NAC Breda vs NEC Nijmegen Prediction, Betting Tips, Lineups & Odds | 17 Jan 2026

Eredivisie Betting Preview: NAC Breda vs NEC Nijmegen

NAC Breda go head-to-head with NEC Nijmegen at Rat Verlegh Stadion, with kick-off set for 15:00 on Saturday 17 January.

NEC have the potential to land a win when they go up against NAC. On this basis, we will side with the Full-Time Result odds of +112 and this price can be taken confidently.

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NAC Breda faced FC Groningen away when last in action. It was a 0-0 draw at Euroborg Stadion. NAC had 45% of possession and two shots on target.

NEC Nijmegen played Ajax at home in their previous game. It was a 2-2 draw at Stadion De Goffert. Dick Schreuder's team had just 39% possession and recorded six shots on goal, while Bryan Linssen and Sami Ouaissa were on the scoresheet.

Head-to-Head Statistics

NEC have claimed consecutive wins over NAC and both were home victories at Stadion De Goffert, featuring 3-0 and 3-0 scorelines. NEC have won two of the past 3 H2H games, with NAC picking up one win.

Eredivisie		G	W	D	L	GF	GA	GD	GD	P
4	NEC Nijmegen	17	8	5	4	43	29	14	43:29	29
16	NAC Breda	18	3	5	10	16	26	-10	16:26	14

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NAC have 1 win, 5 losses and 4 draws, averaging 0.8 goals from 3.6 shots on goal and 14.2 attempts. Carl Hoefkens' side have averaged 51.2% possession, 433.8 passes and 6.0 corners per game, with the opposition getting 1.2 goals from 4.1 shots on goal, 10.0 attempts and 3.4 corners.

Top scorer Sydney van Hooijdonk has found the net 3 times, with Raul Paula, Juho Talvitie, Leo Greiml and Mohamed Nassoh getting 1 goals each. Lewis Holtby is the leading assists maker on 2, with goalkeeper Daniel Bielica keeping 2 clean sheets.

NEC have won 4, lost 1 and drawn 5, with an average of 2.2 goals from 6.1 shots on goal and 14.9 attempts. NEC have averaged 55.2% possession, 407.2 passes, 5.1 corners taken and 5.1 corners against, while conceding 1.6 goals from 4.8 shots on goal and 12.3 attempts.

The top scorers have been Kento Shiogai on 5, followed by Bryan Linssen and Koki Ogawa with 3. Basar Onal has been chief assist maker on 4, with Gonzalo Crettaz recording one clean sheet in the previous 10 games.

Predicted & Confirmed Lineups

NAC Breda predicted lineup (5-3-2): Daniel Bielica (GK), Charles-Andreas Brym, Juho Talvitie, Denis Odoi, Rio Hillen, Boy Kemper, Max Balard, Lewis Holtby, Kamal Sowah, Sydney van Hooijdonk, Moussa Soumano.

NEC Nijmegen predicted lineup (3-4-2-1): Gonzalo Crettaz (GK), Eli Dasa, Philippe Sandler, Ahmetcan Kaplan, Sami Ouaissa, Darko Nejasmic, Kodai Sano, Başar Önal, Tjaronn Chery, Brian Linssen, Koki Ogawa.

NAC Breda vs NEC Nijmegen Prediction & Betting Tips

Our NAC Breda vs NEC Nijmegen betting outlook has it all, including a trusted match forecast, our predicted score, best corners advice, top player prop picks and a hand-picked bet builder.

Match Prediction

We’ll side with NEC at a nice price of +112 considering that they could have the upper hand in this Eredivisie clash. This match winner bet provides plenty of juice along with a nice payout.

The team news that emerges can have an impact on the odds depending on which players are missing. Our football experts also study the form guide, while the latest stats are also checked before a Eredivisie verdict is reached.

Key NAC Breda vs NEC Nijmegen league stats:

• NEC have won 3 of their last 5 games.
• NAC have lost 3 of their last 5 games.
• NAC have lost 11 of their last 20 games.
• NAC have lost their last 2 games against NEC.

The best football betting sites make it a 47.2% chance that our pick is settled as a winner. After careful examination, our tipsters calculate this probability to be somewhere between 50-55%. This wager can therefore be backed with confidence.

If you’re expecting NEC to triumph but also anticipate that they’ll achieve a shut-out, then it is logical to wager the bigger price on the Result + Both Teams to Score No market.

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Our Match Prediction

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Correct Score Prediction

NAC 0 - 1 NEC

There could be merit in backing NEC to win 1-0. Odds of +800 are available about a correct score bet where a nice potential return is on the cards.

Player Prop Picks

Top Pick: Bryan Linssen Over 0.5 Shots On Target -167

Bryan Linssen (NEC) has registered one or more shots on goal in eight of his past nine Eredivisie games on the road. If you agree with our verdict that he can cover the Shots on Target line, then you can land odds of -167 that this happens.

Latest Bryan Linssen Player Prop Odds

Goalscorer

Anytime

+230

First

+600

Shots On Target

Over 0.5

-167

Under 0.5

-105

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Koki Ogawa to Score +195

Koki Ogawa (NEC) has managed three goals in his past ten Eredivisie games. When it comes to him scoring, we think that the +195 available is attractive when betting on the Anytime Goalscorer market.

Latest Koki Ogawa Player Prop Odds

Goalscorer

Anytime

+195

First

+550

Shots On Target

Over 0.5

-204

Under 0.5

+115

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Corners Prediction

NAC To Have Most Corners +105

NAC Breda have been awarded the most corners in six consecutive games. NAC can win the Corner Match Bet and there’s an appealing +105 available.

