Excelsior
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 contextPrimary Insights
Team Context
Season Performance
Comparing both teams this season
Current league table
| # | Team | P | GD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 27 | +43 | 68 | |
| 2 | 27 | +21 | 52 | |
| 3 | 27 | +22 | 49 | |
| 4 | 27 | +18 | 47 | |
| 5 | 27 | +16 | 44 | |
| 6 | 27 | +5 | 42 | |
| 7 | 27 | +3 | 40 | |
| 8 | 27 | +9 | 38 | |
| 9 | 27 | -14 | 38 | |
| 10 | 27 | 0 | 35 | |
| 11 | 27 | -8 | 35 | |
| 12 | 27 | +2 | 32 | |
| 13 | 27 | -16 | 30 | |
| 14 | 27 | -16 | 27 | |
| 15 | 27 | -18 | 26 | |
| 16 | 27 | -10 | 24 | |
| 17 | 27 | -20 | 23 | |
| 18 | 27 | -37 | 18 |
Excelsior
All Fixtures (27)
NEC Nijmegen
All Fixtures (27)
Deep Analysis
Team Insights
Style of play and derived stats from match data this season
Playing Style Analysis
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.
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