NEC Nijmegen vs Willem II Prediction, Lineups & Odds
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 GamesNEC 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 GamesWillem 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.
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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
Over 2.5 Goals @ 1.67
Correct Score Prediction
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.
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Player Props
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.
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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.
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Corners Prediction
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.
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NEC Nijmegen vs Willem II Bet Builder Tips
You’re welcome to follow our same-game multi which has Over 2.5, NEC Nijmegen to win and also Kodai Sano to end up with one or more shots on target.
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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.
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Team Stats
NEC Nijmegen League Stats
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
- An average of 1.10 goals scored and 1.60 conceded in the previous 10 matches
- An average of 2.50 goals scored and 1.80 conceded in the previous 10 home matches
- An average of 2.70 goals per game in the previous 10 matches
- An average of 4.30 goals per game in the previous 10 home matches
- BTTS Yes in 5 of the previous 10 matches
- BTTS Yes in 9 of the previous 10 home matches
- Over 2.5 Goals in 5 of the previous 10 matches
- Over 2.5 Goals in 9 of the previous 10 home matches
Goals
- An average of 0.60 goals scored and 2.20 conceded in the previous 10 matches
- An average of 0.70 goals scored and 2.10 conceded in the previous 10 away matches
- An average of 2.80 goals per game in the previous 10 matches
- An average of 2.80 goals per game in the previous 10 away matches
- BTTS Yes in 5 of the previous 10 matches
- BTTS Yes in 4 of the previous 10 away matches
- Over 2.5 Goals in 5 of the previous 10 matches
- Over 2.5 Goals in 4 of the previous 10 away matches
Corners
- An average of 4.00 corners awarded and 7.10 corners conceded in the last 10 matches
- An average of 5.00 corners awarded and 5.70 corners against in the last 10 home matches
- An average of 11.10 corners awarded in the last 10 matches
- An average of 10.70 corners awarded in the last 10 home matches
- Had the most corners in 1 and least corners in 9 of the last 10 matches
- Had the most corners in 4 and least corners in 6 of the last 10 home matches
Corners
- An average of 3.80 corners awarded and 7.50 corners conceded in the last 10 matches
- An average of 3.30 corners awarded and 7.80 corners against in the last 10 away matches
- An average of 11.30 corners awarded in the last 10 matches
- An average of 11.10 corners awarded in the last 10 away matches
- Had the most corners in 2 and least corners in 7 of the last 10 matches
- Had the most corners in 1 and least corners in 9 of the last 10 away matches
Possession
- An average of 47.10% possession in the last 10 matches
- An average of 49.50% possession in the last 10 home matches
- Most possession in 3 of the last 10 matches
- Most possession in 4 of the last 10 home matches
Possession
- An average of 44.70% possession in the last 10 matches
- An average of 41.00% possession in the last 10 away matches
- Most possession in 3 of the last 10 matches
- Most possession in 3 of the last 10 away matches
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.
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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
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
Previous Willem II Lineups
Eredivisie 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 |
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