NEC vs Excelsior Correct Score Prediction: Team Stats, H2H & Betting Insights

Our NEC vs Excelsior Prediction: 4-1

NEC vs Excelsior in the Netherlands Eredivisie is scheduled for an 15:30 GMT kick-off on Saturday August 9, 2025. Our correct score prediction favors a 4-1 home triumph, but considering recent goal trends, betting on over 2.5 goals also makes sense.

This NEC vs Excelsior prediction is backed by a deep dive into both teams' recent performances, key stats and head-to-head history — all of which you'll find detailed below to help you make an informed betting decision.

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Recent Form Insights

NEC's Last Match – NEC vs Blackburn

NEC will be eager to build on their previous performance after securing a 5-0 Netherlands Eredivisie victory over Excelsior on August 9. In that match, NEC saw 62% of the ball and created 13 goal attempts, with 11 on target.

Team	Possession	Shots (on target)	xG	Dangerous Attacks
NEC	50%	13 (9)	-	80
Blackburn	50%	7 (4)	-	46

Excelsior's Last Match – Cambuur Leeuwarden vs Excelsior

After suffering a 0-5 Netherlands Eredivisie loss to NEC, Excelsior must win to get back on track. In that match, Excelsior controlled 38% of possession and managed 8 shots on goal, with 5 hitting the target.

NEC vs Excelsior Stats

Key Stats

Goals Scored vs Goals Conceded

NEC are averaging 2.2 goals scored and 1.0 conceded per match, while Excelsior average 2.3 scored and 0.8 conceded per game.

What are the odds for this match?

NEC to win: @1.727

Draw: @4

Excelsior to win: @4.333

Over 2.5 Goals: @1.825

NEC Fixtures

Excelsior Fixtures