Excelsior vs NEC Nijmegen Prediction, Betting Tips, Lineups & Odds | 04 Apr 2026
Eredivisie Betting Preview: Excelsior vs NEC Nijmegen
Excelsior square off against NEC Nijmegen at Van Donge & De Roo Stadion, with kick-off set for 15:00 on Saturday 4 April.
There’s a very real prospect that NEC can have the edge over Excelsior and we’ll therefore select the former when it comes to Full-Time Result. The price of -112 looks impossible to ignore.
Excelsior drew away from home in their last game. A 1-1 scoreline was played out against Heracles at Asito Stadion. Ruben den Uil's men enjoyed 50% possession and had three shots on target, with Derensili Sanches Fernandes registering the goal.
NEC Nijmegen drew 2-2 in their previous game. This was at home against Heerenveen at Stadion De Goffert. NEC boasted 54% possession and recorded ten shots on goal, with Tjaronn Chery scoring twice.
Head-to-Head Statistics
NEC have claimed victories in the last two clashes against Excelsior. A 5-0 home success at Stadion De Goffert was preceded by a 3-0 away win at Van Donge & De Roo Stadion. The previous 6 H2H games have included three wins for NEC, two triumphs for Excelsior and a single draw.
| Eredivisie | G | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | GD | P | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 |  NEC Nijmegen |
28 | 14 | 8 | 6 | 69 | 47 | 22 | 69:47 | 50 |
| 16 |  Excelsior |
28 | 7 | 6 | 15 | 29 | 47 | -18 | 29:47 | 27 |
Excelsior have 1 win, 5 losses and 4 draws, averaging 1.0 goals from 3.8 shots on goal and 11.5 attempts. The Kralingers have averaged 48.1% possession, 419.8 passes and 4.5 corners per game, with their opponents scoring 1.3 goals from 4.9 shots on goal, 12.7 attempts and 6.0 corners.
Arthur Zagre, Noah Naujoks and Miliano Jonathans are joint-top scorers with 2 goals on the board. Gyan de Regt is the top assists maker on 3, with goalie Stijn van Gassel managing 2 clean sheets.
NEC have 5 victories, 2 defeats and 3 draws, with an average of 2.2 goals from 6.8 shots on goal and 17.8 attempts. Dick Schreuder's side have averaged 55.8% possession, 442.9 passes, 6.8 corners taken and 4.5 corners against, while conceding 1.5 goals from 4.7 shots on goal and 11.0 attempts.
The leading goalscorers have been Tjaronn Chery on 6, Bryan Linssen with 4 and Basar Onal 3. Kodai Sano has been the top assist maker with 4 in the last 10 games.
Predicted & Confirmed Lineups
Excelsior predicted lineup (4-1-4-1): Stijn van Gassel (GK), Ilias Bronkhorst, Casper Widell, Lewis Schouten, Arthur Zagre, Lennard Hartjes, Derensili Sanches Fernandes, Noah Naujoks, Irakli Yegoian, Gyan de Regt, Jerolldino Bergraaf.
NEC Nijmegen predicted lineup (3-4-2-1): Jasper Cillessen (GK), Philippe Sandler, Ahmetcan Kaplan, Jetro Willems, Sami Ouaissa, Darko Nejasmic, Kodai Sano, Başar Önal, Tjaronn Chery, Noé Lebreton, Brian Linssen.
Excelsior vs NEC Nijmegen Prediction & Betting Tips
Our Excelsior vs NEC Nijmegen betting tips provide expert coverage of all major angles, including our main match prediction, top player prop picks, correct score recommendation, corners betting angle and best bet builder insights.
Match Prediction
NEC could secure a return in this Eredivisie clash and we’ll take this selection with a fair degree of confidence. There’s an attractive price of -112 and we can’t resist the opportunity to bet on the visitors.
The latest Eredivisie team news and current form are always useful information when it comes to providing football betting tips. It’s also important to pay attention to the available stats so that we make the best picks.
Key Excelsior vs NEC Nijmegen league stats:
The betting apps are estimating that there is a 52.9% likelihood of this pick landing a return. In the opinion of our tipsters, there’s actually a probability of success between 55-60%. It’s why we think it’s worth placing this wager.
Bettors who are looking for a bigger price when backing NEC should take a look at the Asian Handicap. Place a bet on the favourites to cover the line that makes the most appeal.
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Correct Score Prediction
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NEC can be backed at +600 to triumph by a 2-1 scoreline. It can be fun to have a wager on the correct score and there’s a big potential return if the bet wins.
Player Prop Picks
Bryan Linssen (NEC) has managed three goals in his past five Eredivisie matches. This data directs us to the Anytime Goalscorer market where we can bet him to find the net at attractive odds of +175.
