Our Excelsior vs NEC Prediction: 1-2
Excelsior vs NEC in the Netherlands Eredivisie is scheduled for an 19:00 GMT kick-off on Saturday April 4, 2026. We anticipate a 1-2 away victory, but given both teams’ ability to score, BTTS seems like a valuable betting option.
Our prediction is supported by key Excelsior vs NEC stats, including attacking and defensive strength, recent form and historical results — all detailed below.
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Recent Form Insights
Excelsior's Last Match – Heracles vs Excelsior
Excelsior will be hoping to return to winning ways after a 1-1 Netherlands Eredivisie draw with Heracles on March 20. In that match, Excelsior recorded 50% possession, firing 7 shots at goal, with 3 on target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Heracles | 50% | 12 (4) | 1.51 | 34 |
 Excelsior | 50% | 7 (3) | 1.02 | 34 |
NEC's Last Match – NEC vs Heerenveen
NEC will aim to turn their fortunes around after a 2-2 Netherlands Eredivisie draw with Heerenveen on March 22. In that match, NEC had 54% possession and 14 attempts at goal, with 8 on target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 NEC | 54% | 14 (8) | 2.22 | 77 |
 Heerenveen | 46% | 7 (5) | 1.37 | 32 |
Excelsior vs NEC Stats
Key Stats
| Excelsior | NEC | |
|---|---|---|
| 0.61 | Attacking Strength | 1.66 |
| 1.01 | Defence Strength | 0.94 |
| 0.7 | Points Per Game | 1.8 |
| 1/10 | WIN | 5/10 |
| 4/10 | DRAW | 3/10 |
| 2/10 | Clean Sheets | 2/10 |
| 7/10 | BTTS | 8/10 |
| 5/10 | Over 2.5 Goals | 7/10 |
| 1 | Average Scored | 2.1 |
Goals Scored vs Goals Conceded
Excelsior are averaging 1.0 goals scored and 1.3 conceded per match, while NEC average 2.1 scored and 1.5 conceded per game.
Excelsior 10-13
NEC 21-15
What are the odds for this match?
Excelsior to win: @3.5
Draw: @4
NEC to win: @1.95
Lineups
Excelsior (4-3-3) : Stijn Van Gassel, Ilias Bronkhorst, Rick Meissen, Casper Widell, Arthur Zagre, Noah Naujoks, Lennard Hartjes, Lewis Schouten, Derensili Sanches Fernandes, Gyan De Regt, Emil Hansson
NEC (3-4-2-1) : Gonzalo Cretazz, Eli Dasa, Philippe Sandler, Deveron Fonville, Sami Ouaissa, Darko Nejasmic, Kodai Sano, Basar Onal, Tjaronn Chery, Noe Lebreton, Bryan Linssen