Utrecht vs NEC Nijmegen Prediction, Betting Tips, Lineups & Odds | 02 Nov 2025

Eredivisie Betting Preview: Utrecht vs NEC Nijmegen

Utrecht host NEC Nijmegen in this Dutch Eredivisie clash at Stadion Galgenwaard, with kick-off set for 10:45 on Sunday 2 November. Our betting preview features expert predictions, betting tips, the latest odds, H2H stats, team news and both predicted and confirmed lineups.

Betting Over 2.5 in the Total Goals market at -164 looks to be the way forward based on the available stats. We anticipate three goals or more to be recorded in the contest between Utrecht and NEC.

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FC Utrecht were defeated on the road in their last game. AZ Alkmaar won 4-1 at AFAS Stadion. Utrecht recorded 50% possession and managed two shots on target, with Gjivai Zechiel bagging the goal.

NEC Nijmegen had a 2-2 draw at Mac3Park Stadion in their previous Eredivisie game. This was away to PEC Zwolle. Dick Schreuder's men racked up two shots on goal and boasted 65% possession, while Koki Ogawa and Ahmetcan Kaplan found the net.

Three days ago, NEC won 3-2 away to Rijnsburgse Boys in the KNVB Cup.

Head-to-Head Statistics

It was NEC who were victorious when they last faced Utrecht. At Stadion Galgenwaard, a 1-0 away victory was recorded. Utrecht have landed four victories, NEC have two wins and there’s been two draws in the past 8 H2H meetings.

Eredivisie		G	W	D	L	GF	GA	GD	GD	P
4	NEC Nijmegen	16	8	4	4	41	27	14	41:27	28
8	Utrecht	16	6	5	5	27	21	6	27:21	23

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Utrecht have 4 wins, 5 losses and 1 draw, averaging 1.9 goals from 5.2 shots on goal and 14.5 attempts. Ron Jans' team have averaged 51.6% possession, 442.0 passes and 5.3 corners per match, with the opposition scoring 1.5 goals from 4.7 shots on goal, 11.2 attempts and 4.5 corners.

Gjivai Zechiel, David Min and Victor Jensen are the top scorers with 3 goals each, while Souffian El Karouani has 2. Souffian El Karouani has the most assists with 6, while goalkeeper Vasilios Barkas has 2 clean sheets.

NEC have won 4, lost 3 and drawn 3, averaging 14.7 attempts, 6.6 shots on goal and 2.7 goals. NEC average 59.2% possession, 442.2 passes, 5.1 corners awarded and 4.0 corners against them, while 1.9 goals have been conceded from 5.4 shots on goal and 10.5 attempts.

The top scorers have been Koki Ogawa on 4, followed by Tjaronn Chery and Bryan Linssen with 3. Bryan Linssen has been the top assist maker on 4, with Gonzalo Crettaz notching 2 clean sheets in the last 10 games.

Confirmed Lineups

FC Utrecht confirmed lineup (4-3-3): Vasilios Barkas (GK), Siebe Horemans, Nick Viergever, Matisse Didden, Souffian El Karouani, Gjivai Zechiel, Dani de Wit, Alonzo Engwanda, Miguel Rodriguez, Sebastien Haller, Adrian Blake.

NEC Nijmegen confirmed lineup (4-4-2): Gonzalo Crettaz (GK), Eliazer Dasa, Philippe Sandler, Ahmetcan Kaplan, Sami Ouaissa, Kodai Sano, Darko Nejasmic, Thomas Ouwejan, Tjaronn Chery, Bryan Linssen, Koki Ogawa.

Utrecht vs NEC Nijmegen Prediction & Betting Tips

Take in the full Utrecht vs NEC Nijmegen betting outlook — from our expert match prediction and correct score pick to sharp corners advice, player prop insights and a bet builder tailored for value.

Match Prediction

There could be some merit in backing Over 2.5 Goals when it comes to this Eredivisie match. We think that this is a value betting angle and we’re happy to take the -164 that is currently available.

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 FC Utrecht vs NEC Nijmegen league stats:

• The 2.5 line has been covered in the last 4 Utrecht games.
• The 2.5 line has been covered in 7 of the last 10 Utrecht games.
• The 2.5 line has been covered in 12 of the last 20 Utrecht games.
• The 2.5 line has been covered in 9 of the last 10 NEC games.
• The 2.5 line has been covered in 4 of the last 5 NEC games.
• The 2.5 line has been covered in the last 2 NEC games.

According to the best betting sites, our pick has a 62.1% chance of landing a return. However, our experts have this number between 65-70% based on their in-depth research. This is why we regard this as a value bet.

If you want more juice from your Over 2.5 Goals bet, there’s the option to combine this pick with a certain team to land a victory. A Result & Total Goals wager can be backed at bigger odds.

