Groningen 2-1 NEC Nijmegen – Result & Analysis
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Poisson model rates Groningen at 42% — neither recent form nor the head-to-head data gives a clear steer either way as Groningen face NEC Nijmegen.
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Analysis & Preview
NEC Nijmegen travel to Euroborg to take on Groningen in Eredivisie (matchday 22). The game is scheduled for Saturday 8 February 2025 at 19:00 UK time.
Form Guide
Groningen — last 10 games: 3W 3D 4L, averaging 1.20 points per game. Last five: D L W D L. They are averaging 0.60 goals per game and conceding 1.10 — a modest attacking output that tempers optimism on the Over 2.5 market. 5 clean sheets from 10 games (50%) is a standout defensive return — they are keeping their net clean in more than half their matches. Both teams have scored in only 20% of their games — a low BTTS rate that suggests clean sheets are a regular occurrence.
In front of their own supporters, Groningen have posted 4W 4D 2L from their last 10 home games — 1.60 PPG. At home they are averaging 1.00 goals scored and 0.50 conceded per game. 6 clean sheets from their last 10 home games (60%) — they are an exceptionally hard side to score against at home. At home, both teams have scored in only 20% of games — reinforcing BTTS No as the home-venue-backed angle.
Looking at their last 10 matches, NEC Nijmegen stand at 4W 2D 4L — 1.40 PPG. Last five: D L W W D. Their attacking form is sharp — 2.10 goals per game is a high-output rate that commands respect in the goals markets. 3 clean sheets from 10 outings (30%). Both teams have scored in 60% of their games — a noteworthy BTTS rate that supports the Yes market.
When travelling, NEC Nijmegen have posted 4W 0D 6L from their last 10 away outings — 1.20 PPG. Away from home they average 1.20 goals scored and 1.50 conceded per game. Away from home, both teams have scored in only 20% of games — a low rate that backs BTTS No when they travel.
There is minimal separation in the form figures — Groningen at 1.20 PPG versus NEC Nijmegen's 1.40. The form guide is not providing a strong directional steer; the model and market data will carry more weight in the final assessment.
On the goals front, neither side scores or concedes freely enough to make BTTS Yes the call (from Groningen's last 10 home games and NEC Nijmegen's last 10 away games). Groningen's 20% and NEC Nijmegen's 20% BTTS rates are both low — BTTS No is the strongly backed angle.
Head to Head
There is little to separate the sides in our head-to-head data. From 5 H2H matches, Groningen have won 1, NEC Nijmegen 3, with 1 draw — a balanced record that offers no clear steer on its own.
Goals have been a feature of this fixture — the 5 H2H matches in our data averaged 3.8 per game, which gives Over 2.5 a solid head-to-head foundation. The most recent of those, on 3 Nov 2024, ended Groningen 0–6 NEC Nijmegen — a NEC Nijmegen win.
With the win record balanced, the strongest H2H signal is in the goals market — at 3.8 goals per game, Over 2.5 is the cleaner angle from the head-to-head data.
In-Play Profile
Groningen in-play tendencies (last 55 games, 26 of them at home): at least one goal arrives before half-time in 65% of their matches in home games; when goalless at HT, a second-half goal follows 62% of the time; of the 15 games they trailed at half-time, they recovered to draw or win 40%; BTTS occurs in 35% of their matches (home games); Over 2.5 goals lands in 50% of games (home games).
NEC Nijmegen in-play tendencies (last 55 games, 26 of them away): at least one goal arrives before half-time in 69% of their matches in away games; when goalless at HT, a second-half goal follows 100% of the time; two or more arrive in the second half on 69% of those occasions; of the 16 games they led at half-time, they failed to win 25%; of the 16 games they trailed at half-time, they recovered to draw or win 38%; BTTS occurs in 50% of their matches (away games); Over 2.5 goals lands in 62% of games (away games); Over 3.5 in 38%.
