NEC Nijmegen vs Excelsior Prediction

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Most Likely Score
Sat, 22 Aug 2026 · Eredivisie
1 67%
Home Win 1.49
X 17%
Draw 5.8
2 15%
Away Win 6.52
xG Home 2.54
xG Away 1.15
Over 2.5 Goals 71%
BTTS 63%

Our Prediction

Our Poisson distribution model gives NEC Nijmegen an expected 2.5 goals and Excelsior an expected 1.1 goals. NEC Nijmegen have a 67% win probability, draw stands at 17%, and Excelsior at 15%. The most likely exact scoreline is 2–1. Over 2.5 goals looks likely at 71%.

Correct Score Predictions

2:1 9.3%
2:0 8.1%
3:1 7.8%
1:1 7.3%
3:0 6.8%
1:0 6.4%
2:2 5.3%
4:1 5%
3:2 4.5%
4:0 4.3%
1:2 4.2%
0:1 2.9%

Detailed Analysis

Best Pick NEC Nijmegen Win
Probability 67%
Predicted Odds 1.49
Market Odds 1.59

Team Comparison

NEC Nijmegen Excelsior
3 League Position 13
59 Points 38
47% Win % 29%
2.26 Avg Goals Scored 1.26
1.56 Avg Goals Conceded 1.65

Venue Form

NEC Nijmegen at Home
W0 D1 L0 (1 games)
0% win rate
Excelsior Away
W1 D0 L0 (1 games)
100% win rate

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