NEC vs Excelsior Prediction

19:00 22 Aug 2026
Home1.444
Draw4.500
Away6.250
Prediction: Home & Over 2.5
Odds: 2.09
Correct Score Prediction: 4:1
Stake: 6

NEC Last Games

In the last 10 games NEC has won 4 times, they have lost 5 times, and it has ended in a draw 1 time.

Win 4Draw 1Lose 5

Excelsior Last Games

In the last 10 games Excelsior has won 8 times, they have lost 1 time, and it has ended in a draw 1 time.

Win 8Draw 1Lose 1

NEC Over 2.5 Goals

In NEC last 10 games there have been over 2.5 goals 8 matches and under 2.5 goals in the other 2 matches.

Over 80%Under 20%
Over
Under

Excelsior Over 2.5 Goals

In Excelsior last 10 games there have been over 2.5 goals 8 matches and under 2.5 goals in the other 2 matches.

Over 80%Under 20%
Over
Under

NEC

NEC score 21 goals in the last 10 games. NEC has managed to score an average of 2.1 goals per match. NEC has also conceded 14 goals in the same period. This gives us an average of 1.4 conceded goals per match.

Scored 21 goalsConceded 14 goals
Scored
21
Conceded
14

Excelsior

Excelsior score 30 goals in the last 10 games. Excelsior has managed to score an average of 3 goals per match. Excelsior has also conceded 14 goals in the same period. This gives us an average of 1.4 conceded goals per match.

Scored 30 goalsConceded 14 goals
Scored
30
Conceded
14

NEC Home Results

In the last 10 home games NEC has won 4 times, they have lost 5 times, and it has ended in a draw 1 time.

Win 4Draw 1Lose 5

Excelsior Away Results

In the last 10 away games Excelsior has won 7 times, they have lost 1 time, and it has ended in a draw 2 times.

Win 7Draw 2Lose 1

H2H

Date Match League Result
04.04.26 Excelsior vs NEC Nijmegen Eredivisie 0 - 2
09.08.25 NEC Nijmegen vs Excelsior Eredivisie 5 - 0
06.05.24 Excelsior vs NEC Nijmegen Eredivisie 0 - 3
13.08.23 NEC Nijmegen vs Excelsior Eredivisie 3 - 4
19.02.23 Excelsior vs NEC Nijmegen Eredivisie 0 - 3
08.10.22 NEC Nijmegen vs Excelsior Eredivisie 1 - 1
09.04.21 Excelsior vs NEC Nijmegen Eerste Divisie 2 - 1
08.01.21 NEC Nijmegen vs Excelsior Eerste Divisie 3 - 2

NEC Last Results

Date Match League Result
19.08.26NEC Nijmegen vs Bodo/Glimt UEFA Champions League 1 : 3
15.08.26Willem II vs NEC Nijmegen Eredivisie 1 : 4
11.08.26NEC Nijmegen vs Olympiakos Piraeus UEFA Champions League 2 : 1
08.08.26NEC Nijmegen vs Telstar Eredivisie 1 : 2
04.08.26Olympiakos Piraeus vs NEC Nijmegen UEFA Champions League 0 : 0

Excelsior Last Results

Date Match League Result
15.08.26Excelsior vs PSV Eindhoven Eredivisie 1 : 2
07.08.26Cambuur vs Excelsior Eredivisie 0 : 4
01.08.26De Graafschap vs Excelsior Friendlies Clubs 1 : 5
24.07.26Heracles vs Excelsior Friendlies Clubs 3 : 5
18.07.26NAC Breda vs Excelsior Friendlies Clubs 1 : 3

Eredivisie Table

#TeamMPWDLGOALSPT
1 AZ Alkmaar 2 2 0 0 6:1 6
2 Groningen 2 2 0 0 6:2 6
3 GO Ahead Eagles 2 1 1 0 6:3 4
4 Fortuna Sittard 2 1 1 0 5:3 4
5 Ajax 2 1 1 0 4:2 4
6 PSV Eindhoven 2 1 1 0 4:3 4
7 Heerenveen 2 1 1 0 3:2 4
8 Feyenoord 2 1 1 0 3:2 4
9 Excelsior 2 1 0 1 5:2 3
10 NEC Nijmegen 2 1 0 1 5:3 3
11 Twente 2 1 0 1 3:2 3
12 Sparta Rotterdam 2 1 0 1 3:2 3
13 Telstar 2 1 0 1 3:4 3
14 Utrecht 2 0 0 2 2:6 0
15 PEC Zwolle 2 0 0 2 1:5 0
16 ADO Den Haag 2 0 0 2 1:6 0
17 Willem II 2 0 0 2 2:8 0
18 Cambuur 2 0 0 2 1:7 0

 

NEC vs Excelsior Prediction Analysis

The NEC vs Excelsior prediction for 22 Aug 2026 is based on recent form, scoring trends, defensive numbers, home and away results, available odds and the wider context of the Netherlands Eredivisie fixture. This page brings together the main match details in one place so users can compare the expected score, betting tip and team statistics before the game starts.

When analysing this fixture, recent performance is one of the most important indicators. The form of NEC and Excelsior helps show how consistent both teams have been, how often they score, how often they concede, and whether their recent results support the prediction shown on this page.

Home and away performance also plays an important role in this match preview. NEC will try to use the advantage of the fixture conditions, while Excelsior will look for ways to stay organised, control key moments and create scoring chances. These details are especially relevant when comparing the expected score with the odds available before kick-off.

The goal statistics on this page can help users understand whether the match is more likely to be open or balanced. Scoring averages, goals conceded, over 2.5 goals trends and both teams attacking patterns all provide useful context. A team with strong attacking numbers may still face problems if its defensive record is poor, while a disciplined defensive side can make a fixture harder to predict.

H2H information and league table data, when available, add another layer to the analysis. Previous meetings between NEC and Excelsior can reveal recurring patterns, but they should always be read together with current form, squad situation, motivation and the competitive position of both teams in Netherlands Eredivisie.

The prediction shown above should not be treated as a guaranteed outcome. Football predictions are built from probabilities, not certainty. The aim is to provide a clear and useful match analysis that explains why one result, scoreline or betting angle may have more value than another based on the available data.

For this Netherlands Eredivisie match, the most relevant factors are team consistency, recent attacking output, goals conceded, home and away performance, odds movement and the way both teams have performed in comparable fixtures. By combining these elements, users can get a more complete view of the NEC vs Excelsior prediction before making their own final judgement.