NEC Nijmegen

Both teams to score is strongly reinforced by the underlying defensive and offensive metrics of both sides this season. NEC Nijmegen have not registered a single clean sheet in nine league games, conceding 10 goals in five home fixtures at an average of two goals per game. However, they have also scored in all five of those home matches.

Groningen have failed to score in zero matches this season, hitting 22 goals in nine fixtures, including 11 goals in four away games at an average of 2.8 per match. Like their hosts, Groningen have kept zero clean sheets away from home, conceding an average of two goals per trip. With key attackers Brynjolfur Willumsson and Thom van Bergen in form for the visitors, and Nijmegen missing defensive options such as Bram Nuytinck and Philippe Sandler, both sides possess the attacking potency and defensive vulnerabilities to generate goals at each end.

The evidence strongly supports reaching at least three goals rather than settling on the lower line. Groningen have been involved in remarkably high-scoring affairs, averaging 4.56 total goals per league game, scoring 22 and conceding 19 in nine fixtures. On their travels, Groningen average 2.8 goals scored and 2.0 conceded per match, never failing to score across their league campaign. Meanwhile, NEC Nijmegen have not kept a single clean sheet this season, conceding exactly two goals per game on home turf while scoring 1.4. With defensive regulars B. Nuytinck and P. Sandler sidelined through injury, NEC face a Groningen forward line featuring B. Willumsson and T. van Bergen, each with six goals already. Given that 70 percent of their last ten head-to-head meetings have also generated three or more goals, the match dynamics point squarely to over 2.5 total goals.

BTTS Yes — 76% confidence

NEC Nijmegen have conceded in all eight of their Eredivisie fixtures this season, yet they have scored in every home game with five goals in four outings. Fortuna Sittard have netted in all four of their away matches, averaging 2.3 goals scored per trip, while conceding in three of those four games. Additionally, eight of the last ten meetings between these sides saw both teams score.

Fortuna Sittard or Draw — 72% confidence

Fortuna Sittard have been in exceptional form away from home, taking ten points from a possible twelve with three wins and a draw. NEC Nijmegen have yet to win a league game at home, posting two draws and two losses while shipping two goals per match on average. Backing Fortuna Sittard to avoid defeat aligns well with each team's respective home and away form.

These two calls are about different parts of the match (both teams to score and double chance), so neither one determines the other. The figure shown is the lower of the two — a combo can never be more likely than its weaker leg.

Fortuna Sittard have been in exceptional form away from home, taking ten points from a possible twelve with three wins and a draw. NEC Nijmegen have yet to win a league game at home, posting two draws and two losses while shipping two goals per match on average. Backing Fortuna Sittard to avoid defeat aligns well with each team's respective home and away form.

NEC Nijmegen have conceded in all eight of their Eredivisie fixtures this season, yet they have scored in every home game with five goals in four outings. Fortuna Sittard have netted in all four of their away matches, averaging 2.3 goals scored per trip, while conceding in three of those four games. Additionally, eight of the last ten meetings between these sides saw both teams score.

NEC Nijmegen have avoided defeat in three of their last five matches across all competitions, including solid 1-1 stalemates against Ajax and Go Ahead Eagles. While their cup opener against Juventus was punishing, returning to home turf provides a much more manageable setting against Levski Sofia. The Bulgarian side showed defensive discipline when limiting Red Bull Salzburg to a solitary goal and recently kept clean sheets against Cherno More Varna and Botev Vratsa, but they rarely generate high goal totals on their travels. With key absentees on both teams likely fostering a tactical and controlled tempo, backing NEC to secure at least a draw while keeping total goals under 2.5 represents the most supported path.

Ajax have lost only once in seven league matches this season and hold fifth position in the standings, averaging 3.0 goals per game overall. However, their home form has yielded points dropped in three of four matches, including a 2-2 draw with Excelsior and a 3-1 loss to PSV Eindhoven. NEC Nijmegen are winless in their last five outings across all competitions, but their head-to-head record against Ajax features four draws and one win in the last ten meetings, including draws in each of their last two clashes. Backing Ajax to avoid defeat respects their offensive strength while acknowledging recent stalemates between the two teams.

Both teams have displayed identical trends in defence, with neither NEC Nijmegen nor GO Ahead Eagles recording a single clean sheet through six league fixtures this season. GO Ahead Eagles have scored in every match they have played, averaging 2.5 goals per game overall and 2.3 on their travels, while conceding 3.3 per away fixture. NEC have found the net in all three of their home league outings while allowing 2.3 goals per game at home. Furthermore, eighty percent of the last ten head-to-head meetings between the two clubs have resulted in both teams finding the back of the net, creating strong support for goals at both ends.

