Willem II vs NEC Nijmegen prediction: expert analysis, possible lineups, August 15, 2026
Eredivisie Netherlands
In the second round of the Dutch Eredivisie on August 15, 2026, Willem II will face NEC Nijmegen. The visitors will be looking to get the most out of this match.
Willem II vs NEC Nijmegen: Team News and Expert Analysis
The club from Tilburg played in the top division the season before last but didn’t manage to stay up. In the second league, they collected only 68 points, which was enough for third place. However, by winning the playoffs, they managed to secure promotion again. The newcomer started their campaign away against Go Ahead Eagles and all they managed was a consolation goal while conceding four—they suffered a heavy 1-4 defeat.
The team from Nijmegen surprised everyone in the 2025/2026 season. They gathered 59 points, one more than the much more experienced Twente, finishing third in the final standings. As a result, the players made their debut in the Champions League—after a goalless draw away against Olympiacos, they unexpectedly won at home and advanced further. Simultaneously, in the first Eredivisie round against Telstar, they conceded twice by the middle of the first half and lost 1-2.
The newly promoted team in the more modest Eerste Divisie averaged 1.55 goals per match scored and only 1.11 conceded. Last season’s sensation played very entertaining football: they scored an average of 2.26 goals, but also conceded 1.56 per game.
Previous Matches: Willem II vs NEC Nijmegen
NEC went fourteen head-to-head matches without defeat. But in the 2024/2025 season, the team from Tilburg took four points out of a possible six.
The visitors are expected to win, but they are not without issues. For now, a neutral option like "total over 3.0 goals" (odds – 1.60) is recommended.
Willem II vs NEC Nijmegen: Key Statistics and Trends
- Willem II won two of their last three matches
- NEC Nijmegen lost three of their last four games
Willem II vs NEC Nijmegen: Probable Starting Lineups
Willem II plays in a 1-4-4-2 formation (possible lineup): Didillon-Hedl - Chu-A-On, Hogma, Stam, van Loon - Bugard, Slory, Siranni, Gürbüz - van Alst, Han
NEC Nijmegen lines up in a 1-3-4-1-2 formation (possible lineup): Krettas - Fonville, Pereira, Neyashmich - Hansen-Oroen, Jamiru, Bischoff, Uaissa - Lebreton, Sheri - Tadic
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