Eredivisie· Regular Season - 12· Stadion Galgenwaard
Utrecht
NEC Nijmegen8 Nov
Utrecht vs NEC Nijmegen Prediction & Betting Tips
Sunday, 8 November 2026 · Kick-off
Our prediction
Both teams to score
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Predicted score
2-1
Fair odds
1.47
Expected goals
2.4 - 1.4
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More Utrecht vs NEC Nijmegen tips
| Selection | Probability | Fair odds | Best odds |
|---|---|---|---|
| AH1 +1.5Utrecht +1.5 (Asian Handicap) | 91% | 1.09 | - |
| 1XUtrecht or Draw | 82% | 1.23 | - |
| O2.5Over 2.5 goals | 73% | 1.37 | - |
| AH2 +1.5NEC Nijmegen +1.5 (Asian Handicap) | 60% | 1.66 | - |
| X2NEC Nijmegen or Draw | 56% | 1.78 | - |
| O3.5Over 3.5 goals | 53% | 1.90 | - |
| U3.5Under 3.5 goals | 47% | 2.11 | - |
| 1Utrecht to win | 44% | 2.28 | - |
| AH1 -1.5Utrecht -1.5 (Asian Handicap) | 40% | 2.52 | - |
| XDraw | 38% | 2.65 | - |
| BTTS NoBoth teams NOT to score | 32% | 3.13 | - |
| U2.5Under 2.5 goals | 27% | 3.72 | - |
| 2NEC Nijmegen to win | 18% | 5.43 | - |
| AH2 -1.5NEC Nijmegen -1.5 (Asian Handicap) | 9% | 11.74 | - |
Utrecht vs NEC Nijmegen preview & analysis
Match preview
Utrecht host NEC Nijmegen in the Eredivisie (Regular Season - 12) at Stadion Galgenwaard on Sunday, 8 November 2026, with kick-off at 19:00 UTC. Here's our full prediction, built from bookmaker prices, current form and head-to-head data.
Team form
Utrecht arrive in mixed form, with 2 wins, 1 draw and 2 defeats in their last 5 matches, scoring 9 and conceding 16. Most recently they beat Willem II 3-1 at home. They're 13th in the table with 8 points from 8 games. NEC Nijmegen arrive in mixed form, with 0 wins, 3 draws and 2 defeats in their last 5 matches, scoring 3 and conceding 11. Most recently they drew with Levski Sofia 1-1 at home. They're 11th in the table with 9 points from 8 games.
Head to head
In the last 6 meetings between these sides, Utrecht have won 4, NEC Nijmegen have won 2 and 0 ended level. Those games averaged 2.2 goals, and both teams scored in 2 of them.
What the numbers say
Our model makes Utrecht narrow favourites: Utrecht 44%, draw 38%, NEC Nijmegen 18%. We expect around 3.8 goals (2.4 - 1.4 in expected goals), with 73% for over 2.5 and 68% for both teams to score.
Our tip
Both attacks are firing and neither defence has been keeping clean sheets. We expect goals at both ends. Our pick is Both teams to score, which our model rates at a 68% chance. For a bigger price, the most likely correct score is Utrecht 2-1 NEC Nijmegen.
Recent form
Utrecht- 11 OctHWillem II3-1
- 20 SeptAFeyenoord0-5
- 13 SeptAExcelsior2-1
- 8 SeptHGO Ahead Eagles3-3
- 30 AugHPSV Eindhoven1-6
NEC Nijmegen- 15 OctHLevski Sofia1-1
- 10 OctAAjax1-1
- 20 SeptHGO Ahead Eagles1-1
- 17 SeptAJuventus0-5
- 12 SeptACambuur0-3
Head to head
Eredivisie table
| # | Team | P | W | D | L | GD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  Feyenoord | 8 | 6 | 2 | 0 | +20 | 20 |
| 2 |  PSV Eindhoven | 8 | 6 | 1 | 1 | +16 | 19 |
| 3 |  AZ Alkmaar | 8 | 6 | 1 | 1 | +10 | 19 |
| 4 |  Twente | 8 | 5 | 2 | 1 | +8 | 17 |
| 5 |  Ajax | 8 | 4 | 3 | 1 | +12 | 15 |
| 6 |  Groningen | 8 | 4 | 2 | 2 | +6 | 14 |
| 7 |  Fortuna Sittard | 8 | 4 | 2 | 2 | -1 | 14 |
| 8 |  GO Ahead Eagles | 8 | 2 | 5 | 1 | +2 | 11 |
| 9 |  Excelsior | 8 | 3 | 2 | 3 | +2 | 11 |
| 10 |  Heerenveen | 8 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 9 |
| 11 | NEC Nijmegen | 8 | 2 | 3 | 3 | -1 | 9 |
| 12 |  Cambuur | 8 | 2 | 2 | 4 | -8 | 8 |
| 13 | Utrecht | 8 | 2 | 2 | 4 | -11 | 8 |
| 14 |  Sparta Rotterdam | 8 | 1 | 3 | 4 | -7 | 6 |
| 15 |  Telstar | 8 | 1 | 3 | 4 | -7 | 6 |
| 16 |  PEC Zwolle | 8 | 1 | 1 | 6 | -15 | 4 |
| 17 |  ADO Den Haag | 8 | 0 | 3 | 5 | -10 | 3 |
| 18 |  Willem II | 8 | 0 | 2 | 6 | -16 | 2 |
Utrecht vs NEC Nijmegen: FAQ
What is the Utrecht vs NEC Nijmegen prediction?
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Our tip is Both teams to score. Our predicted score is Utrecht 2-1 NEC Nijmegen.
Who is the favourite to win Utrecht vs NEC Nijmegen?
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Utrecht are favourites. Our model gives Utrecht a 44% chance of winning, NEC Nijmegen 18%, and the draw 38%.
Will both teams score in Utrecht vs NEC Nijmegen?
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We rate both teams to score at 68%, so BTTS Yes is likely.
When does Utrecht vs NEC Nijmegen kick off?
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Utrecht vs NEC Nijmegen kicks off at 19:00 UTC on Sunday, 8 November 2026 at Stadion Galgenwaard, Utrecht.
