NEC Nijmegen vs Twente Prediction, Betting Tips, Lineups & Odds | 18 Oct 2025

Eredivisie Betting Preview: NEC Nijmegen vs Twente

NEC Nijmegen host Twente in this Dutch Eredivisie game at Stadion De Goffert, with kick-off set for 10:30 on Saturday 18 October. Our betting preview features expert predictions, betting tips, the latest odds, H2H stats, team news and both predicted and confirmed lineups.

If you agree with our view that Twente can perform well against NEC, then you can bet them with a +0.25 goal start at -130. This means our Asian Handicap stake is divided equally between 0 and +0.5.

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NEC Nijmegen played Go Ahead Eagles away in their last game. It was a 1-1 draw at De Adelaarshorst. NEC had 47% of possession and seven shots on target, with Jari De Busser (own goal) registering the goal.

FC Twente claimed a home win in their previous game. A 2-1 triumph against Heracles at De Grolsch Veste made it three consecutive victories. John van den Brom's team boasted 58% possession and had nine shots on goal, with Max Bruns and Thomas van den Belt finding the net.

Head-to-Head Statistics

It’s been three straight wins for Twente when playing NEC. In their last encounter, Twente came out with a 3-2 home victory at De Grolsch Veste. The 9 previous H2H meetings have involved six Twente wins, one draw and two NEC victories.

Eredivisie		G	W	D	L	GF	GA	GD	GD	P
3	NEC Nijmegen	20	11	5	4	52	34	18	52:34	38
7	Twente	21	7	10	4	31	24	7	31:24	31

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5 wins, 4 losses and 1 draw, averaging 2.6 goals from 7.6 shots on goal and 16.8 attempts. NEC have had 57.3% possession, 455.6 passes and 5.7 corners per game. On average, they have conceded 1.8 goals from 5.9 shots on goal and 12.3 attempts, while their opponents have been awarded 4.8 corners.

Basar Onal, Koki Ogawa, Tjaronn Chery and Bryan Linssen are the leading goalscorers with 3, while Dirk Proper has 2. Leading assistor is Bryan Linssen with 4, while goalkeeper Gonzalo Crettaz has 2 clean sheets.

Twente have won 5, lost 4 and drawn 1, with an average of 1.9 goals from 16.9 attempts and 7.0 shots on goal. The Enschede side average 54.6% possession, 467.0 passes, 4.5 corners in their favour and 3.9 corners against, while conceding 1.6 goals from 11.4 attempts and 4.2 shots on goal.

Ricky van Wolfswinkel and Sem Steijn have 3 and they’re top of the team’s scoring charts, with Thomas van den Belt on 2. Kristian Hlynsson and Bart van Rooij have been the top assists providers with 2 in the last 10 games.

Confirmed Lineups

NEC Nijmegen confirmed lineup (3-5-2): Gonzalo Crettaz (GK), Eliazer Dasa, Ahmetcan Kaplan, Thomas Ouwejan, Sami Ouaissa, Kodai Sano, Darko Nejasmic, Tjaronn Chery, Virgil Misidjan, Koki Ogawa, Bryan Linssen.

Twente confirmed lineup (4-2-3-1): Lars Unnerstall (GK), Bart van Rooij, Robin Propper, Ruud Nijstad, Mats Rots, Ramiz Zerrouki, Thomas van den Belt, Marko Pjaca, Kristian Hlynsson, Sondre Oerjasaeter, Ricky van Wolfswinkel.

NEC Nijmegen vs Twente Prediction & Betting Tips

This NEC Nijmegen vs Twente betting guide features sharp analysis across major markets, including a match prediction, correct score bet, corner kick insight, valuable player prop picks and a strategic bet builder.

Match Prediction

We’ll divide our stake by wagering Twente +0.25 at odds of -130 for this Asian Handicap wager. We’re expecting to see a quality performance from the away team in this Eredivisie showdown.

Knowing the players that are injured give us a helping hand when putting together football betting tips. Once we’ve also looked at the Eredivisie form guide, we use the available stats and make predictions.

