The big picture

NEC Nijmegen come in 11th on the ladder with 14 points; Willem II are 18th on 3. NEC Nijmegen have the higher position to protect.

NEC Nijmegen are 2–4–5 in Eredivisie 2026-27, averaging 1.5 goals for and 1.7 against.

Willem II are 0–9–3 in Eredivisie 2026-27, averaging 0.9 goals for and 3.3 against.

Form

NEC Nijmegen have won two of their last five and most recently beat Omonia Nicosia 3–1.

Willem II have won zero of their last five and most recently drew with PEC Zwolle 1–1.

Head to head

These sides have met 5 times on our records since 2021: NEC Nijmegen 2, Willem II 1, 2 drawn.

Last time out (2026-27), NEC Nijmegen won 4–1 at Koning Willem II Stadion.

Biggest margin between these two: NEC Nijmegen by 3 goals in 2026-27 (4–1).

Players to watch

For NEC Nijmegen, watch Tjaronn Chery (0.4 goals a game, 2 assists in 2026-27) and Perr Schuurs (0.3 goals a game, 2 assists in 2026-27).

For Willem II, watch Devin Haen (0.3 goals a game, 1 assist in 2026-27) and Uriel Van Aalst (0.2 goals a game, 2 assists in 2026-27).

At Goffertstadion

NEC Nijmegen have won 7 of their last 20 at Goffertstadion.

What the numbers say

On form, ladder and history, NEC Nijmegen go in as clear favourites.