Feyenoord are favourites to beat NEC at the Stadion Feijenoord in the Dutch Eredivisie on Saturday, 01 March. Read our Eredivisie predictions for the contest below.
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Feyenoord vs NEC prediction: Hosts should be too strong
Key Stats
- Feyenoord have won five of their last seven home games in the Eredivisie.
- Over 2.5 goals were scored in five of NEC’s last seven league fixtures.
- Four of the last five meetings between Feyenoord and NEC have produced goals at both ends.
- Julian Carranza managed to score in each of Feyenoord’s last two games.
Correct score prediction: Feyenoord 2-1 NEC
Feyenoord beat Almere 2-1 in their last home fixture and they could match that scoreline against NEC. Both teams found the net in four of the last five meetings between these clubs and that trend could continue.
Pre-game odds and win probability: Feyenoord are odds-on favourites
- HOME: 1/2 (1.50) – 66.7%
- DRAW: 7/2 (4.50) – 22.2%
- AWAY: 5/1 (6.00) – 16.7%
*odds from Ladbrokes, subject to change
Feyenoord scored late on to beat Almere last time out and they have a 66.7% chance of securing another win in Rotterdam when they host NEC.
NEC have won only two of their last 11 games in the league so it’s no surprise to see them listed as 5/1 underdogs ahead of their trip to Feyenoord. Check out our free football tips page for more Eredivisie predictions.
Most recent H2Hs: Recent encounters have been tight
Feyenoord have won two of the last three meetings with NEC, however, both games were decided by single-goal margins.
Netherlands Eredivisie 28/09/24
NEC
Feyenoord
Netherlands Eredivisie 12/05/24
NEC
Feyenoord
Netherlands Cup 21/04/24
Feyenoord
NEC
Netherlands Eredivisie 14/01/24
Feyenoord
NEC
Netherlands Cup 08/02/23
Feyenoord
NEC
Feyenoord preview: Hato back from a ban
Feyenoord are sweating on the availability of In-Beom Hwang, Chris-Kevin Nadje, Justin Bijlow and Ramiz Zerrouki. Quentin Timber, Bart Nieuwkoop, Gernot Trauner and Jordon Lotomba remain long-term absentees.
Predicted lineup: Wellenreuther (GK), Read, Beelen, Hancko, Hartmann, Milambo, Moder, Paixao, Hadj Moussa, Ivanusec, Carranza
Netherlands Eredivisie 11/05/25
L
PSV
3
Feyenoord
2
Netherlands Eredivisie 03/05/25
W
Heracles
1
Feyenoord
4
Netherlands Eredivisie 25/04/25
W
PEC Zwolle
0
Feyenoord
4
Netherlands Eredivisie 12/04/25
W
Fortuna Sittard
0
Feyenoord
2
Netherlands Eredivisie 05/04/25
W
AZ
0
Feyenoord
1
NEC preview: Four out for visitors
Philippe Sandler has a hamstring issue and could miss out for NEC, though attacker Kodai Sano could be available again following a minor foot problem. NEC lost 2-0 at Twente in their last assignment and are currently down in 12th spot in the Eredivisie table.
Predicted lineup: Roefs (GK), Pereira, Nuytinck, Verdonk, Ouwejan, Hoedemakers, Proper, Ouaissa, Van Crooij, Hansen, Linssen
Netherlands Eredivisie 11/05/25
W
Ajax
0
NEC
3
Netherlands Eredivisie 03/05/25
D
Willem II
1
NEC
1
Netherlands Eredivisie 27/04/25
L
Heerenveen
1
NEC
0
Netherlands Eredivisie 11/04/25
W
RKC
1
NEC
2
Netherlands Eredivisie 06/04/25
L
Sparta Rotterdam
2
NEC
0
Player to watch – Julian Carranza
Tasked with replacing recently sold fan favourite Santiago Gimenez, Julian Carranza has a tough task at Feyenoord, though the 24-year-old is showing signs the has the talent to shoulder the burden.
Carranza starting a streak?
Carranza managed to score in each of his last two appearances for Feyenoord against AC Milan and Almere City and the Argentinean forward will be determined to prolong his purple patch with another strike against NEC on Saturday.