Utrecht vs NEC Nijmegen: Betarazi preview and prediction
The fixture
20:00 WAT, Sunday 8 November: Utrecht v NEC Nijmegen in the Eredivisie, played at Stadion Galgenwaard. In the table, Utrecht are 14th, lower half, on 12 points after 12 matches; NEC Nijmegen are 11th (lower half) with 14. Only 2 points split them, so the winner climbs above the loser.
Current form
Utrecht, last 5: LWDWW Their latest outing: 2–4 defeat to Telstar, away. Goals for and against: 1.5 scored, 2.0 conceded per game.
NEC Nijmegen, last 5: WLDWD Their latest outing: 3–1 win over Omonia Nicosia, at home. The attack is flying at 2.0 goals per game.
Where the goals come from
Betarazi's ratings give Utrecht 1.9 xG, NEC Nijmegen 1.8 xG – a total near 3.7. That is an open game on paper: 69% for three or more goals, 68% for GG. Both teams' recent matches have tended to go over 2.5.
Markets worth a look
1X2 according to our numbers – Utrecht 43%, draw 20%, NEC Nijmegen 37%.
GG/NG: GG (68%) at 1.40.
Our call before kick-off
Our pre-match call was Over 2.5 goals (69%, odds 1.40). Most likely score in line with that pick: Utrecht 2–1 NEC Nijmegen. Settled on the 90-minute result. Nothing in football is guaranteed – 18+, bet only what you can afford.
Result chances
Utrecht43%fair 2.34 · @2.45
Draw20%fair 5.00 · @3.80
NEC Nijmegen37%fair 2.68 · @2.60
3.69Expected goals
1.91Utrecht xG
1.78NEC Nijmegen xG
68%Both score
69%Over 2.5
Score grid: top six
1–18%
2–18%
1–28%
2–27%
3–15%
1–05%
From our goals model: Utrecht 1.9 – 1.8 NEC Nijmegen expected. Correct scores are long shots even at the top of this list.
All markets: our price vs the bookmaker
Market
Most likely
Chance
Fair odds
Bookmaker
Match result
Utrecht to win✗
43%
2.34
2.45
Double chance
Either team to win✓
80%
1.25
1.25
Both teams to score
Both teams to score✓
68%
1.48
1.40
Draw no bet
Utrecht (draw no bet)✗
53%
1.87
–
Asian handicap
NEC Nijmegen +1 (Asian handicap)✓
72%
1.39
–
Over/under 1.5 goals
Over 1.5 goals✓
87%
1.15
1.11
Over/under 2.5 goals
Over 2.5 goals✓
69%
1.44
1.40
Over/under 3.5 goals
Under 3.5 goals✗
52%
1.94
1.73
Over/under 4.5 goals
Under 4.5 goals✗
71%
1.42
1.30
First team to score
Utrecht to score first✗
51%
1.98
–
Half-time result
Level at half-time✗
35%
2.86
–
Half-time / full-time
HT Utrecht / FT Utrecht✗
26%
3.91
–
Correct score
Correct score 2–1✗
8%
12.31
–
Recent results
Utrecht – last 6
LWDWWL
1 Nov
@ Telstar
2–4
L
29 Oct
@ Kozakken Boys
1–0
W
24 Oct
vs PEC Zwolle
1–1
D
18 Oct
@ Twente
2–1
W
11 Oct
vs Willem II
3–1
W
20 Sep
@ Feyenoord
0–5
L
1.5Scored / game
2.0Conceded / game
67%Both scored
67%Over 2.5
NEC Nijmegen – last 6
WLDWDD
5 Nov
vs Omonia Nicosia
3–1
W
31 Oct
@ Heerenveen
0–1
L
25 Oct
vs Groningen
2–2
D
22 Oct
@ Dinamo Zagreb
4–2
W
18 Oct
vs Fortuna Sittard
2–2
D
15 Oct
vs Levski Sofia
1–1
D
2.0Scored / game
1.5Conceded / game
83%Both scored
67%Over 2.5
Head to head
No previous meetings on record between Utrecht and NEC Nijmegen.
What is the prediction for Utrecht vs NEC Nijmegen?
Our pick is Over 2.5 goals with a 69% chance, at bookmaker odds of 1.40.
Who will win Utrecht vs NEC Nijmegen?
On our numbers Utrecht have a 43% chance of winning, the draw 20% and NEC Nijmegen 37%.
How many goals will there be in Utrecht vs NEC Nijmegen?
We expect about 3.7 goals. Over 2.5 goals is 69% likely and both teams score 68% of the time on our projection.
What is the predicted score for Utrecht vs NEC Nijmegen?
Our predicted score is Utrecht 2–1 NEC Nijmegen, the most likely score that fits our pick. We expect about 3.7 goals in total.
When is Utrecht vs NEC Nijmegen?
Utrecht vs NEC Nijmegen (Eredivisie) kicks off on Sunday 8 November 2026 at 20:00 (West Africa Time) at Stadion Galgenwaard.
Numbers from Betarazi' team ratings and score grid, with bookmaker lines for late news. Kick-off times shown in your local time. Predictions are estimates, not guarantees – 18+, please bet responsibly.