BTTS rates are mixed from the trading data — Groningen 44% versus NEC Nijmegen 60%; no strong lean in either direction. The over/under 2.5 picture is inconclusive from the in-play data (Groningen 51% | NEC Nijmegen 67%). Note also that NEC Nijmegen surrender HT leads in 25% of cases while Groningen recover from half-time deficits to draw or win 40% of the time — a dynamic that could influence in-play positioning.
Poisson Model
The Poisson distribution model projects Groningen 1.08 xG and NEC Nijmegen 0.77 xG. These expected goals figures are the primary input: they feed a goal-probability matrix across all scoreline combinations to derive the result and market probabilities below. Underlying strength ratings: Groningen attack 0.617 / defence 0.681 | NEC Nijmegen attack 0.818 / defence 1.055. League average goals — home 1.662 / away 1.390. Groningen's attack rating of 0.617 is below the league average, which holds their xG down at 1.08. Groningen have a tight defence (rating 0.681), which is pulling NEC Nijmegen's projected output down. Data: built from Groningen's last 21 games and NEC Nijmegen's last 54.
Result probabilities: Groningen 42% | Draw 32% | NEC Nijmegen 26%. Fair-value odds: Groningen 2.38 | Draw 3.09 | NEC Nijmegen 3.92. This is a low-confidence result — no outcome reaches 45%. The draw at 32% is a primary outcome, not an afterthought.
Goals markets: Over 2.5 probability 28% | BTTS Yes probability 36% | Total xG 1.86. Under 2.5 is the strongly backed market at 72% probability — total xG of 1.86 sits well below the 2.5 threshold. The model is projecting a tight, low-scoring match. BTTS No at 64% is only a slight lean — the model gives both sides a fair chance of scoring, so No isn't a clear standalone call.
Analysis Verdict
On the Poisson output, Groningen are the pick at 42% — marginal model lean. With a 32% draw probability, Draw No Bet on Groningen offers a more defensible entry point than the straight win.
Poisson projects 1.86 total expected goals, pointing to Under 2.5 at 72% probability — mixed conviction, supported by recent form (Groningen's last 10 home games and NEC Nijmegen's last 10 away games) averaging 2.1 goals per game — though the H2H data averaging 3.8 goals per game across 5 H2H matches points the other way.
The Poisson model's BTTS call is No at 64%. Form rates corroborate — both teams scored in: Groningen 20% (last 10 home games) | NEC Nijmegen 20% (last 10 away games).
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💡 Key Insights
🏟️ Match Context
• Fixture: Groningen vs NEC Nijmegen | Competition: Eredivisie, matchday 22 | Venue: Euroborg • Kick-off: Saturday 8 February 2025 at 19:00 UK time • Data inputs: head-to-head data, recent form (overall and home/away), the Poisson prediction model and market pricing
📊 Statistical Prediction
• Poisson result probabilities: Groningen 42% | Draw 32% | NEC Nijmegen 26% • Poisson goal markets: Over 2.5 28% (Under 72%) | BTTS Yes 36% (No 64%) | xG Groningen 1.08 / NEC Nijmegen 0.77 • Poisson strength factors: Groningen attack 0.617 / def 0.681 | NEC Nijmegen attack 0.818 / def 1.055 | league avg home 1.662 / away 1.390 • Poisson stance: Groningen (42%) — low confidence — close contest
🧮 Prediction Model
1.08
Groningen xG
Expected Goals
0.77
NEC Nijmegen xG
36%
BTTS
56%
Over 1.5
28%
Over 2.5
12%
Over 3.5
Full score-by-score matrix & model internals in the "Full Poisson Detail" section below ↓
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❓ Groningen vs NEC Nijmegen FAQs
What time does Groningen vs NEC Nijmegen kick off?
Groningen vs NEC Nijmegen kicked off at 19:00 UK time on Saturday 8 February 2025 at Euroborg.
What was the final score in Groningen vs NEC Nijmegen?
Groningen 2 - 1 NEC Nijmegen.
Where is Groningen vs NEC Nijmegen being played?
