Both on 15 points, there is little to separate Willem II and NAC Breda coming into Saturday evening's mid-table clash. Keep reading for our Willem II vs NAC Breda predictions and tips.
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Willem II vs NAC Breda prediction: The comfortable middle
Key stats:
- Willem II and NAC Breda both have 15 points, though the hosts have scored one more and conceded nine fewer.
- Willem II have actually been better on the road this season, with eight of their points coming away from home.
- Conversely, NAC Breda have struggled on their travels, with one win and five losses away.
Correct score prediction: Willem II 2-1 NAC Breda
This game will be close. As the league table suggests, there is little difference between the promoted pair's performances. Though as the stats suggest, both sides would maybe fancy themselves more in the reverse fixture.
However, we think Willem II will edge this one, their far stronger goal difference shows they are just about the better side.
Pre-game odds and win probability: Willem to be winners
HOME: 21/20 (2.05) – 48.8%
DRAW: 9/4 (3.25) – 30.8%
AWAY: 27/10 (3.70) – 27%
*Odds from Ladbrokes, subject to change
Despite indifferent form at home, the bookmakers' expected winner in this game is Willem II. Their odds of 21/20 imply a 48.8% likelihood of victory, a verdict we concur with.
Feel free to take a look at our football betting tips page to check out our other predictions and tips!
Last five H2Hs: On a knife-edge
These two will be delighted to be playing each other in the comfier climates of mid-table than near the relegation zone, having spent their recent seasons in the Eerste Divisie.
The recent fixtures between the pair do not point to a clear winner, with two wins each and one draw in their last five.
Netherlands Eerste Divisie 22/12/23
NAC
Willem II
Netherlands Eerste Divisie 03/09/23
Willem II
NAC
Netherlands Eerste Divisie 25/04/23
NAC
Willem II
Netherlands Eerste Divisie 14/04/23
NAC
Willem II
Netherlands Eerste Divisie 11/12/22
Willem II
NAC
Willem II preview: Going steady
After a two-year stint in the second tier, Willem II will be quietly satisfied with how their return to the top flight has gone.
De Tricolores are just inside the top half, and have kept a tight defence, with only a handful of teams having conceded fewer.
The only concern as they welcome Breda is their injury list, with five players like to miss this encounter.
Predicted lineup: Didillon (GK), Tirpan, Birhounek, St. Jago, Sigurgeirsson, Lachkar, Bosch, Kehrer, Sandra, Meerveld, Vaesen
Netherlands Eredivisie 09/05/25
L
Heracles
2
Willem II
1
Netherlands Eredivisie 03/05/25
D
NEC
1
Willem II
1
Netherlands Eredivisie 27/04/25
L
Fortuna Sittard
1
Willem II
0
Netherlands Eredivisie 13/04/25
L
Ajax
2
Willem II
1
Netherlands Eredivisie 04/04/25
L
Heerenveen
3
Willem II
1
NAC Breda preview: A few leaks
It is quite remarkable that after just 12 games, and on the same points tally, Breda are ten goals worse off than their hosts.
The away side have held their own back in the top flight, despite finishing eighth in the second tier last season, with a win over Ajax a particular highlight.
However, they will be keen to tighten up at the back to avoid getting drawn into the relegation battle.
Predicted lineup: Bielica (GK), Lucassen, Jensen, Kongolo, Kemper, Balard, Leemans, Jensen, Pauler, Omarsson, Sauer
Netherlands Eredivisie 10/05/25
L
Fortuna Sittard
1
NAC
0
Netherlands Eredivisie 04/05/25
L
PEC Zwolle
3
NAC
1
Netherlands Eredivisie 24/04/25
D
AZ
1
NAC
1
Netherlands Eredivisie 12/04/25
D
Go Ahead Eagles
1
NAC
1
Netherlands Eredivisie 06/04/25
L
Ajax
3
NAC
1
Player to watch: Leo Sauer
One of the most exciting signings NAC made this summer was the addition of Slovakian winger Leo Sauer.
The teenager joined on loan from Feyenoord, where despite not starting a single game, the attacker scored two and assisted three, with a contribution coming every 77 minutes.
Sauer has just one goal on loan so far, but with talent such as his, it won't be long until he explodes.