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Our Match Prediction

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Correct Score Prediction

Utrecht 2 - 1 NEC

There’s the option to wager on Utrecht to win by a 2-1 scoreline. Odds of +750 are on offer and this is a correct score bet that should provide plenty of entertainment.

Player Prop Picks

Top Pick: Koki Ogawa Over 0.5 Shots On Target -149

Koki Ogawa (NEC) has bagged at least one shot on goal in four consecutive Eredivisie away games. We’re expecting him to produce a high level of performance and cover the Shots on Target line, with odds of -149 on offer.

Latest Koki Ogawa Player Prop Odds

Goalscorer

Anytime

+270

First

+700

Shots On Target

Over 0.5

-149

Under 0.5

-114

Shots

Over 1.5

-167

Under 1.5

-

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Dani De Wit to Score +340

Dani De Wit (Utrecht) has scored two goals in his past four 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 +340.

Latest Dani De Wit Player Prop Odds

Goalscorer

Anytime

+330

First

+950

Shots On Target

Over 0.5

+130

Under 0.5

-233

Shots

Over 1.5

-105

Under 1.5

-

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Corners Prediction

NEC Under 4.5 Corners -120

In their past three games, NEC Nijmegen have not covered the 4.5 corners line, while the previous three Utrecht home matches have involved them conceding under 4.5 corners. We’re backing NEC to fall short when it comes to Team Corners and this pick is on offer at -120.

League Games

League Games

Last 10 Total For Against

Last 10 at Home Total For Against

Last 10 Away Total For Against

Utrecht

Total

9.80 5.30 4.50

Home

9.50 5.30 4.20

Away

10.00 4.50 5.50

NEC

Total

9.10 5.10 4.00

Home

9.40 4.40 5.00

Away

10.40 4.60 5.80

Latest Corner Odds

Total Corners

Over 9.5

-122

Under 9.5

-116

Utrecht Corners

Over 5.5

-100

Under 5.5

-138

NEC Corners

Over 4.5

-120

Under 4.5

-120

Most Corners

1

-147

X

+650

2

+163

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Utrecht vs NEC Nijmegen Odds

The odds are updated on a frequent basis. You might therefore find that they are different to the ones listed for the above betting predictions.

The favourites have a 47% likelihood of success according to the bookies, with FC Utrecht chalked up at +112 to land a win in this Eredivisie clash. If you’re interested in wagering NEC Nijmegen, you can get +225 for the underdog.

If Utrecht and NEC play out a draw, then an Asian Handicap -0.25 on the former means a half stake refund. However, a victory for the favourites would mean a full payout at -118.

There’s a high probability that Over 2.5 Goals will be netted according to the current prices. If you think both sides will find the net, then you can back the Yes option on the Both Teams to Score market at -200.

When it comes to every Eredivisie match, you will find hundreds of markets available. Go through the various attractive options which are available at the best football betting sites.

Full-Time Result

1

+112

X

+255

2

+225

Half-Time Result

1

+155

X

+148

2

+245

Double Chance

1X

-303

12

-345

X2

-147

Draw No Bet

1

-189

2

+130

Asian Handicap

1 Hcp -0.25

-118

2 Hcp +0.25

-105

Total Goals

Under 2.5

+138

Over 2.5

-179

Both Teams to Score

Yes

-200

No

+150

There is +163 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 +460.

Tjaronn Chery (NEC)

First

+163

Anytime

+460

Sébastien Haller (Utrecht)

First

+185

Anytime

+500

Yoann Cathline (Utrecht)

First

+190

Anytime

+525

David Min (Utrecht)

First

+235

Anytime

+650

Miguel Rodríguez (Utrecht)

First

+235

Anytime

+650

Adrian Blake (Utrecht)

First

+250

Anytime

+700

Kento Shiogai (NEC)

First

+270

Anytime

+700

Koki Ogawa (NEC)

First

+270

Anytime

+700

Bryan Linssen (NEC)

First

+290

Anytime

+750

Dani De Wit (Utrecht)

First

+330

Anytime

+950

Davy van den Berg (Utrecht)

First

+340

Anytime

+950

Vito Van Crooij (NEC)

First

+370

Anytime

+950

Can Bozdogan (Utrecht)

First

+390

Anytime

+1100

Miliano Jonathans (Utrecht)

First

+460

Anytime

+1100

Zidane Iqbal (Utrecht)

First

+475

Anytime

+1300

Sami Ouaissa (NEC)

First

+510

Anytime

+1500

Gjivai Zechiël (Utrecht)

First

+540

Anytime

+1300

Matisse Didden (Utrecht)

First

+600

Anytime

+1600

Thomas Ouwejan (NEC)

First

+600

Anytime

+1700

Kodai Sano (NEC)

First

+600

Anytime

+1700

Souffian El Karouani (Utrecht)

First

+650

Anytime

+2000

Dirk Proper (NEC)

First

+750

Anytime

+2000

Alonzo Engwanda (Utrecht)

First

+750

Anytime

+2200

Siebe Horemans (Utrecht)

