Our NEC vs FC Volendam Prediction: 3-1
NEC vs FC Volendam in the Netherlands Eredivisie is scheduled for an 19:00 GMT kick-off on Sunday March 8, 2026. Our analysis favors a 3-1 home win, but considering the likelihood of multiple goals, over 2.5 goals is also a solid wager.
This NEC vs FC Volendam 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 PSV
Determined to maintain their recent success, NEC must win following their 3-2 Netherlands Cup victory against PSV on March 3. In that match, NEC recorded 46% possession, attempting 10 shots on goal, with 3 hitting the target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 NEC | 46% | 10 (3) | - | 0 |
 PSV | 54% | 12 (2) | - | 0 |
FC Volendam's Last Match – FC Volendam vs FC Groningen
FC Volendam will aim to maintain their momentum following a 3-2 Netherlands Eredivisie triumph against FC Groningen on March 1. In that match, FC Volendam controlled 47% of possession and managed 10 shots on goal, with 4 hitting the target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 FC Volendam | 47% | 10 (4) | 1.4 | 37 |
 FC Groningen | 53% | 19 (9) | 4.04 | 54 |
NEC vs FC Volendam Stats
Key Stats
| NEC | FC Volendam | |
|---|---|---|
| 1.35 | Attacking Strength | 0.29 |
| 1.45 | Defence Strength | 1.18 |
| 2 | Points Per Game | 1.6 |
| 6/10 | WIN | 5/10 |
| 2/10 | DRAW | 1/10 |
| 1/10 | Clean Sheets | 0/10 |
| 9/10 | BTTS | 6/10 |
| 7/10 | Over 2.5 Goals | 5/10 |
| 2 | Average Scored | 1.2 |
Goals Scored vs Goals Conceded
NEC are averaging 2.0 goals scored and 1.4 conceded per match, while FC Volendam average 1.2 scored and 1.2 conceded per game.
NEC 20-14
FC Volendam 12-12
What are the odds for this match?
NEC to win: @1.333
Draw: @5.5
FC Volendam to win: @8.5
Lineups
NEC (3-4-2-1) : Jasper Cillessen, Brayann Pereira, Philippe Sandler, Deveron Fonville, Sami Ouaissa, Darko Nejasmic, Kodai Sano, Basar Onal, Noe Lebreton, Tjaronn Chery, Bryan Linssen
FC Volendam (4-3-3) : Kayne Van Oevelen, Precious Ugwu, Mawouna Kodjo Amevor, Nick Verschuren, Yannick Leliendal, Robin van Cruijsen, Ozan Kokcu, Dave Kwakman, Bilal Ould-Chikh, Juninho Bacuna, Aurelio Oehlers