Nijmegen vs Excelsior Prediction 8 September 2026
📢 Excelsior have made a strong start to the new season and sit fifth after four matches. NEC Nijmegen are lower down in tenth place and have not shown the same consistency they displayed in last season's Eredivisie. The two sides are not far apart in the table, so the upcoming match is a good opportunity for the hosts to move closer to the top and for the visitors to establish themselves among the leading sides.
Head-to-Head
📊 Across all official meetings between NEC Nijmegen and Excelsior, the two sides have met 27 times. The hosts have won 13, the visitors 10, with four draws. In terms of goals scored, NEC have the edge - 47 to Excelsior's 34. On average, 0.81 goals are scored in the first half and 2.19 in the second, giving an average match total of exactly three goals.
Head-to-head statistics Nijmegen - Excelsior
NEC Nijmegen Team Overview
NEC Nijmegen have six points from four matches and sit tenth. Over their last ten games, they have won four, drawn one and lost five. In that period they are averaging 1.5 goals scored and 1.7 conceded per game, so consistency has been lacking both in results and at the back. They tend to be more productive at home, though they have not scored more than two goals in any of their last eight home matches.
Match Results: NEC Nijmegen
Excelsior Team Overview
Excelsior have picked up nine points from four matches and sit fifth, three points ahead of NEC Nijmegen. Taking the end of last season into account, they have won six, drawn two and lost two across their last ten matches. Over that run they are averaging 2.4 goals scored and 1.2 conceded per game, which represents a noticeably more convincing balance between attack and defence. Three wins from their previous four matches further underline the visitors' good form.
Match Results: Excelsior
Prediction
Excelsior have covered the +1.5 handicap in 20 of their last 21 Eredivisie matches, which points to a high level of consistency even away from home. They have also gone unbeaten in 8 of their last 9 matches, and on the road they have won four in a row. Given the visitors' average scoring record and NEC Nijmegen's unconvincing home results, the Excelsior Handicap +1.5 at 1.62* looks a reliable option.
Total Goals Prediction
NEC Nijmegen's last 7 matches in a row have gone Total Goals - Over 2.5, which is backed up by the corresponding trend. Both teams are also showing high scoring rates: NEC Nijmegen's average is 2.25 goals per season, while Excelsior's is 2.5. The average goals conceded figures are also fairly high - 1.75 for the hosts and 0.75 for the visitors. This points to a good chance of a high-scoring game. This option is available at odds of 1.38*.
Both Teams to Score Prediction
Both Teams to Score - Yes has landed in 12 of NEC Nijmegen's last 13 home matches. On top of that, the team average 1 goal scored and 2.5 conceded per home game this season, while Excelsior average 3.5 scored and none conceded away from home, which points to the visitors' attacking potential. Both sides score regularly and are involved in high-scoring matches. This market is available at 1.60*.
*Odds are indicative and may vary across different bookmakers.
Correct Score Prediction
According to the algorithm's calculations, the most likely scorelines are: 1-1 (8.74%), 1-2 (8.21%) and 0-2 (7.46%). We are expecting a home win with a score of 2-1.
Prediction
Excelsior have covered the +1.5 handicap in 20 of their last 21 Eredivisie matches, which points to a high level of consistency even away from home. They have also gone unbeaten in 8 of their last 9 matches, and on the road they have won four in a row. Given the visitors' average scoring output and NEC Nijmegen's unconvincing home results, the Excelsior Handicap +1.5 at 1.62* looks reliable.
⭐ Editorial Prediction
NEC Nijmegen are considered clear favourites for this match, largely on the back of their fantastic previous season and home advantage. However, they have not been particularly convincing at the start of the new campaign, and Excelsior, who have hit decent form, are capable of making life difficult for them. Given that NEC Nijmegen scored and conceded in 12 of their last 13 home Eredivisie matches, both sides should have chances to get on the scoresheet. Our pick, therefore, is Both Teams to Score - Yes.
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