Twente vs NEC Nijmegen Prediction, Betting Tips, Lineups & Odds | 25 Apr 2026
Eredivisie Betting Preview: Twente vs NEC Nijmegen
Twente welcome NEC Nijmegen to De Grolsch Veste, with kick-off set for 15:00 on Saturday 25 April.
NEC look like a great wager on the Asian Handicap against Twente. You can back the visitors at +0.5 at -108 which means a payout if they draw or win, with one of these outcomes on the cards.
FC Twente won their last league game 2-1, making it three Eredivisie victories on the bounce. This was a home win at De Grolsch Veste against Volendam. The Tukkers had most of the ball recording 58% possession and nine shots on target, with Ruud Nijstad and Kristian Hlynsson scoring one goal apiece.
NEC Nijmegen played Feyenoord at home in their previous Eredivisie game. It was a 1-1 draw at Stadion De Goffert. Dick Schreuder's team enjoyed 59% possession and managed four shots on goal, while Danilo was on the scoresheet.
On Sunday night, NEC visited AZ Alkmaar in the KNVB Cup and were defeated 5-1.
Head-to-Head Statistics
Twente have not lost to NEC in the past four meetings, with their last encounter ending in a 3-3 draw at Stadion De Goffert. The previous 10 H2H matches have included six wins for Twente, two victories for NEC along with two draws.
| Eredivisie | G | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | GD | P | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 | NEC Nijmegen |
34 | 16 | 11 | 7 | 77 | 53 | 24 | 77:53 | 59 |
| 4 | Twente |
34 | 15 | 13 | 6 | 59 | 40 | 19 | 59:40 | 58 |
7 wins, 1 loss and 2 draws, averaging 2.2 goals from 6.8 shots on goal and 17.1 attempts. Twente have had 55.4% possession, 462.6 passes and 4.8 corners per game. On average, they have conceded 1.0 goals from 4.4 shots on goal and 11.3 attempts, while their opponents have been awarded 3.7 corners.
Top goalscorer Kristian Hlynsson has found the net 6 times, with Daan Rots and Sam Lammers scoring 3 each. Sam Lammers is top assists maker with 7, while goalkeeper Lars Unnerstall has kept 2 clean sheets.
NEC have 4 victories, 2 defeats and 4 draws, with an average of 2.0 goals from 6.7 shots on goal and 17.3 attempts. There’s been an average of 57.5% possession, 449.3 passes, 6.4 corners awarded and 3.9 corners against, while they’ve conceded 1.4 goals from 4.9 shots on goal and 10.9 attempts.
The leading goalscorers have been Bryan Linssen on 5, Tjaronn Chery with 4 and Basar Onal 3. Sami Ouaissa and Kodai Sano have been top assists providers with 3, while Gonzalo Crettaz has kept one clean sheet in the previous 10 games.
Confirmed Lineups
Twente confirmed lineup (4-2-3-1): Lars Unnerstall (GK), Bart van Rooij, Stav Lemkin, Ruud Nijstad, Mats Rots, Ramiz Zerrouki, Thomas van den Belt, Daan Rots, Kristian Hlynsson, Sondre Oerjasaeter, Sam Lammers.
NEC Nijmegen confirmed lineup (3-4-2-1): Gonzalo Crettaz (GK), Eliazer Dasa, Philippe Sandler, Bram Nuytinck, Sami Ouaissa, Darko Nejasmic, Kodai Sano, Deveron Fonville, Tjaronn Chery, Noe Lebreton, Bryan Linssen.
Twente vs NEC Nijmegen Prediction & Betting Tips
Join us as we dissect the top Twente vs NEC Nijmegen betting picks — from the main match prediction and scoreline forecast to a sharp corners bet, standout player props and a value-focused bet builder.
Match Prediction
We’re optimistic when it comes to our bet on NEC +0.5 at odds of -108. The visitors should be able to swerve a loss in this Eredivisie match and this wager has the numbers to back up our verdict.
Our panel of football writers survey the latest injuries and suspensions. When combined with the form guide, this helps us secure the best odds. Our stats-led approach backed up by key Eredivisie data is helpful.