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Corners Prediction
NEC Nijmegen have covered the 5.5 corners line in five consecutive games, with Excelsior conceding over 5.5 corners in their past three matches. There are odds of -112 being served up when it comes to this Team Corners wager and we think NEC will cover the line.
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Bet Builder Tips
If you want to try a bet builder, have a play on NEC Nijmegen on the Full-Time Result, Yes on the Both Teams to Score market along with NEC Nijmegen to finish with over 5.5 corners.
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Excelsior vs NEC Nijmegen Odds
The odds and lines below are updated regularly and may differ from the prices shown in our picks, which are captured at the time of publication.
With a roughly 53% chance of triumphing, the bookmakers aren’t giving too much away with their -112 betting odds for NEC Nijmegen winning this Eredivisie clash. Excelsior are seen as the most unlikely winner at +265.
If you’re feeling confident of a win for NEC, the Asian Handicap -0.5 option is priced at -112. You might instead think that Excelsior +0.5 at -110 is more appealing and the draw is included here.
The Total Goals market reveals that Over 2.5 Goals is the current betting favourite. The Yes pick in the Both Teams to Score market is considered to be the most likely result and it’s trading at -227.
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Tjaronn Chery is the market leader to be First Goalscorer at +450 while there’s also the chance to back him to find the net at +145.
It’s now been three consecutive Excelsior losses at Van Donge & De Roo Stadion. Ruben den Uil's men have finished with five defeats, three wins and two draws in the past 10 home matches, netting an average of 1.10 goals per game and conceding 1.40.
NEC are unbeaten in the last eight games on their travels. NEC have five wins, four draws and one loss in the last 10 away games, scoring an average of 2.30 goals per match and conceding 1.70.
NEC overcame Excelsior 3-0 when the sides last met at Van Donge & De Roo Stadion.
| Last 10 League Games | W-D-L | G | GF | GA | O2.5 | U2.5 | B-Y | B-No | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Excelsior Home Stats |
3-2-5 | 2.50 | 1.10 | 1.40 | 6 | 4 | 6 | 4 | |
| NEC Nijmegen Away Stats |
5-4-1 | 4.00 | 2.30 | 1.70 | 7 | 3 | 9 | 1 | |
- W-D-L = Wins-Draws-Losses
- G = Avg. Goals
- GF = Avg. Goals For
- GA = Avg. Goals Against
- O2.5 = Matches Over 2.5 Goals
- U2.5 = Matches Under 2.5 Goals
- B-Y = Matches BTTS Yes
- B-No = Matches BTTS No
Excelsior League Stats
NEC Nijmegen League Stats
- 1 win, 5 defeats and 4 draws in the previous 10 matches
- 3 wins, 5 defeats and 2 draws in the previous 10 home matches
- 5 wins, 2 defeats and 3 draws in the previous 10 matches
- 5 wins, 1 defeat and 4 draws in the previous 10 away matches
- An average of 1.00 goals scored and 1.30 conceded in the previous 10 matches
- An average of 1.10 goals scored and 1.40 conceded in the previous 10 home matches
- An average of 2.30 goals per game in the previous 10 matches
- An average of 2.50 goals per game in the previous 10 home matches
- BTTS Yes in 7 of the previous 10 matches
- BTTS Yes in 6 of the previous 10 home matches
- Over 2.5 Goals in 5 of the previous 10 matches
- Over 2.5 Goals in 6 of the previous 10 home matches
- An average of 2.20 goals scored and 1.50 conceded in the previous 10 matches
- An average of 2.30 goals scored and 1.70 conceded in the previous 10 away matches
- An average of 3.70 goals per game in the previous 10 matches
- An average of 4.00 goals per game in the previous 10 away matches
- BTTS Yes in 9 of the previous 10 matches
- BTTS Yes in 9 of the previous 10 away matches
- Over 2.5 Goals in 8 of the previous 10 matches
- Over 2.5 Goals in 7 of the previous 10 away matches
- An average of 4.50 corners awarded and 6.00 corners conceded in the last 10 matches
- An average of 4.50 corners awarded and 5.10 corners against in the last 10 home matches
- An average of 10.50 corners awarded in the last 10 matches
- An average of 9.60 corners awarded in the last 10 home matches
- Had the most corners in 4 and least corners in 6 of the last 10 matches
- Had the most corners in 5 and least corners in 4 of the last 10 home matches
- An average of 6.80 corners awarded and 4.50 corners conceded in the last 10 matches
- An average of 5.20 corners awarded and 4.80 corners against in the last 10 away matches
- An average of 11.30 corners awarded in the last 10 matches
- An average of 10.00 corners awarded in the last 10 away matches
- Had the most corners in 6 and least corners in 2 of the last 10 matches
- Had the most corners in 5 and least corners in 2 of the last 10 away matches
- An average of 48.10% possession in the last 10 matches
- An average of 49.20% possession in the last 10 home matches
- Most possession in 5 of the last 10 matches
- Most possession in 3 of the last 10 home matches
- An average of 55.80% possession in the last 10 matches
- An average of 54.70% possession in the last 10 away matches
- Most possession in 8 of the last 10 matches
- Most possession in 8 of the last 10 away matches
- Top Scorers for Excelsior this season are Noah Naujoks (8), Irakli Yegoian (4), Arthur Zagre (3)
- Top Assistors for Excelsior this season are Gyan de Regt (4), Derensili Sanches Fernandes (2), Irakli Yegoian (2)
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Excelsior vs NEC Nijmegen Lineups & Team News
The Excelsior vs NEC Nijmegen team news could change everything — review it before betting. Get the latest predicted and confirmed Eredivisie lineups and injury news right here.
