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Excelsior
Excelsior
16th place
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VS
19:00
4 Apr 2026
NEC Nijmegen
NEC Nijmegen
3rd place
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AI Prediction Winner : NEC Nijmegen
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Excelsior vs NEC Nijmegen: Match Preview, Predictions & Tips - Saturday, 4 April, 2026 14:00

Winner (1x2)1.91
NEC Nijmegen to Win
Probability 60%
Total Goals1.55
Over 2.5
Probability 70%
Both Teams to Score1.50
Yes
Probability 68%
Excelsior Total1.14
Home Under 2.5
Probability 84%
NEC Nijmegen Total1.65
Away Over 1.5
Probability 69%
Double Chance1.30
Draw/NEC Nijmegen
Probability 80%
Asian Handicap1.30
NEC Nijmegen +0.5
Probability 80%

No betting tips available for this match.

Prediction League
Eredivisie 2025-2026
19:00
Excelsior W 20%
:
NEC Nijmegen W 60%

Scoring Rules

Points are calculated automatically based on your predicted score. Maximum 5 points per match.

Category Points Condition
Exact Score 5 Your prediction matches the final score exactly.
Outcome (1X2) 2 You correctly predicted the winner or a draw.
BTTS Bonus +1 You correctly predicted if both teams score (or if at least one doesn't).
Total Goals Bonus +1 You correctly predicted if total goals are Over or Under 2.5.

Examples:

  • Match result: 3:1 (Home Win, BTTS: Yes, Total: Over 2.5)
    • Prediction 3:1 → 5 points (Exact Score)
    • Prediction 2:1 → 4 points (Outcome: 2 + BTTS: +1 + Total: +1)
    • Prediction 2:0 → 2 points (Outcome: 2, BTTS: No/Yes mismatch)
    • Prediction 1:1 → 1 point (BTTS: +1, Outcome mismatch)
  • Match result: 2:0 (Home Win, BTTS: No, Total: Under 2.5)
    • Prediction 2:0 → 5 points (Exact Score)
    • Prediction 1:0 → 4 points (Outcome: 2 + BTTS: +1 + Total: +1)
    • Prediction 3:1 → 2 points (Outcome: 2, BTTS: Yes/No mismatch)
Excelsior
l l l l d
14 Played
4 Wins
2 Draws
8 Losses
Attack
Goals Scored
1 (14 total)
xG
1.40 (19.6 total)
Shots per Match
12.6 (177 total)
Shots on Target
3.9 (31% acc)
Corners
4.4 (61 total)
Defense
Conceded
1.4 per match
xGa
1.70 per match
Clean Sheets
3 (21%)
Discipline
Yellow Cards
1.4 avg
Red Cards
0.2 (3 total)
Fouls
11.3 (158 total)
Offsides
1.3 (18 total)
14 Played
3 Wins
4 Draws
7 Losses
Attack
Goals Scored
1.1 (15 total)
xG
1.00 (14.7 total)
Shots per Match
10.7 (150 total)
Shots on Target
3.8 (35% acc)
Corners
4 (56 total)
Defense
Conceded
2 per match
xGa
1.90 per match
Clean Sheets
2 (14%)
Discipline
Yellow Cards
1.4 avg
Red Cards
0 (0 total)
Fouls
12.8 (179 total)
Offsides
0.6 (9 total)
28 Played
7 Wins
6 Draws
15 Losses
Attack
Goals Scored
1 (29 total)
xG
1.20 (34.3 total)
Shots per Match
11.7 (327 total)
Shots on Target
3.9 (33% acc)
Corners
4.2 (117 total)
Defense
Conceded
1.7 per match
xGa
1.80 per match
Clean Sheets
5 (18%)
Discipline
Yellow Cards
1.4 avg
Red Cards
0.1 (3 total)
Fouls
12 (337 total)
Offsides
1 (27 total)
NEC Nijmegen
d l w w d
14 Played
8 Wins
3 Draws
3 Losses
Attack
Goals Scored
2.6 (37 total)
xG
2.00 (27.6 total)
Shots per Match
16.9 (237 total)
Shots on Target
6.6 (39% acc)
Corners
6.2 (87 total)
Defense
Conceded
1.6 per match
xGa
1.30 per match
Clean Sheets
4 (29%)
Discipline
Yellow Cards
1.4 avg
Red Cards
0.1 (1 total)
Fouls
9.1 (127 total)
Offsides
1.8 (25 total)
14 Played
6 Wins
5 Draws
3 Losses
Attack
Goals Scored
2.3 (32 total)
xG
1.50 (21.0 total)
Shots per Match
15.8 (221 total)
Shots on Target
7 (44% acc)
Corners
5 (70 total)
Defense
Conceded
1.8 per match
xGa
1.60 per match
Clean Sheets
0 (0%)
Discipline
Yellow Cards
2 avg
Red Cards
0.1 (2 total)
Fouls
13.1 (184 total)
Offsides
2.4 (33 total)
28 Played
14 Wins
8 Draws
6 Losses
Attack
Goals Scored
2.5 (69 total)
xG
1.70 (48.7 total)
Shots per Match
16.4 (458 total)
Shots on Target
6.8 (42% acc)
Corners
5.6 (157 total)
Defense
Conceded
1.7 per match
xGa
1.40 per match
Clean Sheets
4 (14%)
Discipline
Yellow Cards
1.7 avg
Red Cards
0.1 (3 total)
Fouls
11.1 (311 total)
Offsides
2.1 (58 total)

