The big picture

NEC Nijmegen come in 11th on the ladder with 14 points; FC Utrecht are 14th on 12. 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.

FC Utrecht are 3–5–3 in Eredivisie 2026-27, averaging 1.7 goals for and 2.8 against.

Form

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

FC Utrecht have won two of their last five and most recently lost to Telstar 2–4.

Head to head

These sides have met 10 times on our records since 2021: NEC Nijmegen 2, FC Utrecht 6, 2 drawn.

Last time out (2025-26), FC Utrecht won 3–1 at Goffertstadion.

Biggest margin between these two: NEC Nijmegen by 3 goals in 2023-24 (3–0).

Players to watch

For NEC Nijmegen, watch Bryan Linssen (1 goals a game in 2026-27) and Clement Bischoff (0.5 goals a game, 1 assist in 2026-27).

For FC Utrecht, watch Artem Stepanov (0.6 goals a game in 2026-27) and Ángel Alarcón (0.4 goals a game 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 have the edge.