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Two of last season's top three meet in round five of the 2026-27 Eredivisie campaign, as NEC Nijmegen welcome Feyenoord to Stadion de Goffert on Saturday afternoon.
Both teams have made positive starts to the league season, with just one defeat between them from a combined seven outings so far.
In addition to our NEC Nijmegen vs Feyenoord prediction below, check out the rest of today's betting tips for more of our expert predictions.
NEC Nijmegen vs. Feyenoord key stats
- NEC have conceded in each of their last six matches.
- Five of those games have produced three or more goals, with both teams scoring in five as well.
- Feyenoord have opened the scoring in five of their last six matches.
- Eight of the visitors' last nine games have yielded at least three goals.
NEC Nijmegen vs. Feyenoord preview: De Stadionclub to snap winless streak against NEC
NEC Nijmegen vs Feyenoord — Tale of the Tape
| NEC Nijmegen | vs | Feyenoord |
|---|---|---|
| 7th | Position | 3rd |
| 6 | Points | 8 |
| 8 | Goals For | 10 |
| 4 | Goals Against | 6 |
| 0 | Clean Sheets | 1 |
| 13th | Home / Away Rank | 5th |
For the second consecutive home game, Feyenoord were held to a 2-2 draw, this time by newly promoted ADO Den Haag on Sunday afternoon, after coming from two goals down.
Giovanni van Bronckhorst’s side are one of only four unbeaten teams in the Dutch top flight, but the points dropped so far will be a source of frustration for a squad with title ambitions.
De Stadionclub must now cope without reigning Golden Boot holder Ayase Ueda, who joined Lille just over 24 hours after netting his third goal of the season in the draw with Den Haag.
With one eye on their Champions League opener against Barcelona, Feyenoord will be eager to start September positively and keep the pressure on early Eredivisie leaders AZ Alkmaar.
This weekend’s fixture marks the first of three consecutive away games for Saturday’s visitors, who are unbeaten in their last seven competitive matches on the road since March 8, winning the last four.
NEC’s hopes of a first-ever Champions League appearance were recently dashed by Bodo/Glimt, but the Nijmegen-based side responded well to their European disappointment with a 3-1 win over PEC Zwolle on Saturday.
Dick Schreuder’s men have recorded back-to-back league wins since losing their opener to Telstar and now sit seventh in the table despite having a game in hand.
Defeat in the Champions League playoffs means the Eniesee drop into the Europa League, where they will open their group campaign later this month against Juventus.
That extra commitment will be a new challenge for NEC, who must now show their mettle on their first continental adventure in 17 years.
For now, though, attention turns to a clash with Feyenoord, a side NEC are unbeaten against in the last four meetings since May 2024, although they are winless in the last six home editions of this fixture.
NEC Nijmegen vs. Feyenoord form guide & betting tips
| NEC Nijmegen | vs | Feyenoord |
|---|---|---|
LWW |
Form | WDWD |
| 6 | Points | 8 |
| 7th | Form Table | 3rd |
| 8 | Goals For | 10 |
| 4 | Goals Against | 6 |
WWLLW |
Form (All Comps) | WDWD |
Whispers predicts: NEC Nijmegen 1-2 Feyenoord
Feyenoord have been in impressive form away from home, and while Saturday's trip to Nijmegen may be their toughest assignment in some time, we are backing the visitors to claim all three points at 6/5 (2.20).
Only one of the last five meetings between NEC and Feyenoord has not seen both teams score, so BTTS – Yes at 1/3 (1.33) is an appealing option.
NEC's Tjaronn Chery has three goals and an assist in his last two league appearances, making the 19/20 (1.95) for him to score or assist here an enticing bet.
> Feyenoord to win at 6/5 (2.20) | Likelihood: Probable
> BTTS – Yes at 1/3 (1.33) | Likelihood: Probable
> Tjaronn Chery to score or assist at 19/20 (1.95) | Likelihood: Probable