Probable Scores Heatmap

xG: 1.37 vs 2.38
0
1
2
3
4
5
0
0:0
3.2%
0:1
6.75%
0:2
7.12%
0:3
5.01%
0:4
2.64%
0:5
1.12%
1
1:0
3.52%
1:1
8.29%
1:2
9.66%
🔥
1:3
7.43%
1:4
4.26%
1:5
1.94%
2
2:0
1.94%
2:1
5.03%
2:2
6.43%
2:3
5.39%
2:4
3.35%
2:5
1.64%
3
3:0
0.71%
3:1
2.02%
3:2
2.81%
3:3
2.56%
3:4
1.71%
3:5
0.9%
4
4:0
0.2%
4:1
0.6%
4:2
0.91%
4:3
0.89%
4:4
0.64%
4:5
0.36%
5
5:0
0.04%
5:1
0.14%
5:2
0.23%
5:3
0.25%
5:4
0.19%
5:5
0.11%
Hotspot: 1:2 (9.7%)
Total Boundaries: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6

Probability Distribution by Total Goals

3.2%
0
10.3%
1
17.3%
2
20.4%
3
18.7%
4
14.2%
5
8.9%
6
4.5%
7
1.8%
8
0.6%
9
0.1%
10
Most Probable

🎯 Asian Handicap Predictions

ExcelsiorHDPNEC Nijmegen
2.3%
Very Low@ 12.00
-2.5
19.7%
@ 6.40Very Low
4.9%
Very Low
-2
28.7%
@ 5.75Low
7.5%
Very Low@ 6.80
-1.5
37.8%
@ 3.46Low
13.6%
Very Low@ 5.90
-1
49.0%
@ 2.80Medium
19.6%
Very Low@ 3.40
-0.5
60.3%
@ 1.99High
39.7%
Low@ 1.94
+0.5
80.4%
@ 1.32Very High
50.9%
Medium@ 1.48
+1
86.4%
@ 1.13Very High
62.2%
High@ 1.38
+1.5
92.5%
@ 1.10Very High
71.3%
High@ 1.14
+2
95.1%
Very High
80.3%
Very High@ 1.12
+2.5
97.7%
@ 1.02Very High

