Cambuur have struggled defensively at home, losing all three fixtures at the Cambuur Stadion while conceding an average of 4.3 goals per game. NEC Nijmegen have taken maximum points from their two away league games with seven goals scored. Backing the visitors to win or draw covers the most likely outcomes given Cambuur's defensive vulnerabilities and NEC's strong away form.
Cambuur vs NEC Nijmegen prediction
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Last 5 matches · 0W-1D-4L · -12 goal difference
Last 5 matches · 1W-1D-3L · -5 goal difference
Our verdict
StrongBetGenius backs NEC Nijmegen or Draw (Double Chance) at 75% confidence — a strong call. Total goals: Over 2.5 Goals.
Match preview
Cambuur welcome NEC Nijmegen to the Cambuur Stadion seeking their first victory of the Eredivisie campaign. The hosts sit at the bottom of the table in 18th place with a single point from five matches, having lost all three of their home fixtures while conceding 13 goals in the process.
NEC Nijmegen arrive in 9th position with seven points, bolstered by a strong start on the road in domestic play. The visitors have collected two wins from two away league matches, scoring seven goals and allowing just two.
Historical meetings between the sides also favor the visitors in Leeuwarden, where NEC have secured four victories in their last six competitive trips to face Cambuur.
Key factors
- Cambuur have lost all 3 home league games this season, conceding 13 goals across those fixtures.
- NEC Nijmegen have won both of their away league matches, scoring 7 goals and conceding 2.
- Cambuur are 18th in the table with 1 point and a minus 12 goal difference after 5 matches.
- NEC Nijmegen have won 4 of their last 6 away meetings against Cambuur in all competitions.
- R. El Arguioui is Cambuur's main scoring outlet, accounting for 4 of their 6 total league goals.
Team news
Cambuur
- D. VisserKnee Injury
- D. BouahInjury
- W. AsselmanInactive
NEC Nijmegen
- D. FonvilleInjury
- A. KaplanKnee Injury
- B. LinssenInjury
- E. MorInactive
- D. NejasmicInactive
Statistical comparison
Cambuur at home vs NEC Nijmegen awayKey players this season
Cambuur
- R. El Arguioui4G
League scoring and assist totals for this season — not a predicted lineup. Availability is only shown where team news names the same player.
Table context
Full table →| # | Team | P | GD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6 | Fortuna SittardPromotion - Eredivisie (Conference League - Play Offs) | 5 | +2 | 10 |
| 7 | GO Ahead EaglesPromotion - Eredivisie (Conference League - Play Offs) | 5 | +2 | 8 |
| 8 | Ajax | 4 | +4 | 7 |
| 9 | NEC Nijmegen | 5 | +2 | 7 |
| 10 | Groningen | 5 | -1 | 7 |
| 11 | Sparta Rotterdam | 5 | 0 | 5 |
| 12 | Heerenveen | 5 | -2 | 5 |
| 15 | Utrecht | 5 | -9 | 2 |
| 16 | Willem IIEredivisie (Relegation) | 4 | -9 | 1 |
| 17 | ADO Den HaagRelegation - Eerste Divisie | 5 | -8 | 1 |
| 18 | CambuurRelegation - Eerste Divisie | 5 | -12 | 1 |
Head-to-head
Full record →NEC Nijmegen have won 4 of the last 10 meetings, averaging 1.9 goals a game, only 40% went over 2.5.
- 2024-02-27Cambuur 1-2 NEC Nijmegen
- 2023-02-11NEC Nijmegen 0-0 Cambuur
- 2022-11-04Cambuur 0-1 NEC Nijmegen
- 2022-04-03Cambuur 1-2 NEC Nijmegen
- 2021-12-16Cambuur 1-2 NEC Nijmegen
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Published September 11, 2026. Form, team news and table context refresh automatically.