The match is being played at Euroborg.
What competition is Groningen vs NEC Nijmegen part of?
Groningen vs NEC Nijmegen is a Eredivisie fixture (matchday 22) (Netherlands).
Who is favourite to win Groningen vs NEC Nijmegen?
Our statistical model gives Groningen a 42% chance of winning, NEC Nijmegen a 26% chance, and a 32% chance of a draw — making Groningen the favourite.
Will both teams score in Groningen vs NEC Nijmegen?
Our model estimates a 36% probability that both Groningen and NEC Nijmegen will score, so it leans towards BTTS No (64%).
Will Groningen vs NEC Nijmegen have over 2.5 goals?
Our model puts the probability of over 2.5 goals in this match at 28%, so it leans towards under 2.5 goals (72%).
🧮 Model Insight
How the Model Works This Match
Working from Groningen's attack rating (0.62) and NEC Nijmegen's defence rating (1.05), the model arrives at 1.08 expected goals for the home side. The same calculation in reverse, NEC Nijmegen's attack versus Groningen's defence, projects 0.77 expected goals for the visitors.
These ratings are built from Groningen's last 21 games and NEC Nijmegen's last 54 — a full enough recent sample to trust.
The Exact-Score Picture
Run the expected-goals figures through the full scoreline distribution and 0-0 emerges as the single most likely result, at 17.3%. Close behind: 1-0 (15.2%), 1-1 (14.8%). Those top three scorelines alone account for 47% of the model's total probability mass — a relatively concentrated, predictable distribution for this fixture.
Most Likely Outcome
Groningen Win
42%
2.38
32%
3.09
26%
3.92
Top 3 Most Likely Scorelines
1 – 0
16.9%
Home win
Most likely
0 – 0
15.6%
Draw
1 – 1
13.1%
Draw
Expected Goals & Win Odds
1.08
Groningen xG
Total xG
1.86
0.77
NEC Nijmegen xG
2.38
42%
Home win
3.09
32%
Draw
3.92
26%
Away win
Goals Markets
55%
Over 1.5
1.82
45%
Under 1.5
2.22
28%
Over 2.5
3.57
72%
Under 2.5
1.39
12%
Over 3.5
8.33
88%
Under 3.5
1.14
4%
Over 4.5
25.00
96%
Under 4.5
1.04
Match Markets
Both Teams to Score
36%
BTTS Yes
2.78
64%
BTTS No
1.56
Clean Sheet
46%
2.17
34%
2.95
Win to Nil
19%
5.15
9%
11.56
Score Probability Matrix (%)
| H \ A | 0 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0 | 15.6 | 12.1 | 4.7 | 1.2 | 0.2 | – |
| 1 | 16.9 | 13.1 | 5.1 | 1.3 | 0.3 | – |
| 2 | 9.1 | 7.1 | 2.7 | 0.7 | 0.1 | – |
| 3 | 3.3 | 2.6 | 1.0 | 0.3 | – | – |
| 4 | 0.9 | 0.7 | 0.3 | 0.1 | – | – |
| 5 | 0.2 | 0.1 | 0.1 | – | – | – |
Green = home win · Grey = draw · Amber = away win · Outlined cell = most likely score
▶ Model Internals
❓ Groningen vs NEC Nijmegen Prediction FAQs
What is the most likely scoreline for Groningen vs NEC Nijmegen?
Our Poisson model rates 0-0 as the single most likely exact scoreline, at 17.3%.
How many goals are Groningen and NEC Nijmegen expected to score?
The model projects 1.08 expected goals for Groningen and 0.77 for NEC Nijmegen, a combined total of 1.86.
How confident is the prediction model for Groningen vs NEC Nijmegen?
Not very — the model's leading outcome sits at just 42%, meaning this is rated as a genuinely open contest with no dominant favourite.
📈 Form Insight
Form at a Glance
Groningen's recent record stands at 25W 14D 16L from 55 games, a 1.62 PPG return, with D-L-W-D-L in the last five.
