Nijmegen vs Willem II Prediction 3 May 2025
πCan we anticipate a closely contested and intense battle between NEC Nijmegen and Willem II in the 31st round of the Eredivisie? Both teams have shown inconsistent form this season, yet their encounters always promise intrigue. The hosts have been strong at home, scoring more than 1.5 goals in each of their last six matches. Meanwhile, the visitors are fighting for survival and are eager to improve their standings after a string of setbacks. An open game with a focus on attack from both sides is expected, making this clash highly captivating for fans.
Head-to-Head
The last official match between the teams took place on 22 December 2024 and ended with a score of 4:1. Let's compare the statistics from that encounter: NEC Nijmegen vs Willem 2 Tilburg
- ball possession percentage: 39% vs 61%;
- corner kicks: 5 vs 4;
- yellow cards: 0 vs 2;
- shots on target: 6 vs 6;
- fouls: 4 vs 6.
πStatistical preview of official matches between the teams NEC Nijmegen and Willem 2 Tilburg:
- played 5 matches;
- number of wins for the home team - 2, for the away team - 1, draws - 2;
- number of goals - 3 against 4;
- average total in the 1st half - 0.8, in the 2nd half - 0.6;
- average total goals in the match - 1.4.
Head-to-head statistics Nijmegen - Willem II
NEC Nijmegen Team Overview
The team's most recent official match took place on as part of the Eredivisie tournament (home team - Heerenveen, away team - NEC Nijmegen). The match concluded with a scoreline of 1:0.
Here's the game statistics (NEC Nijmegen vs Heerenveen):
- ball possession: 49% vs 51%;
- corner kicks: 5 vs 7;
- fouls: 11 vs 13;
- yellow cards: 4 vs 1;
- shots on target: 1 vs 5.
NEC Nijmegen sit in 13th place in the standings, aiming to distance themselves from the relegation zone. The team boasts strong attacking capabilities at home, often scoring more than two goals in most of their matches. However, they also have a tendency to concede, with both teams finding the net in their last nine home games. NEC are eager to bounce back after a painful 4-1 defeat to Willem II in the first round.
Match Results: NEC Nijmegen
Willem 2 Tilburg Team Overview
The away team played their last official match on as part of the Eredivisie tournament (home team - Fortuna Sittard, away - Willem 2 Tilburg). The match concluded with a scoreline of 1:0.
Here are the match stats (Willem 2 Tilburg vs Fortuna Sittard):
- ball possession: 50% vs 50%;
- corner kicks: 5 vs 4;
- fouls: 11 vs 12;
- yellow cards: 0 vs 0;
- shots on target: 2 vs 2.
Willem II are going through a tough spell, sitting in sixteenth place after losing their last eight matches in a row. Their attack is struggling, averaging just one goal per game, while their defense concedes more than twice per match. Despite these challenges, the team attempts to make up for their shortcomings with counter-attacking play and disciplined defending.
Match Results: Willem 2 Tilburg
Prediction on the outcome
H2H:
- number of encounters - 5;
- home team wins - 2, away team wins - 1, draws - 2.
Statistics: NEC Nijmegen vs Willem 2 Tilburg
- number of matches played in the tournament: 30 vs 30;
- number of wins: 9 vs 6;
- win percentage: 30% vs 20%;
- number of losses: 15 vs 18;
- number of draws: 6 vs 6.
Last 10 matches:
- number of wins: 2 vs 0;
- number of losses: 5 vs 9;
- number of draws: 3 vs 1.
- Willem 2 Tilburg won with a +1.5 handicap in last 5 games against NEC Nijmegen (Eredivisie).
Prediction on the over/under
H2H
- today's home team scores on average - 0.6, the guests - 0.8;
- average Over/Under goals in H2H matches - 1.4;
- both teams scored: overall - 1; at the home team's field - 0.
Statistics: NEC Nijmegen vs Willem 2 Tilburg
- average total in the tournament: 2.87 vs 2.67;
- average total goals scored: 1.4 vs 1;
- average total in the 1st half: 0.5 vs 0.53;
- average total in the 2nd half: 0.9 vs 0.47;
- NEC Nijmegen: average total at home in the tournament - 2.13;
- Willem 2 Tilburg: average total away in the tournament - 0.8;
- last 10 matches (average total): 1.1 (home - 2.25) vs 0.6 (away - 0.4).
- NEC Nijmegen have scored over 1.5 goals in last 6 home games (Eredivisie).
Prediction on corners
NEC Nijmegen: Statistics
- season: average Over/Under in the tournament - 5.07; at home field - 5.13;
- last 10 matches: average Over/Under - 4; at home field - 3.75.
Willem 2 Tilburg: Statistics
- season: average Over/Under in the tournament - 3.77, away - 3.67;
- last 10 matches: average Over/Under - 3.8; away - 3.8.
Prediction on cards
H2H
- average Over/Under yellow cards in H2H matches - 1.2 (0.6 for home team and 0.6 for away team);
- average Over/Under yellow cards at the home team's field - 1.5 (0.5 for home team and 1 for away team).
NEC Nijmegen: Statistics
- season: average Over/Under in the tournament - 1.27; at home - 1.07;
- last 10 matches: average Over/Under - 2; at home - 2.
Willem 2 Tilburg: Statistics
- season: average Over/Under in the tournament - 1.73, away - 1.93;
- last 10 matches: average Over/Under - 1.5; away - 1.6.
Prediction on BTTS
H2H:
- number of encounters - 5;
- both teams scored all-time - 1 times;
- on the home teamβs field - 0 times.
Statistics: NEC Nijmegen vs Willem 2 Tilburg
- number of matches played in the tournament: 30 vs 30;
- number of matches in the season where both teams scored (BTTS): 14 vs 15;
- number of BTTS matches for NEC Nijmegen at home - 12 (80%);
- number of BTTS matches for Willem 2 Tilburg away - 7 (47%).
Last 10 matches:
- number of BTTS matches: 5 vs 5;
- BTTS matches for NEC Nijmegen at home - 4 (100%);
- BTTS matches for Willem 2 Tilburg away - 2 (40%).
- NEC Nijmegen have scored and conceded in last 9 home games (Eredivisie).
Editor's Prediction
The clash between NEC Nijmegen and Willem II promises to be another tight contest, especially given their head-to-head history. Willem II consistently puts up a strong fight against this rival, covering the +1.5 spread in their last five Eredivisie encounters. Despite modest standings in the table, the visitors excel at weathering pressure and avoiding heavy defeats. Given this consistency, betting on Willem II to win with a +1.5 handicap appears to be a well-founded choice.No comments
Betting Tips: NEC Nijmegen - Willem 2 Tilburg
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