Team Total Predictions

ExcelsiorOutcomeNEC Nijmegen
39.8%
Low@ 2.34
Over 1.5
68.7%
@ 1.69High
60.2%
High@ 1.62
Under 1.5
31.3%
@ 2.20Low
15.9%
Very Low@ 5.50
Over 2.5
42.5%
@ 3.25Medium
84.1%
Very High@ 1.16
Under 2.5
57.5%
@ 1.35Medium
In this exciting Eredivisie 2025-2026 matchup, Excelsior will take on NEC Nijmegen as part of the 2025-2026 season in Eredivisie. This match is part of Matchweek 1 and will take place on 2026-04-04 at 2026-04-04 in the famous . The referee for the game will be . Fans can expect an intense battle between the home team, Excelsior, and the visiting side, NEC Nijmegen. The scoreline predictions suggest Winner : NEC Nijmegen. Kickoff Details: Date: 2026-04-04 Time: 19:00 Location: Stay tuned to see how the teams perform in this crucial game!

Value Bets and Betting Odds Comparison for Excelsior vs NEC Nijmegen Saturday, Apr 4th, 2026 at 14:00 Football

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Match Winner NEC Nijmegen
High Value
Prob: 59.8%
EV: +19.6%
Stake: $2.50
2.00
Away Total NEC Nijmegen Over 1.5
Value
Prob: 68.7%
EV: +13.4%
Stake: $3.85
1.65
Goals O/U Over 2.5
Value
Prob: 70.3%
EV: +7.6%
Stake: $4.72
1.53
Double Chance X2
Value
Prob: 80%
EV: +6.4%
Stake: $7.58
1.33
BTTS Yes
Value
Prob: 68.4%
EV: +2.6%
Stake: $5.00
1.50
Double Chance 12
Value
Prob: 79.8%
EV: +1.4%
Stake: $9.26
1.27
Odds Comparison
Updated: 2026-03-29 03:01:03
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Trends for Excelsior vs NEC Nijmegen Football 4 Apr, 2026 14:00

🤖 AI Pattern Insights

Our model identified 3 recurring performance patterns influencing this matchup:

  • 📈
    Dominant Chance Creation

    NEC Nijmegen create high-quality chances consistently (xG 1.5+) — strong attacking threat with quality service

  • 🟨
    Physical Battle Expected

    High card rate in recent matches — expect aggressive, physical encounter with 4+ cards

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🎯 Betting Analysis

Excelsior vs NEC Nijmegen

🔮 Main Prediction by Periods

⏰ First Half: NEC Nijmegen is stronger in the first half (14 vs 8).
🔄 Second Half: NEC Nijmegen is stronger in the second half (17 vs 8).
⚡ Final Stage: NEC Nijmegen is stronger in the final minutes (7 vs 3).

💡 Recommendation: The main advantage is on the away team's side. Consider bets on match outcome and corresponding halves.

⚔️ Team Comparison

🏠 Excelsior

Early Strength
Strong
Matches Analyzed
20
Momentum
0.21
Pressure
0.06

✈️ NEC Nijmegen

Early Strength
Weak
Matches Analyzed
20
Momentum
0.23
Pressure
0.07

⏰ Match Periods Analysis

📊 Periods Explanation:

Fast Start (0-15 min): Who starts the match better and scores in the first 15 minutes.

First Half (0-45 min): Overall team effectiveness in the first half.

Second Half (46-90 min): How teams play after the break.

Final Stage (76-90 min): Who is stronger in the final minutes of the match.