Key Twente vs NEC Nijmegen league stats:
The best betting sites make it a 51.8% chance that our pick is settled as a winner. After careful examination, our experts calculate this probability to be somewhere between 55-60%. The bet can be recommended for this precise reason.
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Correct Score Prediction
Let’s go for the game to end in a 2-2 scoreline, a wager which is available at +800. Correct score betting provides plenty of excitement and a potentially bigger return if you win.
Player Prop Picks
Sami Ouaissa (NEC) has totalled over 1.5 shots in three straight Eredivisie games. We think it’s achievable that he will cover the Player Shots line and there are odds of +130 available.
Kristian Hlynsson (Twente) has scored four goals in his past five Eredivisie games on home soil. Based on the stats, we are happy to back the +200 when it comes to him finding the net on the Anytime Goalscorer market.
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Corners Prediction
Each of the past five Twente home games have involved the 9.5 Total Corners line not being covered, with the previous three NEC Nijmegen matches having the same outcome. There’s everything to like about the Total Corners line which looks high and we’d expect the teams to go under at -100.
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Bet Builder Tips
We’ve lined up a bet builder including these picks: NEC Nijmegen with an Asian Handicap of +0.5, both teams to score as well as Kristian Hlynsson (Twente) to find the net at any time.
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Twente 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.
With the bookies giving them a 62% probability of winning, FC Twente might be a popular acca pick. Their current betting odds are -164 when it comes to triumphing in this Eredivisie clash. If you want to get against the market leader, then you’re able to secure +370 for NEC Nijmegen.
Twente and NEC can be backed at +102 and +330 respectively on the Half-Time Result market. This is an ideal route for bettors who want a quick settlement and the draw is +170.
You can find the shortest odds for Over 2.5 Goals, which means three goals or more being scored. If you think both teams will score, then you can back BTTS Yes at -238.
The best football betting sites cover Eredivisie games in serious depth and there are hundreds of markets. We recommend scanning through the various bets before picking out the best angle.
Those interested in favourite Sam Lammers to find the net first are able to get +475. If the Anytime Goalscorer angle makes more appeal, then this is +140.
Stats: Eredivisie matches only
Twente have managed six victories, three draws and one loss in the last 10 home matches, recording an average of 1.50 goals per game and conceding 0.50.
NEC have gone unbeaten away in the last nine games. Dick Schreuder's team have secured six wins, three draws and one defeat in the last 10 away matches, scoring an average of 2.30 goals per game and conceding 1.50.
The past meeting at De Grolsch Veste saw Twente defeat NEC 3-2 in extra-time (2-2 after 90 mins). The previous 5 H2H meetings at De Grolsch Veste have involved three Twente triumphs, one NEC win and one draw.
| Last 10 League Games | W-D-L | G | GF | GA | O2.5 | U2.5 | B-Y | B-No | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Twente Home Stats |
6-3-1 | 2.00 | 1.50 | 0.50 | 3 | 7 | 3 | 7 | |
NEC Nijmegen Away Stats |
6-3-1 | 3.80 | 2.30 | 1.50 | 6 | 4 | 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
