On 22.08.2026, the Netherlands Eredivisie features an exciting matchup between NEC Nijmegen and Excelsior. With NEC Nijmegen’s solid performance this season and their advantage in head-to-head encounters, they are expected to dominate the game. Check out our comprehensive analysis for insights into team tactics, player form, and betting strategies that highlight NEC Nijmegen as the clear favorite.
Standings of both teams
| № | Team | Played | Win | Draw | Loss | GF/GA | Points |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8 | Feyenoord | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 3/2 | 4 |
| 9 | Excelsior | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 5/2 | 3 |
| 10 | NEC Nijmegen | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 5/3 | 3 |
| 11 | Twente | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 3/2 | 3 |
Key Player Statistics: NEC Nijmegen vs Excelsior
NEC Nijmegen vs Excelsior Historical Match Results
| League | Home | Away | Date | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eredivisie | Excelsior | NEC Nijmegen | 04.04.2026 | 0-2 |
| Eredivisie | NEC Nijmegen | Excelsior | 09.08.2025 | 5-0 |
| Eredivisie | Excelsior | NEC Nijmegen | 06.05.2024 | 0-3 |
| Eredivisie | NEC Nijmegen | Excelsior | 13.08.2023 | 3-4 |
| Eredivisie | Excelsior | NEC Nijmegen | 19.02.2023 | 0-3 |
| Eredivisie | NEC Nijmegen | Excelsior | 08.10.2022 | 1-1 |
| Eerste Divisie | Excelsior | NEC Nijmegen | 09.04.2021 | 2-1 |
| Eerste Divisie | NEC Nijmegen | Excelsior | 08.01.2021 | 3-2 |
| Eerste Divisie | Excelsior | NEC Nijmegen | 06.12.2019 | 2-1 |
| KNVB Beker | Excelsior | NEC Nijmegen | 29.10.2019 | 4-2 |
| League | Home | Away | Date | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| Friendlies Clubs | NEC Nijmegen | Al-Fayha | 18.07.2026 | 7-0 |
| Friendlies Clubs | NEC Nijmegen | V-varen Nagasaki | 14.07.2026 | 3-1 |
| Friendlies Clubs | Anderlecht | NEC Nijmegen | 11.07.2026 | 3-2 |
| Friendlies Clubs | NEC Nijmegen | MSV Duisburg | 08.07.2026 | 2-3 |
| League | Home | Away | Date | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eredivisie | Excelsior | PSV Eindhoven | 15.08.2026 | 1-2 |
| Eredivisie | Cambuur | Excelsior | 07.08.2026 | 0-4 |
| Friendlies Clubs | De Graafschap | Excelsior | 01.08.2026 | 1-5 |
| Friendlies Clubs | Heracles | Excelsior | 24.07.2026 | 3-5 |
| Friendlies Clubs | NAC Breda | Excelsior | 18.07.2026 | 1-3 |
| Friendlies Clubs | Dordrecht | Excelsior | 11.07.2026 | 0-2 |
| Friendlies Clubs | Excelsior | Cambuur | 04.07.2026 | 3-2 |
| Eredivisie | Sparta Rotterdam | Excelsior | 17.05.2026 | 2-3 |
| Eredivisie | Excelsior | FC Volendam | 10.05.2026 | 1-1 |
| Eredivisie | Groningen | Excelsior | 02.05.2026 | 2-3 |
Comparative Team Statistics: NEC Nijmegen VS Excelsior
Last 20 Matches Statistics: NEC Nijmegen vs Excelsior
Bookies' predictions
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Betting Intelligence: NEC Nijmegen vs Excelsior
Two teams, equal on points, sitting side by side in the Eredivisie table. On paper, it looks perfectly balanced. But don't be fooled by that symmetry — this fixture has anything but an equal history.
NEC Nijmegen have been absolutely dominant in this head-to-head series. In their last four Eredivisie meetings, they haven't lost once, scoring 12 goals along the way. The most recent clash ended 0-2 to NEC away at Excelsior. Before that? A stunning 5-0 hammering at home. That's not a rivalry — that's a pattern.
