Our NAC vs NEC Prediction: 1-2
NAC vs NEC in the Netherlands Eredivisie is scheduled for an 20:00 GMT kick-off on Saturday January 17, 2026. We anticipate a 1-2 away victory, but given both teams’ ability to score, BTTS seems like a valuable betting option.
This NAC vs NEC 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.
If you're looking for more top picks, check out our must-win fixtures for today to see which teams have the highest chance of securing victory!
Recent Form Insights
NAC's Last Match – FC Groningen vs NAC
NAC should win to turn things around after settling for a 0-0 Netherlands Eredivisie draw against FC Groningen on January 10. In that match, NAC recorded 45% possession, firing 7 shots at goal, with 2 on target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 FC Groningen | 55% | 12 (4) | 1.3 | 50 |
 NAC | 45% | 7 (2) | 0.82 | 43 |
NEC's Last Match – NEC vs Ajax
NEC will aim to turn their fortunes around after a 2-2 Netherlands Eredivisie draw with Ajax on December 20. In that match, NEC had 39% possession and 7 attempts at goal, with 6 on target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 NEC | 39% | 7 (6) | 2.04 | 54 |
 Ajax | 61% | 12 (8) | 2.01 | 62 |
NAC vs NEC Stats
Key Stats
| NAC | NEC | |
|---|---|---|
| 0.57 | Attacking Strength | 1.59 |
| 0.8 | Defence Strength | 1.14 |
| 0.6 | Points Per Game | 2.1 |
| 1/10 | WIN | 6/10 |
| 3/10 | DRAW | 3/10 |
| 2/10 | Clean Sheets | 1/10 |
| 4/10 | BTTS | 8/10 |
| 3/10 | Over 2.5 Goals | 8/10 |
| 0.7 | Average Scored | 2.4 |
Goals Scored vs Goals Conceded
NAC are averaging 0.7 goals scored and 1.4 conceded per match, while NEC average 2.4 scored and 1.5 conceded per game.
NAC 7-14
NEC 24-15
What are the odds for this match?
NAC to win: @3
Draw: @3.6
NEC to win: @2.25
Lineups
NAC (3-4-1-2) : Daniel Bielica, Leo Greiml, Denis Odoi, Rio Hillen, Charles-Andreas Brym, Maximilien Balard, Kamal Sowah, Boy Kemper, Lewis Holtby, Sydney Van Hooijdonk, Moussa Soumano
NEC (3-4-1-2) : Gonzalo Cretazz, Eli Dasa, Philippe Sandler, Ahmetcan Kaplan, Sami Ouaissa, Kodai Sano, Darko Nejasmic, Basar Onal, Tjaronn Chery, Koki Ogawa, Noe Lebreton
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