Our NAC vs FC Groningen Prediction: 1-1
NAC vs FC Groningen in the Netherlands Eredivisie is scheduled for an 18:00 GMT kick-off on Friday October 3, 2025. We expect a 1-1 result in a tightly contested match, with BTTS looking like a reliable bet given both teams’ recent scoring form.
This NAC vs FC Groningen prediction is backed by a deep dive into both teams' recent performances, key stats and head-to-head history — all of which you'll find detailed below to help you make an informed betting decision.
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Recent Form Insights
NAC's Last Match – Ajax vs NAC
NAC will look to get back on track following a 1-2 Netherlands Eredivisie loss against Ajax on September 27. In that match, NAC had 49% possession and 11 attempts at goal, with 10 on target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Ajax | 51% | 9 (6) | 1.59 | 29 |
 NAC | 49% | 11 (10) | 1.57 | 43 |
FC Groningen's Last Match – FC Groningen vs Feyenoord
FC Groningen will be eager to respond after suffering a 0-1 Netherlands Eredivisie defeat at the hands of Feyenoord on September 28. In that match, FC Groningen saw 48% of the ball and created 9 goal attempts, with 5 on target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 FC Groningen | 48% | 9 (5) | 1 | 55 |
 Feyenoord | 52% | 10 (6) | 0.99 | 29 |
NAC vs FC Groningen Stats
Key Stats
| NAC | FC Groningen | |
|---|---|---|
| 0.56 | Attacking Strength | 0.74 |
| 0.81 | Defence Strength | 1.29 |
| 1.1 | Points Per Game | 1.8 |
| 3/10 | WIN | 6/10 |
| 2/10 | DRAW | 0/10 |
| 1/10 | Clean Sheets | 5/10 |
| 5/10 | BTTS | 3/10 |
| 6/10 | Over 2.5 Goals | 4/10 |
| 1.3 | Average Scored | 1.6 |
Goals Scored vs Goals Conceded
NAC are averaging 1.3 goals scored and 1.5 conceded per match, while FC Groningen average 1.6 scored and 1.2 conceded per game.
NAC 13-15
FC Groningen 16-12
What are the odds for this match?
NAC to win: @2.625
Draw: @3.4
FC Groningen to win: @2.6
Over 2.5 Goals: @1.975
Lineups
NAC (4-2-3-1) : Daniel Bielica, Boyd Lucassen, Leo Greiml, Rio Hillen, Boy Kemper, Fredrik Jensen, Lewis Holtby, Juho Talvitie, Mohamed Nassoh, Kamal Sowah, Sydney Van Hooijdonk
FC Groningen (4-4-2) : Etienne Vaessen, Tyrique Mercera, Thijmen Blokzijl, Dies Janse, Marvin Peersman, David Van der Werff, Tika De Jonge, Stije Resink, Jorg Schreuders, Younes Taha El Idrissi, Thom Van Bergen
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