NAC Breda started the new year with a draw against FC Groningen. The match at Euroborg ended in a 0-0 draw. After the second draw in a row, FC Groningen drops to sixth place. NAC Breda takes over the last place from FC Volendam. Both teams have 14 points, but NAC Breda has a better goal difference. In the first half, FC Groningen was able to create hardly any chances against the defensively-minded NAC Breda. The visitors, who started with new player André Ayew on the bench, also did not pose much danger. In the second half, the match offered more spectacle. After a good combination with Lewis Holtby, Cherrion Valerius missed a great opportunity for NAC Breda. Marvin Peersman was then close to the 1-0 for FC Groningen, while Thom van Bergen and Stije Resink were also threatening. The best chance for NAC Breda was for substitute André Ayew, but the 120-time international from Ghana headed over. NAC Breda started the match with a defensive strategy, but could not prevent FC Groningen from getting chances. The team of coach Edwin van der Looien must now look to the next match to win again. NAC Breda now has 14 points and is in seventeenth place in the Eredivisie. The team must continue to fight to not drop to the lower regions of the standings. NAC Breda will have to work hard to get out of this difficult situation. The team has to stay focused and keep playing with passion and dedication. With the right mindset and strategy, NAC Breda can still achieve its goals this season.