NEC NijmegenPositive30%
Nijmegen has a number of key players who play stably and make important contributions, such as Tjaronn Chery (scored 4 goals, 2 assists) and Noe Lebreton (made 17 tackles, won 46 duels), helping the team maintain cohesion between lines.
The team has a flexible rotation system, with players like Adam Tahaui (2 goals, 7 tackles) and Bryan Linssen (1 goal) effectively taking on substitute roles when needed.
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Nijmegen is ranked 12th out of 16 teams in the Eredivisie 2026-2027 after 9 matches, with 10 points and a goal difference of -1, indicating the team is in a mediocre position in the race for promotion.
The 3-4-2-1 formation is frequently used (5 out of 10 matches), reflecting tactical stability and the ability to maintain a controlled formation.
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Nijmegen conceded 22 goals in their last 10 matches (an average of 2.2 goals per game), with three heavy defeats (0-5, 0-3, 0-3), showing an inconsistent and error-prone defense.
Nijmegen received a total of 15 yellow cards and 1 red card in 10 matches, with the loss to Cambuur having up to 4 yellow cards, reflecting poor discipline and poor emotional control.
Overall performance has been unstable, with only 1 win (3-1 against Zwolle) in the last 10 matches, along with 4 draws and 5 losses, showing a lack of confidence and the ability to perform under pressure.
GroningenPositive40%
Groningen has demonstrated impressive attacking strength with an average of 2.3 goals per game in their last 10 matches, including emphatic victories such as 5-1 against Den Haag and 3-0 against Zwolle, showcasing consistent goal-scoring ability and an open playing style.
Groningen has a 50% win rate during this phase, along with an 80% BTTS rate, reflecting their proactive approach and strong control of the game, especially when facing weaker opponents.
A stable personnel framework with key players such as Brynjólfur Darri Willumsson (6 goals, 12 shots on target), Thom Van Bergen (6 goals, 2 assists), and David van der Werff (2 goals, 3 assists) maintains a high performance, shouldering 90% of the attacking stats.
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Groningen is in 7th place in the Eredivisie 2026-2027 with 14 points from 9 matches, showing their competitiveness in the mid-table area.
Groningen maintains a fixed tactical formation 4-2-3-1 in all 10 recent matches, without significant changes according to the opponent, creating stability but also limiting variability.
The over 2.5 goals ratio reaches 80% and the goal difference is +3 (22 goals scored, 19 goals conceded), reflecting a balanced attacking and defensive style, though not overly impressive.
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Weak defensive ability is a major disadvantage, with 19 goals conceded (an average of 1.9 goals per game) and only 2 clean sheets in the last 10 matches, especially when facing strong teams like Ajax (2-5), PSV Eindhoven (1-5), and Sittard (2-3)
The instability in performance is reflected through the LWWDD result sequence (loss, win, win, win, draw), indicating difficulties in maintaining consistent performance.
The lack of quality replacement options in defense, with only four regular defenders (Thijmen Blokzijl, Jorg Schreuders, Mark Csinger, Wouter Prins), creates a risk if the key players get injured
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A historic start and strong beginning have helped Nijmegen maintain an impressive run, while Groningen faces a difficult situation due to a lack of firepower and unstable defense, paving the way for a narrow victory.
Prediction for the match between NEC Nijmegen and Groningen is 2-1.
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Nijmegen0 @1.79
































