NEC vs FC Groningen betting tip 2024/2025 - Picks and Predictions for the Eredivisie match on November 03th, 2024

A Eredivisie match between NEC and FC Groningen will hold on November 03th, 2024, Sunday at 13:30h (UTC), in Netherlands, check the NEC vs FC Groningen betting tip 2024/2025 to win with your bets.

Stadium and City where NEC vs FC Groningen will occur

The game takes place in the small Goffertstadion stadium, in the city of Nijmegen, with a capacity for 12500 spectators, who hope to help the team to surprise in this match.

Where to follow the live game

You can follow the match live with access to all the information to help with your sports betting at Betarena, including statistics, events and odds.

Introduction to the NEC vs FC Groningen betting tip 2024/2025

The Eredivisie has had fewer goals than the previous season. Last season the tournament had an average of 3.24 goals scored per match, while now the competition has an average of 2.84 goals per match played.

NEC last match

The last match ended in a win for the NEC team. On that occasion they met PEC Zwolle for the KNVB Beker, and the match ended 2-1. Coach R. Meijer's lined up a 4-3-3 formation.

The game had to be decided in overtime, after a 2-2 draw at the end of 90 minutes.

Prior to the match the odds were 1.62, making clear the team's favoritism, which was later confirmed with the positive result.

NEC had an outstanding performance by Koki Ogawa in the duel. He shook the net in 2 goals opportunities and appeared in other good moments of the team in the match, being fundamental for the team's victory.

FC Groningen last match

On the other hand, the visiting team arrives at this match after a victory in the last round. In a dispute valid for KNVB Beker, FC Groningen, who used a 4-2-3-1 formation, faced the Kolping Boys team with a final score of 1-5.

The team's favoritism prior to the match was confirmed thanks to the positive result, a victory that had odds of 1.04.

NEC vs FC Groningen h2h

NEC occupied 11th place when they went against FC Groningen, who was in 17th place, in their last match at Eredivisie. NEC first went in with a 4-2-3-1 formation, which was engaged by FC Groningen with a 4-4-2 deployment.

The last time these two teams clashed was on 25-04-2023, in a match of the 2022/2023 season of the Eredivisie, and the match ended with a 0-1 win for NEC.

The last time these teams met, there were no easy wins!

The NEC team in their last five matches has produced solid performances, while FC Groningen has been more irregular.

In this football match, M. Vos will be the referee while R. de Nas and K. Bodde will assist him.

NEC

Eredivisie leaderboard now

With 10 points, 3 wins, 6 losses 1 draw, and a negative balance, NEC enters this game in 13th place in the Eredivisie.

In the 11th round the team ranks over the FC Groningen team with an advantage of 1 point which is just below the scoreboard in position 14, and with 1 point less than SC Heerenveen team that is in the 12th place.

NEC analysis

Currently, NEC has a tally of 10 goals scored and 10 goals against, at the end of round 10 of Eredivisie.

It appears that NEC is encountering difficulties in scoring goals, as evidenced by their low number of goals scored and the high number of games in which they have failed to score. This could imply that their attacking play is lacking in quality and they need to work on creating better chances.

his average possession rate in the league is 46.8%, which means that the team usually can't take the initiative in the game and has a more reactive style of play. Therefore, for this match NEC vs FC Groningen 2024/2025, the team should make an effort to keep the possession and be able to attack the opponent.

Signed this season by NEC, Koki Ogawa has been making the fans happy. In the team's most recent duel, against PEC Zwolle, he once again performed well, scoring 2 goals, a function for which he arrived. So, the forward continues to justify the investment made in him.

Best goalscorer from NEC

At the individual level in the team's offensive line, we have to highlight Vito van Crooy. With 2 goals on his own, the Attacker has been instrumental in helping the NEC team achieving several victories this season.

FC Groningen

Eredivisie leaderboard now

FC Groningen arrives in this game with 9 points, and in 14th place in the Eredivisie, having won twice in total and lost 5 times, making a total of 3 draws.

Which means that the team, has the same number of points in the 11th round that the Heracles Almelo team in 15th place.

FC Groningen analysis

The goal difference is on the negative side for FC Groningen, which after 10 rounds has conceded 13 but has only scored 11.

Recent games have demonstrated that FC Groningen is having difficulties in scoring goals, as they have recorded a low number of goals and a high number of matches where they failed to score. This suggests that their attacking play needs to be improved, with a focus on creating more quality chances.

As we approach the Regular Season, FC Groningen is gearing up for another gripping match. In the opening game, the team managed 3.6 shots on target, offering a glimpse into their offensive capabilities.

Increasingly more in tune with his teammates, Thijs Oosting, who arrived at the club this season, made another fine performance in the team's last game. The midfielder was very good in the game against Kolping Boys, being a key piece for FC Groningen.

Best goalscorer from FC Groningen

At the individual level in the team's offensive line, we have to highlight Jorg Schreuders. With 3 goals on his own, the Attacker has been instrumental in helping the FC Groningen team achieving several victories this season.

For bettors some entries may be interesting for this game, namely:

Goals Top Betting Tips

For those looking to bet, noting that most goals occur 75-90 minutes into the game could be helpful.

Taking into consideration that FC Groningen scores an average of 1 goal per match when playing away, we should consider the under 2.5 betting market, especially because this team usually does not concede goals when playing out of their stadium.

Currently, at Bet365, the odds for the Total Goals Under 2.5 market are quoted at 1.9.

Corners Top Betting Tips

There is an average of 4.55 corners per game, making this a good thing to note if one wishes to obtain good results in sports betting.

Cards Top Betting Tips

Highly disciplined, the teams have an average of only 3.3 yellow cards per match, when added together. In other words, the 'Under 4.5 cards' option looks like a great alternative for bettors.

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