League Games

League Games

Last 10 Total For Against

Last 10 at Home Total For Against

Last 10 Away Total For Against

NAC

Total

9.40 6.00 3.40

Home

9.40 5.10 4.30

Away

8.80 5.50 3.30

NEC

Total

10.20 5.10 5.10

Home

8.70 5.00 3.70

Away

10.50 5.60 4.90

Latest Corner Odds

Total Corners

Over 10.5

-104

Under 10.5

-135

NAC Corners

Over 5.5

+108

Under 5.5

-154

NEC Corners

Over 4.5

-137

Under 4.5

-104

Most Corners

1

-111

X

+650

2

+115

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NAC Breda vs NEC Nijmegen 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.

NEC Nijmegen are the skinniest price to succeed in this Eredivisie clash, with the favourites afforded a 47% probability based on their +112 betting odds with the bookies. NAC Breda are the +220 underdogs, while the draw can also be backed as an alternative.

A win for NEC would see a full payout on the Asian Handicap -0.25 option. You can get -118 that they overcome NAC going down this route and half stake refunded if it’s a draw.

The odds suggest that Over 2.5 Goals is a strong probability in this exciting contest. The Yes pick in the Both Teams to Score market is considered to be the most likely result and it’s trading at -204.

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Full-Time Result

1

+220

X

+250

2

+112

Half-Time Result

1

+245

X

+148

2

+155

Double Chance

1X

-147

12

-357

X2

-303

Draw No Bet

1

+125

2

-185

Asian Handicap

1 Hcp +0.25

-106

2 Hcp -0.25

-118

Total Goals

Under 2.5

+132

Over 2.5

-172

Both Teams to Score

Yes

-204

No

+150

Tjaronn Chery is the market leader to be First Goalscorer at +450. Alternatively, there’s the chance to back him to find the net at any stage at +155.

Tjaronn Chery (NEC)

First

+155

Anytime

+450

Sydney Van Hooijdonk (NAC)

First

+170

Anytime

+500

Kento Shiogai (NEC)

First

+170

Anytime

+500

Koki Ogawa (NEC)

First

+195

Anytime

+550

Kamal Sowah (NAC)

First

+200

Anytime

+600

Bryan Linssen (NEC)

First

+230

Anytime

+600

Charles-Andreas Brym (NAC)

First

+270

Anytime

+750

Basar Önal (NEC)

First

+300

Anytime

+850

Mohamed Nassoh (NAC)

First

+330

Anytime

+950

Juho Talvitie (NAC)

First

+340

Anytime

+1000

Sami Ouaissa (NEC)

First

+350

Anytime

+1000

Raul Paula (NAC)

First

+400

Anytime

+1150

Thomas Ouwejan (NEC)

First

+500

Anytime

+1400

Kodai Sano (NEC)

First

+500

Anytime

+1400

Clint Leemans (NAC)

First

+550

Anytime

+1700

Lewis Holtby (NAC)

First

+575

Anytime

+1600

Dirk Proper (NEC)

First

+600

Anytime

+1700

Leo Greiml (NAC)

First

+750

Anytime

+2200

Boy Kemper (NAC)

First

+750

Anytime

+2200

Rio Hillen (NAC)

First

+800

Anytime

+2200

Kento Shiogai (NEC)

Over 0.5

-213

Under 0.5

+120

Koki Ogawa (NEC)

Over 0.5

-204

Under 0.5

+115

Sydney Van Hooijdonk (NAC)

Over 0.5

-200

Under 0.5

+110

Bryan Linssen (NEC)

Over 0.5

-167

Under 0.5

-105

Kamal Sowah (NAC)

Over 0.5

-154

Under 0.5

-111

Basar Önal (NEC)

Over 0.5

-120

Under 0.5

-139

Charles-Andreas Brym (NAC)

Over 0.5

-103

Under 0.5

-172

Sami Ouaissa (NEC)

Over 0.5

+112

Under 0.5

-200

Mohamed Nassoh (NAC)

Over 0.5

+118

Under 0.5

-208

Juho Talvitie (NAC)

Over 0.5

+125

Under 0.5

-222

Tjaronn Chery (NEC)

Over 1.5

+140

Under 1.5

-250

Raul Paula (NAC)

Over 0.5

+155

Under 0.5

-294

Kodai Sano (NEC)

Over 0.5

+170

Under 0.5

-333

Thomas Ouwejan (NEC)

Over 0.5

+175

Under 0.5

-345

Clint Leemans (NAC)

Over 0.5

+220

Under 0.5

-455

Dirk Proper (NEC)

Over 0.5

+220

Under 0.5

-476

Lewis Holtby (NAC)

Over 0.5

+240

Under 0.5

-526

Boy Kemper (NAC)

Over 0.5

+310

Under 0.5

-833

Leo Greiml (NAC)

Over 0.5

+320

Under 0.5

-833

Rio Hillen (NAC)

Over 0.5

+330

Under 0.5

-833

NAC are winless over their previous three games at Rat Verlegh Stadion. NAC have recorded four defeats, three victories and three draws in the previous 10 home matches, netting an average of 1.00 goals per game and conceding 1.10.

NEC are unbeaten in the last three games on their travels. Dick Schreuder's team have finished with four losses, three victories and three draws in the past 10 away games, scoring an average of 2.20 goals per match and conceding 1.90.

NAC beat NEC 1-0 when the teams last met at Rat Verlegh Stadion.

Last 10 League Games		W-D-L	G	GF	GA	O2.5	U2.5	B-Y	B-No
NAC Breda Home Stats		3-3-4	2.10	1.00	1.10	4	6	6	4
NEC Nijmegen Away Stats		3-3-4	4.10	2.20	1.90	8	2	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

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NAC Breda vs NEC Nijmegen Lineups & Team News

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