NEC Nijmegen
- NEC Nijmegen have 6 points from their first 3 games, sitting 7th in the table.
- Dick Schreuder has been at the helm since July 2025.
- He uses a fluid 3-back system that prioritises forward play and overloaded wide areas.
- They bounced back from a 3-0 UEFA Champions League Qualification defeat at FK Bodo/Glimt by beating FC Zwolle 3-1 in their opening Eredivisie match.
- Tjaronn Chery is their main goal threat, scoring 3 in 3 league matches and setting up 3 of their 9 goals across the last 5 contests.
- Dusan Tadic has provided 3 assists in the same period.
Excelsior Rotterdam
- Excelsior Rotterdam have 6 points from their first 3 games, sitting 8th in the table.
- Ruben den Uil has been in charge since July 2024.
- They have won 4 of their last 5 matches in all competitions.
- Noah Naujoks has given them a hot start with 2 goals in 1 game.
- Nesto Groen has added 2 of their 6 total goals in the last 5 matches.
Head-to-Head
NEC Nijmegen have won the last 3 head-to-head meetings, including a 2-0 away win five months ago .
NEC Nijmegen
- Tjaronn Chery - scoring 3 in 3 league matches and setting up 3 of their 9 goals across the last 5 contests.
- Dusan Tadic - the creative hub with 3 assists in the same period.
Excelsior Rotterdam
- Noah Naujoks - started the league with 2 goals in 1 game.
- Nesto Groen - contributed 2 of their 6 goals in the last 5 matches.
Betting Insights
- The market prices are 1.4 for the hosts, 6.6 for the visitors, and 4.85 for the draw.
- Excelsior are averaging 4.00 goals scored per away game and 0.00 goals conceded per away game in the league so far.
- NEC's high line and counter-press makes them dominant on the ball but vulnerable to transitions, so this shapes up as a tactical scrap.
- Recommended bets: Over 2.5 goals (1.38) and Both Teams To Score (1.5).
Prediction
Expect a tactical, open game with chances at both ends, making Over 2.5 and BTTS sensible stances.