Excelsior vs NEC Nijmegen — Free Prediction & Stats

📍 Eredivisie, Netherlands
🕒 Saturday 4th April, 20:00 BST

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Our Prediction

Over 2.5 Goals

NEC Nijmegen have been outstanding away from home this season, winning 7/10 away games (70%). Excelsior have struggled at home, winning only 3/10 (30%). The visitors look the stronger side — see our Away Win stats.

NEC Nijmegen have a strong trend for high-scoring away games (Over 2.5 Goals in 80%), while Excelsior are lower at home (60%). The visitors' attacking output suggests multiple goals are likely.

Both Excelsior and NEC Nijmegen frequently see both teams scoring (60% and 100% respectively). BTTS – Yes looks highly probable with both sides regularly finding the net this season.

NEC Nijmegen often produce high corner totals away (70%), while Excelsior are lower at home (50%). The visitors may push the game to Over 9.5 Corners.

Our Prediction: Over 2.5 Goals — Excelsior have seen 3+ goals in 60% of home games, NEC Nijmegen in 80% of away games. The numbers suggest an open, high-scoring fixture.

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League Table

The full Eredivisie table for the 2025/2026 season, with Excelsior (16th) and NEC Nijmegen (3rd) highlighted. League position gives useful context alongside current home and away form when assessing this fixture.

Eredivisie 2025/2026

# Team P W D L Goals GD Pts
1 PSV 28 22 2 4 78:37 +41 68
2 Feyenoord 28 16 5 7 61:40 +21 53
3 NEC Nijmegen A 28 14 8 6 69:47 +22 50
4 Ajax 28 12 12 4 53:35 +18 48
5 FC Twente 28 12 11 5 47:30 +17 47
6 AZ 28 12 6 10 47:45 +2 42
7 Sparta Rotterdam 28 12 5 11 35:47 -12 41
8 SC Heerenveen 28 11 8 9 49:46 +3 41
9 FC Utrecht 28 11 8 9 42:31 +11 41
10 FC Groningen 28 11 5 12 40:37 +3 38
11 Fortuna Sittard 28 10 5 13 43:52 -9 35
12 PEC Zwolle 28 8 9 11 38:53 -15 33
13 Go Ahead Eagles 28 7 11 10 45:45 0 32
14 Telstar 28 6 9 13 38:46 -8 27
15 Excelsior H 28 7 6 15 29:47 -18 27
16 FC Volendam 28 7 6 15 30:48 -18 27
17 NAC Breda 28 5 8 15 29:50 -21 23
18 Heracles Almelo 28 5 4 19 33:70 -37 19

Team Form

NEC Nijmegen have been outstanding on the road this season, winning 70% of away games compared to Excelsior's 30% at home. The visitors arrive as the stronger side on current form.

Excelsior (Home Form) NEC Nijmegen (Away Form)
Last X Matches 10 10
Won 3 (30%) 7 (70%)
Drawn 2 (20%) 3 (30%)
Lost 5 (50%) 0 (0%)

Both Teams to Score (BTTS)

Excelsior have seen both teams score in 60% of home games this season, NEC Nijmegen in 100% of away games. Both sides have been regularly finding the net — the stats support a goal at each end.

Excelsior (Home Form) NEC Nijmegen (Away Form)
Last X Matches 10 10
Both Teams to Score (BTTS) 6 (60%) 10 (100%)

Match Goals

NEC Nijmegen regularly feature in high-scoring away games (Over 2.5 in 80%), while Excelsior are lower at home (60%). The visitors' attacking output suggests multiple goals are likely.

Over Goals

Excelsior (Home Form) NEC Nijmegen (Away Form)
Last X Matches 10 10
Over 0.5 Goals 10 (100%) 10 (100%)
Over 1.5 Goals 7 (70%) 10 (100%)
Over 2.5 Goals 6 (60%) 8 (80%)
Over 3.5 Goals 2 (20%) 7 (70%)

Under Goals

Excelsior (Home Form) NEC Nijmegen (Away Form)
Last X Matches 10 10
Under 0.5 Goals 0 (0%) 0 (0%)
Under 1.5 Goals 3 (30%) 0 (0%)
Under 2.5 Goals 4 (40%) 2 (20%)
Under 3.5 Goals 8 (80%) 3 (30%)

Team Goals

Excelsior have scored 2+ goals in 0% of home games this season, NEC Nijmegen in 60% of away games. The full team goals breakdown is in the table below.

