NEC NijmegenPositive35%
Nijmegen demonstrated impressive goal-scoring ability with an average of 2.1 goals per game in their last 10 matches, including a dominant 7-0 victory over Al Fayha and a 3-1 win against V-Varen Nagasaki, showcasing strong attacking power and good game control.
The 'spine' group, consisting of players such as Tjaronn Chery (scored 1 goal, made 1 assist), Clement Bischoff (made 1 assist), and Dušan Tadić (made 1 assist), performed consistently and played a key role in the attacking play.
Neutral25%
Nijmegen has maintained an inconsistent performance with 4 wins, 1 draw, and 5 losses in their last 10 matches, reflecting the inconsistency in their match results.
The 3-4-2-1 tactical formation is consistently applied, but its limited flexibility when the opponent presses leads to a risk of being exploited in defensive situations
Negative40%
Nijmegen's defense conceded 14 goals in 10 matches (an average of 1.4 goals per game), with five heavy losses such as 1-3 against Bodo Glimt, 1-2 against Sevilla, and 0-1 against Elversberg, showing a lack of stability and serious vulnerabilities in defense.
The significant loss from the absence of Perr Schuurs (knee injury) forced the team to change their formation, while substitute players such as Thomas Ouwejan and Emre Mor lack the ability to compensate, exacerbating the difficulties in maintaining their performance level.
Excelsior SBVPositive50%
Excelsior is experiencing an upswing in form with 8 consecutive wins in their last 10 matches, demonstrating stable winning ability and impressive goal-scoring performance (average of 3.0 goals per game).
Excelsior demonstrates good match discipline with only 2 yellow cards in 10 matches, no red cards, while maintaining a stable 4-3-3 formation and creating consistency in their playing style.
Key players such as Simon Janssen (2 assists, 10 successful duels) and Irakli Yegoian (1 goal, 2 assists, 12 successful duels) are performing effectively, playing a key role in both attack and defense
Neutral30%
Excelsior is currently in 9th place in the Eredivisie 2026-2027 table after 2 matches, with 3 points and a +3 goal difference (scored 5 goals, conceded 2 goals). This position indicates the team is performing averagely given the league is still new.
Current personnel strength remains stable with a consistent main framework, however the absence of Miliano Jonathans (injury) has not yet had a significant impact as backup options such as Gyan de Regt and Aymen Sliti continue to maintain their performance.
Negative20%
The defense still has many weaknesses, conceding an average of 1.4 goals per game in the last 10 matches, with only 2 clean sheets. The most recent loss (1-2 to Eindhoven) indicates a minor instability in defense.
Despite an impressive goal-scoring record, Excelsior has only kept a clean sheet in 2 out of their last 10 matches, showing that their defensive capabilities are not strong enough to maintain long-term results
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Nijmegen demonstrates a clear advantage in ball control and attacking strength, averaging 4 goals per game and 69% ball possession, indicating they are an proactive team with depth in their formation. However, their defense is struggling to maintain focus, creating vulnerabilities when facing counterattacks. Excelsior, despite lacking attacking diversity due to Jonathans' absence, possesses a disciplined defensive system with only 2 yellow cards in 10 games, showing an effective ability to withstand intense attacks. The match is expected to revolve around the battle for control and the ability to capitalize on opportunities from both teams, with Nijmegen tending to create more dangerous situations but facing risks from an unstable defense.
Prediction for the match between NEC Nijmegen and Excelsior SBV is 1-0.
Expert Prediction:
NEC Nijmegen+0.25 @1.16
































