Match report
NEC Nijmegen 2-2 Groningen: match report
NEC Nijmegen drew 2-2 with Groningen in the Eredivisie on Sunday, with Brynjólfur Darri Willumsson scoring twice for the visitors.
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NEC Nijmegen drew 2-2 with Groningen in the Eredivisie on Sunday at Goffertstadion. Groningen took an early lead with two goals from Brynjólfur Darri Willumsson.
Willumsson scored his first in the 11th minute, assisted by Marco Rente, making it 0-1. He added a second in the 34th minute, with Thom Van Bergen providing the assist, extending the lead to 0-2.
NEC Nijmegen responded in the second half. Clement Bischoff scored in the 57th minute, assisted by Darko Nejašmić, bringing the score to 1-2. Noe Lebreton equalised for Nijmegen in the 71st minute, making it 2-2.
Groningen received three yellow cards during the match. Willumsson was booked in the 42nd minute, followed by David van der Werff in the 56th and Hans Hateboer in the 79th.
In terms of statistics, NEC Nijmegen dominated possession with 59% compared to Groningen's 41%. They had 9 shots on target, while Groningen managed only 3. NEC Nijmegen also earned 11 corners to Groningen's 2.
Following this result, Groningen sit in 7th place with 17 points from 10 matches, while NEC Nijmegen are in 13th with 10 points from the same number of games.
By Footyaro Editorial Team · AI-assisted from match data, checked against our live data · Editorial policy
Before the game: NEC Nijmegen vs Groningen preview: form
NEC Nijmegen will face Groningen in the Eredivisie on Sunday at 13:30 GMT (14:30 CET) at the Goffertstadion.
NEC Nijmegen have struggled recently, with no wins in their last five matches. Their recent results include four draws and one loss, with their last game ending in a 2-2 draw against Fortuna Sittard.
Groningen have fared better, winning two of their last five matches. They lost 5-2 to Ajax in their most recent outing but previously secured a 5-1 victory against Excelsior and a 3-0 win over PEC Zwolle.
In the league table, Groningen sit in seventh place with 14 points from nine games, while NEC Nijmegen are in twelfth position with 10 points from the same number of matches.
Historically, the head-to-head record between these teams shows a competitive rivalry, but specific past results are not detailed here.
Match Events
All events- 79'Hans Hateboer
- 77'David van der Werff(Out: Travis Hernes)
- 73'Brynjólfur Darri Willumsson(Out: Nils Eggens)
- 73'Tika de Jonge(Out: Tygo Land)
- 72'Mark Csinger(Out: Wouter Prins)
- 71'Noe Lebreton(2 - 2)
- 68'Kevin Kers(Out: Adam Tahaui)
- 58'▣Clement BischoffVAR: Goal Confirmed
Match Statistics
All stats- 59%Possession41%
- 1.80Expected Goals (xG)1.50
- 9Shots on Target3
- 11Corners2
- 9Fouls13
Prediction
Live win probability
NEC Nijmegen 11%Draw 83%Groningen 7%
The match will most likely result in a draw.
Match info
- Kick-off
- CompetitionEredivisie · Regular Season 10
- VenueGoffertstadion, Nijmegen · 12500
- RefereeVan den Kerkhof, Martin
- ForecastRain, 12.47°C
Last five games
NEC NijmegenDWDDD
GroningenDLWWD
Standings
Full table| # | Team | P | GD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6 |  Fortuna Sittard | 10 | 0 | 18 |
| 7 |  Heerenveen | 10 | +5 | 15 |
| 8 | Groningen | 10 | +3 | 15 |
| 9 |  GO Ahead Eagles | 10 | 0 | 14 |
| 10 |  Cambuur | 10 | -3 | 12 |
| 11 |  Utrecht | 10 | -10 | 12 |
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NEC Nijmegen vs Groningen: result, stats & highlights
NEC Nijmegen and Groningen finished 2-2 in the Eredivisie (Regular Season 10) at Goffertstadion. Played: (your local time).
NEC Nijmegen are 12th in the table on 11 points; Groningen are 8th on 15.
Recent form: NEC Nijmegen DWDDD, Groningen DLWWD.
Head-to-head (last 10): NEC Nijmegen 5 wins, 2 draws, Groningen 3 wins.
See the goals and key events, lineups, team statistics below.