NEC Nijmegen
Football Netherlands - Eredivisie Stadion De Goffert Sun 24 Aug 20:30
NAC Breda
  1. Prediction
  2. Odds
  3. Stats
  4. Team News
  5. Lineups
  6. Injuries
  7. Squads
  8. Table

Eredivisie Betting Preview: NEC Nijmegen vs NAC Breda

NEC Nijmegen host NAC Breda in this Dutch Eredivisie match at Stadion De Goffert, with kick-off set for 20:30 on Sunday 24 August. Our betting preview features expert predictions, betting tips, the latest odds, H2H stats, team news and both predicted and confirmed lineups.

NEC Look Set to Cover the Line

NEC are available to back at -1 on the Asian Handicap. The tempting odds of 1.88 means we need a winning margin of two or more. A one goal victory over NAC would mean money back.

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3-0 Victory for NEC in Pair’s Last Battle

NEC Nijmegen have won two Eredivisie games on the spin, triumphing 4-1 in their previous league clash. This was away from home against Heracles at Asito Stadion. NEC recorded an incredible 82% of possession and had twelve shots on target, with Kento Shiogai bagging two, while Bryan Linssen and Philippe Sandler also scored a goal.

NAC Breda won their previous game which was at home. It was a 2-1 triumph at Rat Verlegh Stadion against Fortuna Sittard. Carl Hoefkens' team had 42% of possession and six shots on goal, with Lewis Holtby and Juho Talvitie both on target.

Head-to-Head Statistics

NEC overcame NAC in their last head-to-head encounter. It was a 3-0 home triumph at Stadion De Goffert.

Eredivisie G W D L GF GA GD GD P
5 NEC Nijmegen logo NEC Nijmegen 5 3 0 2 17 9 8 17:9 9
15 NAC Breda logo NAC Breda 5 1 1 3 4 9 -5 4:9 4
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NEC Nijmegen – Last 10 League Games

NEC have 6 wins, 3 losses and 1 draw, averaging 2.2 goals from 6.0 shots on goal and 15.2 attempts. Dick Schreuder's men have averaged 52.8% possession, 461.0 passes and 4.5 corners per match, conceding 1.0 goals and 5.1 corners from 4.7 shots on goal and 13.6 attempts.

Bryan Linssen is the top goalscorer with 5, Kento Shiogai has 3, with Koki Ogawa and two other players on 2. Tjaronn Chery, Basar Onal and Sami Ouaissa have recorded the most assists with 2 apiece. Meanwhile, goalkeeper Robin Roefs has kept 2 clean sheets.

NAC Breda – Last 10 League Games

NAC have won 1, lost 5 and drawn 4, averaging 11.3 attempts, 3.4 shots on goal and 0.8 goals. NAC average 47.9% possession, 410.7 passes, 3.6 corners in their favour and 4.6 corners against, while 1.7 goals have been conceded from 4.6 shots on goal and 11.8 attempts.

Leo Sauer has scored 2 goals, followed by Lewis Holtby, Juho Talvitie, Elias Mar Omarsson and Kacper Kostorz on 1. Jan van den Bergh has managed to clock up 2 assists in the last 10 games.

Confirmed Lineups

NEC Nijmegen confirmed lineup (3-4-3): Gonzalo Crettaz (GK), Brayann Pereira, Philippe Sandler, Calvin Verdonk, Sami Ouaissa, Kodai Sano, Dirk Proper, Basar Onal, Tjaronn Chery, Koki Ogawa, Bryan Linssen.

NAC Breda confirmed lineup (4-2-3-1): Daniel Bielica (GK), Cherrion Valerius, Enes Mahmutovic, Rio Hillen, Boy Kemper, Maximilien Balard, Lewis Holtby, Juho Talvitie, Mohamed Nassoh, Kamal Sowah, Sydney van Hooijdonk.

NEC Nijmegen vs NAC Breda Prediction & Betting Tips

Our NEC Nijmegen vs NAC Breda betting guide delivers expert insight, including a main match pick, our corners angle, scoreline advice, standout player props and bet builder recommendations. Dive into each section below for more.

Match Prediction

We’re sweet on NEC for this Eredivisie game. The favourites are available at -1 on the Asian Handicap and we’re happy to take odds of 1.88 that are currently on offer for this pick.

We’re always focused on the Eredivisie form guide to identify the latest betting trends. When it comes to key players getting injured, that can also have a bearing. The latest stats provide even more information to make a football prediction.

Key NEC Nijmegen vs NAC Breda league stats:

  • The -1 line has been covered by NEC in 3 of their last 5 games.
  • The -1 line has been covered by NEC in 2 consecutive games.
  • The +1 line hasn’t been covered by NAC in 4 of their last 5 games on the road.
  • The +1 line hasn’t been covered by NAC in 8 of their last 10 games on the road.
  • The +1 line hasn’t been covered by NAC in 2 consecutive games on the road.

NEC -1 Probability

The top betting apps make it a 53.2% chance that our pick is settled as a winner. However, our research has found that the actual probability is closer to 60%. It’s why we think it’s worth placing this bet.

