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Nijmegen vs Excelsior – Prediction, and Match Preview
Nijmegen vs Excelsior – After a 1-1 Eredivisie draw with Fortuna Sittard, NEC plays this game. Landry Dimata scored the only NEC goal at 65. The Fortuna Sittard goal was scored by Paul Gladon (74″).
Recent games have seen NEC concede often. In their last six games, NEC has allowed 15 goals and had their defense penetrated in five. Only time will tell if this trend continues in the following game.
This is Excelsior’s chance to get back on track after losing to FC Volendam in their previous Eredivisie match.
Lazaros Lamprou (56′), Nikolas Agrafiotis (78′), and Stijn van Gassel (23′ Own Goal) scored for Excelsior. FC Volendam’s goals came from Daryl van Mieghem (10′) and Francesco Antonucci (27′).
Marinus Dijkhuizen’s Excelsior have scored seven goals in their last six games, equivalent to an average of 1.17 goals scored per game.
Nijmegen vs Excelsior – Betting Analysis
NEC has won two of their last four head-to-head matches since October 29, 2019, while Excelsior has won three and drawn one. Averaging 3.67 goals per game, 22 goals were scored throughout this time.
Excelsior defeated NEC 0–3 in the Eredivisie match day 22 match that took place on February 19, 2023, which was the previous league encounter between these teams. Martin van den Kerkhof officiated the game.
We predict that Excelsior will score one goal in this game against this NEC team, although it might not be as many as the goals they give up.
What are the best odds for the game?
Looking at the betting prices for the match in the 90 minute result market, putting your money on NEC is best priced at 1.5, a bet on the game finishing all-square is 4.5 and selecting a victory for Excelsior can be had at 5.6. These are the most competitive returns available at present.
Nijmegen vs Excelsior – Head-to-Head
Our Prediction: Home to Win
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