FC Twente
Football Netherlands - Eredivisie De Grolsch Veste Sat 25 Apr 15:00
NEC Nijmegen
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  3. Stats
  4. Team News
  5. Lineups
  6. Injuries
  7. Squads
  8. Table

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 to Make Life Tough for Twente

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.

3-3 Draw in Previous H2H Meeting

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 logo NEC Nijmegen 34 16 11 7 77 53 24 77:53 59
4 Twente logo Twente 34 15 13 6 59 40 19 59:40 58
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Twente – Last 10 League Games

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.

Players to Watch

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 Nijmegen – Last 10 League Games

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.

Players to Watch

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 +0.5 line has been covered by NEC in 9 consecutive games on the road.
  • The +0.5 line has been covered by NEC in 17 of their last 20 games.
  • The -0.5 line hasn’t been covered by Twente in 11 of their last 20 games at home.
  • The -0.5 line hasn’t been covered by Twente in 2 consecutive games against NEC.
NEC +0.5 Probability

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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Our Match Prediction
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Correct Score Prediction

Twente Twente logo 2 - 2 NEC logo NEC

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

Top Pick: Sami Ouaissa Over 1.5 Shots +130 BetMGM logo

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.

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Kristian Hlynsson to Score +200 BetMGM logo

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.

Latest Kristian Hlynsson Player Prop Odds

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Corners Prediction

Under 9.5 Corners -100 BetMGM logo

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.

League Games
League Games
Last 10 Total For Against
Last 10 at Home Total For Against
Last 10 Away Total For Against
Twente Logo Twente
Total
8.50 4.80 3.70
Home
8.90 5.90 3.00
Away
10.40 5.10 5.30
NEC Logo NEC
Total
10.30 6.40 3.90
Home
10.40 6.70 3.70
Away
10.00 5.30 4.70
Latest Corner Odds

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Bet Builder Tips

Asian Handicap NEC +0.5 -108
Both Team To Score Yes -263
Anytime Goalscorer Kristian Hlynsson +200

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.

Twente Could Have Edge According to Bookies

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.

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Sam Lammers Favourite to Find the Net First

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.

Player Goals
Sam Lammers (Twente)
First
+140
Anytime
+475
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Ricky van Wolfswinkel (Twente)
First
+145
Anytime
+475
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Sondre Örjasaeter (Twente)
First
+170
Anytime
+550
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Daan Rots (Twente)
First
+180
Anytime
+600
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Player Shots
Sam Lammers (Twente)
Over 2.5
-122
Under 2.5
-
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Ricky van Wolfswinkel (Twente)
Over 2.5
-135
Under 2.5
-
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Sondre Örjasaeter (Twente)
Over 2.5
-102
Under 2.5
-
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Daan Rots (Twente)
Over 2.5
+115
Under 2.5
-
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Last Ten Twente Home Matches Have Led to Six Wins

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 logo Twente Home Stats 6-3-1 2.00 1.50 0.50 3 7 3 7
NEC Nijmegen logo 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
Team Stats
Twente logo Twente League Stats
NEC Nijmegen logo NEC Nijmegen League Stats
Full-Time Result
  • 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
Full-Time Result
  • 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
Goals
Goals
Corners
Corners
Possession
Possession
Top Scorers & Assists
Top Scorers & Assists

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

1 Lars Unnerstall
28 Bart van Rooij 23 Stav Lemkin 43 Ruud Nijstad 39 Mats Rots
6 Ramiz Zerrouki 20 Thomas van den Belt
11 Daan Rots 14 Kristian Hlynsson 27 Sondre Oerjasaeter
10 Sam Lammers
1 Gonzalo Crettaz
14 Eliazer Dasa 3 Philippe Sandler 17 Bram Nuytinck
25 Sami Ouaissa 6 Darko Nejasmic 23 Kodai Sano 24 Deveron Fonville
10 Tjaronn Chery 20 Noe Lebreton
30 Bryan Linssen

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

10 Apr Eredivisie
Twente 2-1 Volendam
04 Apr Eredivisie
Ajax 1-2 Twente
21 Mar Eredivisie
Fortuna Sittard 1-2 Twente
15 Mar Eredivisie
Twente 0-2 Utrecht
08 Mar Eredivisie
Go Ahead E. 1-4 Twente
01 Mar Eredivisie
Twente 2-0 Feyenoord

Previous NEC Nijmegen Lineups

19 Apr KNVB Cup
AZ Alkmaar 5-1 NEC Nijmegen
12 Apr Eredivisie
NEC Nijmegen 1-1 Feyenoord
04 Apr Eredivisie
Excelsior 0-2 NEC Nijmegen
22 Mar Eredivisie
NEC Nijmegen 2-2 SC Heerenveen
14 Mar Eredivisie
PSV 2-3 NEC Nijmegen
08 Mar Eredivisie
NEC Nijmegen 3-0 Volendam

Injuries & Suspensions

Twente Injury Table
Type Name Info
Alec Van Hoorenbeeck Red card (direc
Lars Unnerstall Abdomen
Naci Unuvar Other
Mees Hilgers Knee
NEC Nijmegen Injury Table
Type Name Info
No players are currently reported injured or suspended.
Team Squads

Twente Player Stats & Squad

Manager: John van den Brom

Player # Pos GP MIN ST BE G A Y R
Lars Unnerstall 1 G 29 2610 29 0 0 0 0 0
Mats Rots 39 D 30 2592 30 0 4 3 2 0
Bart van Rooij 28 D 29 2563 29 0 3 4 5 0
Ramiz Zerrouki 8 M 28 2313 28 0 3 1 2 1
Kristian Hlynsson 14 M 29 2214 27 2 9 3 1 1

NEC Nijmegen Player Stats & Squad

Manager: Dick Schreuder

Player # Pos GP MIN ST BE G A Y R
Kodai Sano 23 F 30 2700 30 0 3 7 3 0
Gonzalo Crettaz 1 G 27 2430 27 0 0 0 3 0
Tjaronn Chery 9 M 29 2410 29 0 9 6 3 1
Sami Ouaissa 25 M 28 2273 28 1 6 5 5 1
Ahmetcan Kaplan 4 D 25 2045 23 4 1 0 10 0
Netherlands FlagEredivisie Table
Eredivisie Season
# 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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