🏠 Excelsior - Periods

🚀 Fast Start (0-15 min)
Goals in First 15 min
4
Avg. Goals per Match
0.2
⏰ First Half (0-45 min)
First Half Goals
8
Avg. Goals per Match
0.4
🔄 Second Half (46-90 min)
Second Half Goals
8
Avg. Goals per Match
0.4
⚡ Final Stage (76-90 min)
Late Goals
3
Avg. Goals per Match
0.15

✈️ NEC Nijmegen - Periods

🚀 Fast Start (0-15 min)
Goals in First 15 min
2
Avg. Goals per Match
0.1
⏰ First Half (0-45 min)
First Half Goals
14
Avg. Goals per Match
0.7
🔄 Second Half (46-90 min)
Second Half Goals
17
Avg. Goals per Match
0.85
⚡ Final Stage (76-90 min)
Late Goals
7
Avg. Goals per Match
0.35

🏆 Detailed Team Analysis

🏠 Excelsior - Details

📈 Momentum Analysis
Positive Sequences
6
Comeback Goals
7
Negative Sequences
3
Killer Goals
9
⚡ Pressure Analysis
Early Pressure
4
Late Pressure
3
Pressure Goals
0
⏰ Timing Patterns
Fast Starts
4
Half-time Spurts
4
Second Half Starts
5
Late Surges
3
🛡️ Defensive Analysis
Early Conceded
0
Late Conceded
7

✈️ NEC Nijmegen - Details

📈 Momentum Analysis
Positive Sequences
4
Comeback Goals
17
Negative Sequences
7
Killer Goals
12
⚡ Pressure Analysis
Early Pressure
2
Late Pressure
7
Pressure Goals
0
⏰ Timing Patterns
Fast Starts
2
Half-time Spurts
12
Second Half Starts
10
Late Surges
7
🛡️ Defensive Analysis
Early Conceded
6
Late Conceded
6

💡 Betting Recommendations by Periods

  • ⏰ Away First Half: NEC Nijmegen is stronger in the first half (14 vs 8)
  • First Half Result: Consider NEC Nijmegen to win the first half
  • 🔄 Second Half Dominance: NEC Nijmegen shows superior performance after the break (17 vs 8 goals)
  • Second Half Winner: High probability of NEC Nijmegen winning the second half
  • ⚡ Final Stage Mastery: NEC Nijmegen excels in the closing minutes (7 vs 3 late goals)
  • Last Goal Scorer: High probability of NEC Nijmegen scoring the final goal
  • Late Goals Market: Consider bets on goals after 75th minute
  • Overall Result: NEC Nijmegen has an advantage in the match
  • Away Handicap: Consider NEC Nijmegen handicap
  • Total Goals: Analyze team goal statistics
  • Both Teams to Score: Consider defensive qualities of teams

📊 Factor Breakdown

💡 Factor Explanations:

Momentum: Team's ability to maintain and develop success. Shows how the team reacts to scored and conceded goals.

Pressure: Team's ability to create dangerous moments and score in important match moments.

Timing: Team's ability to score in specific periods of the match (start, end of half, etc.).

Defense: Defensive reliability in different periods of the match.

Momentum (Advantage)
Away +0.021
Pressure (Advantage)
Away +0.011
Timing (Advantage)
Away +0.038 (minimal)
Defense (Advantage)
Home +0.083

📝 Detailed Summary

🏠 Home Team Analysis (Excelsior):

Momentum: Very strong - team excellently maintains success and often scores in response. Pressure: Low - team rarely creates dangerous moments. Defense: Reliable at the start of the match.

✈️ Away Team Analysis (NEC Nijmegen):

Momentum: Very strong - team excellently maintains success and often scores in response. Pressure: Low - team rarely creates dangerous moments. Defense: Vulnerable at the start of the match.

🎯 Final Betting Recommendations:

Away team has a significant advantage in the second half and final stage. We recommend bets on second half result, late goals, and away team victory.