Key NEC Nijmegen vs Twente league stats:

• The +0.25 line has been covered by Twente in 4 consecutive games.
• The +0.25 line has been covered by Twente in 6 of their last 10 games.
• The +0.25 line has been covered by Twente in 11 of their last 20 games.
• The -0.25 line hasn’t been covered by NEC in 4 of their last 5 games.
• The -0.25 line hasn’t been covered by NEC in 11 of their last 19 games at home.
• The -0.25 line hasn’t been covered by NEC in 3 consecutive games against Twente.

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Our Match Prediction

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Correct Score Prediction

NEC 0 - 1 Twente

One bet that has caught our eye is Twente to claim a 1-0 correct score win. This selection is available at +1050 meaning that a winning selection will yield a nice return.

Player Prop Picks

Top Pick: Daan Rots Over 0.5 Shots On Target +123

Daan Rots (Twente) has recorded a minimum of one shot on goal in three straight Eredivisie games. We think this could be a telling statistic and we’ll back him to cover the Shots on Target line which is available at odds of +123.

Latest Daan Rots Player Prop Odds

Goalscorer

Anytime

+380

First

+1000

Shots On Target

Over 0.5

+125

Under 0.5

-200

Shots

Over 1.5

-112

Under 1.5

-

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Ricky van Wolfswinkel to Score +190

Ricky van Wolfswinkel (Twente) has registered three goals in his past five Eredivisie matches. He looks like a value bet to find the net and you’re able to back this Anytime Goalscorer pick at odds of +190.

Latest Ricky van Wolfswinkel Player Prop Odds

Goalscorer

Anytime

+165

First

+475

Shots On Target

Over 0.5

-152

Under 0.5

-111

Shots

Over 2.5

+125

Under 2.5

-

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Corners Prediction

Under 9.5 Corners -100

Each of the past five Twente games have involved the 9.5 Total Corners line not being covered, with four of the previous five NEC Nijmegen home matches having the same result. The Total Corners line could be on the high side based on the stats and -100 is available to back.

League Games

League Games

Last 10 Total For Against

Last 10 at Home Total For Against

Last 10 Away Total For Against

NEC

Total

10.50 5.70 4.80

Home

9.90 4.50 5.40

Away

10.80 4.70 6.10

Twente

Total

8.40 4.50 3.90

Home

9.70 4.70 5.00

Away

7.90 4.90 3.00

Latest Corner Odds

Total Corners

Over 9.5

-141

Under 9.5

-100

NEC Corners

Over 4.5

-138

Under 4.5

-100

Twente Corners

Over 4.5

-150

Under 4.5

+110

Most Corners

1

+107

X

+600

2

+107

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NEC Nijmegen vs Twente 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.

The bookmakers have priced up the Full-Time Result odds and NEC Nijmegen are +133 to come out on top, while FC Twente are +175. The draw is available at +270 if you expect the clash to finish level.

The Draw No Bet market simplifies things as it offers two options and money back if the game finishes level. NEC are -137, while Twente are alternatively priced at -100.

You can find the shortest odds for Over 2.5 Goals, which means three goals or more being scored. A different approach is a Both Teams to Score bet and Yes has been priced at -217.

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Full-Time Result

1

+133

X

+270

2

+175

Half-Time Result

1

+175

X

+150

2

+205

Double Chance

1X

-233

12

-385

X2

-175

Draw No Bet

1

-137

2

-100

Asian Handicap

1 Hcp -0.25

+104

2 Hcp +0.25

-130

Total Goals

Under 2.5

+148

Over 2.5

-192

Both Teams to Score

Yes

-217

No

+160

Tjaronn Chery is priced at +430 when it comes to First Goalscorer which makes him the favourite, while he’s also available at odds of +155 to find the net anytime.

