NEC Nijmegen lineup vs Groningen
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NEC Nijmegen's expected lineup vs Groningen, Sun 25 Oct, based on the XI they have started most this season (starts from 15 matches): Crettaz (12); Fonville (10); Storm (13), Nejašmić (13), Lebreton (13), Bischoff (12), Monteiro (6); Chery (13), Linssen (12). Out: Sandler, Tadić. No fan has predicted this match yet. Last updated after the Fortuna Sittard match on 18 Oct.
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- TRANSFERMisidjan leaves for Waalwijk6 Sep · Free agent
- TRANSFERThomas signs from RB Leipzig31 Aug · Transfer
- TRANSFERvan Crooij leaves for Willem II31 Aug · Transfer
- TRANSFEROuaissa leaves for PSV Eindhoven31 Aug · Transfer
- TRANSFERPereira leaves for West Brom30 Aug · Transfer
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- TRANSFERGeiger signs from 1899 Hoffenheim27 Aug · Free agent
- TRANSFERSbai goes out on loan to Jong Utrecht26 Aug · Loan
NEC Nijmegen predicted lineup vs Groningen
2 UNAVAILABLENEC Nijmegen are without Sandler and Tadić at home to Groningen in the DED, so expect at least 2 changes. The XI they have started most often, usually a 3-4-2-1, across 15 official matches is: Crettaz in goal, Fonville and Sandler across the back, and Chery, Linssen and Tadić further forward. Fan predictions for this fixture are open now.
Team news
- Unavailable: Sandler (Out), Tadić (Out).
- Most-used shape: 3-4-2-1 in 22 of the last 30 matches.
- Sets up with a back three in 100% of matches.
- Based on starts across 15 official matches this season.
Expected XI derived from official lineups we hold for NEC Nijmegen, not from a team sheet. Official lineups are released 20 to 60 minutes before kick-off.
NEC Nijmegen are 12th in the DED on 10 points from 9 games. They have W0 D4 L1 in their last five.
Sets up with a back three in 100% of matches.
Most Common NEC Nijmegen Starting XI
Based on 15 official matches this season
- CrettazGK · 12 starts
- FonvilleDEF · 10 starts
- SandlerDEF · 4 starts
- StormMID · 13 starts
- NejašmićMID · 13 starts
- LebretonMID · 13 starts
- BischoffMID · 12 starts
- MonteiroMID · 6 starts
- CheryFWD · 13 starts
- LinssenFWD · 12 starts
- TadićFWD · 12 starts
The 11 players with the most starts across all official lineups this season.
- FWDChery3/3 penalties scored
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NEC Nijmegen vs Groningen
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- What is NEC Nijmegen's expected lineup?
- NEC Nijmegen are without Sandler and Tadić at home to Groningen in the DED, so expect at least 2 changes. The XI they have started most often, usually a 3-4-2-1, across 15 official matches is: Crettaz in goal, Fonville and Sandler across the back, and Chery, Linssen and Tadić further forward. Fan predictions for this fixture are open now. Most-used XI (3-4-2-1): Crettaz, Fonville, Sandler (out), Storm, Nejašmić, Lebreton, Bischoff, Monteiro, Chery, Linssen, Tadić (out).
- Who started NEC Nijmegen's last match?
- NEC Nijmegen's starting XI on 18 Oct 2026 in the Eredivisie (3-4-2-1): G. Crettaz, T. Storm, A. Kaplan, Deveron Fonville, Kevin Kers, D. Nejašmić, Jamiro Monteiro, Clement Bischoff, D. Geiger, N. Lebreton, B. Linssen.
- What was NEC Nijmegen's last result?
- NEC Nijmegen drew with Fortuna Sittard 2–2 on 18 Oct 2026.
- When did NEC Nijmegen last win?
- NEC Nijmegen last won on 29 Aug 2026, beating PEC Zwolle 3–1.
- Who takes penalties for NEC Nijmegen?
- T. Chery has taken the most penalties for NEC Nijmegen this season, scoring 3 of 3.
- Who has made the most starts for NEC Nijmegen this season?
- D. Nejašmić leads with 13 starts for NEC Nijmegen across all competitions this season.
- What formation does NEC Nijmegen use most often?
- NEC Nijmegen have used a 3-4-2-1 in 12 of their 15 matches this season.
- Which NEC Nijmegen goalkeeper has started the most this season?
- Gonzalo Crettaz has made the most starts as goalkeeper for NEC Nijmegen this season, starting 12 matches.
- Which NEC Nijmegen defender has started the most this season?
- Deveron Fonville has made the most starts as defender for NEC Nijmegen this season, starting 10 matches.
- Which NEC Nijmegen midfielder has started the most this season?
- Darko Nejašmić has made the most starts as midfielder for NEC Nijmegen this season, starting 13 matches.
- Which NEC Nijmegen forward has started the most this season?
- Tjaronn Chery has made the most starts as forward for NEC Nijmegen this season, starting 13 matches.
NEC Nijmegen past seasons
| Season | League | Pos | W | D | L | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024-25 | Eredivisie | 8th | 12 | 7 | 15 | 43 |
| 2023-24 | Eredivisie | 6th | 14 | 11 | 9 | 53 |
| 2022-23 | Eredivisie | 12th | 8 | 15 | 11 | 39 |
| 2021-22 | Eredivisie | 11th | 10 | 8 | 16 | 38 |
| 2016-17 | Eredivisie | 16th | 9 | 7 | 18 | 34 |
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