Cambuur vs Nijmegen Prediction 12 September 2026
📢 Cambuur have made a very poor start to the new season and sit bottom of the table after five rounds with just one point. They have yet to win and are conceding regularly, letting in close to three goals per game. NEC Nijmegen have started considerably more steadily and sit in mid-table, with a good chance of moving up towards the top positions.
Head-to-Head
📊 In official meetings between Cambuur and NEC Nijmegen, the two sides have met 22 times. The hosts have won 5, the visitors 8, with 9 draws. The goal record stands at 24-25. On average, the teams score 0.91 goals per first half and 1.32 per second half, giving an overall average of 2.23 goals per match.
Head-to-head statistics Cambuur - Nijmegen
Cambuur Leeuwarden Team Overview
Cambuur have picked up just one point from their opening five matches and sit bottom of the table, still without a win this season. If you factor in the end of last season, they have won just once and lost six times across their last ten matches, which points to a prolonged run of poor results. Over that period they are averaging 1.1 goals scored and 2.7 conceded per game, with their defensive performances looking particularly worrying.
Match Results: Cambuur Leeuwarden
NEC Nijmegen Team Overview
NEC Nijmegen have seven points from five matches and sit eighth, well clear of their opponents. Over their last ten games, they have won four and lost four, so their results have been inconsistent. In that period they have averaged 1.6 goals scored and 1.7 conceded per game, keeping a relatively even balance between attack and defence.
Match Results: NEC Nijmegen
Total Goals Prediction
In Cambuur's last five matches, Total Goals - Over 3.5 has landed every time. Cambuur concede an average of 3.6 goals per match this season (4.33 at home) and score relatively little - averaging 1 goal per home match. NEC Nijmegen average 3.5 goals per away match, which also points towards a high-scoring game. However, head-to-head meetings between these sides have more often produced low-scoring results, which slightly reduces confidence, though the bet still looks justified based on current form and statistics. The price on Total Goals - Over 3.5 is 1.91*.
Correct Score Prediction
Based on statistics and probability distribution, the algorithm identifies three most likely scorelines: 1-3 (7.84%), 1-2 (7.68%) and 1-1 (6.61%). A NEC Nijmegen win by a two-goal margin is considered the most probable outcome, though the likelihood of a draw is also fairly notable. The gap between the first and second most probable scorelines is minimal.
Reliable Bet
Cambuur have failed to win at home in 7 of their last 8 head-to-head meetings against NEC Nijmegen, and have also lost every home match this season. NEC Nijmegen look confident away from home and have been picking up points consistently. A bet on NEC Nijmegen not to lose therefore looks reliable, backed by odds of 1.17*.
*Odds are indicative and may vary across different bookmakers.
⭐ Editor's Prediction
NEC Nijmegen are clear favourites for this match, and that looks entirely justified. Cambuur are in very poor form, without a win and struggling badly defensively. Against that backdrop, the visitors look considerably stronger and should have enough opportunities to take all three points. Our pick is a NEC Nijmegen win.
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Betting Tips: Cambuur Leeuwarden - NEC Nijmegen
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