Eredivisie
Willem II vs NEC
Sat, 15 Aug 2026 - 15:30 (UK Time)
Stadium: Koning Willem II Stadion
Willem II vs NEC Prediction & Stats - Eredivisie 2026/27
Predictions
Another instalment of a long-running fixture. Willem II vs NEC carries real history into this round of the Eredivisie.
The two sides meet on 15/08 (Saturday) at Koning Willem II Stadion, 15:30 (UK time).
Read the Willem II vs NEC prediction below before backing anything.
Our verdict on Willem II vs NEC
A deep head-to-head record gives this fixture a story, and that context feeds directly into our thinking. This is the Willem II vs NEC call we are most confident in:
Eagle Predict Prediction
Under 3.5 Goals
Last updated on 13-08-2026.
Who do the bookmakers favour?
The market makes NEC the side to beat, with roughly 18% of the implied odds in their favour.
For the wider picture, compare all Eredivisie odds and the rest of the round's fixtures before you settle on a bet.
Willem II Preview
Willem II reach this fixture 1 match into their Eredivisie. Here is where Willem II stand:
In this competition
0 won, 0 drawn, 1 lost
0 points per game
1 scored, at 1 a game
4 conceded, at 4 a game
Willem II, season-wide
0 won, 0 drawn, 1 lost across all competitions
Leading scorer: Devin Haen, 1 goals
Most assists: Nathan Tjoe-A-On, 1 assists
Recent results — Willem II
08/08/2026 12:45
24/04/2026 14:00
17/04/2026 14:00
12/04/2026 10:45
06/04/2026 10:45
NEC: how they are travelling
NEC come in 1 matches into their Eredivisie.
Here is what NEC Nijmegen have produced:
In this competition
0 won, 0 drawn, 1 lost
0 points per game
1 scored, at 1 a game
2 conceded, at 2 a game
NEC Nijmegen, season-wide
0 won, 1 drawn, 1 lost across all competitions
Leading scorer: Kaj Sierhuis, 1 goals
Most assists: Dušan Tadić, 1 assists
Recent results — NEC Nijmegen
11/08/2026 13:30
08/08/2026 10:30
04/08/2026 14:00
17/05/2026 08:30
10/05/2026 10:45
The head-to-head favours NEC
NEC have generally come out ahead of Willem II in their recent meetings.
From 10 match(es):
NEC: 5 win(s)
Willem II: 1 win(s)
Drawn: 4
That trend is worth factoring into the Willem II vs NEC prediction.
Form comparison Willem II vs NEC
A side-by-side look at how both teams are performing right now, to set the context for your bets:
Home Team
Willem II
Netherlands - Eredivisie
| Form | Last 5 | PPG |
|---|---|---|
| Overall |
L
|
0 |
| Home |
|
0 |
| Away |
L
|
0 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Goals | 5 | 0 | 5 |
| Scored | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Conceded | 4 | 0 | 4 |
| Both Teams to Score | 100% | 0% | 100% |
| Without Conceding | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Failed To Score | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| first to Score | 0% | 0% | 0% |
|
xG
|
0.02 | 0 | 1.02 |
|
xGA
|
1.47 | 0 | 2.47 |
Away Team
NEC
Netherlands - Eredivisie
| Form | Last 5 | PPG |
|---|---|---|
| Overall |
L
|
0 |
| Home |
L
|
0 |
| Away |
|
0 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Goals | 3 | 3 | 0 |
| Scored | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Conceded | 2 | 2 | 0 |
| Both Teams to Score | 100% | 100% | 0% |
| Without Conceding | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Failed To Score | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| first to Score | 0% | 0% | 0% |
|
xG
|
1.79 | 2.79 | 0 |
|
xGA
|
-0.07 | 0.93 | 0 |
Further markets to consider
Beyond the main tip at the top of the page, two more selections stand out for this match-up:
👉 Prediction: Willem II win or Draw
The upcoming Willem II vs NEC matchup looks to be a close contest, but home advantage could be the key factor in this match.
For that reason, we suggest backing Willem II to win or draw on the Double Chance market. Playing at Koning Willem II Stadion in front of their home fans should give them the edge they need to at least avoid defeat, making this a strong bet.
👉 Prediction: NEC to Win
Underestimating NEC would be a mistake. Despite being the away side, they have the quality and tactical discipline to pull off a win.
