NEC and PSV will meet in the upcoming round of the Eredivisie on Saturday, 1 February.
Will the hosts be able to put up a fight against the reigning champions or will we see another PSV win as expected? Read our NEC vs PSV preview and prediction to find out and learn more about the game.
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NEC vs PSV prediction: Another win for the defending champions
Key Stats
- Both teams have scored in 70% of matches hosted by NEC in the Eredivisie this season.
- PSV have beaten NEC 13 times in their last 15 H2H duels.
- NEC have only won four of their 10 home matches in the league, while PSV have won seven of their 10 away games.
Correct score prediction: NEC 1-3 PSV
PSV Eindhoven continue to impress in this campaign as they try to defend their title and while NEC are having a solid season, we can't see them standing up to the champions.
Pre-game odds and win probability: PSV odds-on favourites
- HOME: 19/4 (5.75) – 17.40%
- DRAW: 19/5 (4.80) – 20.80%
- AWAY: 10/21 (1.48) – 67.70%
*odds from Ladbrokes, subject to change
It is clear from the NEC vs PSV odds that the guests are the expected winners and by a big margin, which is hardly a surprise since PSV are a much better team on paper.
Furthermore, PSV Eindhoven are currently at the top of the Eredivisie standings, 24 points ahead of NEC Nijmegen, so it's clear why they're the heavy favourites in this match.
Anyhow, if you likes our predictions for this game, remember to also check out some of our latest betting tips for today.
Most recent H2Hs: PSV dominating this matchup
With four wins over NEC in their last five meetings, PSV Eindhoven have clearly been the better team lately. Of course, things are the same even if we look at the overall H2H record between these two teams: 64-17-8 in favour of PSV.
Netherlands Eredivisie 14/09/24
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NEC
Netherlands Eredivisie 30/03/24
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PSV
Netherlands Eredivisie 16/09/23
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NEC
Netherlands Eredivisie 01/04/23
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Netherlands Eredivisie 30/10/22
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NEC preview: Hoping for a good performance against the champions
After a poor run of five games without a win in the league, NEC Nijmegen have managed to win in the last two rounds and they'll be looking for their third win in a row against the defending champions. Overall, NEC are near the middle of the standings in the Eredivisie, with 23 points from 19 games.
Another positive for NEC at this time is their clean bill of health.
Predicted lineup: Roefs (GK), Pereira, Marquez, Sandler, Verdonk, Proper, Hoedemakers, Ouaissa, Crooij, Sano & Ogawa
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
PSV preview: On a good run and looking for more
While PSV did slip a few times in the league since the New Year, they are still sitting at the top of the standings with four points more than Ajax, although the team from Amsterdam have a game in hand. However, PSV Eindhoven have won three games in a row in all competitions, including a couple of Champions League wins that secured them a place in the knockout stages.
When it comes to team news, Noa Lang, Fode Fofana, Malik Tillman, and Sergino Dest are out with injuries, while Ricardo Pepi is questionable.
Predicted lineup: Benitez (GK), Ledesma, Flamingo, Boscagli, Junior, Veerman, Schouten, Bakayoko, Til, Saibiri & De Jong
Netherlands Eredivisie 11/05/25
W
Feyenoord
2
PSV
3
Netherlands Eredivisie 03/05/25
W
Fortuna Sittard
1
PSV
4
Netherlands Eredivisie 24/04/25
W
FC Twente
1
PSV
3
Netherlands Eredivisie 12/04/25
W
Almere City FC
0
PSV
5
Netherlands Eredivisie 05/04/25
W
FC Groningen
1
PSV
3
Player to watch: Luuk de Jong
With nine goals and five assists in the league this season, the experienced forward is one of the main offensive forces that might lead PSV Eindhoven to another title. Of course, he's not doing it alone and a few other players are close to him in terms of goals, but de Jong's nine goals in the Eredivisie is the team's highest.
