Nijmegen vs Feyenoord Prediction 12 April 2026
🔊 The standout fixture of the Eredivisie's 30th round takes place in Nijmegen, where the local side NEC host Feyenoord. Both teams are in fine form, each on a four-match unbeaten streak, though the Rotterdam side have dropped more points due to draws. The clubs sit next to each other in the top three of the league standings, with Feyenoord holding a slim one-point advantage. Can Nijmegen overtake the Rotterdam club for the second spot? Let's assess the chances in our editorial prediction.
Head-to-Head
The last official encounter between the teams took place on 23 November 2025 and ended with a scoreline of 2:4. Here's a comparative breakdown of that match (home team - Feyenoord Rotterdam):
- ball possession percentage: 55% vs 45%;
- corner kicks: 7 vs 6;
- fouls: 8 vs 13;
- yellow cards: 1 vs 0;
- shots on target: 5 vs 12.
📊Statistical preview of official matches between the teams NEC Nijmegen and Feyenoord Rotterdam:
- played 14 matches;
- number of wins for the home team - 1, for the away team - 8, draws - 5;
- number of goals - 21 against 34;
- average total in the 1st half - 1.71, in the 2nd half - 2.21;
- average total goals in the match - 3.93.
Head-to-head statistics Nijmegen - Feyenoord
NEC Nijmegen Team Overview
The team's most recent official match took place on as part of the Eredivisie tournament (home team - Excelsior, away team - NEC Nijmegen). The match concluded with a scoreline of 0:2.
Here's the game statistics (NEC Nijmegen vs Excelsior):
- ball possession: 55% vs 45%;
- corner kicks: 5 vs 2;
- fouls: 9 vs 8;
- yellow cards: 0 vs 0;
- shots on target: 5 vs 5.
NEC Nijmegen hold the 3rd spot in the league, showcasing impressive attacking prowess, especially on their home turf. In their last five matches, they have secured four victories, including a notable triumph over PSV, whom NEC managed to knock out of the KNVB Cup to advance to the final. Nijmegen's scoring average stands at 2.45 goals per game, making them a formidable opponent even for more renowned teams. However, their defense sometimes falters under pressure from attacking adversaries, conceding an average of 1.62 goals per match.
Match Results: NEC Nijmegen
Feyenoord Rotterdam Team Overview
The away team played their last official match on as part of the Eredivisie tournament (home team - Volendam, away - Feyenoord Rotterdam). The match concluded with a scoreline of 0:0.
Here are the match stats (Feyenoord Rotterdam vs Volendam):
- ball possession: 55% vs 45%;
- corner kicks: 6 vs 5;
- fouls: 5 vs 10;
- yellow cards: 0 vs 3;
- shots on target: 4 vs 4.
Feyenoord are currently sitting second in the Eredivisie standings, eager to maintain their slim one-point lead over the third spot, which is precisely where their upcoming opponent is hot on their heels. The team has shown inconsistent form, managing just one win in their last five matches, though they've suffered the same number of losses. It's clear that frequent draws have been their stumbling block. Despite this, their attacking line remains quite effective, averaging just over two goals per game.
Match Results: Feyenoord Rotterdam
Prediction on the outcome
H2H:
- number of encounters - 14;
- home team wins - 1, away team wins - 8, draws - 5.
Statistics: NEC Nijmegen vs Feyenoord Rotterdam
- matches played in the tournament: 29 vs 29;
- wins: 15 vs 16;
- win percentage: 52% vs 55%;
- losses: 6 vs 7;
- draws: 8 vs 6.
Last 10 matches:
- wins: 5 vs 4;
- losses: 2 vs 3;
- draws: 3 vs 3.
- Feyenoord Rotterdam won with a +1.5 handicap in last 6 away games against NEC Nijmegen.
- Feyenoord Rotterdam won with a +1.5 handicap in 7 of last 8 games (Eredivisie).
