The Netherlands Eredivisie sees NEC Nijmegen face Cambuur on 12.09.2026. With NEC Nijmegen's superior form, they're expected to lead. Read through our detailed predictions, get insights on player performances, and bet wisely!
Standings of both teams
| № | Team | Played | Win | Draw | Loss | GF/GA | Points |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9 | Groningen | 5 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 11/12 | 7 |
| 10 | NEC Nijmegen | 4 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 9/7 | 6 |
| 11 | Sparta Rotterdam | 5 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 9/9 | 5 |
| 16 | Willem II | 4 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 4/13 | 1 |
| 17 | ADO Den Haag | 5 | 0 | 1 | 4 | 6/14 | 1 |
| 18 | Cambuur | 5 | 0 | 1 | 4 | 6/18 | 1 |
Key Player Statistics: Cambuur vs NEC Nijmegen
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Cambuur vs NEC Nijmegen Historical Match Results
| League | Home | Away | Date | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| KNVB Beker | Cambuur | NEC Nijmegen | 27.02.2024 | 1-2 |
| Eredivisie | NEC Nijmegen | Cambuur | 11.02.2023 | 0-0 |
| Eredivisie | Cambuur | NEC Nijmegen | 04.11.2022 | 0-1 |
| Eredivisie | Cambuur | NEC Nijmegen | 03.04.2022 | 1-2 |
| KNVB Beker | Cambuur | NEC Nijmegen | 16.12.2021 | 1-2 |
| Eredivisie | NEC Nijmegen | Cambuur | 26.11.2021 | 2-3 |
| Eerste Divisie | NEC Nijmegen | Cambuur | 17.01.2021 | 0-0 |
| Eerste Divisie | Cambuur | NEC Nijmegen | 28.08.2020 | 2-0 |
| Eerste Divisie | NEC Nijmegen | Cambuur | 31.01.2020 | 0-2 |
| Eerste Divisie | Cambuur | NEC Nijmegen | 01.11.2019 | 0-0 |
| League | Home | Away | Date | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eredivisie | Telstar | Cambuur | 06.09.2026 | 2-2 |
| Eredivisie | Cambuur | Twente | 30.08.2026 | 1-4 |
| Eredivisie | Cambuur | Feyenoord | 23.08.2026 | 2-5 |
| Eredivisie | Fortuna Sittard | Cambuur | 15.08.2026 | 3-1 |
| Eredivisie | Cambuur | Excelsior | 07.08.2026 | 0-4 |
| Friendlies Clubs | Bologna | Cambuur | 01.08.2026 | 3-1 |
| Friendlies Clubs | Cambuur | Volos NFC | 28.07.2026 | 1-2 |
| Friendlies Clubs | Cambuur | Utrecht | 24.07.2026 | 1-0 |
| Friendlies Clubs | Cambuur | Roda | 10.07.2026 | 2-1 |
| Friendlies Clubs | Excelsior | Cambuur | 04.07.2026 | 3-2 |
| League | Home | Away | Date | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eredivisie | NEC Nijmegen | Feyenoord | 05.09.2026 | 1-3 |
| Eredivisie | PEC Zwolle | NEC Nijmegen | 29.08.2026 | 1-3 |
| UEFA Champions League | Bodo/Glimt | NEC Nijmegen | 25.08.2026 | 3-0 |
| UEFA Champions League | NEC Nijmegen | Bodo/Glimt | 19.08.2026 | 1-3 |
| Eredivisie | Willem II | NEC Nijmegen | 15.08.2026 | 1-4 |
| UEFA Champions League | NEC Nijmegen | Olympiakos Piraeus | 11.08.2026 | 2-1 |
| Eredivisie | NEC Nijmegen | Telstar | 08.08.2026 | 1-2 |
| UEFA Champions League | Olympiakos Piraeus | NEC Nijmegen | 04.08.2026 | 0-0 |
| Friendlies Clubs | NEC Nijmegen | Sevilla | 31.07.2026 | 1-2 |
| Friendlies Clubs | NEC Nijmegen | SV Elversberg | 25.07.2026 | 0-1 |
Comparative Team Statistics: Cambuur VS NEC Nijmegen
Last 20 Matches Statistics: Cambuur vs NEC Nijmegen
Bookies' predictions
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Betting Intelligence: Cambuur vs NEC Nijmegen
Four games in. Zero points. Sixteen goals conceded. Cambuur's start to the Eredivisie season isn't just bad — it's historically ugly. And now NEC Nijmegen are rolling into town.
This isn't just a mismatch on paper. The table tells a brutal story. Cambuur sit dead last with nothing to show for their efforts, while NEC sit comfortably in ninth with six points from four games. The gap between these two sides right now is enormous.
Here's what you need to watch for. Cambuur have shipped sixteen goals in four Eredivisie matches. That's an average of four per game. NEC have scored nine in their four league outings, and Tjarronn Chery has already bagged three of them in just three appearances. He's in red-hot form and facing a defence that's been leaking goals like a broken tap.
