Our prediction
Key factors behind our tip
NEC Nijmegen's 2.1 price implies roughly 47.6 percent win probability, the clearest signal of market favouritism in this fixture.
Groningen's 3.23 price implies around 31 percent, positioning them as moderate underdogs rather than outsiders.
The draw at 4.0 carries an implied probability of 25 percent, but the model's fair probability of 26 percent produces a positive edge of 5.75 percent, making it the standout value selection.
The recommended Under 2.5 goals bet at 2.5 has only 37 percent implied confidence and a negative edge of -8.63 percent, suggesting the price is not favourable relative to the model's own goal expectancy.
Most likely scorelines
Both teams to score: 67%| Score | Model chance | Fair odds |
|---|---|---|
| 1-1 | 9.5% | 10.53 |
| 2-1 | 8.6% | 11.57 |
| 1-2 | 7.6% | 13.09 |
| 2-2 | 7.0% | 14.39 |
| 1-0 | 5.9% | 16.95 |
| 2-0 | 5.4% | 18.62 |
From the same Poisson distribution behind our 1X2 and totals numbers, built on expected goals of 1.82 and 1.61. These six scorelines cover 44% of all outcomes โ the rest is spread thinly across dozens of possibilities, which is why correct-score betting is a longshot even when the model is right about the shape of the game.
Additional predictions
| Market | Odds | Value edge | Confidence | AI score |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Draw (X) | 3.92 | +3.3% | 26% | 57 |
Model-scored alternatives to the main tip โ every market is ranked by value edge and win probability, not by potential payout.
Team form
Head-to-head: NEC Nijmegen v Groningen
Full H2H history โW/D/L shown from NEC Nijmegen's perspective. Meetings from the seasons in our results dataset.
Best odds across bookmakers
| Bookmaker | 1 ยท NN | X | 2 ยท GRO |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1xBet | 2.10 | 3.92 | 3.23 |
| Nordic Bet | 2.08 | 3.85 | 3.15 |
| Betsson | 2.06 | 3.81 | 3.12 |
| Marathon Bet | 2.03 | 3.80 | 3.12 |
| 888sport | 2.05 | 3.60 | 3.00 |
| William Hill | 2.05 | 3.60 | 3.00 |
Prices as of our last refresh, best price per outcome highlighted. Books are ordered by margin โ the sharpest price-setters first โ not alphabetically.
NEC Nijmegen vs Groningen: match preview
Eredivisie action sees NEC Nijmegen host Groningen with the betting market clearly leaning toward the home side. Best prices make NEC favourites at 2.1, which implies a win probability of roughly 47.6 percent, while Groningen's 3.23 price points to around 31 percent. The draw, priced at 4.0, implies about 25 percent. Those numbers suggest a competitive fixture but one where NEC are expected to come out on top more often than not according to the odds compilers. Our model's headlined recommendation here is Under 2.5 goals at 2.5, carrying a market-implied confidence of 37 percent, though it comes with a negative value edge of -8.63 percent, meaning the price doesn't look especially generous relative to the model's own assessment. Separately, the draw stands out as a value angle, priced at 4.0 against a model fair probability of 26 percent, an edge of 5.75 percent worth noting for anyone building a staking plan around this match.
Verdict: The Under 2.5 goals pick at 2.5 reflects moderate model confidence but a negative value edge, so it should be treated as a measured selection rather than a standout opportunity. The draw's positive edge at 4.0 is arguably the more interesting angle from a pure value standpoint. Stake sizes should reflect this uncertainty and overall bankroll discipline.
Upcoming Eredivisie fixtures
All Eredivisie tips โ| Kick-off (UTC) | Match | 1 | X | 2 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 16 Oct 18:00 | Heerenveen v Excelsior | 1.71 | 4.50 | 5.10 |
| 17 Oct 14:30 | ADO Den Haag v PSV Eindhoven | 11.00 | 7.23 | 1.29 |
| 17 Oct 18:00 | SC Telstar v Feyenoord | 8.59 | 6.00 | 1.34 |
| 17 Oct 19:00 | Sparta Rotterdam v Willem II | 1.64 | 4.80 | 5.60 |
| 18 Oct 10:15 | FC Zwolle v Go Ahead Eagles | 3.70 | 4.20 | 2.04 |
| 18 Oct 12:30 | SC Cambuur v AZ Alkmaar | 6.75 | 5.25 | 1.48 |
| 18 Oct 14:45 | Groningen v Ajax | 4.10 | 4.40 | 1.82 |
| 18 Oct 18:00 | FC Twente Enschede v FC Utrecht | 1.32 | 6.50 | 8.80 |
Best available 1X2 price per outcome across the bookmakers we track. Click a fixture for its full prediction.
Eredivisie standings
| # | Team | P | W | D | L | GD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Feyenoord | 8 | 6 | 2 | 0 | +20 | 20 |
| 2 | PSV | 8 | 6 | 1 | 1 | +16 | 19 |
| 3 | AZ | 8 | 6 | 1 | 1 | +10 | 19 |
| 4 | Twente | 8 | 5 | 2 | 1 | +8 | 17 |
| 5 | Ajax | 8 | 4 | 3 | 1 | +12 | 15 |
| 6 | Groningen | 8 | 4 | 2 | 2 | +6 | 14 |
| 7 | Sittard | 8 | 4 | 2 | 2 | -1 | 14 |
| 8 | Go Ahead | 8 | 2 | 5 | 1 | +2 | 11 |
| 9 | Excelsior | 8 | 3 | 2 | 3 | +2 | 11 |
| 10 | Heerenveen | 8 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 9 |
| 11 | NEC | 8 | 2 | 3 | 3 | -1 | 9 |
| 12 | Cambuur | 8 | 2 | 2 | 4 | -8 | 8 |
| 13 | Utrecht | 8 | 2 | 2 | 4 | -11 | 8 |
| 14 | Sparta | 8 | 1 | 3 | 4 | -7 | 6 |
| 15 | Telstar | 8 | 1 | 3 | 4 | -7 | 6 |
| 16 | Zwolle | 8 | 1 | 1 | 6 | -15 | 4 |
| 17 | Den Haag | 8 | 0 | 3 | 5 | -10 | 3 |
| 18 | Willem II | 8 | 0 | 2 | 6 | -16 | 2 |
Standings & historical results via football-data.org, refreshed daily. Before a new season's opening round this shows the previous season's final table.
Match FAQ
Our tip is Over 2.5 goals at odds of 1.45, with a 65% confidence rating.
NEC Nijmegen are favourites according to the odds, priced at 2.1, which implies a win probability of about 47.6 percent, compared with Groningen's 31 percent implied from their 3.23 price.
The best available draw price is 4.0, which implies a probability of 25 percent. The model's fair probability estimate of 26 percent gives this selection a positive edge of 5.75 percent.
The Under 2.5 goals price of 2.5 carries 37 percent implied confidence from the model, but it shows a negative value edge of -8.63 percent, meaning it is not flagged as a strong value bet despite being the headline recommendation.
NEC Nijmegen vs Groningen takes place Sun ยท 13:30 in the Eredivisie.