Excelsior
NEC Nijmegen

Excelsior vs NEC Nijmegen Head-to-head statistics for Sat 4 Apr, 2026 @ 14:00 Eredivisie

Eredivisie

#
Club
M
W
D
L
GF
GA
GD
Pt
Team comparison
Prediction
Winner : NEC Nijmegen
Goals Home: -2.5*
Goals Away: +1.5*
* -1.5 means that there will be a maximum of 1.5 goals in the fixture, i.e : 1 goal
Who Will Win
Excelsior
VS
NEC Nijmegen
Last 2 Head-to-Head Matches
1 Wins
0 Draws
1 Wins
Attack
Goals Scored
2 (4)
4 (8)
xG
1.00
2.50
Shots
7.5 (15)
12 (24)
Shots on Target
6 (12)
8 (16)
Corners
4.5 (9)
4.5 (9)
Defense
Conceded
4 (8)
2 (4)
xGa
2.50
1.00
Clean Sheets
0 (0%)
1 (50%)
Discipline
Yellow Cards
1.5 (3)
1 (2)
Fouls
12 (24)
9 (18)
Offsides
0.5 (1)
1 (2)
9 Aug
- 14:30
NEC Nijmegen
Excelsior
2.48
xG
1.03
5
0
13 Aug
- 10:15
NEC Nijmegen
Excelsior
3
4
Last 6 Matches
Excelsior
VS
NEC Nijmegen
0/6 (0%) Victories 2/6 (33%)
1/6 (17%) Draws 3/6 (50%)
5/6 (83%) Defeats 1/6 (17%)
0.17 PPG 1.50
0.83 Avg Goals Scored 2.00
1.67 Avg Goals Conceded 1.50
83% BTTS % 83%
0% Over 2.5 Goals Scored % 33%
1.33 Avg xG 1.46
Excelsior
L L L L D
Eredivisie 2025-2026
20 Mar 2026 - 19:00
Heracles
1 1
Excelsior
Eredivisie 2025-2026
15 Mar 2026 - 13:30
Feyenoord
2 1
Excelsior
Eredivisie 2025-2026
7 Mar 2026 - 20:00
Excelsior
1 2
Heerenveen
Eredivisie 2025-2026
1 Mar 2026 - 19:00
Excelsior
0 1
GO Ahead Eagles
Eredivisie 2025-2026
20 Feb 2026 - 19:00
Fortuna Sittard
2 1
Excelsior
Eredivisie 2025-2026
14 Feb 2026 - 17:45
Excelsior
1 2
AZ Alkmaar
NEC Nijmegen
D L W W D
Eredivisie 2025-2026
22 Mar 2026 - 11:15
NEC Nijmegen
2 2
Heerenveen
Eredivisie 2025-2026
14 Mar 2026 - 17:45
PSV Eindhoven
2 3
NEC Nijmegen
Eredivisie 2025-2026
8 Mar 2026 - 19:00
NEC Nijmegen
3 0
FC Volendam
Eredivisie 2025-2026
28 Feb 2026 - 20:00
NEC Nijmegen
2 3
Fortuna Sittard
Eredivisie 2025-2026
21 Feb 2026 - 20:00
Ajax
1 1
NEC Nijmegen
Eredivisie 2025-2026
17 Feb 2026 - 19:00
Sparta Rotterdam
1 1
NEC Nijmegen

Excelsior vs NEC Nijmegen: Pre-match Stats Comparison

This section provides average statistics and percentages on the main markets for the last 10 matches of both teams ℹ️

