NAC Breda
- NAC Breda are winless in their last 3 home games, picking up 1 draw and 2 defeats.
- NAC Breda are without a win in their last 5 games (D3, L2).
- NAC Breda are struggling to avoid relegation from the Eredivisie, and are currently occupying 17th place in the standings after taking 15 points from 20 fixtures.
- Carl Hoefkens, who took over as head coach in July 2024, has made NAC Breda a solid defensive unit, and an extremely tough team to play against when they sit deep and hold firm.
FC Twente
- FC Twente are unbeaten in their last 5 matches (W2, D3), including 2 wins and 1 draw from their last 3 away matches.
- John van den Brom took over as FC Twente manager in September 2025, and after a short transitional period, he has settled on the high-pressing 4-2-3-1 setup which is more aligned to Twente’s footballing identity.
- Under his stewardship, FC Twente are playing good soccer at a fast pace, and have been very competitive with one of the most solid defences in the Eredivisie.
- FC Twente’s recent results have seen them record a 2-0 win away at Heracles Almelo and a 2-1 victory away at FC Utrecht in the KNVB Cup.
Head-to-Head
- A recent head-to-head draw in Enschede (2-2) and FC Twente’s overall form and position in the league, give the visitors the edge in Friday’s matchup.
- FC Twente have a win and a draw in their last 2 meetings (W1, D1), and NAC Breda are a hard team to beat at the moment.
Key Players
- Sydney van Hooijdonk leads the line for NAC Breda and has netted 5 Eredivisie goals in 18 appearances this season, he is the most potent weapon in Breda’s attacking play.
- FC Twente’s top scorer, Ricky van Wolfswinkel, continues to lead the line for FC Twente, he’s netted 7 goals in 20 Eredivisie appearances this campaign and is always the main target man for Twente’s vertical style of play.
Betting Insights
- Twente are slight favorites in the odds, however the odds for Breda to win (3.55) and the draw (3.55) are larger than they should be.
- FC Twente are odds-on to win this game at 1.97.
- NAC Breda and a draw are both priced at 3.55.
- The Over 2.5 Goals market looks appealing at 1.65, FC Twente will be looking to push Breda back and dictate the game, with Breda’s recent scoring form also contributing to the likelihood of an open game on Friday.
Prediction
FC Twente should be much too good to lose to NAC Breda this Friday, however, Breda’s solid defensive setup, and single-mindedness on the counter could keep this close.
