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Willem II will host NEC Nijmegen on August 15, 2026, in what promises to be a compelling match in the Dutch Eredivisie. Recent form indicates a slight edge for Willem II, who have secured two wins in their last four fixtures. Their recent performances suggest a resurgence, especially on home soil, where their tactics often emphasize disciplined defending and quick counterattacks.
In contrast, NEC Nijmegen has struggled, managing only one win in their last five outings. This inconsistency may reflect issues in both attack and defense, potentially limiting their ability to capitalize on scoring opportunities. Tactically, NEC could look to enhance their possession game to control the tempo and create chances, but they must be wary of Willem II’s counter-attacking threats.
Bookmakers have set the odds at 5.32 for the home side and a shorter 1.52 for the visitors, highlighting the perceived disparity in form. As both teams prepare for this crucial encounter, the outcome remains uncertain; recent trends favor Willem II, but NEC Nijmegen’s potential for improvement means anything is possible on match day.
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| Willem II 17.5% |
Draw 20.2% |
Nijmegen 62.3% |
Prediction (the most likely score): 1:2
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Betting Odds
| 1 | X | 2 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
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5.25 | 4.75 | 1.53 | |
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5.51 | 4.95 | 1.53 | |
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5.30 | 4.35 | 1.53 | |
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5.60 | 4.73 | 1.53 | Watch and Bet |
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5.40 | 4.70 | 1.46 | |
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5.39 | 4.7 | 1.52 | |
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5.20 | 4.60 | 1.51 |
Latest Results
| 08.08.26 Go Ahead Eagles – Willem II – 4:1 01.08.26 Willem II – OFI Crete – 2:1 25.07.26 Willem II – KV Mechelen – 1:0 11.07.26 Willem II – FC Eindhoven – 2:2 23.05.26 FC Volendam – Willem II – 1:3 penalties |
08.08.26 NEC Nijmegen – SC Telstar – 1:2 04.08.26 FC Olympiacos Piraeus – NEC Nijmegen – 0:0 31.07.26 NEC Nijmegen – Sevilla FC – 1:2 25.07.26 NEC Nijmegen – SV Elversberg – 0:1 18.07.26 NEC Nijmegen – Al-Feiha – 7:0 |
Facts
Latest Head To Head
| 03.05.25 NEC Nijmegen – Willem II – 1:1 22.12.24 Willem II – NEC Nijmegen – 4:1 22.12.21 Willem II – NEC Nijmegen – 0:1 12.09.21 NEC Nijmegen – Willem II – 0:0 15.01.17 Willem II – NEC Nijmegen – 0:1 |
Standings
| Pl | W | D | L | Diff | Pts | |||
| 1 | Excelsior | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 4:0 | 4 | 3 |
| 2 | G.A. Eagles | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 4:1 | 3 | 3 |
| 3 | Ajax | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2:0 | 2 | 3 |
| 4 | AZ Alkmaar | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2:0 | 2 | 3 |
| 5 | Telstar | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2:1 | 1 | 3 |
| 6 | Groningen | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2:1 | 1 | 3 |
| 7 | Heerenveen | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1:0 | 1 | 3 |
| 8 | Feyenoord | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1:0 | 1 | 3 |
| 9 | Sittard | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2:2 | 0 | 1 |
| 10 | PSV | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2:2 | 0 | 1 |
| 11 | Nijmegen | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1:2 | -1 | 0 |
| 12 | Utrecht | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1:2 | -1 | 0 |
| 13 | Twente | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0:1 | -1 | 0 |
| 14 | Sparta Rotterdam | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0:1 | -1 | 0 |
| 15 | Zwolle | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0:2 | -2 | 0 |
| 16 | Den Haag | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0:2 | -2 | 0 |
| 17 | Willem II | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1:4 | -3 | 0 |
| 18 | Cambuur | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0:4 | -4 | 0 |
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