NEC Nijmegen vs Utrecht Prediction, Betting Tips, Lineups & Odds | 11 Feb 2026

Eredivisie Betting Preview: NEC Nijmegen vs Utrecht

Third-placed NEC Nijmegen square off against Utrecht at Stadion De Goffert, with kick-off set for 15:00 on Wednesday 11 February.

There are several reasons to back NEC on the Full-Time Result betting market, especially at value odds of -137. We think that the favourites will prove too strong for Utrecht.

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NEC Nijmegen have enjoyed four consecutive Eredivisie victories, most recently beating Heracles 4-1. It was a home win at Stadion De Goffert. NEC had six shots on target and enjoyed 68% possession, with Bryan Linssen, Tjaronn Chery, Basar Onal and Noe Lebreton bagging a goal.

FC Utrecht lost their previous game, being beaten at home to Feyenoord by a 1-0 scoreline at Stadion Galgenwaard. They were 47% in the possession stakes and had five shots on goal.

Head-to-Head Statistics

It was a 1-0 home victory for Utrecht at Stadion Galgenwaard when they last faced NEC. The past 9 meetings between these sides have resulted in five Utrecht victories and two NEC wins. There have also been two draws.

Eredivisie		G	W	D	L	GF	GA	GD	GD	P
3	NEC Nijmegen	21	12	5	4	56	35	21	56:35	41
13	Utrecht	21	6	6	9	30	28	2	30:28	24

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NEC have 8 wins and 2 draws, averaging 2.9 goals from 15.7 attempts and 6.7 shots on goal. They have averaged 53.8% possession, 401.3 passes and 5.7 corners per game, conceding 1.5 goals and 4.9 corners from 12.9 attempts and 4.7 shots on goal.

Top goalscorer Kento Shiogai has found the net 5 times, Bryan Linssen 4, with Tjaronn Chery and two other players on 3. Basar Onal has the most assists with 4, while goalkeeper Gonzalo Crettaz has one clean sheet.

Utrecht have won 1, lost 4 and drawn 5, with an average of 1.0 goals from 14.0 attempts and 4.8 shots on goal. There’s been an average of 45.5% possession, 393.9 passes, 5.5 corners in their favour and 4.8 corners against, while they’ve conceded 1.3 goals from 11.7 attempts and 4.2 shots on goal.

Victor Jensen has scored 2 goals, followed by Jesper Karlsson, Mike van der Hoorn, Dani de Wit and Yoann Cathline on 1. Look no further than Souffian El Karouani for the top assist maker (3) in the last 10 games.

Predicted & Confirmed Lineups

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

FC Utrecht predicted lineup (4-3-3): Vasilios Barkas (GK), Niklas Vesterlund, Matisse Didden, Mike van der Hoorn, Souffian El Karouani, Alonzo Engwanda, Gjivai Zechiël, Can Bozdogan, Ángel Alarcón, Dani de Wit, Jesper Karlsson.

NEC Nijmegen vs Utrecht Prediction & Betting Tips

Prepare for NEC Nijmegen vs Utrecht with our expert betting guide featuring a trusted match prediction, likely scoreline, top corners advice, key player props and a well-crafted bet builder.

Match Prediction

We’ll back NEC with a fair degree of confidence for this Eredivisie clash. This looks a value pick at -137 which means we can secure a healthy return if they’re able to win.

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 NEC Nijmegen vs FC Utrecht league stats:

• NEC have won 4 consecutive games.
• NEC have won 8 of their last 10 games.
• NEC have won 10 of their last 18 games at home.
• Utrecht have lost 4 of their last 5 games.

The best betting sites make it a 57.8% chance that our pick is settled as a winner. However, our research has found that the actual probability is between 60-65%. This is why we regard this as a value wager.

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Our Match Prediction

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Correct Score Prediction

NEC 3 - 1 Utrecht

There could be merit in backing NEC to win 3-1. Odds of +800 are available about a correct score bet where a nice potential return is on the cards.

Player Prop Picks

Top Pick: Kodai Sano to Score +450

Kodai Sano (NEC) has registered two goals in his past five Eredivisie matches. This statistic guides us towards Anytime Goalscorer where we’re able to back him to find the net at appealing odds of +450.

Latest Kodai Sano Player Prop Odds

Goalscorer

Anytime

+450

First

+1300

Shots On Target

Over 0.5

+160

Under 0.5

-303

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Corners Prediction

NEC Under 6.5 Corners -154

The past 5 NEC Nijmegen games have involved them having an average of 4.00 corners, with Utrecht conceding under 6.5 corners in their previous five away matches. We recommend backing the -154 that NEC aren’t able to cover the line, with this Team Corners wager hopefully providing a return.

