
xG and shots
NEC has the higher season xG average, 1.75 to 1.67 per game. NEC takes 15.3 shots per game, while Groningen takes 15.0.
First-half and second-half trends
NEC leads at halftime in 22% of its games and scores 0.89 goals per game after halftime. Groningen leads at halftime in 56% and scores 1.00 after halftime.
When the teams score
NEC's most productive scoring window is minutes 76-90+ (4 goals). For Groningen, it is minutes 16-30 (5 goals). These are past scoring patterns, not predicted goal times.
League scoring profile
Eredivisie games average 3.84 goals. Both teams score in 72% of games, and 75% finish with at least three goals.
Head-to-head record
Before this game, 2 previous meetings were available. The record was 1 home win, 0 draws and 1 away win. Those games averaged 2.50 goals, with both teams scoring in 50% of them.
Before kickoff
1X2 odds
Pre-game profile— what do the season numbers say?
This team profile combines season stats and recent form. In-game statistics appear after the final whistle.
Team stats— who is more efficient?
Compare both teams' attacking and defensive records this season.
Shooting quality
| NEC | Groningen | |
|---|---|---|
| Accuracy (shots on target) | 28% | 39% |
| Chance quality (xG per shot) | 0.11 | 0.11 |
| Finishing (goals per shot on target) | 0.40 | 0.42 |
xG per shot around 0.08 usually means long-range attempts; 0.15+ usually means box chances. The style label comes from possession, shot volume and conversion.
* xG (expected goals) says how many goals a team should score from its chances. If actual goals are above xG, finishing is above average; if below xG, chances are being missed.
Team form— who is in better shape?
Last five games and season record, overall, at home and away.
Groningen is 100% better for: last-5 form.
0.8 pts / game - NEC · 1.6 pts / game - Groningen
Goals— how do both teams score and concede?
How many goals both teams score and concede, plus how often they keep a clean sheet or fail to score.
Groningen is 46% better for: goals scored per game.
1.67 goals / game - NEC · 2.44 goals / game - Groningen
NEC is 19% better for: goals allowed per game.
1.78 goals / game - NEC · 2.11 goals / game - Groningen
NEC scores in 89% of games (8 of 9 games), while Groningen keeps a clean sheet in 11% (1 of 9 games).
Groningen scores in 100% of games (9 of 9 games), while NEC keeps a clean sheet in 0% (0 of 9 games).
How often they score at least...
How often they concede at least...
* Statistics include both teams' home and away games this season.
Both teams scored (BTTS)— how often do both teams score?
How often games involving these teams produce goals at both ends, compared with the league average.
Goal patterns
BTTS and goal count
Goal count (Over/Under)— how often do these games cross the goal lines?
See how often games involving these teams clear each goal line, for the full game and each half.
Full game - team comparison (Over)
Over / Under - NEC
Over / Under - Groningen
1st half
2nd half
Game halves— when do the teams score more often?
How teams split performance between first and second half: goals, points, clean sheets and half-time state.
Groningen is 46% better for: first-half form (half-time points).
1.22 pts / game - NEC · 1.78 pts / game - Groningen
Before half-time (1st half)
After half-time (2nd half)
NEC - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 22% of games and wins 22%. Also wins some games without leading at halftime.
Defense stays consistent across the full game.
Groningen - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 56% of games and wins 44%. Sometimes gives up a halftime lead.
Defense stays consistent across the full game.
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 0.80 | 0.80 |
| Goals scored / game | 0.8 | 0.4 |
| Goals allowed / game | 1.0 | 0.8 |
| Average goals per game | 1.8 | 1.2 |
| 1 goal | 100% | 60% |
| 2 goals | 80% | 60% |
| 3 goals | 0% | 0% |
| Clean sheet | 0% | 40% |
| No goal | 20% | 60% |
| Goal difference | -1 | -2 |
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 2.00 | 1.40 |
| Goals scored / game | 1.4 | 1.2 |
| Goals allowed / game | 1.0 | 0.8 |
| Average goals per game | 2.4 | 2.0 |
| 1 goal | 100% | 80% |
| 2 goals | 80% | 40% |
| 3 goals | 40% | 40% |
| Clean sheet | 40% | 60% |
| No goal | 20% | 40% |
| Goal difference | +2 | +2 |
* Table colors show frequency: green is common, yellow is moderate and red is rare. They are not team ratings.
Goals by minute— when do goals arrive?
The parts of a game in which both teams score and allow the most goals.
Most dangerous in minutes 76-90 (4 goals). Concedes most in 0-15 (3). Late-goal balance (76-90): +2 - wins late phases.
Most dangerous in minutes 16-30 (5 goals). Concedes most in 31-45 (5). Late-goal balance (76-90): +2 - wins late phases.
* Buckets 31-45 and 76-90 include added-time goals.
Additional team indicators— what do xG, efficiency and form show?
A comparison of chance quality, results and trends from completed games this season.
Game profile
NEC
Groningen
* The estimated goal total and split, BTTS estimate, 0:0 risk and goal range use public season averages and frequencies for both teams. This is a statistical game profile, not a private model prediction or betting pick. The remaining indicators describe completed games from the season.
League context— is this a high-scoring league?
How both teams compare with league-wide averages (Eredivisie).
Teams vs league
| NEC | Liga | Groningen | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average goals per game | ▼ 3.44 | 3.84 | ▲ 4.56 |
| Both teams scored | ▲ 89% | 72% | ▲ 89% |
| Min. 3 goals (Over 2.5) | ▲ 78% | 75% | ▲ 89% |
| Clean sheets | ▼ 0% | 15% | ▼ 11% |
| Goal before half-time | ▲ 89% | 83% | ▲ 100% |
| Goal after half-time | ▼ 78% | 90% | • 89% |
^ green = above league average, ˇ red = below league average. This shows direction of the gap, not a team rating.
Head-to-head
Record from NEC's perspective: 1 win, 0 draws and 1 loss against Groningen. Games average 2.50 goals, and both teams scored in 50% of them.
FAQ
When do NEC and Groningen play?
NEC face Groningen on October 25, 2026 in Eredivisie at Goffertstadion. The exact kick-off time in your timezone is shown at the top of the match page.
What is the head-to-head record between NEC and Groningen?
In the last 2 head-to-head matches NEC won 1, Groningen won 1 and 0 ended level. These games averaged 2.50 goals, with both teams scoring in 50% of them.
What do the goal statistics show before NEC vs Groningen?
NEC score 1.67 goals per game on average and Groningen 2.44. The Eredivisie average is 3.84 goals, with Over 2.5 landing in 75% of games. Both teams score in 89% of NEC's matches and 89% of Groningen's.
What form are NEC and Groningen in?
Over the last 5 games NEC have a 0-4-1 record (0.80 points per game) and Groningen 2-2-1 (1.60 points per game).
Where can I find a betting tip and analysis for NEC vs Groningen?
This page shows the full statistical context — form, head-to-head, goals, BTTS and Over/Under. The tip, value assessment and full reasoning are in the NoFluffPicks app.