Utrecht and NEC are scheduled to meet in the next round of the Eredivisie on Saturday, 15 March.
Will the hosts secure the three points as expected or can the guests surprise them? Find out from our Utrecht vs NEC prediction and preview right here.
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NEC vs Utrecht prediction: A confident win for the home team
Key Stats
- NEC are without a win in their last six game and they've lost eight of their 12 away games in the league this season.
- Both teams have scored in just two of the last eight H2H duels between Utrecht and NEC.
- NEC have failed to score in 58% of their away matches in the Eredivisie so far.
Correct score prediction: Utrecht 2-0 NEC
While Utrecht aren't in as great form as they were earlier this season, they still only lost once in their last eight games in the league and with NEC struggling to win any points lately, we expect the hosts to secure three points from this match.
Pre-game odds and win probability: Utrecht the more likely winners
- HOME: 4/5 (1.80) – 55.60%
- DRAW: 14/5 (3.80) – 26.30%
- AWAY: 3/1 (4.00) – 25.00%
*Odds from Ladbrokes, subject to change
We can see from the Utrecht vs NEC odds that the hosts are the expected winners, which is hardly a surprise if we look at the Eredivisie standings where Utrecht are 23 points ahead of NEC.
The hosts are also in much better form at the moment and with them also having the advantage of playing at home, it's clear why the bookies see them as clear favourites.
So, we also expect an exciting game and if you liked our predictions for it, make sure to also check our other betting tips for today.
Most recent H2Hs: A close matchup recently
We saw two wins for Utrecht and one win for NEC in the last five meetings between these two teams, along with a couple of draws. Meanwhile, Utrecht have the advantage when it comes to their overall H2H record with NEC Nijmegen: 38-24-28.
Netherlands Eredivisie 24/11/24
NEC
FC Utrecht
Netherlands Eredivisie 17/03/24
FC Utrecht
NEC
Netherlands Eredivisie 23/09/23
NEC
FC Utrecht
Netherlands Eredivisie 12/03/23
NEC
FC Utrecht
Netherlands Eredivisie 16/09/22
FC Utrecht
NEC
Utrecht preview: Chasing European football
To the surprise of many, Utrecht are currently third in the Eredivisie standings and if they can remain in that spot, they will get to play in the Champions League qualifiers next season. However, a few teams are close behind and fighting for the same thing, so Utrecht will have to keep playing well for the remainder of the season if they want to achieve this great success.
Meanwhile, Yoann Cathline, Rickson Van Hees, Miguel Rodriguez, and Niklas Vesterlund are currently out with injuries.
Predicted lineup: Barkas (GK), El Karouani, Viergever, Didden, Horemans, Iqbal, Aaronson, Toornstra, Fraulo, Min & Haller
Netherlands Eredivisie 11/05/25
L
FC Twente
2
FC Utrecht
0
Netherlands Eredivisie 25/04/25
W
RKC
0
FC Utrecht
4
Netherlands Eredivisie 20/04/25
W
Ajax
0
FC Utrecht
4
Netherlands Eredivisie 13/04/25
W
FC Groningen
1
FC Utrecht
3
Netherlands Eredivisie 06/04/25
D
Go Ahead Eagles
2
FC Utrecht
2
NEC preview: Hoping to end their poor run of form
After failing to win any of their last six games in the Eredivisie, NEC Nijmegen have dropped to the 13th place in the standings. More importantly, they are now just two points ahead of Willem II, who are in a spot that leads to relegation playoffs.
When it comes to team news, Philippe Sandler remains on the sidelines with a muscle injury, while Lasse Schone is suspended.
Predicted lineup: Roefs (GK), Pereira, Marquez, Hoedemakers, Nuytinck, Ouwejan, Ouaissa, Van Crooy, Proper, Linssen & Hansen
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: Sebastien Haller
While Haller has only managed to score once in the Eredivisie in his eight appearances for Utrecht so far, he is certainly the biggest name in this team and his reputation says that he'll find his best form sooner rather than latter.