Juventus to win — 75% confidence

Juventus enter this fixture with strong form, having won three of their last four games while conceding only once across that stretch. In contrast, NEC Nijmegen have lost three of their last four games, conceding multiple goals in each of those defeats, including three-goal deficits against Cambuur and Bodo/Glimt. Even with several squad absences for the home side, the gap in current defensive stability heavily favours Juventus to secure the home victory.

Over 2.5 Goals — 70% confidence

Every single one of NEC Nijmegen's last five matches has produced three or more total goals, reflecting an open style of play and significant defensive concessions. With the Dutch side having conceded 12 goals across their last five matches, Juventus should find regular scoring opportunities while NEC's aggressive approach can contribute to an open game.

These two calls are about different parts of the match (match winner and total goals), so neither one determines the other. The figure shown is the lower of the two — a combo can never be more likely than its weaker leg.

Every single one of NEC Nijmegen's last five matches has produced three or more total goals, reflecting an open style of play and significant defensive concessions. With the Dutch side having conceded 12 goals across their last five matches, Juventus should find regular scoring opportunities while NEC's aggressive approach can contribute to an open game.

Juventus enter this fixture with strong form, having won three of their last four games while conceding only once across that stretch. In contrast, NEC Nijmegen have lost three of their last four games, conceding multiple goals in each of those defeats, including three-goal deficits against Cambuur and Bodo/Glimt. Even with several squad absences for the home side, the gap in current defensive stability heavily favours Juventus to secure the home victory.

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.

Excelsior or Draw — 68% confidence

Excelsior arrive in strong form with three wins from four matches and a perfect away record of two wins from two, scoring seven goals without conceding. Conversely, NEC Nijmegen have struggled at the Goffertstadion, losing both home league fixtures and allowing an average of 2.5 goals per match on their own pitch. With key defensive personnel such as P. Sandler and A. Kaplan absent through injury for the home side, Excelsior are well-positioned to take at least a point.

Over 2.5 Goals — 72% confidence

Both teams have demonstrated substantial attacking output this season. NEC Nijmegen matches are averaging 4.0 total goals, with the hosts scoring 2.3 goals and conceding 1.8 goals per game on average. Excelsior have been equally dangerous in attack, averaging 2.5 goals scored per game across the campaign. Furthermore, 77.8 percent of historical meetings between these two clubs have produced three or more goals, with an average of 3.67 goals per match across the nine-game sample.

These two calls are about different parts of the match (double chance and total goals), so neither one determines the other. The figure shown is the lower of the two — a combo can never be more likely than its weaker leg.

NEC Nijmegen have scored in every league fixture this season but have failed to keep a clean sheet in any of their four matches. With T. Chery in scoring form with three goals, the hosts consistently threaten opposing defences. Excelsior have found the back of the net in every fixture this season as well, scoring ten times in four matches. These consistent scoring records make goals for both sides a probable outcome.

Both teams have demonstrated substantial attacking output this season. NEC Nijmegen matches are averaging 4.0 total goals, with the hosts scoring 2.3 goals and conceding 1.8 goals per game on average. Excelsior have been equally dangerous in attack, averaging 2.5 goals scored per game across the campaign. Furthermore, 77.8 percent of historical meetings between these two clubs have produced three or more goals, with an average of 3.67 goals per match across the nine-game sample.

Excelsior arrive in strong form with three wins from four matches and a perfect away record of two wins from two, scoring seven goals without conceding. Conversely, NEC Nijmegen have struggled at the Goffertstadion, losing both home league fixtures and allowing an average of 2.5 goals per match on their own pitch. With key defensive personnel such as P. Sandler and A. Kaplan absent through injury for the home side, Excelsior are well-positioned to take at least a point.

Feyenoord enter this fixture unbeaten in the Eredivisie with two victories from two away matches, scoring six goals on the road. NEC have lost their only home league game this season and have conceded in all three league fixtures. Furthermore, Feyenoord have avoided defeat in nine of the previous ten meetings between the two sides, making the away win or draw a solidly backed outcome.

Both teams to score has landed in 60% of the last ten meetings between these sides, averaging 3.0 total goals per match. NEC have scored five goals across their opening two league fixtures but have conceded in every domestic and European outing this season, while Zwolle scored twice in their last match at Heerenveen with D. Mbayo providing two assists.

NEC Nijmegen have demonstrated significant dominance in this head-to-head matchup, remaining unbeaten across their last nine competitive meetings against PEC Zwolle with six victories in that span. While NEC carry several defensive injuries, their explosive 4-1 away win at Willem II highlights their counter-attacking potency against mid-table opposition, making the away-or-draw double chance a well-supported selection.

Bodo/Glimt enter this clash unbeaten in the Champions League (2 wins, 1 draw) and already secured a decisive 3-1 away victory in the reverse fixture. They have netted at least three goals in four of their last five matches across all competitions. Supported by their offensive consistency and home advantage.