Goals Scored

Excelsior (Home Form) NEC Nijmegen (Away Form)
Last X Matches 10 10
Over 0.5 Goals Scored 8 (80%) 10 (100%)
Over 1.5 Goals Scored 3 (30%) 8 (80%)
Over 2.5 Goals Scored 0 (0%) 6 (60%)
Over 3.5 Goals Scored 0 (0%) 2 (20%)

Goals Conceded

Excelsior (Home Form) NEC Nijmegen (Away Form)
Last X Matches 10 10
Over 0.5 Goals Conceded 8 (80%) 10 (100%)
Over 1.5 Goals Conceded 6 (60%) 5 (50%)
Over 2.5 Goals Conceded 0 (0%) 1 (10%)
Over 3.5 Goals Conceded 0 (0%) 0 (0%)

Goal Totals

Excelsior (Home Form) NEC Nijmegen (Away Form)
Last X Matches 10 10
Total Goals Scored 11 (1.1 avg) 26 (2.6 avg)
Total Goals Conceded 14 (1.4 avg) 16 (1.6 avg)

Match Corners

NEC Nijmegen frequently reach high corner counts away from home (80%), while Excelsior are lower at home (60%). The visitors may create the majority of set-piece opportunities.

Excelsior (Home Form) NEC Nijmegen (Away Form)
Last X Matches 10 10
Over 7.5 Corners 6 (60%) 8 (80%)
Over 8.5 Corners 6 (60%) 8 (80%)
Over 9.5 Corners 5 (50%) 7 (70%)
Over 10.5 Corners 3 (30%) 6 (60%)
Over 11.5 Corners 3 (30%) 6 (60%)
Over 12.5 Corners 2 (20%) 4 (40%)

Team Corners

Excelsior have moderate corner counts at home (6+ corners in 10% of games), and are generally solid defensively, conceding 6+ corners in only 30% of home matches.

NEC Nijmegen have moderate corner counts away (6+ corners in 50% of games), and are generally solid defensively away from home, conceding 6+ corners in only 30% of away matches.

Corners Won

Excelsior (Home Form) NEC Nijmegen (Away Form)
Last X Matches 10 10
Over 4.5 Corners For 5 (50%) 8 (80%)
Over 5.5 Corners For 4 (40%) 7 (70%)
Over 6.5 Corners For 1 (10%) 5 (50%)
Over 7.5 Corners For 0 (0%) 2 (20%)
Over 8.5 Corners For 0 (0%) 0 (0%)

Corners Conceded

Excelsior (Home Form) NEC Nijmegen (Away Form)
Last X Matches 10 10
Over 4.5 Corners Against 6 (60%) 5 (50%)
Over 5.5 Corners Against 4 (40%) 4 (40%)
Over 6.5 Corners Against 3 (30%) 3 (30%)
Over 7.5 Corners Against 2 (20%) 1 (10%)
Over 8.5 Corners Against 1 (10%) 0 (0%)

Head 2 Head

The head-to-head record below shows previous results between Excelsior and NEC Nijmegen. Historical meetings can reveal patterns in how these sides match up — use this alongside the current form and stats above for a fuller picture before placing a bet.

09 Aug 2025
NEC Nijmegen
5 – 0 HT: 1-0
Excelsior
O1.5 O2.5 BTTS
06 May 2024
Excelsior
0 – 3 HT: 0-0
NEC
O1.5 O2.5 BTTS
13 Aug 2023
NEC
3 – 4 HT: 2-1
Excelsior
O1.5 O2.5 BTTS
19 Feb 2023
Excelsior
0 – 3 HT: 0-1
NEC
O1.5 O2.5 BTTS
08 Oct 2022
NEC
1 – 1 HT: 0-0
Excelsior
O1.5 O2.5 BTTS
09 Apr 2021
Excelsior
2 – 1 HT: 0-1
NEC
O1.5 O2.5 BTTS
08 Jan 2021
NEC
3 – 2 HT: 0-2
Excelsior
O1.5 O2.5 BTTS
06 Dec 2019
Excelsior
2 – 1 HT: 0-0
NEC
O1.5 O2.5 BTTS
29 Oct 2019
Excelsior
4 – 2 HT: 0-1
NEC
O1.5 O2.5 BTTS
25 Sep 2018
Excelsior
2 – 3 HT: 2-1
NEC
O1.5 O2.5 BTTS

Betting Odds

The table below shows the latest betting odds for Excelsior vs NEC Nijmegen across a range of markets — full time result, both teams to score, total goals, corners, and first half goals. Odds are sourced from leading bookmakers and are subject to change — always check with your bookmaker before placing a bet.

