NEC Nijmegen

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Willem II

  1. Prediction
  2. Odds
  3. Stats
  4. Team News
  5. Lineups
  6. Injuries
  7. Squads
  8. Table

Goals the Play in NEC vs Willem II

Betting Over 2.5 in the Total Goals market at 1.67 looks to be the way forward based on the available stats. We anticipate three goals or more to be recorded in the contest between NEC and Willem II.

4-1 Willem II Triumph in Previous H2H

NEC Nijmegen were beaten in their last game. Away from home at Abe Lenstra Stadion, Heerenveen claimed a 1-0 win. NEC recorded one shot on target and had 48% possession.

Willem II have been defeated in their previous eight games. On the road, they recently suffered a 1-0 loss against Fortuna Sittard at Fortuna Sittard Stadion. Peter Maes' side were 50% in the possession stakes and managed two shots on goal.

The last head-to-head saw Willem II claim a 4-1 home win over NEC at Koning Willem II Stadion. The previous 3 H2H meetings have included a win for NEC, one draw and Willem II also landing a victory.

NEC Nijmegen – Last 10 League Games

NEC have 2 wins, 5 losses and 3 draws, averaging 1.1 goals from 3.2 shots on goal and 11.0 attempts. Rogier Meijer's team have averaged 47.1% possession, 390.0 passes and 4.0 corners per match, conceding 1.6 goals and 7.1 corners from 5.5 shots on goal and 13.4 attempts.

Top goalscorer Vito van Crooij has found the net 5 times, Kento Shiogai 2, with Bryan Linssen and two other players on 1. Sontje Hansen and Thomas Ouwejan have been top assistors on 2, with goalkeeper Robin Roefs keeping 2 clean sheets.

Willem II – Last 10 League Games

Willem II have lost 9 and drawn 1, with an average of 0.6 goals from 3.2 shots on goal and 8.5 attempts. There’s been an average of 44.7% possession, 384.2 passes, 3.8 corners awarded and 7.5 corners against, while they’ve conceded 2.2 goals from 6.8 shots on goal and 18.4 attempts.

Jesse Bosch is top of the team’s scoring charts with 2, while Emilio Kehrer, Runar Thor Sigurgeirsson, Boris Lambert and Mickael Tirpan have 1. Jeremy Bokila, Emilio Kehrer and Mickael Tirpan have managed 1 assists in the last 10 games.

Confirmed Lineups

NEC Nijmegen confirmed lineup (4-2-3-1): Robin Roefs (GK), Lefteris Lyratzis, Ivan Marquez, Calvin Verdonk, Thomas Ouwejan, Dirk Proper, Lars Olden Larsen, Sontje Hansen, Vito van Crooij, Kodai Sano, Koki Ogawa.

Willem II confirmed lineup (4-3-3): Thomas Didillon (GK), Tommy St. Jago, Raffael Behounek, Erik Schouten, Rob Nizet, Jesse Bosch, Boris Lambert, Amine Lachkar, Emilio Kehrer, Kyan Vaesen, Ringo Meerveld.

Expert Eredivisie Analysis

We’re always monitoring the team news. Combined with the latest form, this helps us secure the best value. Our football experts also take a data-led approach, with the key numbers proving useful.

Key NEC Nijmegen vs Willem II league stats:

  • The 2.5 line has been covered in all of the last 5 NEC games at home.
  • The 2.5 line has been covered in 9 of the last 10 NEC games at home.
  • The 2.5 line has been covered in the last 6 NEC games at home.

NEC Nijmegen vs Willem II Prediction

This Eredivisie encounter can yield three goals or more, with the odds for Over 2.5 Goals offering plenty of appeal. You can get 1.67 that this outcome happens and we’re confident.

There are plenty of bigger-priced alternatives and that includes combining Over 2.5 Goals with BTTS Yes on the Total Goals & Both Teams to Score market. This is a bet that is available at slightly larger odds and requires both teams to find the net.

Over 2.5 Probability

When you look at the latest betting odds, our pick has a 60% chance of winning. Our tipsters think there’s a stronger chance of success and calculate the probability to be closer to 70%. It’s why we think it’s worth placing this wager.

Our Pick

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Correct Score Prediction

NEC NEC logo 2 - 1 Willem II logo Willem II

Let’s go for NEC to win 2-1, a bet which is available at 7.00. Correct score betting provides plenty of excitement and a potentially bigger return if you win.

