FC Groningen vs NEC Nijmegen Betting Tips & Match Predictions

NEC are riding high with three wins in three this pre-season, but all by single-goal margins and against modest opposition: twice against Lotte and once against Kaizer Chiefs. Groningen, meanwhile, are building momentum, with back-to-back clean-sheet victories over Dender and Emmen suggesting a side growing in sharpness and confidence. There’s nothing soft about this fixture — Groningen will want to lay down a marker at home. And with NEC not rotating ahead of any looming clashes, this shapes up as a proper test. Groningen’s edge, both physically and tactically, might just tip it.

Groningen, playing at home with strong morale, has achieved five consecutive victories in recent friendly matches, averaging two goals per match. NEC arrives with a full squad and is in excellent form, having secured four wins and one draw in their last five fixtures, including a 6–0 victory in their most recent head-to-head encounter in 2024. While Groningen benefits from home advantage and maintains a solid defensive record, NEC boasts an aggressive attacking lineup led by Ogawa and Van Crooij. The match is expected to be competitive, with a dynamic pace and over 2.5 goals forecasted