Excelsior vs NEC Nijmegen predictions, Apr 04, 2026

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As Excelsior Rotterdam prepares to host NEC Nijmegen on April 4, 2026, the home side faces a steep challenge. Having endured a challenging streak, Excelsior has not secured a win in their last five matches, raising concerns about their current form and overall confidence. Tactical inefficiencies and struggles to convert possession into goals have plagued their recent performances.

In contrast, NEC Nijmegen arrives with a clearer momentum, having achieved victory in three of their last five outings. Their recent success appears to stem from a solidified defensive structure and effective counter-attacking tactics, allowing them to capitalize on opponents’ mistakes. NEC’s ability to transition quickly into attack could pose significant problems for an Excelsior defense that has shown vulnerability.

Bookmakers currently favor NEC Nijmegen, indicating a probability of 47.8% for an away win, compared to 28.3% for a home victory. The predicted final score reflects this trend, with a forecasted result of 1:2 in favor of the visitors. As both teams take to the field, fans can expect a hard-fought contest, though the recent form strongly suggests that NEC Nijmegen may have the upper hand.

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Excelsior 28%

Draw 24.1%

Nijmegen 47.9%

Prediction (the most likely score): 1:2

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Betting Odds

	1	X	2
	3.43	4.1	1.98
	3.35	3.9	2.02
	3.48	3.95	2	Watch and Bet
	3.3	3.7	1.95
	3.36	3.99	1.96

Latest Results

20.03.26 Heracles Almelo – Excelsior Rotterdam – 1:1 15.03.26 Feyenoord – Excelsior Rotterdam – 2:1 07.03.26 Excelsior Rotterdam – SC Heerenveen – 1:2 01.03.26 Excelsior Rotterdam – Go Ahead Eagles – 0:1 20.02.26 Fortuna Sittard – Excelsior Rotterdam – 2:1

22.03.26 NEC Nijmegen – SC Heerenveen – 2:2 14.03.26 PSV Eindhoven – NEC Nijmegen – 2:3 08.03.26 NEC Nijmegen – FC Volendam – 3:0 03.03.26 NEC Nijmegen – PSV Eindhoven – 3:2 28.02.26 NEC Nijmegen – Fortuna Sittard – 2:3

Facts

An outsider and one of the leaders will play in this match (ranked 16 in the zone Eredivisie (Relegation) and 3 in the zone Promotion ~ Champions League (Qualification: )).

In the last 5 head-to-head matches, Excelsior won 1.

Excelsior has been struggling in recent matches (last 5 games: 0 wins).

Nijmegen is in very good shape now (in the last 5 games, wins – 3).

Nijmegen may face physical challenges compared to their opponent, as they have played more matches in recent days.

Recently, Nijmegen has had a series of home games.

Nijmegen might have a minor edge in this game.

In the last 16 head-to-head matches, Excelsior won 6 matches, drew 2 matches, lost 8 matches, and goals 23:33. (average 1.4:2.1).

Including home matches between the teams, Excelsior won 4 matches, drew 1 match, lost 4 matches, and goals 14:17. (average 1.6:1.9).

Latest Head To Head

09.08.25 NEC Nijmegen – Excelsior Rotterdam – 5:0 06.05.24 Excelsior Rotterdam – NEC Nijmegen – 0:3 13.08.23 NEC Nijmegen – Excelsior Rotterdam – 3:4 19.02.23 Excelsior Rotterdam – NEC Nijmegen – 0:3 08.10.22 NEC Nijmegen – Excelsior Rotterdam – 1:1

Standings

2025/26

		Pl	W	D	L		Diff	Pts
1	PSV	28	22	2	4	78:37	41	68
2	Feyenoord	28	16	5	7	61:40	21	53
3	Nijmegen	28	14	8	6	69:47	22	50
4	Ajax	28	12	12	4	53:35	18	48
5	Twente	28	12	11	5	47:30	17	47
6	AZ Alkmaar	28	12	6	10	47:45	2	42
7	Utrecht	28	11	8	9	42:31	11	41
8	Heerenveen	28	11	8	9	49:46	3	41
9	Sparta Rotterdam	28	12	5	11	35:47	-12	41
10	Groningen	28	11	5	12	40:37	3	38
11	Sittard	28	10	5	13	43:52	-9	35
12	Zwolle	28	8	9	11	38:53	-15	33
13	G.A. Eagles	28	7	11	10	45:45	0	32
14	Telstar	28	6	9	13	38:46	-8	27
15	FC Volendam	28	7	6	15	30:48	-18	27
16	Excelsior	28	7	6	15	29:47	-18	27
17	NAC Breda	28	5	8	15	29:50	-21	23
18	Heracles	28	5	4	19	33:70	-37	19

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