NEC Nijmegen vs Volendam Prediction, Betting Tips, Lineups & Odds | 08 Mar 2026

Eredivisie Betting Preview: NEC Nijmegen vs Volendam

NEC Nijmegen go head-to-head with Volendam at Stadion De Goffert, with kick-off set for 14:00 on Sunday 8 March.

Volendam can thrive as the outsiders and we’ll take a +1.5 start that they beat NEC at Asian Handicap odds of -109. The win, draw and single goal defeat is on our side which amounts to an attractive bet.

NEC Nijmegen lost their last Eredivisie game, suffering a 3-2 home defeat to Fortuna Sittard at Stadion De Goffert. NEC had four shots on target and boasted 68% possession, while Tjaronn Chery and Bryan Linssen scored one goal each.

Five days ago, NEC won 3-2 at home to PSV Eindhoven in the KNVB Cup.

Volendam claimed a 3-2 home victory over FC Groningen at Kras Stadion in their previous game. Rick Kruys' men were 47% in the possession stakes and had four shots on goal, while Brandley Kuwas, Aurelio Oehlers and Robert Muehren found the net.

Head-to-Head Statistics

It’s been three straight wins for NEC when playing Volendam. In the last clash, NEC bagged a 1-0 KNVB Cup victory as the home side. The previous 6 H2H meetings have featured five NEC wins and one draw.

Eredivisie		G	W	D	L	GF	GA	GD	GD	P
4	NEC Nijmegen	25	12	7	6	61	43	18	61:43	43
14	Volendam	25	7	6	12	29	41	-12	29:41	27

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4 wins, 2 losses and 4 draws, averaging 2.2 goals from 6.3 shots on goal and 15.5 attempts. NEC have had 58.1% possession, 453.2 passes and 5.4 corners per game. On average, they have conceded 1.8 goals from 5.0 shots on goal and 12.3 attempts, while the opposition have been awarded 4.9 corners.

Top scorers are Tjaronn Chery and Bryan Linssen on 4 goals, while Darko Nejasmic has racked up 2. Kodai Sano and Noe Lebreton have recorded the most assists with 3 apiece.

Volendam have 4 victories, 5 defeats and 1 draw, averaging 3.4 shots on goal, 9.9 attempts and 1.0 goals. The Eel Farmers average 43.2% possession, 347.7 passes, 3.0 corners awarded and 8.4 corners against, while 1.4 goals have been conceded from 20.0 attempts and 7.0 shots on goal.

Brandley Kuwas has scored 3, followed by Robert Muehren, Aurelio Oehlers and Robin van Cruijsen with 2 goals apiece. Dave Kwakman has had 4 assists in the previous 10 games.

Predicted & Confirmed Lineups

NEC Nijmegen predicted lineup (3-4-1-2): Gonzalo Crettaz (GK), Brayann Pereira, Ahmetcan Kaplan, Deveron Fonville, Sami Ouaissa, Kodai Sano, Darko Nejasmic, Başar Önal, Tjaronn Chery, Danilo Pereira, Koki Ogawa.

Volendam predicted lineup (4-3-3): Kayne van Oevelen (GK), Precious Ugwu, Mawouna Amevor, Nick Verschuren, Yannick Leliendal, Robin van Cruijsen, Dave Kwakman, Ozan Kökcü, Bilal Ould-Chikh, Brandley Kuwas, Benjamin Pauwels.

NEC Nijmegen vs Volendam Prediction & Betting Tips

From our key match prediction to corners advice, correct score pick, top player prop insights and a builder tailored for value — our NEC Nijmegen vs Volendam betting tips covers it all.

Match Prediction

Volendam +1.5 could be the real deal when it comes to the Asian Handicap. They’re available at odds of -109, with the outsiders expected to be competitive when it comes to this Eredivisie clash.

Injuries and suspensions are studied by the team at Sportsgambler.com. Our football predictions also come from studying the latest Eredivisie form, with the numbers playing a huge part before the tips are decided.