- Eredivisie: 18/10 2025 NEC Nijmegen 3 Twente 3
- Eredivisie: 22/05 2025 Twente 3 NEC Nijmegen 2
- Eredivisie: 23/02 2025 Twente 2 NEC Nijmegen 0
- Eredivisie: 10/08 2024 NEC Nijmegen 1 Twente 2
- Eredivisie: 20/01 2024 NEC Nijmegen 1 Twente 0
- Eredivisie: 11/11 2023 Twente 3 NEC Nijmegen 3
- Eredivisie: 12/05 2023 Twente 4 NEC Nijmegen 0
- Eredivisie: 07/08 2022 NEC Nijmegen 0 Twente 1
- Eredivisie: 09/04 2022 NEC Nijmegen 0 Twente 2
- Eredivisie: 24/10 2021 Twente 1 NEC Nijmegen 2
Twente League Stats
NEC Nijmegen League Stats
- 7 wins, 1 defeat and 2 draws in the previous 10 matches
- 6 wins, 1 defeat and 3 draws in the previous 10 home matches
- 4 wins, 2 defeats and 4 draws in the previous 10 matches
- 6 wins, 1 defeat and 3 draws in the previous 10 away matches
- An average of 2.20 goals scored and 1.00 conceded in the previous 10 matches
- An average of 1.50 goals scored and 0.50 conceded in the previous 10 home matches
- An average of 3.20 goals per game in the previous 10 matches
- An average of 2.00 goals per game in the previous 10 home matches
- BTTS Yes in 7 of the previous 10 matches
- BTTS Yes in 3 of the previous 10 home matches
- Over 2.5 Goals in 7 of the previous 10 matches
- Over 2.5 Goals in 3 of the previous 10 home matches
- An average of 2.00 goals scored and 1.40 conceded in the previous 10 matches
- An average of 2.30 goals scored and 1.50 conceded in the previous 10 away matches
- An average of 3.40 goals per game in the previous 10 matches
- An average of 3.80 goals per game in the previous 10 away matches
- BTTS Yes in 8 of the previous 10 matches
- BTTS Yes in 8 of the previous 10 away matches
- Over 2.5 Goals in 6 of the previous 10 matches
- Over 2.5 Goals in 6 of the previous 10 away matches
- An average of 4.80 corners awarded and 3.70 corners conceded in the last 10 matches
- An average of 5.90 corners awarded and 3.00 corners against in the last 10 home matches
- An average of 8.50 corners awarded in the last 10 matches
- An average of 8.90 corners awarded in the last 10 home matches
- Had the most corners in 4 and least corners in 4 of the last 10 matches
- Had the most corners in 6 and least corners in 3 of the last 10 home matches
- An average of 6.40 corners awarded and 3.90 corners conceded in the last 10 matches
- An average of 5.30 corners awarded and 4.70 corners against in the last 10 away matches
- An average of 10.30 corners awarded in the last 10 matches
- An average of 10.00 corners awarded in the last 10 away matches
- Had the most corners in 7 and least corners in 2 of the last 10 matches
- Had the most corners in 5 and least corners in 2 of the last 10 away matches
- An average of 55.40% possession in the last 10 matches
- An average of 59.70% possession in the last 10 home matches
- Most possession in 6 of the last 10 matches
- Most possession in 8 of the last 10 home matches
- An average of 57.50% possession in the last 10 matches
- An average of 53.70% possession in the last 10 away matches
- Most possession in 9 of the last 10 matches
- Most possession in 8 of the last 10 away matches
- Top Scorers for Twente this season are Kristian Hlynsson (9), Daan Rots (8), Ricky van Wolfswinkel (8)
- Top Assistors for Twente this season are Sam Lammers (7), Sondre Oerjasaeter (6), Bart van Rooij (4)
Twente vs NEC Nijmegen Lineups & Team News
Know who’s in and who’s out for Twente vs NEC Nijmegen before making your bets. We’ll share both predicted and confirmed lineups for the Eredivisie along with the latest injury news.
