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.

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	25	12	7	6	61	43	18	61:43	43
16	NAC Breda	25	5	7	13	25	39	-14	25:39	22

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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.

Confirmed Lineups

NAC Breda confirmed lineup (4-2-3-1): Daniel Bielica (GK), Denis Odoi, Leo Greiml, Rio Hillen, Boy Kemper, Maximilien Balard, Kamal Sowah, Charles-Andreas Brym, Lewis Holtby, Moussa Soumano, Sydney van Hooijdonk.

NEC Nijmegen confirmed lineup (4-4-2): Gonzalo Crettaz (GK), Eliazer Dasa, Philippe Sandler, Ahmetcan Kaplan, Sami Ouaissa, Kodai Sano, Darko Nejasmic, Basar Onal, Tjaronn Chery, Koki Ogawa, Noe Lebreton.

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

NEC Nijmegen To Win @ +112 Bet Now

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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

+220

First

+600

Shots On Target

Over 0.5

-179

Under 0.5

+102

Shots

Over 2.5

+123

Under 2.5

-

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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 9.5

-132

Under 9.5

-108

NAC Corners

Over 5.5

+106

Under 5.5

-152

NEC Corners

Over 4.5

+102

Under 4.5

-147

Most Corners

1

-141

X

+650

2

+145

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NAC Breda 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.

NEC Nijmegen are available at betting odds of +155 to beat NAC Breda, with their opponents trading at the same price with the bookies. Should you wish to back the draw, it’s on offer at +245 for this Eredivisie encounter.

A win for NEC would see a full payout on the Asian Handicap -0.25 option. You can get +120 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 -192.

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Full-Time Result

1

+155

X

+245

2

+155

Half-Time Result

1

+200

X

+140

2

+200

Double Chance

1X

-208

12

-345

X2

-208

Draw No Bet

1

-120

2

-122

Asian Handicap

1 Hcp +0.25

-154

2 Hcp -0.25

+120

Total Goals

Under 2.5

+117

Over 2.5

-154

Both Teams to Score

Yes

-192

No

+143

Sydney Van Hooijdonk 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 +160.

Sydney Van Hooijdonk (NAC)

First

+160

Anytime

+450

Kamal Sowah (NAC)

First

+180

Anytime

+550

Tjaronn Chery (NEC)

First

+180

Anytime

+500

Kento Shiogai (NEC)

First

+200

Anytime

+550

Koki Ogawa (NEC)

First

+220

Anytime

+600

Bryan Linssen (NEC)

First

+230

Anytime

+600

Charles-Andreas Brym (NAC)

First

+250

Anytime

+700

Mohamed Nassoh (NAC)

First

+300

Anytime

+850

Juho Talvitie (NAC)

First

+320

Anytime

+900

Basar Önal (NEC)

First

+330

Anytime

+950

Raul Paula (NAC)

First

+370

Anytime

+1100

Sami Ouaissa (NEC)

First

+400

Anytime

+1050

Clint Leemans (NAC)

First

+500

Anytime

+1500

Kodai Sano (NEC)

First

+550

Anytime

+1500

Thomas Ouwejan (NEC)

First

+550

Anytime

+1600

Lewis Holtby (NAC)

First

+575

Anytime

+1500

Dirk Proper (NEC)

First

+650

Anytime

+1900

Boy Kemper (NAC)

First

+750

Anytime

+2000

Rio Hillen (NAC)

First

+750

Anytime

+2200

Leo Greiml (NAC)

First

+750

Anytime

+2200

Tjaronn Chery (NEC)

Over 0.5

-263

Under 0.5

+143

Sydney Van Hooijdonk (NAC)

Over 0.5

-204

Under 0.5

+115

Kento Shiogai (NEC)

Over 0.5

-179

Under 0.5

-100

Koki Ogawa (NEC)

Over 0.5

-179

Under 0.5

+102

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

-114

Under 0.5

-149

Charles-Andreas Brym (NAC)

Over 0.5

-105

Under 0.5

-164

Mohamed Nassoh (NAC)

Over 0.5

+112

Under 0.5

-204

Sami Ouaissa (NEC)

Over 0.5

+125

Under 0.5

-222

Juho Talvitie (NAC)

Over 0.5

+125

Under 0.5

-233

Raul Paula (NAC)

Over 0.5

+155

Under 0.5

-294

Kodai Sano (NEC)

Over 0.5

+190

Under 0.5

-370

Thomas Ouwejan (NEC)

Over 0.5

+190

Under 0.5

-370

Clint Leemans (NAC)

Over 0.5

+220

Under 0.5

-476

Lewis Holtby (NAC)

Over 0.5

+230

Under 0.5

-500

Dirk Proper (NEC)

Over 0.5

+240

Under 0.5

-526

Boy Kemper (NAC)

Over 0.5

+300

Under 0.5

-769

Rio Hillen (NAC)

Over 0.5

+320

Under 0.5

-833

Leo Greiml (NAC)

Over 0.5

+320

Under 0.5

-833

Sydney Van Hooijdonk (NAC)

Over 2.5

-120

Under 2.5

-

Tjaronn Chery (NEC)

Over 2.5

-156

Under 2.5

-

Kento Shiogai (NEC)

Over 2.5

+130

Under 2.5

-

Koki Ogawa (NEC)

Over 2.5

+123

Under 2.5

-

Kamal Sowah (NAC)

Over 2.5

+148

Under 2.5

-

Basar Önal (NEC)

Over 1.5

-111

Under 1.5

-

Sami Ouaissa (NEC)

Over 1.5

+130

Under 1.5

-

Raul Paula (NAC)

Over 1.5

+150

Under 1.5

-

Juho Talvitie (NAC)

Over 1.5

-100

Under 1.5

-

Mohamed Nassoh (NAC)

Over 1.5

-154

Under 1.5

-

Charles-Andreas Brym (NAC)

Over 1.5

-147

Under 1.5

-

Clint Leemans (NAC)

Over 0.5

-189

Under 0.5

-

Kodai Sano (NEC)

Over 0.5

-179

Under 0.5

-

Thomas Ouwejan (NEC)

Over 0.5

-185

Under 0.5

-

Lewis Holtby (NAC)

Over 0.5

-182

Under 0.5

-

Dirk Proper (NEC)

Over 0.5

-122

Under 0.5

-

Boy Kemper (NAC)

Over 0.5

-182

Under 0.5

-

Rio Hillen (NAC)

Over 0.5

-103

Under 0.5

-

Leo Greiml (NAC)

Over 0.5

+108

Under 0.5

-

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

NAC Breda vs NEC Nijmegen Lineups & Team News

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