Key NEC Nijmegen vs Volendam league stats:

• The +1.5 line has been covered by Volendam in 5 consecutive games.
• The +1.5 line has been covered by Volendam in 8 of their last 10 games.
• The +1.5 line has been covered by Volendam in 15 of their last 20 games.
• The -1.5 line hasn’t been covered by NEC in 4 consecutive games.
• The -1.5 line hasn’t been covered by NEC in 8 of their last 10 games.
• The -1.5 line hasn’t been covered by NEC in 15 of their last 20 games.
• The -1.5 line hasn’t been covered by NEC in 2 consecutive games against Volendam.

The betting odds at the top bookies suggest our pick carries a 52.1% chance of winning. However, our experts have this number between 55-60% based on their in-depth research. The wager can be recommended for this precise reason.

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Our Match Prediction

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Correct Score Prediction

NEC 2 - 1 Volendam

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

Top Pick: Dave Kwakman Over 0.5 Shots -149

Dave Kwakman (Volendam) has registered one or more shots in six of his past seven Eredivisie matches. We anticipate that these numbers will prove telling and that he will cover the Player Shots line at odds of -149.

Latest Dave Kwakman Player Prop Odds

Goalscorer

Anytime

+650

First

+1900

Shots

Over 0.5

-149

Under 0.5

-

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Tjaronn Chery to Score +108

Tjaronn Chery (NEC) has scored in three of his past five Eredivisie matches on home soil. We’ll throw a dart at +108 for this Anytime Goalscorer wager as the betting odds look pretty attractive.

Latest Tjaronn Chery Player Prop Odds

Goalscorer

Anytime

+108

First

+370

Shots

Over 4.5

+108

Under 4.5

-

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Corners Prediction

Volendam Under 3.5 Corners -159

4 of the past 5 Volendam away matches have seen them fail to cover the 3.5 corners line, with NEC Nijmegen conceding 4.40 corners on average in their previous 10 home games. We can use these stats to our advantage, with odds of -159 that Volendam fall short when it comes to the Team Corners line.

League Games

League Games

Last 10 Total For Against

Last 10 at Home Total For Against

Last 10 Away Total For Against

NEC

Total

10.30 5.40 4.90

Home

10.50 6.10 4.40

Away

10.10 4.90 5.20

Volendam

Total

11.40 3.00 8.40

Home

10.80 4.30 6.50

Away

11.10 2.50 8.60

Latest Corner Odds

Total Corners

Over 10.5

-130

Under 10.5

-110

NEC Corners

Over 7.5

-100

Under 7.5

-141

Volendam Corners

Over 3.5

+112

Under 3.5

-161

Most Corners

1

-526

X

+900

2

+420

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NEC Nijmegen vs Volendam 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 have been chalked up as the convincing -313 favourites for this Eredivisie encounter. This means that the bookmakers afford them a 76% probability of winning. If you’re interested in wagering Volendam, you can get +700 for the underdog.

The Half-Time Result market means that your bet will always be settled at the interval. NEC are -137, while Volendam are alternatively priced at +525 and the draw is +188.

Over 2.5 Goals is the market leader and that means three or more goals are predicted. The Yes pick in the Both Teams to Score market is considered to be the most likely result and it’s trading at -167.

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Full-Time Result

1

-313

X

+450

2

+700

Half-Time Result

1

-137

X

+188

2

+525

Double Chance

1X

-1250

12

-714

X2

+215

Draw No Bet

1

-909

2

+440

Asian Handicap

1 Hcp -1.5

-114

2 Hcp +1.5

-109

Total Goals

Under 2.5

+200

Over 2.5

-270

Both Teams to Score

Yes

-167

No

+128

There is +108 available that Tjaronn Chery finds the net anytime. If you’re interested in the favourite to score the first goal, then you are able to secure +370.

