NEC Nijmegen vs Excelsior — Prediction & Betting Tips

NEC Nijmegen take on Excelsior in the Eredivisie on Saturday, 22 August 2026. Below is our data-driven preview and prediction for this fixture, based on head-to-head history and recent form.

In their last 15 meetings, NEC Nijmegen have won 6, drawn 1 and lost 5 against Excelsior. These fixtures have averaged 3.0 goals per game, with both teams scoring in 47% of them.

Defensively, NEC Nijmegen kept 4 clean sheets and Excelsior kept 1 across those meetings, giving a useful guide to how tight this matchup tends to be.