Saturday, April 4, 2026 • 19:00
Stadion Woudestein, Rotterdam
Excelsior

Excelsior

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NEC Nijmegen

NEC Nijmegen

Excelsior vs NEC Nijmegen predictions & stats

Top pick NEC Nijmegen 73%, Over 2.5 goals 72%. Free match analysis, team stats and betting tips for Eredivisie.

Match Snapshot

Primary insights + team context

Primary Insights

Team Context

BTTS %
59%vs81%
Excelsior / NEC Nijmegen
Avg Goals/Game
1.04vs2.48
Combined avg: 3.52
Form
LLLLLvsWWLDD
Last 5
Clean Sheets %
19%vs15%
Excelsior / NEC Nijmegen

Season Performance

Comparing both teams this season

Home Team - Form
L
L
L
L
L
Away Team - Form
W
W
L
D
D
26
Points
49
7
Wins
14
5
Draws
7
15
Losses
6
28
Goals For
67
46
Goals Against
45
1.04
Avg Goals For/Game
2.48
15
Goals For 1st Half
25
17
Goals Against 1st Half
24
13
Goals For 2nd Half
42
29
Goals Against 2nd Half
21
5
Clean Sheets
4
6
Failed to Score
1
59%
BTTS %
81%
Eredivisie Standings

Current league table

#TeamPGDPts
127+4368
227+2152
327+2249
427+1847
527+1644
627+542
727+340
827+938
927-1438
1027035
1127-835
1227+232
1327-1630
1427-1627
1527-1826
1627-1024
1727-2023
1827-3718
Deep Analysis

Team Insights

Style of play and derived stats from match data this season

46%
Possession %
57%
399
Passes/Game
431
77%
Pass Accuracy %
78%
12
Shots/Game
16.3
4
Shots on Target/Game
6.8
8.1
Shots Inside Box/Game
10.1
3.9
Shots Outside Box/Game
6.2
4.3
Corners/Game
5.8
12.4
Fouls/Game
11.9
4.1
Saves/Game
3.3
11.6
Shots per Goal
6.6
3.9
Shots on Target per Goal
2.7
9
Games with More Possession
21
15
Games with Less Possession
6
1.2
Goals/Game when More Possession
2.5
0.9
Goals/Game when Less Possession
2.3
30%
Win Rate when Having More Possession %
48%
6
Points Won (Last 10 min)
8
7
Points Lost (Last 10 min)
9
0
Comeback Wins (Trailed at HT)
ExcelsiorNEC Nijmegen

Playing Style Analysis

Excelsior

They maintain balanced possession (46%). They've proven effective without the ball, winning 4 games with less possession. However, they've lost 5 games despite having more possession, suggesting they struggle to convert dominance into results Additionally, A concerning pattern: they've lost 4 games despite leading at the break Meanwhile, They've struggled to protect leads, dropping 18 points from winning positions. They move the ball forward with intent (around 33 passes per shot). As a lower-table side (15th), they'll need to be disciplined against a top-3 opponent.

NEC Nijmegen

They maintain balanced possession (57%) Additionally, They've proven effective without the ball, winning 4 games with less possession Meanwhile, However, they've lost 6 games despite having more possession, suggesting they struggle to convert dominance into results. They've lost 6 games despite having more possession, showing significant vulnerability when expected to control matches. Their mental strength shows: 4 wins after conceding first. They've salvaged 17 points from losing positions this season Additionally, They've dropped 11 points from winning positions, indicating issues closing out games Meanwhile, They're prolific chance creators, averaging 16.3 shots with 6.8 on target per game. Their chance quality is strong, with 42% of shots hitting the target. They move the ball forward with intent (around 26 passes per shot). A top-3 side facing a bottom-third opponent, they'll be expected to control this match.

Excelsior Half-Time Performance

Excelsior home games half time results

NEC Nijmegen Half-Time Performance

NEC Nijmegen away games half time results

Excelsior vs League Standings

NEC Nijmegen vs League Standings