Tjaronn Chery (NEC)

First

+108

Anytime

+370

Koki Ogawa (NEC)

First

+140

Anytime

+410

Bryan Linssen (NEC)

First

+160

Anytime

+475

Pereira Da Silva Danilo (NEC)

First

+170

Anytime

+500

Willum Willumsson (NEC)

First

+210

Anytime

+650

Basar Önal (NEC)

First

+215

Anytime

+650

Sami Ouaissa (NEC)

First

+240

Anytime

+750

Noé Lebreton (NEC)

First

+340

Anytime

+1050

Kodai Sano (NEC)

First

+350

Anytime

+1100

Thomas Ouwejan (NEC)

First

+350

Anytime

+1100

Anthony Descotte (Volendam)

First

+350

Anytime

+1150

Dirk Proper (NEC)

First

+430

Anytime

+1300

Brandley Kuwas (Volendam)

First

+450

Anytime

+1400

Bilal Ould-Chikh (Volendam)

First

+475

Anytime

+1500

Robert Mühren (Volendam)

First

+475

Anytime

+1300

Ozan Kokcu (Volendam)

First

+500

Anytime

+1400

Aurelio Oehlers (Volendam)

First

+600

Anytime

+1700

Eli Dasa (NEC)

First

+600

Anytime

+1900

Ahmetcan Kaplan (NEC)

First

+600

Anytime

+2000

Dave Kwakman (Volendam)

First

+650

Anytime

+1900

Philippe Sandler (NEC)

First

+650

Anytime

+2000

Bram Nuytinck (NEC)

First

+650

Anytime

+2000

Brayann Pereira (NEC)

First

+650

Anytime

+2200

Jetro Willems (NEC)

First

+700

Anytime

+2000

Mika van der Horst (Volendam)

First

+750

Anytime

+2200

Tjaronn Chery (NEC)

Over 4.5

+108

Under 4.5

-

Koki Ogawa (NEC)

Over 3.5

+114

Under 3.5

-

Bryan Linssen (NEC)

Over 2.5

-147

Under 2.5

-

Pereira Da Silva Danilo (NEC)

Over 2.5

-139

Under 2.5

-

Willum Willumsson (NEC)

Over 2.5

+143

Under 2.5

-

Basar Önal (NEC)

Over 2.5

+104

Under 2.5

-

Anthony Descotte (Volendam)

Over 1.5

+110

Under 1.5

-

Bilal Ould-Chikh (Volendam)

Over 1.5

+135

Under 1.5

-

Brandley Kuwas (Volendam)

Over 1.5

+130

Under 1.5

-

Thomas Ouwejan (NEC)

Over 1.5

+128

Under 1.5

-

Kodai Sano (NEC)

Over 1.5

+116

Under 1.5

-

Noé Lebreton (NEC)

Over 1.5

-213

Under 1.5

-

Sami Ouaissa (NEC)

Over 1.5

-192

Under 1.5

-

Dirk Proper (NEC)

Over 0.5

-227

Under 0.5

-

Robert Mühren (Volendam)

Over 0.5

-250

Under 0.5

-

Ozan Kokcu (Volendam)

Over 0.5

-222

Under 0.5

-

Aurelio Oehlers (Volendam)

Over 0.5

-172

Under 0.5

-

Eli Dasa (NEC)

Over 0.5

-189

Under 0.5

-

Ahmetcan Kaplan (NEC)

Over 0.5

-116

Under 0.5

-

Dave Kwakman (Volendam)

Over 0.5

-149

Under 0.5

-

Philippe Sandler (NEC)

Over 0.5

-104

Under 0.5

-

Bram Nuytinck (NEC)

Over 0.5

-100

Under 0.5

-

Brayann Pereira (NEC)

Over 0.5

-103

Under 0.5

-

Jetro Willems (NEC)

Over 0.5

+104

Under 0.5

-

Mika van der Horst (Volendam)

Over 0.5

-115

Under 0.5

-

NEC have recorded five victories, three defeats and two draws in the previous 10 home matches, netting an average of 2.40 goals per game and conceding 2.00.

Volendam have managed nine losses and one victory in the last 10 away matches, recording an average of 0.40 goals per game and conceding 2.10.

When the sides last met at Stadion De Goffert, NEC beat Volendam 1-0.

Last 10 League Games		W-D-L	G	GF	GA	O2.5	U2.5	B-Y	B-No
NEC Nijmegen Home Stats		5-2-3	4.40	2.40	2.00	9	1	9	1
Volendam Away Stats		1-0-9	2.50	0.40	2.10	6	4	3	7

• 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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