Utrecht vs NEC Nijmegen Prediction, Betting Tips, Lineups & Odds | 08 Nov 2026
Utrecht vs NEC Nijmegen Predictions
NEC look a nice wager to topple Utrecht and we can take them at -133 with a +0.25 goal headstart on the Asian Handicap. This means dividing our stake equally between 0 and +0.5 in the hope of a payout.
Continue below for our full Utrecht vs NEC betting breakdown, where you can read the complete analysis of our main match prediction, as well as our correct score prediction, player prop picks and bet builder tips.
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Utrecht go head-to-head with NEC Nijmegen at Stadion Galgenwaard, with kick-off set for 14:00 on Sunday 8 November.
FC Utrecht were beaten last game and this was on their travels at BUKO Stadion. Telstar claimed a 4-2 win. Anthony Correia's side managed five shots on target and enjoyed 66% possession, while Angel Alarcon and Yoann Cathline each scored one goal.
NEC Nijmegen were beaten in their previous Eredivisie game and this was away from home at Abe Lenstra Stadion. Heerenveen claimed a 1-0 win. NEC had one shot on goal and boasted 62% possession.
On Thursday night, NEC won 3-1 at home to Omonia Nicosia in the Europa League.
H2H: Utrecht Claimed 3-1 Win in Previous Head-to-Head
Utrecht have triumphed in the last two clashes against NEC. The most recent was a 3-1 away win at Stadion De Goffert after a 1-0 home victory at Stadion Galgenwaard. The previous 10 H2H matches have included six wins for Utrecht, two victories for NEC along with two draws.
| Eredivisie | G | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | GD | P | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12 |  Utrecht |
11 | 3 | 3 | 5 | 19 | 31 | -12 | 19:31 | 12 |
| 14 |  NEC Nijmegen |
11 | 2 | 5 | 4 | 17 | 19 | -2 | 17:19 | 11 |
3 wins, 4 losses and 3 draws, averaging 1.8 goals from 4.0 shots on goal and 13.5 attempts. Utrecht have had 48.6% possession, 426.7 passes and 4.9 corners per game. On average, they have conceded 2.9 goals from 6.9 shots on goal and 16.8 attempts, while their opponents have been awarded 5.6 corners.
Artem Stepanov leads the way with 5 goals, while Angel Alarcon and Yoann Cathline have 4 and 3 respectively. The top assist makers are Arthur Zagre, Niklas Vesterlund and Yoann Cathline, all of whom have 2 on the board.
NEC have won 2, lost 3 and drawn 5, with an average of 1.6 goals from 4.4 shots on goal and 15.0 attempts. Dick Schreuder's team have averaged 59.0% possession, 487.1 passes, 5.7 corners taken and 3.4 corners against, while conceding 1.7 goals from 4.2 shots on goal and 11.3 attempts.
Tjaronn Chery has scored 4, followed by Noe Lebreton, Perr Schuurs and Adam Tahaui with 2 goals apiece. Perr Schuurs and Tjaronn Chery have clocked up 2 assists each in the last 10 games.
Predicted & Confirmed Lineups
FC Utrecht predicted lineup (4-2-3-1): Sergio Padt (GK), Siebe Horemans, Matisse Didden, Nikolas Panagiotou, Arthur Zagre, Joris van Overeem, Oualid Agougil, Niklas Vesterlund, Marius Broholm, Yoann Cathline, Dani de Wit.
NEC Nijmegen predicted lineup (3-1-4-2): Gonzalo Crettaz (GK), Tobias Storm, Perr Schuurs, Ahmetcan Kaplan, Darko Nejasmic, Kevin Kers, Noé Lebreton, Jamiro Monteiro, Clement Bischoff, Tjaronn Chery, Brian Linssen.
Main Match Prediction
NEC have a good chance of winning this Eredivisie clash and we’ll wager them on the Asian Handicap. Take the visitors at -133 with a +0.25 goal start in then expectation that they can perform well.
Key stats supporting our main match prediction (league matches):
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According to the top betting sites, our pick has a 57.1% chance of landing a return. Our tipsters think there’s a stronger chance of success and calculate the probability to be 60-65%. It is therefore regarded as a value bet.
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Correct Score Prediction
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Player Prop Picks
Yoann Cathline (Utrecht) has finished with one or more shots on goal in his past two Eredivisie games. We recommend backing the -154 that he is able to cover the line, with this Shots on Target wager hopefully providing a return.
Tjaronn Chery (NEC) has managed four goals in his past five Eredivisie away matches. We’ll take a chance at +230 for this Anytime Goalscorer wager as the betting odds look really appealing.
