NEC and Utrecht face each other on Friday 01.09.2026, at 19:00 (UK Time), in a Eredivisie 2025/26 match. The game will take place at NEC's home ground, the Goffertstadion.
Our team of analysts has crafted predictions for the clash between NEC and Utrecht, grounded in an in-depth statistical analysis of both sides. We aim to empower bettors with reliable insights, delivering today’s top free betting tip to support smarter, more profitable choices.
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NEC Win
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NEC preview
NEC heads into the match with the following record in the Eredivisie: in 17 matches, NEC Nijmegen secured 8 victories, 5 draws, and 4 losses, maintaining an average of 1.71 points per game.
Taking a broader look at NEC's 2025/26 season, the team has achieved a total of 10 victories so far.
NEC has been effective in the offense, scoring a total of 49 goals, of which 43 were scored in the Eredivisie, resulting in an average of 2.53 goals per game.
Individually, the standout performer is Kento Shiogai, who has found the back of the net 7 times. However, he is not alone in driving the offense. Bryan Linssen has taken on the role of the team's main playmaker, leading with 7 assists.
On the defensive side, NEC has conceded 29 goals in the Eredivisie (an average of 1.71 per game) and 32 goals throughout the entire season, with an average of 1.68 per match in the 2025/26 campaign.
Utrecht preview
Utrecht comes into the game with 17 matches played so far in the Eredivisie. They have secured 6 victories, 5 draws, and 6 losses, maintaining an average of 1.35 points per game in the competition.
Across all competitions in the 2025/26 season, the team has recorded 12 wins, 7 draws, and 11 losses.
Utreg's attack has been highly effective, scoring 47 goals during this period. Of that total, 28 were netted in the Eredivisie, with an average of 1.65 goals per game. The overall season average is 1.57.
Utreg's offensive system is led by Victor Jensen, the team's top scorer this season. The danish forward has found the back of the net 5 times. He is supported by the team's best assist provider, Souffian Elkarouani. The midfielder has contributed with 9 assists.
On the defensive side, the team has conceded 23 goals with an average of 1.35 per game in the championship. For the whole season, the team conceded 36 goals in 30 matches, averaging 1.2 per match.
Head to head: NEC vs Utrecht
Review the head-to-head record between the teams, featuring key data to support your match prediction.
NEC
Netherlands - Eredivisie
| Form | Last 5 | PPG |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | D D W W W |
1.71 |
| Home | D W W D W |
2.13 |
| Away | D W W L D |
1.33 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 47% | 63% | 33% |
| Goals | 4.24 | 4.38 | 4.11 |
| Scored | 2.53 | 2.88 | 2.22 |
| Conceded | 1.71 | 1.5 | 1.89 |
| Both Teams to Score | 76% | 63% | 89% |
| Without Conceding | 18% | 38% | 0% |
| Failed To Score | 6% | 0% | 11% |
| 1st to Score | 53% | 75% | 33% |
|
xG
|
1.87 | 1.76 | 1.97 |
|
xGA
|
1.36 | 1.37 | 1.35 |
Utrecht
Netherlands - Eredivisie
| Form | Last 5 | PPG |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | L D D D D |
1.35 |
| Home | L D W W W |
1.89 |
| Away | D D D L L |
0.75 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 35% | 56% | 13% |
| Goals | 3 | 3 | 3 |
| Scored | 1.65 | 2 | 1.25 |
| Conceded | 1.35 | 1 | 1.75 |
| Both Teams to Score | 71% | 67% | 75% |
| Without Conceding | 18% | 22% | 13% |
| Failed To Score | 12% | 11% | 13% |
| 1st to Score | 53% | 78% | 25% |
|
xG
|
1.58 | 1.63 | 1.53 |
|
xGA
|
1.45 | 1.42 | 1.48 |
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