NEC Nijmegen vs Utrecht predictions, Jan 09, 2026

Dutch Eredivisie, on Friday,

Nijmegen

Utrecht

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In an upcoming Dutch Eredivisie clash, NEC Nijmegen will square off against FC Utrecht on January 9th, 2026 at the home turf of NEC Nijmegen. Recent form suggests that NEC Nijmegen have been the more successful side, having won three of their last five matches, while FC Utrecht have won just one in the same period.

From a betting perspective, bookmakers have given NEC Nijmegen the edge with odds of 2.05 for a home win, compared to 3.27 for an away victory for FC Utrecht. Our model prediction aligns with this, giving NEC Nijmegen a 46.4% chance of securing a victory, with a 24.8% likelihood of a draw and a 28.7% chance of FC Utrecht emerging victorious.

Tactically, both teams will need to focus on their strengths to come out on top. NEC Nijmegen will look to capitalize on their recent good form, while FC Utrecht will aim to turn around their fortunes and secure a positive result. With these factors in mind, this matchup promises to be an intriguing and closely contested affair, where anything can happen on the day.

This preview is generated with the Welcome.Bet AI Insights Engine, combining form data, betting odds, and semantic SEO optimization to deliver relevant match analysis for fans and bettors alike from 2026-01-02T23:52:02+00:00.

Nijmegen
46.1%
Draw
25%
Utrecht
28.9%

Prediction (the most likely score): 1:1

Outrights of Dutch Eredivisie Nijmegen: 0.3% Utrecht: 0.13%

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Betting Odds

1 X 2
betsson 2.02 3.95 3.25
MarathonBet 2.1 3.76 3.34 Watch Watch and Bet
WilliamHill 2.05 3.5 3.1
Pinnacle 2.02 3.87 3.27
Best for US Customers 1.96 3.75 3.2

Latest Results

20.12.25 NEC Nijmegen – Ajax Amsterdam – 2:2
16.12.25 Amsterdamsche FC – NEC Nijmegen – 1:3
13.12.25 SC Telstar – NEC Nijmegen – 2:2
07.12.25 FC Volendam – NEC Nijmegen – 2:3
29.11.25 NEC Nijmegen – Sparta Rotterdam – 3:1
21.12.25 FC Utrecht – PSV Eindhoven – 1:2
17.12.25 FC Oss – FC Utrecht – 0:2
14.12.25 NAC Breda – FC Utrecht – 1:1
11.12.25 FC Utrecht – Nottingham Forest – 1:2
07.12.25 FC Utrecht – FC Twente – 1:1

Facts

  • One team leads the standings, the other sits mid-table (ranked 4 in the zone Promotion ~ Europa League (Qualification: ) and 8 in the zone Promotion ~ Eredivisie (Conference League ~ Play Offs: )).
  • In the last 5 head-to-head matches, Nijmegen won 2.
  • Nijmegen is in very good shape right now (last 5 games: 3 wins).
  • Utrecht‘s form has been unstable in recent games (in the last 5 games, wins – 1).
  • Nijmegen will hold a modest advantage in this match.
  • In the last 19 head-to-head matches, Nijmegen won 6 matches, drew 5 matches, lost 8 matches, and goals 18:21. (average 0.9:1.1).
  • Including home matches between the teams, Nijmegen won 4 matches, drew 2 matches, lost 3 matches, and goals 12:12. (average 1.3:1.3).

    Latest Head To Head

    02.11.25 FC Utrecht – NEC Nijmegen – 1:0
    15.03.25 FC Utrecht – NEC Nijmegen – 0:1
    24.11.24 NEC Nijmegen – FC Utrecht – 1:2
    17.03.24 FC Utrecht – NEC Nijmegen – 1:0
    23.09.23 NEC Nijmegen – FC Utrecht – 3:0

    Standings

    2025/26

    Pl W D L Diff Pts
    1 PSV 17 15 1 1 52:21 31 46
    2 Feyenoord 17 11 2 4 42:21 21 35
    3 Ajax 17 8 6 3 32:22 10 30
    4 Nijmegen 17 8 5 4 43:29 14 29
    5 Groningen 17 8 3 6 25:22 3 27
    6 AZ Alkmaar 16 7 4 5 31:28 3 25
    7 Twente 17 6 7 4 26:21 5 25
    8 Utrecht 17 6 5 6 28:23 5 23
    9 Heerenveen 17 6 5 6 29:26 3 23
    10 Sparta Rotterdam 17 7 2 8 18:31 -13 23
    11 Sittard 17 6 3 8 25:29 -4 21
    12 Excelsior 16 6 1 9 16:27 -11 19
    13 G.A. Eagles 17 4 7 6 26:29 -3 19
    14 Zwolle 17 5 4 8 21:38 -17 19
    15 Telstar 17 3 6 8 20:27 -7 15
    16 FC Volendam 17 3 5 9 19:31 -12 14
    17 Heracles 17 4 2 11 26:44 -18 14
    18 NAC Breda 17 3 4 10 16:26 -10 13

    Dutch Eredivisie Outrights

    1. PSV: 1.04 (89.67%)

    2. Feyenoord: 13 (7.14%)

    3. Ajax: 133.5 (0.7%)

    4. AZ Alkmaar: 141.83 (0.65%)

    5. Nijmegen: 308.67 (0.3%)

    6. Twente: 400.17 (0.23%)

    7. Groningen: 567 (0.16%)

    8. Utrecht: 733.67 (0.13%)

    9. Heerenveen: 733.67 (0.13%)

    10. Sittard: 817 (0.11%)

    11. Sparta Rotterdam: 817 (0.11%)

    12. G.A. Eagles: 900.33 (0.1%)

    13. Heracles: 983.67 (0.09%)

    14. NAC Breda: 983.67 (0.09%)

    15. Telstar: 983.67 (0.09%)

    16. FC Volendam: 983.67 (0.09%)

    17. Excelsior: 983.67 (0.09%)

    18. Zwolle: 983.67 (0.09%)

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