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Correct Score Prediction

NEC NEC logo 2 - 0 NAC logo NAC

We’re predicting NEC to land a 2-0 victory and this is available at 8.00. The correct score betting option provides plenty of fun and entertainment.

Latest Correct Score Odds

Player Prop Picks

Top Pick: Sydney Van Hooijdonk Under 0.5 Shots On Target

Sydney Van Hooijdonk (NAC) has failed to record a shot on goal in four straight Eredivisie games on the road. We’re going to back him to fall short when it comes to Shots on Target and this selection is available at 1.64.

Latest Sydney Van Hooijdonk Player Prop Odds
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Bryan Linssen to Score

Bryan Linssen (NEC) has been among the goals in back-to-back Eredivisie matches. We’re happy to take the 2.70 for this Anytime Goalscorer bet as there’s value in the odds that he finds the net at least once.

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Corners Prediction

Under 9.5 Corners

All of the past six NAC Breda games have seen the 9.5 Total Corners line not covered, with the same thing happening in the last three  NEC Nijmegen home matches. If you concur with our viewpoint that the Total Corners line is too big, go for a price of 2.02 that the sides go under.

League Games
League Games
Last 10 Total For Against
Last 10 at Home Total For Against
Last 10 Away Total For Against
NEC Logo NEC
Total
9.60 4.50 5.10
Home
10.40 4.80 5.60
Away
10.60 4.60 6.00
NAC Logo NAC
Total
8.20 3.60 4.60
Home
9.10 4.90 4.20
Away
10.50 3.80 6.70
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Total Corners
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NAC Corners
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Bet Builder Tips

Asian Handicap NEC -1
Total Goals Under 2.5
Shots On Target Sydney Van Hooijdonk Under 0.5

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NEC Nijmegen vs NAC Breda 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.

Latest Match Odds Suggest NEC Win

NEC Nijmegen are forecasted to be the most likely winner in this Eredivisie encounter. The 1.62 for them coming out on top suggests a 62% probability based on their latest betting odds. For those wanting to oppose the market leader, you can get 4.90 about NAC Breda.

NEC can be backed at 2.15 on the Half-Time Result and you’ll need them to have their noses in front by the break. NAC can be chanced at 4.70 and the draw is 2.45.

The odds suggest that Over 2.5 Goals is a strong probability in this exciting contest. The Yes option in the Both Teams to Score market is regarded as the most likely outcome and is trading at 1.70.

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Full-Time Result
Half-Time Result
Double Chance
Draw No Bet
Asian Handicap
Total Goals
Both Teams to Score

Tjaronn Chery is the First Goalscorer Favourite

Favourite Tjaronn Chery is now available at 4.70 to be the First Goalscorer. You will find similar odds apply when it comes to him scoring the last goal.

Player Goals
Tjaronn Chery (NEC)
Kento Shiogai (NEC)
Bryan Linssen (NEC)
Koki Ogawa (NEC)
Player Shots On Target
Bryan Linssen (NEC)
Vito Van Crooij (NEC)
Sami Ouaissa (NEC)
Sydney Van Hooijdonk (NAC)
Player Shots
Tjaronn Chery (NEC)
Kento Shiogai (NEC)
Bryan Linssen (NEC)
Koki Ogawa (NEC)
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NEC Proving Tough Nut to Crack at Home

NEC are unbeaten in the last five games at Stadion De Goffert. NEC have recorded five draws, four wins and one loss in the previous 10 home matches, netting an average of 2.60 goals per game and conceding 1.50.

NAC have not triumphed in ten straight away matches. Carl Hoefkens' team have finished with eight defeats and two draws in the last 10 away matches, recording an average of 0.60 goals per game and conceding 2.20.

NEC beat NAC 3-0 when they last met at Stadion De Goffert.

Last 10 League Games W-D-L G GF GA O2.5 U2.5 B-Y B-No
NEC Nijmegen logo NEC Nijmegen Home Stats 4-5-1 4.10 2.60 1.50 8 2 8 2
NAC Breda logo NAC Breda Away Stats 0-2-8 2.80 0.60 2.20 5 5 5 5
  • 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
NEC Nijmegen logo NEC Nijmegen League Stats
NAC Breda logo NAC Breda League Stats
Full-Time Result
  • 6 wins, 3 defeats and 1 draw in the previous 10 matches
  • 4 wins, 1 defeat and 5 draws in the previous 10 home matches
Full-Time Result
  • 1 win, 5 defeats and 4 draws in the previous 10 matches
  • 8 defeats and 2 draws in the previous 10 away matches
Goals
Goals
Corners
Corners
Possession
Possession
Top Scorers & Assists
Top Scorers & Assists

NEC Nijmegen vs NAC Breda Lineups & Team News

Double-check the NEC Nijmegen vs NAC Breda team news before placing your bets. We’ll have the predicted and confirmed Eredivisie lineups for you plus all the latest on player injuries.

