Our NEC vs FC Utrecht Prediction: 2-1
NEC vs FC Utrecht in the Netherlands Eredivisie is scheduled for an 20:00 GMT kick-off on Wednesday February 11, 2026. Our forecast points to a 2-1 home win, but considering both teams’ recent scoring patterns, BTTS is a highly likely outcome.
This NEC vs FC Utrecht 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 – NAC vs NEC
NEC will hope to extend their good run following a 4-3 Netherlands Eredivisie win against NAC on January 17. In that match, NEC controlled 56% of possession and managed 10 shots on goal, with 7 hitting the target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 NAC | 44% | 12 (8) | 0.81 | 37 |
 NEC | 56% | 10 (7) | 1.06 | 23 |
FC Utrecht's Last Match – FC Volendam vs FC Utrecht
FC Utrecht will look to get back on track following a 1-2 Netherlands Eredivisie loss against FC Volendam on January 18. In that match, FC Utrecht recorded 54% possession, firing 10 shots at goal, with 5 on target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 FC Volendam | 46% | 6 (3) | 0.4 | 48 |
 FC Utrecht | 54% | 10 (5) | 0.92 | 31 |
NEC vs FC Utrecht Stats
Key Stats
| NEC | FC Utrecht | |
|---|---|---|
| 1.53 | Attacking Strength | 0.78 |
| 0.92 | Defence Strength | 0.91 |
| 2.3 | Points Per Game | 0.7 |
| 7/10 | WIN | 1/10 |
| 2/10 | DRAW | 4/10 |
| 1/10 | Clean Sheets | 1/10 |
| 8/10 | BTTS | 9/10 |
| 8/10 | Over 2.5 Goals | 6/10 |
| 2.6 | Average Scored | 1.2 |
Goals Scored vs Goals Conceded
NEC are averaging 2.6 goals scored and 1.6 conceded per match, while FC Utrecht average 1.2 scored and 1.5 conceded per game.