Player Props

Kodai Sano Over 0.5 Shots On Target 1.79 bet365 logo

Kodai Sano (NEC) can be backed to have a minimum of one shot on goal at 1.79. It’s hard to turn down such attractive odds for this player when it comes to Shots on Target.

Latest Kodai Sano Player Prop Odds

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Vito Van Crooij to Score 2.70 bet365 logo

Vito Van Crooij (NEC) has registered three goals in his past four Eredivisie games. We believe that there is merit in backing him for an Anytime Goalscorer prop wager at 2.70 which means we need to him to be on the scoresheet.

Latest Vito Van Crooij Player Prop Odds

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Corners Prediction

NEC Under 6.5 Corners 1.80 bet365 logo

The 6.5 corners line has not been covered by NEC Nijmegen in ten straight games. We’re happy to back the 1.80 when it comes to NEC falling short of the Team Corners line which looks generous.

League Games

League Games
Last 10 Total For Against
Last 10 at Home Total For Against
Last 10 Away Total For Against
NEC Logo NEC
Total
11.10 4.00 7.10
Home
10.70 5.00 5.70
Away
10.40 4.90 5.50
Willem II Logo Willem II
Total
11.30 3.80 7.50
Home
10.00 4.10 5.90
Away
11.10 3.30 7.80

Latest Corner Odds

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NEC Nijmegen vs Willem II Bet Builder Tips

Total Goals Over 2.5 1.67
Full-Time Result NEC 1.53
Shots On Target Kodai Sano Over 0.5 1.79

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NEC Nijmegen vs Willem II Odds

The odds are updated on a frequent basis. You might therefore find that they are different to the ones listed for the above betting predictions.

Latest Odds Suggest NEC Win

The bookies have NEC Nijmegen at 1.55 in the Full-Time Result market, implying the market leaders are 65% likely to win this Eredivisie match according to the latest betting odds. If you’re looking for an alternative angle, Willem II are trading at 5.50.

For those expecting a high-scoring game, Over 2.5 Goals is the shortest price.

If you fancy NEC Nijmegen but want money back if this Eredivisie match is a draw, then you can get 1.22. You can bet on Willem II at 4.00 on the Draw No Bet market.

Vito Van Crooij Shortest Odds for First Goalscorer

Vito Van Crooij is available at 2.70 when it comes to Anytime Goalscorer, with the favourite priced at odds of 5.60 to find the net first.

Player Goals

Vito Van Crooij (NEC)
First
5.60
Anytime
2.70
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Bryan Linssen (NEC)
First
5.40
Anytime
2.75
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Sami Ouaissa (NEC)
First
7.50
Anytime
3.65
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Sontje Hansen (NEC)
First
7.50
Anytime
3.75
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Player Shots On Target

Player Shots

Vito Van Crooij (NEC)
Over 3.5
2.40
Under 3.5
-
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Bryan Linssen (NEC)
Over 3.5
2.04
Under 3.5
-
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Sami Ouaissa (NEC)
Over 2.5
2.18
Under 2.5
-
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Sontje Hansen (NEC)
Over 2.5
2.15
Under 2.5
-
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Team Stats

NEC Nijmegen logo NEC Nijmegen League Stats

Willem II logo Willem II League Stats

Full-Time Result

  • 2 wins, 5 defeats and 3 draws in the previous 10 matches
  • 3 wins, 3 defeats and 4 draws in the previous 10 home matches

Full-Time Result

  • 9 defeats and 1 draw in the previous 10 matches
  • 2 wins, 7 defeats and 1 draw in the previous 10 away matches

Goals

Goals

Corners

Corners

Possession

Possession

Top Scorers & Assists

Top Scorers & Assists

Team News

It’s good to know about any injuries and this is reflected in our NEC Nijmegen vs Willem II team news, with this leading to predicted and confirmed lineups.

Getting the player information you need is easy thanks to the Eredivisie squads.

NEC Nijmegen vs Willem II Lineups

NEC Nijmegen Confirmed Lineup 4-2-3-1

Willem II Confirmed Lineup 4-3-3

NEC Nijmegen Confirmed Lineup 4-2-3-1

22 Robin Roefs
19 Lefteris Lyratzis 4 Ivan Marquez 24 Calvin Verdonk 5 Thomas Ouwejan
71 Dirk Proper 14 Lars Olden Larsen
10 Sontje Hansen 32 Vito van Crooij 23 Kodai Sano
18 Koki Ogawa
1 Thomas Didillon
33 Tommy St. Jago 30 Raffael Behounek 4 Erik Schouten 22 Rob Nizet
8 Jesse Bosch 6 Boris Lambert 34 Amine Lachkar
11 Emilio Kehrer 9 Kyan Vaesen 16 Ringo Meerveld

