Stadion Galgenwaard · Analysis updated 23:54 UTC
Utrecht vs NEC Nijmegen Prediction, Odds & Statistics
Our Poisson-based model projects 1.80 expected goals for Utrecht and 2.90 for NEC Nijmegen, a combined total of 4.70. That distribution gives NEC Nijmegen the largest share of the 1X2 market at 61%, with the draw at 17%. Goals markets follow the same shape: 85% for over 2.5 goals and 79% for both teams to score, with 1–2 the single most likely scoreline at 7%. Probabilities are statistical estimates and carry meaningful uncertainty — a 61% favourite still loses or draws a large share of the time.
Model pick
NEC Nijmegen win
60.5% probability
Expected goals
1.80 – 2.90
Model version
poisson-v2
Probabilities are statistical estimates, not guarantees.
Why the model likes this
Each point below is derived from this fixture's own data — recent results, home and away splits, scoring and defensive rates and head-to-head history where it exists. Points only appear when the underlying data supports them.
Utrecht home form
5 points from their last 5 home matches in our dataset.
NEC Nijmegen away threat
Scored in 2 of their last 4 away fixtures.
Most likely outcome
The model rates NEC Nijmegen to win the strongest 1X2 selection at 61%, against 23% / 17% / 61% for home, draw and away.
Expected goals balance
Projected 1.80 goals for Utrecht and 2.90 for NEC Nijmegen, a combined 4.70 — an open game on paper.
Match result (1X2)
Double chance 1X
40%
Double chance 12
83%
Double chance X2
78%
Goals markets
Correct score
- 1–26.9%
- 1–36.7%
- 2–26.2%
- 2–36.0%
- 1–44.8%
Recent form
Utrecht
- 2026-10-24T14:30:00.000Z · H vs PEC Zwolle · 1-1 (D)
- 2026-10-18T18:00:00.000Z · A vs Twente · 2-1 (W)
- 2026-10-11T10:15:00.000Z · H vs Willem II · 3-1 (W)
- 2026-09-20T10:15:00.000Z · A vs Feyenoord · 0-5 (L)
- 2026-09-13T10:15:00.000Z · A vs Excelsior · 2-1 (W)
NEC Nijmegen
- 2026-10-25T13:30:00.000Z · H vs Groningen · 2-2 (D)
- 2026-10-22T16:45:00.000Z · A vs Dinamo Zagreb · 4-2 (W)
- 2026-10-18T18:00:00.000Z · H vs Fortuna Sittard · 2-2 (D)
- 2026-10-15T19:00:00.000Z · H vs Levski Sofia · 1-1 (D)
- 2026-10-10T19:00:00.000Z · A vs Ajax · 1-1 (D)
Head-to-head
Head-to-head history is temporarily unavailable. The prediction is unaffected — it is built from current form, home and away performance, goals data and competition statistics.
Eredivisie table
| # | Team | P | W | D | L | GD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Feyenoord | 10 | 7 | 3 | 0 | 21 | 24 |
| 2 | Ajax | 10 | 6 | 3 | 1 | 16 | 21 |
| 3 | PSV Eindhoven | 10 | 6 | 2 | 2 | 15 | 20 |
| 4 | Twente | 10 | 6 | 2 | 2 | 9 | 20 |
| 5 | AZ Alkmaar | 10 | 6 | 2 | 2 | 8 | 20 |
| 6 | Fortuna Sittard | 10 | 5 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 18 |
| 7 | Heerenveen | 10 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 5 | 15 |
| 8 | Groningen | 10 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 15 |
| 9 | GO Ahead Eagles | 10 | 3 | 5 | 2 | 0 | 14 |
| 10 | Cambuur | 10 | 3 | 3 | 4 | -3 | 12 |
| 11 | Utrecht | 10 | 3 | 3 | 4 | -10 | 12 |
| 12 | NEC Nijmegen | 10 | 2 | 5 | 3 | -1 | 11 |
| 13 | Excelsior | 10 | 3 | 2 | 5 | -3 | 11 |
| 14 | Sparta Rotterdam | 10 | 2 | 3 | 5 | -7 | 9 |
| 15 | PEC Zwolle | 10 | 2 | 2 | 6 | -12 | 8 |
| 16 | Telstar | 10 | 1 | 3 | 6 | -9 | 6 |
| 17 | ADO Den Haag | 10 | 1 | 3 | 6 | -10 | 6 |
| 18 | Willem II | 10 | 0 | 2 | 8 | -22 | 2 |
Prediction conclusion
The model's leading selection is NEC Nijmegen win, at 60.5%. Its single most likely scoreline is 1–2.
It puts both teams scoring at 79% and over 2.5 goals at 85%.
A 61% selection is expected to miss in the remaining share of matches, and football regularly produces red cards, injuries and tactical changes the data cannot see. Treat this as a probability, not a forecast of the result.
Predictions are statistical estimates generated from historical and current team data. They are provided for information and entertainment only and are not betting advice. 18+ only.