Here's what you need to watch for: NEC are doing something genuinely exciting this season. They beat PSV away from home last campaign and they're now competing in the UEFA Champions League qualifiers. This club has momentum, ambition, and real quality right now.
The attacking names are what make NEC tick. Sierhuis leads the scoring charts with two goals in two games, while the presence of Dušan Tadić — yes, that Tadić — bringing assists and creativity is something Excelsior simply cannot match. Tadic orchestrating the play alongside Chery, who already has a goal and an assist, is a combination that should worry any defender in this league.
Excelsior aren't without spark, though. Naujoks grabbed two goals in his first appearance, and the Yegoian–Janssen combination in midfield has produced four assists between them already. That's a surprisingly productive double act. Don't sleep on Excelsior's ability to create chances — they smashed four past Cambuur away from home last week.
The surprising insight casual fans will miss: Excelsior have scored five goals in two away games this season, but every single Eredivisie meeting at NEC's ground in the past decade has ended in a NEC win. Home advantage here isn't just a cliché — it's practically a rule.
For betting-focused readers, the 1.40 on NEC looks short but justified given everything. The real value? I'd look seriously at NEC to score first and the "both teams to score" market — Excelsior have the firepower to grab one, but NEC's attacking depth should be too much to contain.
My bold prediction: NEC win 3-1, with Sierhuis grabbing another goal and Tadić pulling the strings throughout. Back NEC, enjoy the goals, and watch a genuine European-calibre side put on a show at home.
This one has goals written all over it. Don't miss it.
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Team Lineups and Player Details:
| Name | Country | Age | Position | Height | Weight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| D. Tadić | Serbia | 37 | Attacker | 181 | 76 |
| P. Sandler | Netherlands | 29 | Defender | 190 | 82 |
| W. Willumsson | Iceland | 27 | Midfielder | 193 | 84 |
| D. Nejašmić | Croatia | 27 | Midfielder | 183 | 74 |
| T. Ouwejan | Netherlands | 29 | Defender | 178 | 72 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| Deveron Fonville | Netherlands | 23 | Defender | ||
| S. Ouaissa | Netherlands | 21 | Midfielder | 170 | 68 |
| Clement Bischoff | Denmark | 20 | Midfielder | 180 | 75 |
| Joep Geneste | Netherlands | 19 | Goalkeeper | 192 cm | 74 kg |
| Freek Entius | Netherlands | 20 | Goalkeeper |
| Name | Country | Age | Position | Height | Weight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| S. van Gassel | Netherlands | 29 | Goalkeeper | 186 cm | 79 kg |
| S. Janssen | Netherlands | 25 | Defender | 179 cm | 72 kg |
| Celton Biai | Portugal | 26 | Goalkeeper | 188 cm | 88 kg |
| C. Widell | Sweden | 23 | Defender | 192 | 87 |
| R. Meissen | Netherlands | 24 | Defender | 190 cm | 89 kg |
| L. Hartjes | Netherlands | 23 | Midfielder | 170 | 63 |
| N. Naujoks | Netherlands | 24 | Midfielder | 183 | 75 |
| S. Henderikx | Netherlands | 23 | Defender | 187 cm | 79 kg |
| D. van Vianen | Netherlands | 23 | Midfielder | 178 cm | 71 kg |
| D. Garden | Netherlands | 22 | Attacker | n/a | n/a |
| N. Martens | Belgium | 22 | Defender | 180 | n/a |
| G. de Regt | Netherlands | 23 | Attacker | 176 cm | 70 kg |
| I. Silva Timas | Netherlands | 23 | Attacker | 183 cm | n/a |
| I. Yegoian | Georgia | 22 | Attacker | 168 cm | n/a |
| N. Groen | Netherlands | 22 | Attacker | 185 | 76 |
| A. Sliti | Netherlands | 20 | Attacker | n/a | n/a |
| J. Plug | Netherlands | 21 | Defender | 188 | 80 |
| Giulliano Cairo | Netherlands | 20 | Midfielder | n/a | n/a |
| O. Turay | Germany | 17 | Defender | n/a | n/a |
| N. El Hamdaoui | n/a | Midfielder | n/a | n/a |
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