Groningen vs NEC Nijmegen predictions, May 10, 2026

Yuriy Borshchenko

5 months ago

Dutch Eredivisie, on Sunday, 10:45 am ET

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As FC Groningen prepares to host NEC Nijmegen in the Eredivisie on May 10, 2026, both teams will be vying for crucial points to enhance their standings. Groningen comes into the match with mixed form, having managed to secure victories in 2 out of their last 5 encounters. Their home ground advantage could be pivotal, and they will look to leverage it in pursuit of crucial home points.

On the other hand, NEC Nijmegen has struggled, winning only 1 of their last 5 matches. Their form may present challenges, yet they remain capable of pulling off an upset. The bookmakers have marked Groningen as slight favorites with odds of 2.75 against NEC’s 2.36, indicating a well-matched contest ahead.

Tactically, Groningen may aim to assert control in midfield, utilizing their home advantage to dictate the pace of the game. In contrast, NEC Nijmegen’s approach may involve a more counter-attacking strategy to exploit any gaps left by their opponents.

With a model predicting a 34.2% chance of a home win, a 25.6% chance of a draw, and a 40.1% likelihood of an away win, this match promises to be competitive. Both teams have the motivation to perform, making it an intriguing fixture in the Eredivisie calendar.

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Groningen
34.3%

Draw
25%

Nijmegen
40.7%

Prediction (the most likely score): 1:1

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Betting Odds

1	X	2
2.79	3.85	2.32
2.79	3.89	2.35	Watch and Bet
2.63	3.6	2.3
2.79	3.76	2.3

Latest Results

02.05.26 FC Groningen – Excelsior Rotterdam – 2:3
25.04.26 Feyenoord – FC Groningen – 3:1
11.04.26 FC Groningen – Go Ahead Eagles – 0:0
04.04.26 SC Telstar – FC Groningen – 0:2
22.03.26 FC Groningen – AZ Alkmaar – 3:0

02.05.26 NEC Nijmegen – SC Telstar – 1:1
25.04.26 FC Twente – NEC Nijmegen – 1:1
19.04.26 AZ Alkmaar – NEC Nijmegen – 5:1
12.04.26 NEC Nijmegen – Feyenoord – 1:1
04.04.26 Excelsior Rotterdam – NEC Nijmegen – 0:2

Facts

A mid-table team takes on a leader in this match (ranked 9 and 3 in the zone Promotion ~ Champions League (Qualification: )).

In the last 5 head-to-head matches, Groningen won 1.

Both teams have been playing unpredictably.

The probability of winning is almost the same for both teams in this match.

In the last 19 head-to-head matches, Groningen won 5 matches, drew 4 matches, lost 10 matches, and goals 24:35. (average 1.3:1.8).

Including home matches between the teams, Groningen won 4 matches, drew 1 match, lost 5 matches, and goals 16:14. (average 1.6:1.4).

Latest Head To Head

09.11.25 NEC Nijmegen – FC Groningen – 2:0
19.07.25 FC Groningen – NEC Nijmegen – 1:2
08.02.25 FC Groningen – NEC Nijmegen – 2:1
03.11.24 NEC Nijmegen – FC Groningen – 6:0
25.04.23 FC Groningen – NEC Nijmegen – 0:1