Willem II Confirmed Lineup 4-3-3

NEC Nijmegen Substitutes

  • 1Stijn van Gassel
  • 2Brayann Pereira
  • 8Argyris Darelas
  • 9Kento Shiogai
  • 11Basar Onal
  • 20Lasse Schoene
  • 25Sami Ouaissa
  • 30Bryan Linssen
  • 31Rijk Janse
  • 33Yousri Sbai

Willem II Substitutes

  • 7Nick Doodeman
  • 15Miodrag Pivas
  • 17Patrick Joosten
  • 18Jeremy Bokila
  • 19Youssuf Sylla
  • 21Amar Fatah
  • 24Connor van den Berg
  • 41Maarten Schut
  • 48Jens Mathijsen
  • 50Per van Loon
  • 51Uriel van Aalst
  • 77Dennis Kaygin

Previous NEC Nijmegen Lineups

27 Apr Eredivisie
SC Heerenveen 1-0 NEC Nijmegen
12 Apr Eredivisie
NEC Nijmegen 2-1 RKC Waalwijk
06 Apr Eredivisie
Sp. Rotterdam 2-0 NEC Nijmegen
30 Mar Eredivisie
NEC Nijmegen 3-3 AZ Alkmaar
15 Mar Eredivisie
Utrecht 0-1 NEC Nijmegen
09 Mar Eredivisie
NEC Nijmegen 2-3 Go Ahead E.

Previous Willem II Lineups

27 Apr Eredivisie
Fortuna Sittard 1-0 Willem II
13 Apr Eredivisie
Willem II 1-2 Ajax
05 Apr Eredivisie
SC Heerenveen 3-1 Willem II
30 Mar Eredivisie
Willem II 0-2 Almere
16 Mar Eredivisie
Go Ahead E. 1-0 Willem II
09 Mar Eredivisie
Willem II 2-3 Utrecht

Injuries & Suspensions

NEC Nijmegen Injury Table

Type Name Info
Kas de Wit Other
Bram Nuytinck Knee
Dirk Proper Head
Koki Ogawa Other

Willem II Injury Table

Type Name Info
Jesse Bosch Other
Dani Mathieu Knee

Netherlands FlagEredivisie Table

2025/2026 Season

# Team G W D L +/- P
1 AZ Alkmaar 0 0 0 0 0:0 0
2 Ajax 0 0 0 0 0:0 0
3 Excelsior 0 0 0 0 0:0 0
4 Groningen 0 0 0 0 0:0 0
5 Twente 0 0 0 0 0:0 0
6 Utrecht 0 0 0 0 0:0 0
7 FC Volendam 0 0 0 0 0:0 0
8 Feyenoord 0 0 0 0 0:0 0
9 Fortuna Sittard 0 0 0 0 0:0 0
10 Go Ahead E. 0 0 0 0 0:0 0
11 Heracles 0 0 0 0 0:0 0
12 NAC Breda 0 0 0 0 0:0 0
13 NEC Nijmegen 0 0 0 0 0:0 0
14 PEC Zwolle 0 0 0 0 0:0 0
15 PSV 0 0 0 0 0:0 0
16 SC Heerenveen 0 0 0 0 0:0 0
17 Sp. Rotterdam 0 0 0 0 0:0 0
18 Telstar 0 0 0 0 0:0 0
# Team G W D L +/- P
1 AZ Alkmaar 0 0 0 0 0:0 0
2 Ajax 0 0 0 0 0:0 0
3 Excelsior 0 0 0 0 0:0 0
4 Groningen 0 0 0 0 0:0 0
5 Twente 0 0 0 0 0:0 0
6 Utrecht 0 0 0 0 0:0 0
7 FC Volendam 0 0 0 0 0:0 0
8 Feyenoord 0 0 0 0 0:0 0
9 Fortuna Sittard 0 0 0 0 0:0 0
10 Go Ahead E. 0 0 0 0 0:0 0
11 Heracles 0 0 0 0 0:0 0
12 NAC Breda 0 0 0 0 0:0 0
13 NEC Nijmegen 0 0 0 0 0:0 0
14 PEC Zwolle 0 0 0 0 0:0 0
15 PSV 0 0 0 0 0:0 0
16 SC Heerenveen 0 0 0 0 0:0 0
17 Sp. Rotterdam 0 0 0 0 0:0 0
18 Telstar 0 0 0 0 0:0 0