First

+750

Anytime

+2200

Basar Önal (NEC)

First

+750

Anytime

+2200

Sébastien Haller (Utrecht)

Over 0.5

-192

Under 0.5

+110

Yoann Cathline (Utrecht)

Over 0.5

-172

Under 0.5

-100

Koki Ogawa (NEC)

Over 0.5

-149

Under 0.5

-114

Kento Shiogai (NEC)

Over 0.5

-141

Under 0.5

-119

David Min (Utrecht)

Over 0.5

-135

Under 0.5

-127

Miguel Rodríguez (Utrecht)

Over 0.5

-132

Under 0.5

-132

Bryan Linssen (NEC)

Over 0.5

-125

Under 0.5

-135

Adrian Blake (Utrecht)

Over 0.5

-118

Under 0.5

-141

Vito Van Crooij (NEC)

Over 0.5

+104

Under 0.5

-179

Dani De Wit (Utrecht)

Over 0.5

+130

Under 0.5

-233

Tjaronn Chery (NEC)

Over 1.5

+138

Under 1.5

-250

Davy van den Berg (Utrecht)

Over 0.5

+138

Under 0.5

-244

Can Bozdogan (Utrecht)

Over 0.5

+160

Under 0.5

-294

Sami Ouaissa (NEC)

Over 0.5

+170

Under 0.5

-313

Gjivai Zechiël (Utrecht)

Over 0.5

+180

Under 0.5

-345

Miliano Jonathans (Utrecht)

Over 0.5

+200

Under 0.5

-385

Thomas Ouwejan (NEC)

Over 0.5

+205

Under 0.5

-435

Zidane Iqbal (Utrecht)

Over 0.5

+210

Under 0.5

-400

Kodai Sano (NEC)

Over 0.5

+215

Under 0.5

-435

Basar Önal (NEC)

Over 0.5

+220

Under 0.5

-435

Dirk Proper (NEC)

Over 0.5

+260

Under 0.5

-588

Matisse Didden (Utrecht)

Over 0.5

+270

Under 0.5

-625

Souffian El Karouani (Utrecht)

Over 0.5

+290

Under 0.5

-714

Siebe Horemans (Utrecht)

Over 0.5

+360

Under 0.5

-1111

Tjaronn Chery (NEC)

Over 2.5

-167

Under 2.5

-

Sébastien Haller (Utrecht)

Over 2.5

-128

Under 2.5

-

Yoann Cathline (Utrecht)

Over 2.5

-122

Under 2.5

-

David Min (Utrecht)

Over 2.5

+128

Under 2.5

-

Miguel Rodríguez (Utrecht)

Over 2.5

+120

Under 2.5

-

Gjivai Zechiël (Utrecht)

Over 2.5

+145

Under 2.5

-

Sami Ouaissa (NEC)

Over 1.5

+135

Under 1.5

-

Can Bozdogan (Utrecht)

Over 1.5

+138

Under 1.5

-

Vito Van Crooij (NEC)

Over 1.5

+105

Under 1.5

-

Davy van den Berg (Utrecht)

Over 1.5

+114

Under 1.5

-

Dani De Wit (Utrecht)

Over 1.5

-105

Under 1.5

-

Bryan Linssen (NEC)

Over 1.5

-159

Under 1.5

-

Koki Ogawa (NEC)

Over 1.5

-167

Under 1.5

-

Kento Shiogai (NEC)

Over 1.5

-152

Under 1.5

-

Adrian Blake (Utrecht)

Over 1.5

-192

Under 1.5

-

Thomas Ouwejan (NEC)

Over 0.5

-167

Under 0.5

-

Kodai Sano (NEC)

Over 0.5

-217

Under 0.5

-

Souffian El Karouani (Utrecht)

Over 0.5

-222

Under 0.5

-

Dirk Proper (NEC)

Over 0.5

-118

Under 0.5

-

Basar Önal (NEC)

Over 0.5

-164

Under 0.5

-

Utrecht have recorded five victories, three draws and two defeats in the previous 10 home matches, netting an average of 2.00 goals per game and conceding 0.90.

NEC haven’t won any of their past four away games. Dick Schreuder's men have five defeats, three wins and two draws in the last 10 away games, scoring an average of 1.80 goals per match and conceding 1.60.

The past meeting at Stadion Galgenwaard saw NEC defeat Utrecht 1-0. We’ve seen the previous 4 H2H meetings at Stadion Galgenwaard involve two triumphs for Utrecht, one draw and one win for NEC.

Last 10 League Games		W-D-L	G	GF	GA	O2.5	U2.5	B-Y	B-No
Utrecht Home Stats		5-3-2	2.90	2.00	0.90	6	4	6	4
NEC Nijmegen Away Stats		3-2-5	3.40	1.80	1.60	7	3	7	3

• 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

Utrecht vs NEC Nijmegen Lineups & Team News

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