That’s why we’re backing NEC to win outright on the 1X2 market at odds of 1.44.
Fixture information - Willem II vs NEC
Match: Willem II vs NEC
Competition: Eredivisie
Date: Saturday, 15/08/2026
Kick-off: 15:30 (UK time)
Venue: Koning Willem II Stadion
More Eredivisie predictions
Explore the rest of our Eredivisie predictions and keep up with the analysis round by round.
Stats
The statistics for Willem II vs NEC that you will find on this page should help you make well-informed decisions for placing your bets.
Goal Average
0
League: 2.78
Both Teams to Score
0%
League: 44%
Over 1.5+
0%
League: 78%
Over 2.5+
0%
League: 56%
Cards
0
League: 2.78
Corners
0
League: 11.89
Home Team
Willem II
Netherlands - Eredivisie
| Form | Last 5 | PPG |
|---|---|---|
| Overall |
L
|
0 |
| Home |
|
0 |
| Away |
L
|
0 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Goals | 5 | 0 | 5 |
| Scored | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Conceded | 4 | 0 | 4 |
| Both Teams to Score | 100% | 0% | 100% |
| Without Conceding | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Failed To Score | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| first to Score | 0% | 0% | 0% |
|
xG
|
0.02 | 0 | 1.02 |
|
xGA
|
1.47 | 0 | 2.47 |
Away Team
NEC
Netherlands - Eredivisie
| Form | Last 5 | PPG |
|---|---|---|
| Overall |
L
|
0 |
| Home |
L
|
0 |
| Away |
|
0 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Goals | 3 | 3 | 0 |
| Scored | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Conceded | 2 | 2 | 0 |
| Both Teams to Score | 100% | 100% | 0% |
| Without Conceding | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Failed To Score | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| first to Score | 0% | 0% | 0% |
|
xG
|
1.79 | 2.79 | 0 |
|
xGA
|
-0.07 | 0.93 | 0 |
Corners
8 / Match
+100% Corners / Match
NEC received +100% more corners than Willem II in the Eredivisie
16 / Match
Go Ahead Eagles
(2)(13)
Telstar
Cards
1 / Match
+100% Cards / Match
NEC received +100% more cards than Willem II in the Eredivisie
2 / Match
Go Ahead Eagles
(1)(2)
Telstar
Goals Scored
1 / Match
+0%
Both Teams are equal in terms of goals scored
1 / Match
Go Ahead Eagles
(1)(1)
Telstar
Goals Conceded
4 / Match
+50%
Willem II condeded +50% more goals than NEC
2 / Match
Go Ahead Eagles
(4)(2)
Telstar
Eredivisie Standings
| # | Team | MP | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Pts | PPG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Excelsior
|
1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 4 | 3 | 3 |
| 2 |
Go Ahead Eagles
|
1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 1 | 3 | 3 | 3 |
| 3 |
Ajax
|
1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 3 | 3 |
| 4 |
AZ
|
1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 3 | 3 |
| 5 |
Feyenoord
|
1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 3 |
| 6 |
Heerenveen
|
1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 3 |
| 7 |
Groningen
|
1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 3 |
| 8 |
Telstar
|
1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 3 |
| 9 |
Fortuna Sittard
|
1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| 10 |
PSV
|
1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| 11 |
Sparta Rotterdam
|
1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | -1 | 0 | 0 |
| 12 |
Twente
|
1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | -1 | 0 | 0 |
| 13 |
NEC
|
1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | -1 | 0 | 0 |
| 14 |
Utrecht
|
1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | -1 | 0 | 0 |
| 15 |
ADO Den Haag
|
1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2 | -2 | 0 | 0 |
| 16 |
PEC Zwolle
|
1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2 | -2 | 0 | 0 |
| 17 |
Willem II
|
1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 4 | -3 | 0 | 0 |
| 18 |
Cambuur
|
1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 4 | -4 | 0 | 0 |
Odds
Toba is a betting enthusiast with a keen interest in helping Nigerian players with the knowledge needed to navigate the sometimes complex world of sports betting. He combines his years of experience in sports journalism and passion for sports betting to craft easy to understand reviews and analysis of diverse betting topics. He has a very good knowledge of the Nigerian market and what would enhance the betting experience of an average Nigerian bettor. That is why he is dedicated to showcasing the best bookmakers, latest bonuses and general tips that can help you have a smooth betting adventure.