Excelsior Predicted Lineup 4-1-4-1
NEC Nijmegen Predicted Lineup 3-4-2-1
Excelsior Predicted Lineup 4-1-4-1
NEC Nijmegen Predicted Lineup 3-4-2-1
Previous Excelsior Lineups
Previous NEC Nijmegen Lineups
Injuries & Suspensions
Excelsio Player Stats & Squad
Manager: Ruben den Uil
NEC Nijmegen Player Stats & Squad
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | PSV | 28 | 22 | 2 | 4 | 78:37 | 68 |
| 2 | Feyenoord | 28 | 16 | 5 | 7 | 61:40 | 53 |
| 3 | NEC Nijmegen | 28 | 14 | 8 | 6 | 69:47 | 50 |
| 4 | Ajax | 28 | 12 | 12 | 4 | 53:35 | 48 |
| 5 | Twente | 28 | 12 | 11 | 5 | 47:30 | 47 |
| 6 | AZ Alkmaar | 28 | 12 | 6 | 10 | 47:45 | 42 |
| 7 | Utrecht | 28 | 11 | 8 | 9 | 42:31 | 41 |
| 8 | SC Heerenveen | 28 | 11 | 8 | 9 | 49:46 | 41 |
| 9 | Sp. Rotterdam | 28 | 12 | 5 | 11 | 35:47 | 41 |
| 10 | Groningen | 28 | 11 | 5 | 12 | 40:37 | 38 |
| 11 | Fortuna Sittard | 28 | 10 | 5 | 13 | 43:52 | 35 |
| 12 | PEC Zwolle | 28 | 8 | 9 | 11 | 38:53 | 33 |
| 13 | Go Ahead E. | 28 | 7 | 11 | 10 | 45:45 | 32 |
| 14 | Telstar | 28 | 6 | 9 | 13 | 38:46 | 27 |
| 15 | Volendam | 28 | 7 | 6 | 15 | 30:48 | 27 |
| 16 | Excelsior | 28 | 7 | 6 | 15 | 29:47 | 27 |
| 17 | NAC Breda | 28 | 5 | 8 | 15 | 29:50 | 23 |
| 18 | Heracles | 28 | 5 | 4 | 19 | 33:70 | 19 |
| # | Team | G | W | D | L | +/- | P |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | PSV | 14 | 10 | 2 | 2 | 43:21 | 32 |
| 2 | Feyenoord | 15 | 10 | 2 | 3 | 35:21 | 32 |
| 3 | Ajax | 14 | 9 | 3 | 2 | 28:11 | 30 |
| 4 | NEC Nijmegen | 14 | 8 | 3 | 3 | 37:22 | 27 |
| 5 | Twente | 14 | 7 | 4 | 3 | 22:14 | 25 |
| 6 | Utrecht | 14 | 7 | 3 | 4 | 23:12 | 24 |
| 7 | PEC Zwolle | 14 | 7 | 3 | 4 | 18:17 | 24 |
| 8 | AZ Alkmaar | 13 | 6 | 5 | 2 | 29:21 | 23 |
| 9 | SC Heerenveen | 14 | 6 | 5 | 3 | 27:22 | 23 |
| 10 | Volendam | 14 | 6 | 4 | 4 | 23:19 | 22 |
| 11 | Sp. Rotterdam | 14 | 6 | 4 | 4 | 17:20 | 22 |
| 12 | Groningen | 14 | 6 | 3 | 5 | 23:14 | 21 |
| 13 | Go Ahead E. | 14 | 5 | 6 | 3 | 28:20 | 21 |
| 14 | Fortuna Sittard | 14 | 6 | 3 | 5 | 23:24 | 21 |
| 15 | NAC Breda | 14 | 4 | 4 | 6 | 18:21 | 16 |
| 16 | Heracles | 14 | 4 | 3 | 7 | 22:29 | 15 |
| 17 | Telstar | 14 | 3 | 5 | 6 | 24:25 | 14 |
| 18 | Excelsior | 14 | 4 | 2 | 8 | 14:19 | 14 |
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