Tjaronn Chery (NEC)

First

+155

Anytime

+430

Ricky van Wolfswinkel (Twente)

First

+165

Anytime

+475

Koki Ogawa (NEC)

First

+190

Anytime

+480

Kento Shiogai (NEC)

First

+240

Anytime

+575

Kristian Hlynsson (Twente)

First

+260

Anytime

+650

Bryan Linssen (NEC)

First

+280

Anytime

+650

Taylor Booth (Twente)

First

+340

Anytime

+800

Vito Van Crooij (NEC)

First

+380

Anytime

+950

Daan Rots (Twente)

First

+380

Anytime

+1000

Sami Ouaissa (NEC)

First

+480

Anytime

+1300

Kodai Sano (NEC)

First

+550

Anytime

+1400

Thomas Ouwejan (NEC)

First

+550

Anytime

+1500

Arno Verschueren (Twente)

First

+650

Anytime

+1300

Basar Önal (NEC)

First

+650

Anytime

+1800

Dirk Proper (NEC)

First

+700

Anytime

+1800

Koki Ogawa (NEC)

Over 0.5

-213

Under 0.5

+132

Kristian Hlynsson (Twente)

Over 0.5

-175

Under 0.5

+110

Kento Shiogai (NEC)

Over 0.5

-164

Under 0.5

+105

Ricky van Wolfswinkel (Twente)

Over 0.5

-152

Under 0.5

-111

Bryan Linssen (NEC)

Over 0.5

-137

Under 0.5

-115

Vito Van Crooij (NEC)

Over 0.5

-102

Under 0.5

-154

Taylor Booth (Twente)

Over 0.5

+107

Under 0.5

-172

Tjaronn Chery (NEC)

Over 1.5

+115

Under 1.5

-182

Daan Rots (Twente)

Over 0.5

+125

Under 0.5

-200

Sami Ouaissa (NEC)

Over 0.5

+150

Under 0.5

-244

Thomas Ouwejan (NEC)

Over 0.5

+185

Under 0.5

-313

Basar Önal (NEC)

Over 0.5

+185

Under 0.5

-333

Kodai Sano (NEC)

Over 0.5

+190

Under 0.5

-333

Arno Verschueren (Twente)

Over 0.5

+190

Under 0.5

-333

Dirk Proper (NEC)

Over 0.5

+240

Under 0.5

-435

Kristian Hlynsson (Twente)

Over 4.5

+130

Under 4.5

-

Tjaronn Chery (NEC)

Over 2.5

-161

Under 2.5

-

Ricky van Wolfswinkel (Twente)

Over 2.5

+125

Under 2.5

-

Koki Ogawa (NEC)

Over 2.5

+135

Under 2.5

-

Bryan Linssen (NEC)

Over 2.5

+135

Under 2.5

-

Kento Shiogai (NEC)

Over 1.5

-159

Under 1.5

-

Taylor Booth (Twente)

Over 1.5

-143

Under 1.5

-

Vito Van Crooij (NEC)

Over 1.5

+110

Under 1.5

-

Daan Rots (Twente)

Over 1.5

-112

Under 1.5

-

Sami Ouaissa (NEC)

Over 1.5

-102

Under 1.5

-

Kodai Sano (NEC)

Over 0.5

-159

Under 0.5

-

Thomas Ouwejan (NEC)

Over 0.5

-175

Under 0.5

-

Arno Verschueren (Twente)

Over 0.5

-250

Under 0.5

-

Basar Önal (NEC)

Over 0.5

-182

Under 0.5

-

Dirk Proper (NEC)

Over 0.5

-119

Under 0.5

-

NEC have racked up five victories, three draws and two defeats in the previous 10 home games, netting an average of 2.60 goals per match and conceding 1.60.

Twente have recorded five defeats, three victories and two draws in the previous 10 away matches, netting an average of 1.40 goals per game and conceding 1.30.

When the teams previously met at Stadion De Goffert, Twente defeated NEC 2-1. In the previous 4 H2H games at Stadion De Goffert, we have seen three Twente victories and one NEC win.

Last 10 League Games		W-D-L	G	GF	GA	O2.5	U2.5	B-Y	B-No
NEC Nijmegen Home Stats		5-3-2	4.20	2.60	1.60	9	1	7	3
Twente Away Stats		3-2-5	2.70	1.40	1.30	4	6	6	4

• 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

NEC Nijmegen vs Twente Lineups & Team News

Know who’s in and who’s out for NEC Nijmegen vs Twente before making your bets. We’ll bring you the expected and confirmed lineups for the Eredivisie along with up-to-date injury news.

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