Home/Away: Shows home matches for Excelsior and away matches for NEC Nijmegen

Number of goals
Excelsior
Under
Over
NEC Nijmegen
Under
Over
0.5
20% 2
80% 8
0% 0
100% 10
1.5
80% 8
20% 2
30% 3
70% 7
2.5
100% 10
0% 0
60% 6
40% 4
3.5
100% 10
0% 0
90% 9
10% 1
4.5
100% 10
0% 0
100% 10
0% 0
Both teams to score
Excelsior
NEC Nijmegen
Yes
70% 7
90% 9
No
30% 3
10% 1
1X2
Excelsior
NEC Nijmegen
1
10% 1
50% 5
X
40% 4
30% 3
2
50% 5
20% 2
Double Chance
Excelsior
NEC Nijmegen
12
60% 6
70% 7
1X
50% 5
80% 8
X2
90% 9
50% 5
Total Goals
Excelsior
NEC Nijmegen
0-1
20% 2
0% 0
2-3
70% 7
40% 4
4+
10% 1
60% 6
Total Corners
Excelsior
Under
Over
NEC Nijmegen
Under
Over
7.5
100% 10
0% 0
70% 7
30% 3
8.5
100% 10
0% 0
70% 7
30% 3
9.5
100% 10
0% 0
70% 7
30% 3
10.5
100% 10
0% 0
100% 10
0% 0
Clean Sheet
Excelsior
NEC Nijmegen
Yes
20% 2
10% 1
No
80% 8
90% 9
1X2 HT - FT
Excelsior
NEC Nijmegen
HT 1 - FT 1
10% 1
40% 4
HT 1 - FT 2
20% 2
0% 0
HT 1 - FT X
0% 0
0% 0
HT 2 - FT 1
0% 0
0% 0
HT 2 - FT 2
20% 2
10% 1
HT 2 - FT X
20% 2
20% 2
HT X - FT 1
0% 0
10% 1
HT X - FT 2
10% 1
10% 1
HT X - FT X
20% 2
10% 1
xG(xGa)
Excelsior
NEC Nijmegen
xG
1.16
1.61
xGa
1.54
1.35
Number of goals
Excelsior
Under
Over
NEC Nijmegen
Under
Over
0.5
70% 7
30% 3
30% 3
70% 7
1.5
90% 9
10% 1
70% 7
30% 3
2.5
100% 10
0% 0
100% 10
0% 0
3.5
100% 10
0% 0
100% 10
0% 0
4.5
100% 10
0% 0
100% 10
0% 0
Both teams to score
Excelsior
NEC Nijmegen
Yes
0% 0
60% 6
No
100% 10
40% 4
1X2
Excelsior
NEC Nijmegen
1
30% 3
40% 4
X
30% 3
30% 3
2
40% 4
30% 3
Double Chance
Excelsior
NEC Nijmegen
12
70% 7
70% 7
1X
60% 6
70% 7
X2
70% 7
60% 6
Total Goals
Excelsior
NEC Nijmegen
0-1
80% 8
30% 3
2-3
20% 2
70% 7
4+
0% 0
0% 0
Clean Sheet
Excelsior
NEC Nijmegen
Yes
60% 6
20% 2
No
40% 4
80% 8
Number of goals
Excelsior
Under
Over
NEC Nijmegen
Under
Over
0.5
50% 5
50% 5
0% 0
100% 10
1.5
90% 9
10% 1
80% 8
20% 2
2.5
100% 10
0% 0
100% 10
0% 0
3.5
100% 10
0% 0
100% 10
0% 0
4.5
100% 10
0% 0
100% 10
0% 0
Both teams to score
Excelsior
NEC Nijmegen
Yes
30% 3
40% 4
No
70% 7
60% 6
1X2
Excelsior
NEC Nijmegen
1
20% 2
60% 6
X
50% 5
30% 3
2
30% 3
10% 1
Double Chance
Excelsior
NEC Nijmegen
12
50% 5
70% 7
1X
70% 7
90% 9
X2
80% 8
40% 4
Total Goals
Excelsior
NEC Nijmegen
0-1
40% 4
40% 4
2-3
60% 6
60% 6
4+
0% 0
0% 0
Clean Sheet
Excelsior
NEC Nijmegen
Yes
40% 4
60% 6
No
60% 6
40% 4
Missing Players
Excelsior
20
m
- Injured - Jumpers knee
NEC Nijmegen
1.21 xG 2.15
49% Ball Possession 51%
14 Total Shots 15
5 Shots on Goal 6
9 Shots Off Goal 9
5 Corners 5
2 Yellow Cards 2
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