Twente Confirmed Lineup 4-2-3-1
NEC Nijmegen Confirmed Lineup 3-4-2-1
Twente Confirmed Lineup 4-2-3-1
NEC Nijmegen Confirmed Lineup 3-4-2-1
Twente Substitutes
- 3Robin Propper
- 4Mathias Kjoeloe
- 7Marko Pjaca
- 8Taylor Booth
- 9R. van Wolfswinkel
- 12Guilherme Peixoto
- 21Sam Karssies
- 22Przemyslaw Tyton
- 25L. Vennegoor of
- 32Arno Verschueren
- 38Max Bruns
- 42Daouda Weidmann
NEC Nijmegen Substitutes
- 2Brayann Pereira
- 5Thomas Ouwejan
- 7Virgil Misidjan
- 8Isak Hansen-Aaroeen
- 9Danilo
- 15Jetro Willems
- 18Koki Ogawa
- 19Willum Willumsson
- 22Jasper Cillessen
- 31Rijk Janse
- 34Youssef El Kachati
- 71Dirk Proper
Previous Twente Lineups
Previous NEC Nijmegen Lineups
Injuries & Suspensions
Twente Player Stats & Squad
Manager: John van den Brom
NEC Nijmegen Player Stats & Squad
Eredivisie Table| # | Team | G | W | D | L | +/- | P |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | PSV | 34 | 27 | 3 | 4 | 101:45 | 84 |
| 2 | Feyenoord | 34 | 19 | 8 | 7 | 70:44 | 65 |
| 3 | NEC Nijmegen | 34 | 16 | 11 | 7 | 77:53 | 59 |
| 4 | Twente | 34 | 15 | 13 | 6 | 59:40 | 58 |
| 5 | Ajax | 34 | 14 | 14 | 6 | 62:41 | 56 |
| 6 | Utrecht | 34 | 15 | 8 | 11 | 55:42 | 53 |
| 7 | AZ Alkmaar | 34 | 14 | 10 | 10 | 58:51 | 52 |
| 8 | SC Heerenveen | 34 | 14 | 9 | 11 | 57:53 | 51 |
| 9 | Groningen | 34 | 14 | 6 | 14 | 49:45 | 48 |
| 10 | Sp. Rotterdam | 34 | 12 | 7 | 15 | 40:62 | 43 |
| 11 | Fortuna Sittard | 34 | 11 | 6 | 17 | 49:63 | 39 |
| 12 | Go Ahead E. | 34 | 8 | 14 | 12 | 54:53 | 38 |
| 13 | Excelsior | 34 | 10 | 8 | 16 | 43:56 | 38 |
| 14 | Telstar | 34 | 9 | 10 | 15 | 49:55 | 37 |
| 15 | PEC Zwolle | 34 | 9 | 10 | 15 | 44:71 | 37 |
| 16 | Volendam | 34 | 8 | 8 | 18 | 35:55 | 32 |
| 17 | NAC Breda | 34 | 6 | 11 | 17 | 35:58 | 29 |
| 18 | Heracles | 34 | 5 | 4 | 25 | 35:85 | 19 |
| # | Team | G | W | D | L | +/- | P |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | PSV | 17 | 13 | 2 | 2 | 58:26 | 41 |
| 2 | Feyenoord | 17 | 11 | 3 | 3 | 39:23 | 36 |
| 3 | Utrecht | 17 | 10 | 3 | 4 | 31:13 | 33 |
| 4 | NEC Nijmegen | 17 | 9 | 5 | 3 | 41:25 | 32 |
| 5 | Twente | 17 | 9 | 5 | 3 | 29:16 | 32 |
| 6 | Ajax | 17 | 9 | 4 | 4 | 32:17 | 31 |
| 7 | AZ Alkmaar | 17 | 8 | 7 | 2 | 39:26 | 31 |
| 8 | SC Heerenveen | 17 | 8 | 6 | 3 | 33:24 | 30 |
| 9 | PEC Zwolle | 17 | 8 | 4 | 5 | 21:21 | 28 |
| 10 | Go Ahead E. | 17 | 6 | 7 | 4 | 34:24 | 25 |
| 11 | Groningen | 17 | 7 | 4 | 6 | 27:18 | 25 |
| 12 | Fortuna Sittard | 17 | 7 | 4 | 6 | 28:29 | 25 |
| 13 | Volendam | 17 | 6 | 5 | 6 | 24:23 | 23 |
| 14 | Sp. Rotterdam | 17 | 6 | 5 | 6 | 21:27 | 23 |
| 15 | Telstar | 17 | 5 | 5 | 7 | 31:28 | 20 |
| 16 | NAC Breda | 17 | 5 | 5 | 7 | 20:23 | 20 |
| 17 | Excelsior | 17 | 5 | 3 | 9 | 20:22 | 18 |
| 18 | Heracles | 17 | 4 | 3 | 10 | 23:36 | 15 |
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