Prediction on the over/under
H2H
- today's home team scores on average - 1.5, the guests - 2.43;
- average Over/Under goals in H2H matches - 3.93;
- both teams scored: overall - 10; at the home team's field - 6.
Statistics: NEC Nijmegen vs Feyenoord Rotterdam
- average total in the tournament: 4.07 vs 3.48;
- average total goals scored: 2.45 vs 2.1;
- average total in the 1st half: 0.93 vs 1;
- average total in the 2nd half: 1.52 vs 1.1;
- NEC Nijmegen: average total at home in the tournament - 2.64;
- Feyenoord Rotterdam: average total away in the tournament - 1.86;
- last 10 matches (average total): 2.2 (home - 2.5) vs 1.1 (away - 0.83).
- NEC Nijmegen have scored under 2.5 goals in 7 of last 8 games against Feyenoord Rotterdam (Eredivisie).
- NEC Nijmegen have scored under 2.5 goals in last 6 home games against Feyenoord Rotterdam.
- NEC Nijmegen have scored under 2.5 goals in last 5 home games against Feyenoord Rotterdam (Eredivisie).
Prediction on corners
NEC Nijmegen: Statistics
- season: average Over/Under in the tournament - 5.76; at home field - 6.36;
- last 10 matches: average Over/Under - 6.4; at home field - 6.67.
Feyenoord Rotterdam: Statistics
- season: average Over/Under in the tournament - 7.48, away - 6.64;
- last 10 matches: average Over/Under - 7; away - 5.33.
- Feyenoord Rotterdam have taken over 4.5 corners in 10 of last 11 games against NEC Nijmegen.
- Feyenoord Rotterdam have taken over 4.5 corners in 7 of last 8 games (Eredivisie).
Prediction on BTTS
H2H:
- number of encounters - 14;
- both teams scored all-time - 10 times;
- on the home team’s field - 6 times.
Statistics: NEC Nijmegen vs Feyenoord Rotterdam
- number of matches played in the tournament: 29 vs 29;
- number of matches in the season where both teams scored (BTTS): 23 vs 17;
- number of BTTS matches for NEC Nijmegen at home - 10 (71%);
- number of BTTS matches for Feyenoord Rotterdam away - 6 (43%).
Last 10 matches:
- number of BTTS matches: 8 vs 5;
- BTTS matches for NEC Nijmegen at home - 5 (83%);
- BTTS matches for Feyenoord Rotterdam away - 2 (33%).
- NEC Nijmegen have scored and conceded in last 6 home games against Feyenoord Rotterdam.
- NEC Nijmegen have scored and conceded in last 5 home games against Feyenoord Rotterdam (Eredivisie).
- NEC Nijmegen have scored and conceded in 15 of last 17 games (Eredivisie).
- NEC Nijmegen have scored and conceded in 7 of last 8 home games (Eredivisie).
Correct score prediction
Statistics of frequent results (current season):
- most common score in the tournament: 1:1 (28/262, 10.7%), 2:1 (28/262, 10.7%);
- NEC Nijmegen at home most often finish matches: 2:1 , 2:2 , 3:0 (2/14, 14.3%);
- Feyenoord Rotterdam away most often play: 0:1 , 1:2 , 2:0 , 3:3 (2/14, 14.3%).
Based on statistics and probability distribution, the algorithm predicts the top 3 outcomes:
1:1 - 9.77% (odds 8.5)
2:1 - 8.13% (odds 9)
2:2 - 7.99% (odds 10)
⭐ Editor's Prediction
Considering the form of both teams, the clash between NEC Nijmegen and Feyenoord promises to be intriguing, yet not overly high-scoring. This upcoming encounter is pivotal for both sides in their quest for the league's silver medal. NEC have shown decent attacking prowess at home, but Feyenoord are adept at controlling the game's tempo and maintaining defensive solidity: no more than three goals have been scored in 9 out of 10 matches involving the Rotterdam side. Given the teams' proximity in the standings, they might play cautiously to maintain the narrow point gap between them. Our prediction: total goals under 3.5.
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