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Bet Builder Tips
We’ve compiled a bet builder that includes NEC Nijmegen on the Asian Handicap at +0.25, both teams to score and also Yoann Cathline (Utrecht) to finish with at minimum of one shot on target.
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Utrecht 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.
You can secure betting odds of +133 when it comes to FC Utrecht claiming a Eredivisie win and the bookmakers have NEC Nijmegen on offer at +170. For those wishing to back the draw, it’s available at +270.
It sometimes pays to take the Draw No Bet option meaning there’s a safety net if the game ends all square. Utrecht can be backed at -139 or alternatively NEC are on offer at -104.
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 -263.
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Artem Stepanov is priced at +420 when it comes to First Goalscorer. He’s the favourite and also available at odds of +125 to find the net anytime.
Stats: Last 10 Eredivisie matches only.
Utrecht have gone unbeaten at Stadion Galgenwaard in the last three games. Anthony Correia's side have secured six wins, two draws and two defeats in the last 10 home matches, scoring an average of 2.20 goals per game and conceding 1.80.
NEC haven’t triumphed in three straight games on the road. NEC have secured four wins, three draws and three defeats in the last 10 away matches, scoring an average of 1.60 goals per game and conceding 1.30.
The most recent Stadion Galgenwaard meeting saw Utrecht claim a 1-0 win over NEC. We’ve seen the previous 5 H2H meetings at Stadion Galgenwaard involve three 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 |
6-2-2 | 4.00 | 2.20 | 1.80 | 6 | 4 | 7 | 3 | |
| NEC Nijmegen Away Stats |
4-3-3 | 2.90 | 1.60 | 1.30 | 5 | 5 | 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
- Eredivisie: 11/02 2026 NEC Nijmegen 1 Utrecht 3
- Eredivisie: 02/11 2025 Utrecht 1 NEC Nijmegen 0
- Eredivisie: 15/03 2025 Utrecht 0 NEC Nijmegen 1
- Eredivisie: 24/11 2024 NEC Nijmegen 1 Utrecht 2
- Eredivisie: 17/03 2024 Utrecht 1 NEC Nijmegen 0
- Eredivisie: 23/09 2023 NEC Nijmegen 3 Utrecht 0
- Eredivisie: 12/03 2023 NEC Nijmegen 2 Utrecht 2
- Eredivisie: 16/09 2022 Utrecht 0 NEC Nijmegen 0
- Eredivisie: 29/04 2022 Utrecht 1 NEC Nijmegen 0
- Eredivisie: 22/09 2021 NEC Nijmegen 0 Utrecht 3
FC Utrecht League Stats
NEC Nijmegen League Stats
- 3 wins, 4 defeats and 3 draws in the previous 10 matches
- 6 wins, 2 defeats and 2 draws in the previous 10 home matches
- 2 wins, 3 defeats and 5 draws in the previous 10 matches
- 4 wins, 3 defeats and 3 draws in the previous 10 away matches
- An average of 1.80 goals scored and 2.90 conceded in the previous 10 matches
- An average of 2.20 goals scored and 1.80 conceded in the previous 10 home matches
- An average of 4.70 goals per game in the previous 10 matches
- An average of 4.00 goals per game in the previous 10 home matches
- BTTS Yes in 9 of the previous 10 matches
- BTTS Yes in 7 of the previous 10 home matches
- Over 2.5 Goals in 9 of the previous 10 matches
- Over 2.5 Goals in 6 of the previous 10 home matches
- An average of 1.60 goals scored and 1.70 conceded in the previous 10 matches
- An average of 1.60 goals scored and 1.30 conceded in the previous 10 away matches
- An average of 3.30 goals per game in the previous 10 matches
- An average of 2.90 goals per game in the previous 10 away matches
- BTTS Yes in 8 of the previous 10 matches
- BTTS Yes in 7 of the previous 10 away matches
- Over 2.5 Goals in 7 of the previous 10 matches
- Over 2.5 Goals in 5 of the previous 10 away matches
- An average of 4.90 corners awarded and 5.60 corners conceded in the last 10 matches
- An average of 5.20 corners awarded and 5.70 corners against in the last 10 home matches
- An average of 10.50 corners awarded in the last 10 matches
