Match Report
FC Groningen claimed a 2-1 victory over NEC Nijmegen in the Eredivisie. Before the match, FC Groningen were 9th in the Eredivisie table with NEC Nijmegen in 3rd. In 20 previous meetings (2011–2026), FC Groningen have won 7, NEC Nijmegen 8, with 5 draws. FC Groningen had scored 49 goals this season (1.4 per game), NEC Nijmegen had 77 (2.3 per game). FC Groningen's goals came from Marco Rente (45'), Tygo Land (51'); NEC Nijmegen scored through Darko Nejasmic (76'). Match stats: possession 50%-50%, shots 11-12, on target 7-3, corners 5-6. The numbers behind the result — ratings, events and stats — are all above.
The matchup in the Eredivisie brings together FC Groningen and NEC Nijmegen at Euroborg.
In the table, FC Groningen stand 9th on 48 points and NEC Nijmegen 3rd on 59.
5 of their 20 previous meetings since 2011 finished level, while FC Groningen claimed 7 and NEC Nijmegen 8.
It ended 2-1 in FC Groningen's favour.
Goal scorers
FC Groningen: Marco Rente (45'), Tygo Land (51') · NEC Nijmegen: Darko Nejasmic (76')
Key stats
Possession: FC Groningen 50% · NEC Nijmegen 50% · Total shots: 11-12 · On target: 7-3 · Corners: 5-6