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NEC Nijmegen vs Groningen

31 October 2021 at 13:30Goffertstadion, Nijmegen
Referee: I. Oostrom

Match Summary

NEC Nijmegen defeated Groningen 3:0. The match was played in Eredivisie 2021.

Rivalry since 2010

NEC Nijmegen vs Groningen Head to Head Results· 22

NEC Nijmegen and Groningen have met 22 times — NEC Nijmegen won 9, Groningen won 7, with 6 draws. Their rivalry dates back to 2010. NEC Nijmegen leads the head-to-head with 9 victories from 22 meetings. A combined 79 goals have been scored across these fixtures, averaging 3.59 per match (42 for the home side, 37 for the visitors). Both teams scored in 16 matches (73%). Over 2.5 goals landed in 15 games (68%), making it a fixture that tends to produce goals. The highest-scoring encounter finished 4–3 in 2022.

Drawn
6
·
Total goals
79 · 3.6/match
Both scored
16/22 · 73%
Over 2.5
15/22 · 68%

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Highest-scoring game: 43 v 2022

Recent Form

WWonDDrawnLLost

In their last 6 matches, NEC Nijmegen have recorded 1 win, 3 draws and 2 defeats. Groningen show 3 wins, 1 draw and 2 losses from their last 6 outings.

Betting Odds & Historical Data

Opening pre-match odds recorded for this fixture at the time it was played. These are historical figures for analytical reference only and do not reflect any current market.

Historical data only — not for betting

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Head-to-Head Record

Even record

Historical results between these two teams — showing who has dominated this fixture and whether the current odds reflect that pattern.

NEC Nijmegen4wins
2draws10 meetings
Groningen4wins

Goals in This Fixture

How many goals these two teams typically produce when they meet, based on their historical encounters.

3.1

Average goals per game

50%

Games with 3+ goals

50%

Both teams scored

Potential Betting Value Detected

Historical win rate (60%) differs significantly from the market-implied probability (37%) — the odds may underestimate NEC Nijmegen.

Market Summary

Margin: 5.4%

Implied win probabilities calculated from pre-match odds across multiple sources. A higher percentage means the market considered that outcome more likely. Compare these against your own assessment to spot potential value.

Implied Probability

Home 39.3%Draw 30.0%Away 36.1%

Odds Range

1X2
Min2.503.252.70
Max2.633.402.87
Over 2.5: 51.3%Under 2.5: 54.1%
Market favourite: · Even contest

Market Consensus

Professional markets (sharp bookmakers) reflect sharp money and are harder to beat. Public markets are softer. When the two disagree significantly (highlighted in amber), it may indicate a mispriced line worth investigating.

1X2
Professional market37.0%29.1%33.9%
Public market37.6%27.6%34.8%
Δ0.6%1.4%0.9%

NEC Nijmegen vs Groningen — margin-removed probabilities

Result vs. Market

NEC Nijmegen
Result vs. Market: NEC Nijmegen (39%)

Result matched market prediction

Match Statistics

Actual in-game statistics recorded for this match. Shots on target is a strong indicator of attacking pressure and correlates well with expected goals.

NEC NijmegenHalf-time:10Groningen
18Shots11
9Shots on target1

Head-to-Head History

Historical results between these two teams. Bold odds show which outcome was backed by the market — compare against the actual result to assess predictability of this fixture over time.

10 May 202625/262.90/3.80/2.20
9 Nov 202525/261.95/3.80/3.60
8 Feb 202524/253.06/3.28/2.34
3 Nov 202424/251.85/3.47/4.36
25 Apr 202322/232.86/3.31/2.52
26 Aug 202222/232.10/3.43/3.60
12 Mar 202221/221.87/3.48/4.39
31 Oct 202121/222.54/3.33/2.77
11 May 201616/172.46/3.35/2.82
4 May 201716/171.69/3.68/5.22

Home Record / Away Record

Aggregated season statistics from all available historical data. Use these to assess each team's overall form, scoring frequency, and tendency for high-scoring matches.

Home Record: NEC Nijmegen

W 283D 238L 396
Over 2.553
Goals scored1183

Away Record: Groningen

W 336D 255L 420
Over 2.552
Goals scored1329

Data: football-data.co.uk

Statistics are for informational purposes only. Past performance does not guarantee future results.

API data: 14 May 2026