Three points will be up for grabs as Twente host NEC Nijmegen in the Dutch Eredivisie at De Grolsch Veste on Sunday, 23 February 2025. View our free Twente vs NEC Nijmegen predictions below.
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Twente vs NEC Nijmegen predictions: Hosts to lead at the break
Key stats
- Twente have led at the half-time break in four consecutive matches across all competitions.
- The hosts also led at half-time in four of NEC Nijmegen’s last five trips to this stadium.
- Both teams were on the scoresheet in four of Twente's last five games, and in six of NEC Nijmegen’s last seven matches.
- Twente are unbeaten at home in the Eredivisie this season.
Correct score prediction: Twente 3-1 NEC Nijmegen
While Twente have no losses at home, NEC Nijmegen suffered seven defeats in 10 away games this season. Given that Twente won four of the last six clashes between these teams, we are confident that they will claim all the spoils after 90 minutes.
Pre-game odds and win probability: Twente are expected winners
- HOME: 3/5 (1.60) – 62.5%
- DRAW: 16/5 (4.20) – 23.8%
- AWAY: 4/1 (5.00) – 20%
*Odds from Ladbrokes, subject to change
Twente were knocked out of the UEFA Europa League earlier this week, ending their six-match unbeaten run (W4, D2). Joseph Oosting's men have had an impressive campaign, with an 11-6-5 win-draw-loss record.
On the other hand, NEC Nijmegen are without a win in their last three games. They are 12th in the Eredivisie ahead of their clash with sixth-placed Twente.
As it stands, Twente are the expected winners at 3/5 (1.60). Teams with these odds generally have a 62.5% probability of winning.
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We have also pointed out that both teams were on the scoresheet in four of Twente's last five games, and six of NEC Nijmegen's last seven matches. For this reason, BTTS – Yes has an appealing look at 7/10 (1.70). That one has a 58.8% chance of landing.
Most recent H2Hs: Another high-scoring affair on the cards?
Over three goals were scored on average in the last five skirmishes between Twente and NEC Nijmegen. Twente have been the dominant side in their recent meetings with NEC, losing only once in their last six encounters (W4, D1).
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Twente preview: Looking to bounce back from Europa League heartbreak
The only injury absentee for Twente ahead of this game will be Younes Taha, who has a lower leg problem and is expected to recover by the end of March.
Predicted lineup: Unnerstall (GK), Rooij, Bruns, Lagerbielke, Kuipers, Vlap, Sadilek, Rots, Steijn, Ltaief & Lammers.
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W
FC Utrecht
0
FC Twente
2
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W
Sparta Rotterdam
0
FC Twente
2
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PSV
3
FC Twente
1
Netherlands Eredivisie 13/04/25
D
PEC Zwolle
1
FC Twente
1
Netherlands Eredivisie 05/04/25
D
Fortuna Sittard
1
FC Twente
1
NEC Nijmegen preview: Hoping to snap their winless run
As for NEC, defender Philippe Sandler will be unavailable due to injury, but forward Kodai Sano is looking to return to action this weekend after recovering from a foot injury.
Predicted lineup: Roefs (GK), Pereira, Nuytinck, Marquez, Verdonk, Proper, Hoedemakers, Ouaissa, Van Crooij, Hansen & Linssen.
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W
Ajax
0
NEC
3
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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
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L
Sparta Rotterdam
2
NEC
0
Player to watch: Sam Steijn
With 18 goals in 21 league assignments, Sam Steijn has scored at least six more goals than any other player in the Dutch Eredivisie. The former ADO Den Haag midfielder has scored in back-to-back games and will look to extend that run to three matches.