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NEC Nijmegen vs Feyenoord Prediction, Odds & Betting Tips - 05-09-2026
Sep 514:30
Match Prediction
Expected score: NEC Nijmegen 1-2 Feyenoord
NEC NijmegenDrawFeyenoord
Over 2.5 goalsYes (70%)
Both teams to scoreYes (70%)
In the upcoming Eredivisie clash on September 5, 2026, NEC Nijmegen is set to face off against Feyenoord at Goffertstadion in Nijmegen. As both teams come into this match with differing trajectories, it promises to be a contest between the home side striving to establish a foothold in the league and the visitors looking to maintain their unbeaten start to the season.
Team form
NEC Nijmegen
NEC Nijmegen currently occupies the 7th position in the league with 6 points from 3 games, having secured 2 wins and suffered 1 loss. Their attack has seen them score 8 goals, while defensively they have been relatively solid with 4 goals conceded. Their recent performances show a strong offensive capability, exemplified by their last outing where they secured a 3-1 away victory against PEC Zwolle. The full-back and midfield combinations under coach Dick Schreuder's 3-4-1-2 formation have shown promise, though their defensive vulnerabilities in previous matches against stronger opponents remain a concern.
Feyenoord
Feyenoord, meanwhile, find themselves in a stronger position, sitting 3rd in the league on 8 points after 4 matches, remaining unbeaten with 2 wins and 2 draws. With a total of 10 goals scored and 6 conceded, their attacking prowess is particularly noteworthy, including a recent 5-2 away victory over Cambuur, indicating their ability to score multiple goals. Coach Giovanni van Bronckhorst instills a proactive approach with a 4-3-3 formation, allowing the team significant possession and enabling transitions through high press tactics. Despite sharing similar goal concession statistics with NEC compared to their attacking output, Feyenoord must tighten their defense to avoid further drawn matches.
Head-to-head
Historically, there have been no prior meetings to gauge a form of tactical rivalry between these two squads in this specific season based on match data.
Key factors
The match's key factors will undoubtedly revolve around the tactical setups of each coach. NEC will rely on its intense counter-attacking style leveraging speed and positional rotations. In contrast, Feyenoord's strong midfield presence and possession control will seek to stifle NEC’s early threats and dominate the game tempo. The battle in midfield will be critical; if Feyenoord can win that duel, their forwards, led by influential players this season, may capitalize on the defensive frailties of NEC.
Prediction
Feyenoord enters this encounter as the clear favorites based on their current league position and scoring ability. With both teams averaging more than 2 goals per game and showing strong off-the-ball movement, there are indicators of a high-scoring match as evident in current goal scoring trends. Furthermore, betting odds reflect a likelihood of a Feyenoord win, as the away team tends to find the net consistently against lower-tier opposition. Their combined ability to push forward could exploit NEC's uncertainties at the back.
Predictions suggest a robust challenge from NEC, but ultimately, Feyenoord is expected to clinch a victory, reinforcing their strong start to the Eredivisie campaign.
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Recent Form
NEC Nijmegen
W
L
L
W
W
Feyenoord
D
W
D
W
W
Injuries & Suspensions
Lineups
Standings
| # | Team | MP | W | D | L | PTS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  AZ Alkmaar | 4 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 12 |
| 2 |  PSV Eindhoven | 4 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 10 |
| 3 |  Feyenoord | 4 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 8 |
| 4 |  Ajax | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 7 |
| 5 |  GO Ahead Eagles | 4 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 7 |
| 6 |  Fortuna Sittard | 4 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 7 |
| 7 |  NEC Nijmegen | 3 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 6 |
| 8 |  Twente | 3 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 6 |
| 9 |  Excelsior | 3 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 6 |
| 10 |  Groningen | 4 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 6 |
| 11 |  Heerenveen | 4 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 5 |
| 12 |  Sparta Rotterdam | 4 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 4 |
| 13 |  Telstar | 3 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 3 |
| 14 |  PEC Zwolle | 4 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 3 |
| 15 |  Willem II | 3 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 1 |
| 16 |  ADO Den Haag | 4 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 1 |
| 17 |  Utrecht | 4 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 1 |
| 18 |  Cambuur | 4 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0 |
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