Main prediction: NEC to win in regular time
Alternative tip: double chance NEC
Other market: over 10.5 corners
The season is still early days and Willem II are back on the pitch this 15/08 (Saturday).
The clash is against NEC, at Koning Willem II Stadion, at 15:30, in the Eredivisie.
Only a few matches into the league so far. In their last 5 across all competitions, Willem II have won 4 time(s) and NEC have won 2. NEC are the clear favourites with a 17% chance at the sportsbooks.
See where to watch, the probable line-ups and the best prediction for Willem II vs NEC.
Prediction for Willem II vs NEC
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Overview Willem II vs NEC
NEC go in as favourites, with odds of 1.639 and a 17% chance of winning. The track record reinforces this, with 5 win(s) for Nijmegen Eendracht Combinatie B.V. against 5 for Willem II. The odds for a home win are {team_a_odds} and a draw is {draw_odds}.
In the Netherlands League, Willem II have accumulated 0 win(s), 0 draw(s) and 1 defeat(s), with 1 goal(s) scored and 4 conceded. Devin Haen leads the scoring chart with 1 goal(s). Meanwhile, NEC have accumulated 0 win(s), 0 draw(s) and 1 defeat(s), with 1 goal(s) scored and 2 conceded, with Kaj Sierhuis as top scorer with 1 goal(s).
Head-to-head between Willem II and NEC
In 10 clashes, NEC have the advantage over Willem II: 5 win(s) against 1 and 4 draw(s). The most recent was on 03/05/2025, in the Eredivisie, the match score was: NEC 1-1 Willem II.
This data can contextualise the predictions for Willem II vs NEC, but it guarantees nothing. Each team's form must be taken into account.
Check out all the predictions for the Eredivisie and see all the analysis before you bet.
Willem II: current form
Willem II have played only 1 match(es) in the Eredivisie.
With so few matches, their recent performance speaks louder: in their last 5 matches across all competitions, there were 4 win(s), 0 draw(s) and 1 defeat(s).
In the Netherlands League the situation is this:
0 win(s), 0 draw(s), 1 defeat(s)
4 win(s) in their last 5 across all competitions
1.8 goals per match in their last 5 across all competitions
Top scorer: Devin Haen (1 goal(s))
NEC: current form
Meanwhile, NEC have played only 1 match(es) in the Eredivisie.
With little data in the league, their last 5 matches across all competitions show 2 win(s), 1 draw(s) and 2 defeat(s).
In this competition, the team arrives with these numbers:
0 win(s), 0 draw(s), 1 defeat(s)
2 win(s) in their last 5 across all competitions
1.2 goals per match in their last 5 across all competitions
Top scorer: Kaj Sierhuis (1 goal(s))
Willem II vs NEC key players
In the Eredivisie, Devin Haen carries Willem II's attack with 1 goal(s).
The playmaker is Nathan Tjoe-A-On, leading in assists with 1. In the whole season, Devin Haen has 18 goal(s).
On the other side, Kaj Sierhuis is the name that frightens the most for The Ennecies with 1 goal(s) in the Eredivisie.
In terms of playmaking, Dušan Tadić leads in assists with 1. In the whole season, Bryan Linssen has accumulated 12 goal(s).
Willem II vs NEC statistics in the Eredivisie
Few matches into the league yet. Willem II have an average of 8 corners and 1 cards per match. NEC have 16 corners and 2 cards. Check the statistics for Willem II vs NEC in the table below.
Willem II
Netherlands - Eredivisie
NEC
Netherlands - Eredivisie
More tips for Willem II vs NEC
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Correct score prediction for Willem II vs NEC
NEC are the favourites in the odds in this clash. With the available data, we project a narrow win. Probable score: Willem II 0-1 NEC. The correct result is the market with the highest variance. Bet with awareness.
Where to watch Willem II vs NEC
Check out where to watch the live match between NEC and Willem II:
Broadcast: no broadcast scheduled
Predicted line-ups for Willem II and NEC
The line-ups for Willem II vs NEC in the Netherlands League are officially confirmed between 45 minutes and 1 hour before the match, via the referee's official team sheet and the clubs' social media channels.
Follow below who is expected to take to the pitch.
Willem II line-up
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1
Thomas Didillon
Goalkeeper
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2
Alessandro Ciranni
Defender
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3
Finn Stam
Defender
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4
Justin Hoogma
Defender
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7
Jaden Fernando Slory
Forward
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8
Kasper Boogaard
Midfielder
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9
Devin Haen
Forward
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19
Uriël van Aalst
Midfielder
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22
Per van Loon
Defender
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24
Nathan Tjoe-A-On
Defender
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50
Eser Gürbüz
Forward
The starting eleven is confirmed minutes before kick-off.
Nijmegen Eendracht Combinatie B.V. line-up
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1
Gonzalo Alejandro Crettaz
Goalkeeper
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3
Philippe Sandler
Defender
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6
Darko Nejašmić
Midfielder
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9
Tjaronn Chery
Midfielder
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10
Dušan Tadić
Forward
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20
Noé Lebreton
Midfielder
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21
Tobias Storm
Defender
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24
Deveron Fonville
Defender
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25
Sami Ouaissa
Midfielder
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30
Bryan Linssen
Forward
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99
Clement Bischoff
Forward
The NEC starting eleven is confirmed close to the initial whistle.
Match details for Willem II vs NEC
Match: Willem II vs NEC
Tournament: Netherlands League 2026/27
Date: 15/08/2026
Time: 15:30 (Brasília time)
Venue: Koning Willem II Stadion
Broadcast: none scheduled
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