Nijmegen vs PSV Prediction 3 March 2026
🔊 NEC Nijmegen are set to host PSV in the first leg of the Dutch Cup semi-finals. The hosts at "Goffertstadion" are not in their best form, which is why bookmakers favor the reigning champions to advance to the final. In their head-to-head encounters, these teams often deliver goal-fests, so we're eagerly anticipating the match, hoping the trend continues.
Head-to-Head
The last official encounter between the teams took place on 13 September 2025 and ended with a scoreline of 3:5. Here's a comparative breakdown of that match (home team - NEC Nijmegen):
- ball possession percentage: 57% vs 43%;
- corner kicks: 8 vs 4;
- fouls: 8 vs 18;
- yellow cards: 2 vs 4;
- shots on target: 7 vs 11.
📊Statistical preview of official matches between the teams NEC Nijmegen and PSV:
- played 12 matches;
- number of wins for the home team - 1, for the away team - 10, draws - 1;
- number of goals - 17 against 37;
- average total in the 1st half - 2.33, in the 2nd half - 2.17;
- average total goals in the match - 4.5.
Head-to-head statistics Nijmegen - PSV
NEC Nijmegen Team Overview
The team's most recent official match took place on as part of the Eredivisie tournament (home team - NEC Nijmegen, away team - Fortuna Sittard). The match concluded with a scoreline of 2:3.
Here's the game statistics (NEC Nijmegen vs Fortuna Sittard):
- ball possession: 68% vs 32%;
- corner kicks: 10 vs 5;
- fouls: 10 vs 13;
- yellow cards: 1 vs 1;
- shots on target: 4 vs 9.
NEC Nijmegen have shown solid performances this season, but they've hit a rough patch over their last four matches, failing to secure a single win. Despite being in the top three of the national league, they suffered two consecutive defeats at home. Notably, Dick Schreuder's squad reached the semifinals of the KNVB Cup without facing any formidable opposition. They knocked out three Second Division teams and then edged out Volendam (1-0), who are battling for survival in the Eredivisie.
Match Results: NEC Nijmegen
PSV Team Overview
The away team played their last official match on as part of the Eredivisie tournament (home team - Heracles Almelo, away - PSV). The match concluded with a scoreline of 1:3.
Here are the match stats (PSV vs Heracles Almelo):
- ball possession: 62% vs 38%;
- corner kicks: 5 vs 3;
- fouls: 14 vs 15;
- yellow cards: 1 vs 2;
- shots on target: 15 vs 3.
PSV are in stellar form, dominating the Eredivisie with victories in 5 of their last 6 matches. During this stretch, they average 2.7 goals per game while conceding just once per match. The "Farmers" are racing towards another championship, sitting 17 points clear of their nearest rival. Meanwhile, in the KNVB Cup, Peter Bosz's side have faced tougher opposition than their upcoming opponents. For instance, in the previous round, they convincingly defeated Heerenveen (4-1), a team vying for European competition.
Match Results: PSV
Prediction on the outcome
H2H:
- number of encounters - 12;
- home team wins - 1, away team wins - 10, draws - 1.
- NEC Nijmegen won with a +1.5 handicap in 23 of last 24 games.
- NEC Nijmegen won with a +1.5 handicap in 9 of last 10 home games.
- NEC Nijmegen won with a +1.5 handicap in last 5 games (KNVB beker).
Prediction on the over/under
H2H
- today's home team scores on average - 1.42, the guests - 3.08;
- average Over/Under goals in H2H matches - 4.5;
- both teams scored: overall - 8; at the home team's field - 5.
Statistics: NEC Nijmegen vs PSV
- average total in the tournament: 3.25 vs 4.33;
- average total goals scored: 2.25 vs 3.67;
- average total in the 1st half: 1.25 vs 2.67;
- average total in the 2nd half: 1 vs 1;
- NEC Nijmegen: average total at home in the tournament - 1;
- PSV: average total away in the tournament - 4;
- last 10 matches (average total): 2.1 (home - 2) vs 2.1 (away - 1.6).
- PSV have scored over 1.5 goals in 11 of last 12 games against NEC Nijmegen.
Prediction on BTTS
H2H:
- number of encounters - 12;
- both teams scored all-time - 8 times;
- on the home team’s field - 5 times.
- NEC Nijmegen have scored and conceded in last 5 home games against PSV.
- NEC Nijmegen have scored and conceded in 15 of last 16 games.
- NEC Nijmegen have scored and conceded in 6 of last 7 home games.
- PSV have scored and conceded in 6 of last 7 away games.
- PSV have scored and conceded in last 5 games.
⭐ Editorial Prediction
Considering current trends, a bet on both teams to score seems like a solid choice. However, bookmakers are offering rather modest odds for this market. This prompts us to explore other options, but we won't stray far from goals. Given PSV's incredibly high-scoring form this season, we suggest betting on over 3.5 total goals. This bet has come through in 5 of the last 6 head-to-head encounters between these teams and often with room to spare. Our predicted final score is 2-3.
No comments
Betting Tips: NEC Nijmegen - PSV
in 15 of last 17 games.
in 11 of last 12 games against PSV.in 22 of last 24 away games.in 33 of last 34 games.in last 22 home games.in 12 of last 13 games.in last 7 away games.in last 12 games against PSV.in last 6 home games against PSV.in 15 of last 16 games.in 31 of last 32 games.in 24 of last 25 away games.Comparison of Teams Stats
Other predictions
