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NEC vs FC Groningen: lineups

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NEC 12 · 10 points
FC Groningen 7 · 14 points

Predicted lineups NEC vs FC Groningen

NEC 3-4-2-1
1 Crettaz
24 Fonville
22 Kaplan
21 Storm
99 Bischoff
18 Geiger
6 Nejašmić
34 Kers
35 Monteiro
20 Lebreton
30 Linssen

Predicted lineup for NEC: Crettaz, Fonville, Kaplan, Storm, Bischoff, Geiger, Nejašmić, Kers, Monteiro, Lebreton, Linssen

FC Groningen 4-2-3-1
1 Vaessen
33 Hateboer
5 Rente
3 Blokzijl
14 Schreuders
24 Clement
8 de Jonge
11 Ondrejka
26 van Bergen
17 van der Werff
9 Willumsson

Predicted lineup for FC Groningen: Vaessen, Hateboer, Rente, Blokzijl, Schreuders, Clement, de Jonge, Ondrejka, van Bergen, van der Werff, Willumsson

NEC

Dušan Tadić is expected to miss NEC's game with FC Groningen because of a calf injury, having also sat out the match against Dinamo Zagreb. A return against SC Heerenveen remains possible.

Kevin Kers and Jamiro Monteiro are both expected to start after being used only as late substitutes last time out, while Perr Schuurs is set to drop out of the side. Schuurs was withdrawn in each of his last four starts, progressively earlier each time. Bryan Linssen is expected to continue through the middle after scoring twice over the same run, with Noé Lebreton retaining his place out wide.

FC Groningen

Thom van Bergen scored in Groningen's 2-5 home defeat by Ajax last time out, continuing a run in which he has registered four goals from five starts as an attacking midfielder.

Groningen are expected to make few changes for the trip to NEC. Brynjólfur Willumsson, who has scored three times over the same stretch, should continue through the middle after starting each of the last five games. Marco Rente is expected to keep his place at left centre-back after three starts and two goals in that period, while Hans Hateboer should continue at left-back.

Injuries and suspensions

NEC

  • Dele Thomas Disciplinary reasons Doubtful
  • Bram Nuytinck Ankle surgery Unavailable
  • Dušan Tadić Calf injury Unavailable
  • Emre Mor Groin injury Unavailable
  • Philippe Sandler Injury Unavailable
  • Yassin Moslih Ill Unavailable

FC Groningen

  • Elvis van der Laan Injury Unavailable
  • Malcolm Jeng Torn Achilles tendon Unavailable
  • Rijk Janse Torn cruciate ligament Unavailable
  • Tyrique Mercera Hamstring injury Unavailable

Which English players could feature in NEC vs FC Groningen?

1 player
  • Travis Hernes FC Groningen Doubtful Started 1 of 9 matches.

Players to watch

The five players from each team with the most combined goals and assists this season.

All stats

NEC

  1. Tjaronn Chery 6 goals 2 assists
  2. Bryan Linssen 3 goals 0 assists
  3. Perr Schuurs 2 goals 2 assists
  4. Clement Bischoff 1 goals 2 assists
  5. Adam Tahaui 2 goals 0 assists

FC Groningen

  1. Thom van Bergen 6 goals 2 assists
  2. Brynjólfur Willumsson 6 goals 0 assists
  3. David van der Werff 2 goals 3 assists
  4. Tygo Land 2 goals 1 assists
  5. Marco Rente 2 goals 0 assists

Playing time and form

Who has played the most in recent weeks, and how have they performed?

NEC

Player Starts Min. Form
Darko Nejašmić 5/5 450 solid
Bryan Linssen 5/5 432 solid
Noé Lebreton 5/5 403 mixed
Gonzalo Crettaz 4/4 360 solid
Tobias Storm 4/4 354 mixed
Tjaronn Chery 4/4 351 strong
Deveron Fonville 4/4 324 mixed
Kevin Kers 4/5 304 solid

FC Groningen

Player Starts Min. Form
Etienne Vaessen 5/5 450 solid
Jorg Schreuders 5/5 450 solid
Thijmen Blokzijl 5/5 450 solid
Thom van Bergen 5/5 445 strong
Tika de Jonge 5/5 443 mixed
Pelle Clement 5/5 407 mixed
David van der Werff 5/5 407 solid
Brynjólfur Willumsson 5/5 390 strong

Pre-match prediction

Pre-match goals forecast
2.07 1.38
  • Predicted goals4.1
  • Both teams to score100%
  • Over 2.5 goals78%
  • Corners9.8

Team comparison

NEC home Per match GRO away
0.60 Points 1.75
1.40 Goals for 2.75
2.00 Goals against 2.00
2.07 xG for 1.38
1.18 xG against 2.00
6.8 Corners 3.0
LLDDD Home and away form WLDW

NEC vs FC Groningen: head-to-head record

21 previous meetings
10 NEC 5 draws 6 FC Groningen
  • Goals per match3.19
  • Both teams scored57%
  • Over 2.5 goals57%
  • May 2026 FC Groningen 2 - 1 NEC
  • Nov 2025 NEC 2 - 0 FC Groningen
  • Feb 2025 FC Groningen 2 - 1 NEC
  • Nov 2024 NEC 6 - 0 FC Groningen
  • Apr 2023 FC Groningen 0 - 1 NEC
  • Aug 2022 NEC 1 - 1 FC Groningen
  • Mar 2022 FC Groningen 4 - 3 NEC
  • Jan 2022 FC Groningen 1 - 2 NEC
  • Oct 2021 NEC 3 - 0 FC Groningen
  • Apr 2017 FC Groningen 2 - 0 NEC

Frequently asked questions

When will the lineup for NEC vs FC Groningen be announced?

Predicted lineups will appear on this page a few days before the match. Confirmed teams usually follow around an hour before kick-off, scheduled for .

Who is unavailable for NEC against FC Groningen?

NEC are without Dele Thomas (disciplinary reasons), Bram Nuytinck (ankle surgery), Dušan Tadić (calf injury), Emre Mor (groin injury), Philippe Sandler (injury) and Yassin Moslih (ill).

Who is unavailable for FC Groningen against NEC?

FC Groningen are without Elvis van der Laan (injury), Malcolm Jeng (torn achilles tendon), Rijk Janse (torn cruciate ligament) and Tyrique Mercera (hamstring injury).

What formation do NEC play?

NEC have used a 3-4-2-1 in 4 of their last 5 matches. In their last match, they played a 3-4-2-1.

What formation do FC Groningen play?

FC Groningen have used a 4-2-3-1 formation in their last 5 matches under Lukkien.

How did the last meeting between NEC and FC Groningen finish?

On 10 May 2026, FC Groningen vs NEC finished 2-1.

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