NEC Nijmegen, meanwhile, have gone 21W 14D 20L across 55 games — 1.40 PPG, with D-L-W-W-D in their last five.
Form-wise this is close to level: Groningen on 1.62 PPG, NEC Nijmegen on 1.40. Other factors will likely decide this one more than recent results.
Venue Form
At home specifically, Groningen have managed 15W 8D 3L from their last 26 home games — 2.04 PPG in front of their own supporters. That's noticeably better than their 1.62 PPG overall — Groningen are a different proposition at home than their general record suggests.
NEC Nijmegen's away record stands at 9W 7D 10L across their last 26 away games, a 1.31 PPG haul.
Comparing the two in their relevant venue splits, Groningen come out ahead — a more targeted read than the overall PPG figures above, since it strips out games played in the opposite context.
Goals in Recent Form
Groningen are averaging 1.49 goals scored and 1.05 conceded per game recently; NEC Nijmegen are on 1.82 scored and 1.47 conceded.
On BTTS specifically: NEC Nijmegen in 60%.
Defensively: Groningen have kept a clean sheet in 38% of their games — worth knowing if you're weighing up clean-sheet or BTTS-No markets.
Last 55 Results
Current season: same league only · Previous season: all leagues (covers promoted/relegated teams)
Groningen
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NEC Nijmegen
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Groningen (Home) vs NEC Nijmegen (Away)
Home games only for the home side · Away games only for the away side
Groningen
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NEC Nijmegen
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❓ Groningen vs NEC Nijmegen Form FAQs
What form are Groningen and NEC Nijmegen in coming into this match?
Groningen have gone 25W 14D 16L in their last 55 games (1.62 PPG), while NEC Nijmegen have gone 21W 14D 20L in their last 55 (1.40 PPG).
Which team has the better venue record — Groningen at home or NEC Nijmegen away?
Groningen's home record (2.04 PPG) is the stronger of the two venue-specific splits — Groningen at home: 2.04 PPG; NEC Nijmegen away: 1.31 PPG.
Have Groningen or NEC Nijmegen been keeping clean sheets recently?
Groningen have kept a clean sheet in 38% of their recent games, NEC Nijmegen in 24%.
⚔️ Rivalry Insight
Fixture History
This section is based on the 9 H2H matches we hold for this pairing, spanning roughly 4 years from October 2021. All of them came in Eredivisie. The most recent was as recently as 25 October 2026, so it is a fresh reference point.
Streaks & Records
The biggest gap in our H2H data came on 3 Nov 2024, when NEC Nijmegen won NEC Nijmegen 6-0 Groningen.
Groningen's record when hosting NEC Nijmegen specifically: 3W 0D 1L from 4 games — a narrower, venue-specific slice of the head-to-head picture.
Last 9 Meetings
3
Groningen
2
Draws
4
NEC Nijmegen
Recent Meetings
❓ Groningen vs NEC Nijmegen H2H FAQs
What is the head-to-head record between Groningen and NEC Nijmegen?
Across the 9 head-to-head matches in our data, Groningen have won 3, NEC Nijmegen have won 4, and 2 have been drawn.
When did Groningen and NEC Nijmegen last play each other?
The most recent meeting in our data was on 25 October 2026: NEC Nijmegen 2-2 Groningen.
Who has won more matches between Groningen and NEC Nijmegen?
NEC Nijmegen have the better head-to-head record, with 4 wins from the 9 head-to-head matches in our data.
📈 Trading Insight
First-Half Patterns
Groningen are typically involved in an early goal — the half-time board shows at least one in 65% of their matches. They've gone in front at half-time 38% of the time. They've also shown some fight from behind, salvaging a draw or win after trailing at half-time in 75% of those situations.
NEC Nijmegen are typically involved in an early goal — the half-time board shows at least one in 69% of their matches. They've gone in front at half-time 31% of the time, though they've let that lead slip 25% of the time they've held it — worth watching if they're only ahead by one. They've also shown some fight from behind, salvaging a draw or win after trailing at half-time in 33% of those situations.