- An average of 10.90 corners awarded in the last 10 home matches
- Had the most corners in 5 and least corners in 5 of the last 10 matches
- Had the most corners in 6 and least corners in 4 of the last 10 home matches
- An average of 5.70 corners awarded and 3.40 corners conceded in the last 10 matches
- An average of 5.90 corners awarded and 4.30 corners against in the last 10 away matches
- An average of 9.10 corners awarded in the last 10 matches
- An average of 10.20 corners awarded in the last 10 away matches
- Had the most corners in 6 and least corners in 2 of the last 10 matches
- Had the most corners in 8 and least corners in 0 of the last 10 away matches
- An average of 48.60% possession in the last 10 matches
- An average of 50.20% possession in the last 10 home matches
- Most possession in 4 of the last 10 matches
- Most possession in 5 of the last 10 home matches
- An average of 59.00% possession in the last 10 matches
- An average of 51.80% possession in the last 10 away matches
- Most possession in 7 of the last 10 matches
- Most possession in 6 of the last 10 away matches
- Top Scorers for FC Utrecht this season are Artem Stepanov (5), Angel Alarcon (4), Yoann Cathline (3)
- Top Assistors for FC Utrecht this season are Arthur Zagre (2), Davy van den Berg (2), Niklas Vesterlund (2)
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Utrecht vs NEC Nijmegen Lineups & Team News
FC Utrecht Predicted Lineup 4-2-3-1
NEC Nijmegen Predicted Lineup 3-1-4-2
FC Utrecht Predicted Lineup 4-2-3-1
NEC Nijmegen Predicted Lineup 3-1-4-2
Previous FC Utrecht Lineups
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FC Utrecht Player Stats & Squad
Manager: Anthony Correia
NEC Nijmegen Player Stats & Squad
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Feyenoord | 11 | 7 | 4 | 0 | 33:12 | 25 |
| 2 | Ajax | 11 | 7 | 3 | 1 | 30:13 | 24 |
| 3 | PSV | 11 | 7 | 2 | 2 | 35:13 | 23 |
| 4 | Twente | 11 | 7 | 2 | 2 | 28:10 | 23 |
| 5 | AZ Alkmaar | 11 | 6 | 2 | 3 | 20:13 | 20 |
| 6 | Fortuna Sittard | 11 | 5 | 4 | 2 | 18:18 | 19 |
| 7 | SC Heerenveen | 11 | 5 | 3 | 3 | 19:13 | 18 |
| 8 | Groningen | 11 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 26:24 | 15 |
| 9 | Cambuur | 11 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 23:22 | 15 |
| 10 | Go Ahead E. | 11 | 3 | 5 | 3 | 23:27 | 14 |
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| 12 | Utrecht | 11 | 3 | 3 | 5 | 19:31 | 12 |
| 13 | PEC Zwolle | 12 | 3 | 3 | 6 | 13:24 | 12 |
| 14 | NEC Nijmegen | 11 | 2 | 5 | 4 | 17:19 | 11 |
| 15 | Excelsior | 11 | 3 | 2 | 6 | 16:28 | 11 |
| 16 | Telstar | 11 | 2 | 3 | 6 | 16:23 | 9 |
| 17 | Den Haag | 11 | 1 | 3 | 7 | 13:24 | 6 |
| 18 | Willem II | 12 | 0 | 3 | 9 | 11:40 | 3 |
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | PSV | 6 | 4 | 2 | 0 | 21:5 | 14 |
| 2 | Twente | 5 | 4 | 0 | 1 | 10:5 | 12 |
| 3 | Go Ahead E. | 5 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 14:8 | 11 |
| 4 | AZ Alkmaar | 5 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 9:5 | 10 |
| 5 | SC Heerenveen | 6 | 3 | 1 | 2 | 8:5 | 10 |
| 6 | Feyenoord | 5 | 2 | 3 | 0 | 12:5 | 9 |
| 7 | Ajax | 6 | 2 | 3 | 1 | 12:9 | 9 |
| 8 | Groningen | 6 | 2 | 1 | 3 | 13:14 | 7 |
| 9 | Cambuur | 6 | 2 | 1 | 3 | 12:15 | 7 |
| 10 | Fortuna Sittard | 5 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 6:9 | 7 |
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| 12 | Telstar | 6 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 12:17 | 5 |
| 13 | Sp. Rotterdam | 6 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 9:14 | 5 |
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| 15 | NEC Nijmegen | 6 | 0 | 4 | 2 | 9:12 | 4 |
| 16 | Den Haag | 5 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 8:12 | 4 |
| 17 | Excelsior | 5 | 1 | 0 | 4 | 5:19 | 3 |
| 18 | Willem II | 6 | 0 | 2 | 4 | 5:17 | 2 |
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