NEC Nijmegen – Groningen

NEC Nijmegen host a crucial Eredivisie clash at the Goffertstadion as they look to climb from 12th place with ten points, having recorded two wins, four draws and three defeats while conceding one more than they have scored. Their opponents, Groningen, sit comfortably in seventh with fourteen points from four victories, two stalemates and three losses, boasting a superior goal difference of +3 on a 22‑19 tally. The gap in the table and the contrasting offensive outputs set the stage for a tightly contested encounter, with Nijmegen needing a win to narrow the gap to the top half and Groningen aiming to extend their push for a European spot. Both sides will be keen to improve their recent form, and the head‑to‑head history suggests a competitive showdown at Nijmegen’s home ground.