Full-Time Trends
BTTS sits in mixed territory for this pairing — Groningen 35%, NEC Nijmegen 50% — no strong lean either way from the trading data alone.
Over 2.5 has been close to a coin-flip for both sides — 50% (Groningen) and 62% (NEC Nijmegen). Stepping up a level, Over 3.5 has also landed reasonably often — 23% and 38% respectively — worth a look for goal-hungry markets.
On the defensive side: Groningen keep a clean sheet in 54% of their matches; Groningen have failed to score in 31% of games; NEC Nijmegen in 31%.
Current season: same league only. Previous season: all leagues (covers promoted/relegated teams). All = any venue | Venue = Groningen home games / NEC Nijmegen away games. HT metrics require half-time score data — shown as — where unavailable.
❓ Groningen vs NEC Nijmegen Trading FAQs
Do both teams usually score in Groningen and NEC Nijmegen matches?
Not especially — both teams scoring has occurred in only 35% of Groningen's recent matches and 50% of NEC Nijmegen's, a rate that leans toward BTTS No.
Are Groningen and NEC Nijmegen matches usually high-scoring?
Recent trends suggest it could be — Over 2.5 goals has landed in 50% of Groningen's matches and 62% of NEC Nijmegen's.
Do Groningen and NEC Nijmegen matches tend to have early goals?
There has been at least one first-half goal in 65% of Groningen's recent matches and 69% of NEC Nijmegen's — a useful reference point for first-half goal markets.
Prediction vindicated as Groningen edge out NEC Nijmegen 2-1.
📝 Match Report
How It Unfolded
Groningen beat NEC Nijmegen 2-1 at Euroborg, Regular Season - 22, in the Eredivisie. With the result on the board, the sections below measure it against everything the model and the numbers projected in advance.
The Model vs The Result
The Poisson model went into this projecting Groningen 1.08 xG and NEC Nijmegen 0.77 xG, a combined 1.86. The scoreboard read 2-1 for 3 actual goals. Groningen beat their projection by 0.9 — clinical relative to the chances the model priced in. Those figures were built on strength ratings of Groningen attack 0.62 / defence 0.68 against NEC Nijmegen attack 0.82 / defence 1.05, drawn from 21/54 games (CurrentSeason).
On the result, the model split it Groningen 42% | Draw 32% | NEC Nijmegen 26%, with Groningen to win its most likely call at 42%. That is exactly how it finished — the model's leading outcome was vindicated.
Goals & Markets
The model rated Over 2.5 goals at 28%. The game delivered 3, so it went over — the opposite of the projected direction. Over 1.5 had been 56% and landed. On both teams to score, the model sat at 36% and the match saw both sides score — a miss on BTTS. Historically the two sides average 59% Over 2.5 across their same-competition games (Groningen 51%, NEC Nijmegen 67%), a base rate that agreed with today's over. Their combined BTTS history runs at 52%, which matched the both-scored outcome.
Trading Patterns vs Reality
Groningen's trading profile (55 games, 26 home) set some clear expectations: BTTS lands in 44% of their matches — today it did; they keep a clean sheet 38% of the time, and conceded here.
NEC Nijmegen's trading profile (55 games, 26 away) set some clear expectations: BTTS lands in 60% of their matches — today it did.
Form vs Result
The form lines were close — Groningen 1.62 PPG, NEC Nijmegen 1.40 PPG — offering no strong steer, and the Groningen win broke the near-deadlock.
Verdict
Grading the result against the stored data, 1 of 3 pre-match signals came in: result (hit), Over 2.5 (miss), BTTS (miss). The data was on the wrong side of this result more often than not — a reminder that a single match sits well inside the model's variance.
💡 Key Insights
⚠️ This match report is generated algorithmically from the final score, our prediction model, and each team's historical form and trading data. Analysis is for informational purposes only.
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