Don't be fooled by the mainstream narrative about Cambuur having home advantage. Yes, they're at their own ground. But their home form this season has been a disaster. They've already conceded four to Twente and five to Feyenoord on their own turf. Their fans deserve better, but the numbers don't lie.
The head-to-head record adds another layer here. In their last six competitive meetings, Cambuur have won just once — back in 2021 in the Eredivisie. NEC have won three of those six encounters. The visitors know how to handle this fixture.
Here's a surprising detail worth noting for those looking at the betting markets. Cambuur's only bright spot is R. El Arguioui, who has scored three goals in four games despite the team's struggles. A goalscorer for the hosts isn't impossible — but it won't change the result.
With NEC priced at 1.44, there's limited value in the straight win market. The smarter play is in the goals markets. Over 2.5 goals looks extremely strong given Cambuur's defensive horror show. NEC to score in both halves is also worth considering given their quality and Cambuur's inability to stay organised for ninety minutes.
I'm predicting a comfortable NEC win, something like 3-1. Chery to score anytime feels almost certain. Cambuur will nick one through El Arguioui, but it won't matter.
Sunday night football at its most dramatic — a team fighting for survival against a side with Champions League pedigree this very season. Don't miss it.
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Team Lineups and Player Details:
| Name | Country | Age | Position | Height | Weight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| M. Maertens | Belgium | 31 | Midfielder | 185 | 71 |
| N. Souren | Netherlands | 26 | Midfielder | 173 cm | 72 kg |
| D. Bouah | Italy | 25 | Midfielder | 183 | 78 |
| R. Mulders | Netherlands | 26 | Defender | 170 cm | 60 kg |
| N. Binder | Austria | 24 | Attacker | 193 cm | 94 kg |
| J. Berkhout | Netherlands | 24 | Defender | 181 cm | 66 kg |
| J. Amofa | Netherlands | 27 | Defender | 185 cm | 82 kg |
| T. Jansen | Netherlands | 24 | Goalkeeper | 192 cm | 75 kg |
| I. Hamache | France | 23 | Attacker | 178 | 74 |
| R. El Arguioui | Netherlands | 21 | Midfielder | 178 | 74 |
| B. van Duijl | Netherlands | 20 | Defender | 190 | 72 |
| J. Meijster | Netherlands | 21 | Goalkeeper | 188 cm | 75 kg |
| S. Vink | Netherlands | 20 | Attacker | 187 cm | 70 kg |
| I. Baouf | Belgium | 19 | Defender | n/a | n/a |
| W. Kooistra | Netherlands | 20 | Attacker | 176 cm | 60 kg |
| M. Costarelli | France | 21 | Defender | 170 | 65 |
| Iwan Henstra | Netherlands | 19 | Attacker | 187 cm | n/a |
| S. Bouhoudane | Netherlands | 18 | Attacker | n/a | n/a |
| L. Jetten | Netherlands | 19 | Defender | 166 | 55 |
| R. van de Pavert | Netherlands | 20 | Midfielder | 170 cm | n/a |
| Name | Country | Age | Position | Height | Weight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| P. Schuurs | Netherlands | 26 | Defender | 191 | 80 |
| D. Tadić | Serbia | 37 | Attacker | 181 | 76 |
| P. Sandler | Netherlands | 29 | Defender | 190 | 82 |
| D. Geiger | Germany | 28 | Midfielder | 173 | 67 |
| W. Willumsson | Iceland | 27 | Midfielder | 193 | 84 |
| D. Nejašmić | Croatia | 27 | Midfielder | 183 | 74 |
| B. Nuytinck | Netherlands | 36 | Defender | 191 | 80 |
| T. Ouwejan | Netherlands | 29 | Defender | 178 | 72 |
| V. van Crooij | Netherlands | 30 | Midfielder | 179 | 76 |
| B. Linssen | Netherlands | 35 | Attacker | 170 | 64 |
| K. Sierhuis | Netherlands | 28 | Attacker | 180 | 83 |
| E. Mor | Türkiye | 29 | Attacker | 169 cm | 64 kg |
| T. Chery | Suriname | 38 | Attacker | 170 | 68 |
| Jamiro Monteiro | Cape Verde | 32 | Midfielder | 172 | 63 |
| G. Crettaz | Argentina | 26 | Goalkeeper | 184 | 78 |
| N. Polster | Austria | 24 | Goalkeeper | 187 | 82 |
| I. Hansen-Aarøen | Norway | 22 | Midfielder | 173 | 67 |
| B. Pereira | France | 23 | Defender | 172 | 60 |
| N. Lebreton | France | 22 | Midfielder | 178 | 70 |
| T. Storm | Denmark | 22 | Defender | 176 | n/a |
Cambuur vs NEC Nijmegen match odds
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