League Games

League Games

Last 10 Total For Against

Last 10 at Home Total For Against

Last 10 Away Total For Against

NEC

Total

10.60 5.70 4.90

Home

9.80 5.60 4.20

Away

9.30 4.70 4.60

Utrecht

Total

10.30 5.50 4.80

Home

9.80 5.30 4.50

Away

9.90 5.30 4.60

Latest Corner Odds

Total Corners

Over 10.5

-108

Under 10.5

-132

NEC Corners

Over 5.5

-147

Under 5.5

+104

Utrecht Corners

Over 3.5

-159

Under 3.5

+112

Most Corners

1

-213

X

+700

2

+205

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NEC Nijmegen vs Utrecht 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 favourites have a 58% likelihood of success according to the bookies, with NEC Nijmegen chalked up at -137 to land a win in this Eredivisie clash. FC Utrecht are the +335 outsiders, with the draw being a different option which could yield dividends.

Betting NEC -0.75 on the Asian Handicap at -106 means splitting stake between -0.5 and -1.0. Therefore, a one-goal win over Utrecht means a win and a push, with a 2+ goal victory meaning a full payout.

The Total Goals odds suggest that Over 2.5 is a strong probability in this contest. If you are expecting both teams to score, there’s the chance to back Yes at -185 on the BTTS market.

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Full-Time Result

1

-137

X

+290

2

+335

Half-Time Result

1

+120

X

+148

2

+335

Double Chance

1X

-500

12

-417

X2

+104

Draw No Bet

1

-333

2

+210

Asian Handicap

1 Hcp -0.75

-106

2 Hcp +0.75

-116

Total Goals

Under 2.5

+138

Over 2.5

-179

Both Teams to Score

Yes

-185

No

+138

You will find favourite Tjaronn Chery at +420 to be First Goalscorer and there’s also the chance to get +145 that he finds the net any time.

Tjaronn Chery (NEC)

First

+145

Anytime

+420

Koki Ogawa (NEC)

First

+180

Anytime

+500

Bryan Linssen (NEC)

First

+210

Anytime

+550

Sébastien Haller (Utrecht)

First

+250

Anytime

+750

Basar Önal (NEC)

First

+280

Anytime

+800

David Min (Utrecht)

First

+300

Anytime

+850

Sami Ouaissa (NEC)

First

+300

Anytime

+900

Jesper Karlsson (Utrecht)

First

+300

Anytime

+900

Yoann Cathline (Utrecht)

First

+310

Anytime

+900

Gjivai Zechiël (Utrecht)

First

+330

Anytime

+950

Dani De Wit (Utrecht)

First

+330

Anytime

+900

Miguel Rodríguez (Utrecht)

First

+340

Anytime

+900

Adrian Blake (Utrecht)

First

+340

Anytime

+950

Thomas Ouwejan (NEC)

First

+440

Anytime

+1200

Kodai Sano (NEC)

First

+450

Anytime

+1300

Souffian El Karouani (Utrecht)

First

+525

Anytime

+1500

Dirk Proper (NEC)

First

+525

Anytime

+1500

Can Bozdogan (Utrecht)

First

+575

Anytime

+1700

Bram Nuytinck (NEC)

First

+800

Anytime

+2200

Ahmetcan Kaplan (NEC)

First

+800

Anytime

+2200

Brayann Pereira (NEC)

First

+850

Anytime

+2200

Koki Ogawa (NEC)

Over 0.5

-244

Under 0.5

+135

Basar Önal (NEC)

Over 0.5

-128

Under 0.5

-133

Yoann Cathline (Utrecht)

Over 0.5

-128

Under 0.5

-133

Miguel Rodríguez (Utrecht)

Over 0.5

-115

Under 0.5

-152

Adrian Blake (Utrecht)

Over 0.5

-104

Under 0.5

-167

Gjivai Zechiël (Utrecht)

Over 0.5

-102

Under 0.5

-172

Tjaronn Chery (NEC)

Over 1.5

+115

Under 1.5

-200

Dani De Wit (Utrecht)

Over 0.5

+130

Under 0.5

-238

Souffian El Karouani (Utrecht)

Over 0.5

+130

Under 0.5

-238

Thomas Ouwejan (NEC)

Over 0.5

+150

Under 0.5

-286

Kodai Sano (NEC)

Over 0.5

+160

Under 0.5

-303

Can Bozdogan (Utrecht)

Over 0.5

+180

Under 0.5

-357

Dirk Proper (NEC)

Over 0.5

+200

Under 0.5

-400

Ahmetcan Kaplan (NEC)

Over 0.5

+320

Under 0.5

-833

Brayann Pereira (NEC)

Over 0.5

+320

Under 0.5

-833

NEC have gone unbeaten at Stadion De Goffert in the last seven games. NEC have collected seven wins, two draws and one defeat in the past 10 home games, recording an average of 2.90 goals per match and conceding 1.40.

Utrecht have failed to win in their last eight matches on their travels. They have finished with five defeats, four draws and one win in the last 10 away matches, netting an average of 1.20 goals per game and conceding 1.70.

Utrecht enjoyed a 2-1 winning scoreline when last meeting NEC at Stadion De Goffert. The past 4 H2H meetings at Stadion De Goffert have involved two Utrecht victories, a single draw 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		7-2-1	4.30	2.90	1.40	9	1	7	3
Utrecht Away Stats		1-4-5	2.90	1.20	1.70	5	5	8	2

• 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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NEC Nijmegen vs Utrecht Lineups & Team News

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