Full Time Result

Excelsior 3.4
Draw 3.8
NEC Nijmegen 1.85

Half Time Result

Excelsior 3.99
Draw 2.61
NEC Nijmegen 2.43

Double Chance

Excelsior or Draw 1.83
Excelsior or NEC Nijmegen 1.25
Draw or NEC Nijmegen 1.28

Both Teams to Score

Yes 1.52
No 2.78

Total Goals

Over 1.5 1.15
Over 2.5 1.52
Over 3.5 2.25
Under 1.5 5.72
Under 2.5 2.66
Under 3.5 1.7

1st Half Goals

Over 0.5 1.25
Over 1.5 2.13

Total Corners

Over 8.5 1.2
Over 9.5 1.37
Over 10.5 1.8
Over 11.5 1.87

Excelsior Goals

Over 0.5 1.27
Over 1.5 2.39

NEC Nijmegen Goals

Over 0.5 1.1
Over 1.5 1.66

Today's Football Acca

Statistical picks combined into a daily accumulator. Each selection backed by match data and recent form analysis.

⚽ Today's Over 2.5 Goals Acca
  • Veszprém 2015 W vs Nagykanizsa W 13:00 BST | Nöi NB II, Hungary Veszprém 2015 W have seen over 2.5 goals in 4/5 home matches this season · Nagykanizsa W have seen over 2.5 goals in 6/6 away matches this season · Odds: 1.3
    90% combined
  • Ursus Warszawa vs Talent Warszawa 10:00 BST | IV Liga: Mazowiecka, Poland Ursus Warszawa have seen over 2.5 goals in 7/8 home matches this season · Talent Warszawa have seen over 2.5 goals in 8/9 away matches this season · Odds: 1.53
    88% combined
  • FC Praha W vs Baník Ostrava W 14:00 BST | First League Women, Czech Republic FC Praha W have seen over 2.5 goals in 6/7 home matches this season · Baník Ostrava W have seen over 2.5 goals in 7/8 away matches this season · Odds: 1.5
    87% combined
  • NSA Sofia W vs Paldin W 14:00 BST | Women's League, Bulgaria NSA Sofia W have seen over 2.5 goals in 8/9 home matches this season · Paldin W have seen over 2.5 goals in 7/9 away matches this season · Odds: 1.4
    83% combined
Acca odds (approx) 4.18
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Excelsior vs NEC Nijmegen Prediction FAQs

What is the prediction for Excelsior vs NEC Nijmegen?

Over 2.5 Goals — Excelsior have seen 3+ goals in 60% of home games, NEC Nijmegen in 80% of away games. The numbers suggest an open, high-scoring fixture.

Which team is likely to win, Excelsior or NEC Nijmegen?

NEC Nijmegen arrive in the better form — winning 70% of away games in Eredivisie this season compared to Excelsior's 30% at home. The visitors may have the edge.

Will both teams score in the match between Excelsior and NEC Nijmegen?

Possibly — NEC Nijmegen regularly see both teams score away (100%), while Excelsior are lower at home (60%). The visitors are likely to score, but a home reply is less guaranteed.

Will there be Over 2.5 goals in the match between Excelsior and NEC Nijmegen?

Possibly — NEC Nijmegen regularly feature in high-scoring away games (Over 2.5 in 80%), while Excelsior are lower at home (60%). The visitors' attacking output suggests multiple goals are likely.

Which team is more likely to score multiple goals: Excelsior or NEC Nijmegen?

NEC Nijmegen have the stronger away scoring record — 2+ goals in 60% of away games compared to Excelsior's 0% at home. The visitors may be the more productive side.

Will there be many corners in the match between Excelsior and NEC Nijmegen?

Possibly — NEC Nijmegen frequently reach high corner counts away (80%), while Excelsior are lower at home (60%). The visitors may create the majority of set-piece opportunities.

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