NEC Nijmegen Confirmed Lineup 3-4-3

NAC Breda Confirmed Lineup 4-2-3-1

NEC Nijmegen Confirmed Lineup 3-4-3

1 Gonzalo Crettaz
2 Brayann Pereira 3 Philippe Sandler 24 Calvin Verdonk
25 Sami Ouaissa 23 Kodai Sano 71 Dirk Proper 11 Basar Onal
10 Tjaronn Chery 18 Koki Ogawa 30 Bryan Linssen
99 Daniel Bielica
25 Cherrion Valerius 15 Enes Mahmutovic 22 Rio Hillen 4 Boy Kemper
16 Maximilien Balard 90 Lewis Holtby
32 Juho Talvitie 10 Mohamed Nassoh 14 Kamal Sowah
17 Sydney van Hooijdonk

NAC Breda Confirmed Lineup 4-2-3-1

NEC Nijmegen Substitutes

  • 5Thomas Ouwejan
  • 7Virgil Misidjan
  • 8Argyris Darelas
  • 9Kento Shiogai
  • 21Roberto Gonzalez
  • 22Jasper Cillessen
  • 32Vito van Crooij
  • 33Yousri Sbai
  • 34Youssef El Kachati
  • 35Sam de Laat
  • 36Freek Entius
  • 37Yassin Moslih

NAC Breda Substitutes

  • 1Roy Kortsmit
  • 2Boyd Lucassen
  • 6Casper Staring
  • 8Clint Leemans
  • 11Raul Paula
  • 12Leo Greiml
  • 20F. Oldrup Jensen
  • 21Jayden Candelaria
  • 23Dion Versluis
  • 26Pepijn Reulen
  • 31Kostas Lamprou
  • 55Brahim Ghalidi

Previous NEC Nijmegen Lineups

17 Aug Eredivisie
Heracles 1-4 NEC Nijmegen
09 Aug Eredivisie
NEC Nijmegen 5-0 Excelsior
23 May Eredivisie
Twente 3-2 NEC Nijmegen
18 May Eredivisie
Heracles 1-2 NEC Nijmegen
15 May Eredivisie
NEC Nijmegen 3-0 NAC Breda
11 May Eredivisie
Ajax 0-3 NEC Nijmegen

Previous NAC Breda Lineups

18 Aug Eredivisie
NAC Breda 2-1 Fortuna Sittard
10 Aug Eredivisie
Feyenoord 2-0 NAC Breda
18 May Eredivisie
NAC Breda 1-1 Willem II
15 May Eredivisie
NEC Nijmegen 3-0 NAC Breda
11 May Eredivisie
Fortuna Sittard 1-0 NAC Breda
04 May Eredivisie
NAC Breda 1-3 PEC Zwolle

Injuries & Suspensions

NEC Nijmegen Injury Table
Type Name Info
Bram Nuytinck Knee
Philippe Sandler Other
NAC Breda Injury Table
Type Name Info
Sydney van Hooijdonk Red card (direc
Moussa Soumano Other
Netherlands FlagEredivisie Table
2025/2026 Season
# Team G W D L +/- P
1 Feyenoord 5 5 0 0 11:1 15
2 PSV 5 4 0 1 17:8 12
3 Ajax 5 3 2 0 10:4 11
4 AZ Alkmaar 4 3 1 0 9:4 10
5 NEC Nijmegen 5 3 0 2 17:9 9
6 Utrecht 5 3 0 2 11:4 9
7 Groningen 5 3 0 2 10:9 9
8 Sp. Rotterdam 5 3 0 2 7:11 9
9 Fortuna Sittard 5 2 1 2 9:9 7
10 PEC Zwolle 4 2 0 2 4:5 6
11 Go Ahead E. 5 1 3 1 9:9 6
12 Volendam 5 0 4 1 6:9 4
13 Twente 5 1 1 3 4:7 4
14 Telstar 5 1 1 3 5:9 4
15 NAC Breda 5 1 1 3 4:9 4
16 Excelsior 5 1 0 4 3:12 3
17 SC Heerenveen 5 0 2 3 5:8 2
18 Heracles 5 0 0 5 2:16 0
# Team G W D L +/- P
1 Ajax 3 3 0 0 7:1 9
2 Feyenoord 3 3 0 0 5:0 9
3 NEC Nijmegen 3 2 0 1 11:5 6
4 Utrecht 3 2 0 1 8:2 6
5 PSV 3 2 0 1 10:5 6
6 Groningen 2 2 0 0 6:1 6
7 Fortuna Sittard 2 1 1 0 5:4 4
8 Go Ahead E. 3 1 1 1 5:5 4
9 AZ Alkmaar 1 1 0 0 4:1 3
10 NAC Breda 2 1 0 1 2:2 3
11 Excelsior 3 1 0 2 2:3 3
12 PEC Zwolle 2 1 0 1 1:2 3
13 Sp. Rotterdam 2 1 0 1 2:5 3
14 Volendam 2 0 2 0 3:3 2
15 SC Heerenveen 3 0 2 1 4:5 2
16 Twente 2 0 1 1 2:4 1
17 Telstar 3 0 1 2 3:7 1
18 Heracles 2 0 0 2 2:6 0