Utrecht vs NEC Nijmegen prediction, preview and tip
Match overview
Utrecht host NEC Nijmegen in the Eredivisie on Sunday 8 November, kicking off at 20:00 WAT at Stadion Galgenwaard. Utrecht sit 14th with 12 points from 12 games (in the bottom half), while NEC Nijmegen are 11th on 14 (in the bottom half). The gap is just 2 points, so three points here could swap their places.
Form guide
Utrecht – form over the last 5: LWDWW Most recently they lost to Telstar 2–4 on the road. They score 1.5 and concede 2.0 per game.
NEC Nijmegen – form over the last 5: WLDWD Most recently they beat Omonia Nicosia 3–1 at home. They are averaging 2.0 goals a game – a real threat going forward.
Goals outlook
Our model projects Utrecht 1.9 – 1.8 NEC Nijmegen in expected goals – roughly 3.7 goals in all. That points to goals: over 2.5 is 69% likely and both teams score 68% of the time. Recent games involving both sides have mostly gone over 2.5.
Betting angles
Match result chances: Utrecht 43% · draw 20% · NEC Nijmegen 37%.
Both teams to score: yes (68%) at 1.40.
Our tip before kick-off
Before kick-off we picked Over 2.5 goals, rated at 69% confidence at odds of 1.40. Predicted score: Utrecht 2–1 NEC Nijmegen. Graded on the 90-minute score. No tip is certain – 18+ only, stake responsibly.
Result chances
Utrecht43%fair 2.32 · @2.45
Draw20%fair 5.11 · @3.80
NEC Nijmegen37%fair 2.68 · @2.60
3.67Expected goals
1.90Utrecht xG
1.76NEC Nijmegen xG
68%Both score
69%Over 2.5
Score grid: top six
1–19%
2–18%
1–28%
2–27%
3–15%
1–05%
From our goals model: Utrecht 1.9 – 1.8 NEC Nijmegen expected. Correct scores are long shots even at the top of this list.
All markets: our price vs the bookmaker
Market
Most likely
Chance
Fair odds
Bookmaker
Match result
Utrecht to win✗
43%
2.32
2.45 ▲
Double chance
Either team to win✓
80%
1.24
1.25
Both teams to score
Both teams to score✓
68%
1.48
1.40
Draw no bet
Utrecht (draw no bet)✗
54%
1.87
–
Asian handicap
NEC Nijmegen +1 (Asian handicap)✓
72%
1.39
–
Over/under 1.5 goals
Over 1.5 goals✓
87%
1.15
1.11
Over/under 2.5 goals
Over 2.5 goals✓
69%
1.45
1.40
Over/under 3.5 goals
Under 3.5 goals✗
52%
1.93
1.73
Over/under 4.5 goals
Under 4.5 goals✗
71%
1.41
1.30
First team to score
Utrecht to score first✗
51%
1.98
–
Half-time result
Level at half-time✗
35%
2.85
–
Half-time / full-time
HT Utrecht / FT Utrecht✗
26%
3.90
–
Correct score
Correct score 2–1✗
8%
12.25
–
Recent results
Utrecht – last 6
LWDWWL
1 Nov
@ Telstar
2–4
L
29 Oct
@ Kozakken Boys
1–0
W
24 Oct
vs PEC Zwolle
1–1
D
18 Oct
@ Twente
2–1
W
11 Oct
vs Willem II
3–1
W
20 Sep
@ Feyenoord
0–5
L
1.5Scored / game
2.0Conceded / game
67%Both scored
67%Over 2.5
NEC Nijmegen – last 6
WLDWDD
5 Nov
vs Omonia Nicosia
3–1
W
31 Oct
@ Heerenveen
0–1
L
25 Oct
vs Groningen
2–2
D
22 Oct
@ Dinamo Zagreb
4–2
W
18 Oct
vs Fortuna Sittard
2–2
D
15 Oct
vs Levski Sofia
1–1
D
2.0Scored / game
1.5Conceded / game
83%Both scored
67%Over 2.5
Head to head
No previous meetings on record between Utrecht and NEC Nijmegen.
What is the prediction for Utrecht vs NEC Nijmegen?
Our pick is Over 2.5 goals with a 69% chance, at bookmaker odds of 1.40.
Who will win Utrecht vs NEC Nijmegen?
On our numbers Utrecht have a 43% chance of winning, the draw 20% and NEC Nijmegen 37%.
How many goals will there be in Utrecht vs NEC Nijmegen?
We expect about 3.7 goals. Over 2.5 goals is 69% likely and both teams score 68% of the time on our projection.
What is the predicted score for Utrecht vs NEC Nijmegen?
Our predicted score is Utrecht 2–1 NEC Nijmegen, the most likely score that fits our pick. We expect about 3.7 goals in total.
When is Utrecht vs NEC Nijmegen?
Utrecht vs NEC Nijmegen (Eredivisie) kicks off on Sunday 8 November 2026 at 20:00 (West Africa Time) at Stadion Galgenwaard.
Numbers from ZoraTips' team ratings and score grid, with bookmaker lines for late news. Kick-off times shown in your local time. Predictions are estimates, not guarantees – 18+, please bet responsibly.
