31 October 2021 at 13:30
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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
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Away Record: Groningen
Data: football-data.co.uk
Match Summary
NEC Nijmegen defeated Groningen 3:0. The match was played in Eredivisie 2021. Goals were scored by A. Akman 45′, E. Tavşan 55′, J. Okita 90′. 2 yellow cards were shown. NEC Nijmegen had 54% possession while Groningen held 46%. NEC Nijmegen had 18 shots (10 on target) compared to 11 (1 on target) for Groningen. NEC Nijmegen made 3 substitutions, Groningen made 5.
Match Events
Key match events between NEC Nijmegen and Groningen — 3 goals and 2 cards recorded during the match.
assist: C. Verdonk
Match Statistics
NEC Nijmegen had 54% possession against Groningen's 46%. NEC Nijmegen registered 18 shots (10 on target) while Groningen managed 11 (1 on target). Corner kicks: 6–6. Fouls committed: 14–15.
Lineups
NEC Nijmegen lined up in a 4-3-3 formation under R. Meijer, while Groningen deployed a 3-4-2-1 under D. Buijs.
Defensive Solidity
NEC Nijmegen deploy 4 defenders rated — on average, against Groningen's 3-man backline averaging —. Higher defensive ratings suggest better positional awareness, fewer individual errors, and a greater likelihood of keeping clean sheets. The rating accounts for tackles won, interceptions, aerial duels, and blocks throughout the season.
Midfield Control
NEC Nijmegen field 3 midfielders averaging —, versus Groningen's 4 rated —. Midfield ratings reflect passing accuracy, interceptions, key passes, and overall control of possession — the team that dominates midfield typically dictates the tempo and territory of the match.
Forward Threat
NEC Nijmegen start 3 forward(s) averaging —, compared to 3 for Groningen averaging —. Forward ratings capture shot accuracy, movement off the ball, dribbling success, and involvement in build-up play — they indicate who carries the greater goal threat on the day.
Substitutes
Coach: R. Meijer
Substitutes
Coach: D. Buijs
Recent Form
In their last 6 matches, NEC Nijmegen have recorded 3 wins, 2 draws and 1 defeats. Groningen show 3 wins, 2 draws and 1 losses from their last 6 outings.
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NEC Nijmegen vs Groningen Head to Head Results
NEC Nijmegen and Groningen have met 21 times — NEC Nijmegen won 9, Groningen won 6, with 6 draws. Their rivalry dates back to 2010. NEC Nijmegen leads the head-to-head with 9 victories from 21 meetings. A combined 76 goals have been scored across these fixtures, averaging 3.62 per match (41 for the home side, 35 for the visitors). Both teams scored in 15 matches (71%). Over 2.5 goals landed in 14 games (67%), making it a fixture that tends to produce goals. The highest-scoring encounter finished 4–3 in 2022.
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Drawn
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Recent Meetings (21)
API data: 15 Mar 2026