Our NEC vs NAC Prediction: 3-1
NEC vs NAC in the Netherlands Eredivisie is scheduled for an 12:30 GMT kick-off on Sunday August 24, 2025. A 3-1 win for the home side is our expected outcome, though over 2.5 goals could be a valuable alternative given both teams' scoring form.
This NEC vs NAC 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 – Heracles vs NEC
NEC will be eager to build on their previous performance after securing a 4-1 Netherlands Eredivisie victory over Heracles on August 16. In that match, NEC recorded 82% possession, firing 14 shots at goal, with 10 on target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Heracles | 18% | 10 (6) | 1.09 | 31 |
 NEC | 82% | 14 (10) | 3.03 | 119 |
NAC's Last Match – NAC vs Fortuna Sittard
NAC will aim to maintain their momentum following a 2-1 Netherlands Eredivisie triumph against Fortuna Sittard on August 17. In that match, NAC recorded 39% possession, attempting 11 shots on goal, with 7 hitting the target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 NAC | 39% | 11 (7) | 2 | 35 |
 Fortuna Sittard | 61% | 6 (4) | 0.72 | 59 |
NEC vs NAC Stats
Key Stats
| NEC | NAC | |
|---|---|---|
| 1.46 | Attacking Strength | 0.47 |
| 1.17 | Defence Strength | 1.23 |
| 2.4 | Points Per Game | 1.1 |
| 8/10 | WIN | 3/10 |
| 0/10 | DRAW | 2/10 |
| 4/10 | Clean Sheets | 2/10 |
| 6/10 | BTTS | 4/10 |
| 9/10 | Over 2.5 Goals | 4/10 |
| 2.7 | Average Scored | 1.4 |
Goals Scored vs Goals Conceded
NEC are averaging 2.7 goals scored and 1.0 conceded per match, while NAC average 1.4 scored and 1.3 conceded per game.
NEC 27-10
NAC 14-13
What are the odds for this match?
NEC to win: @1.571
Draw: @4.2
NAC to win: @5.5
Lineups
NEC (3-4-3) : Gonzalo Cretazz, Brayann Pereira, Philippe Sandler, Calvin Verdonk, Sami Ouaissa, Kodai Sano, Dirk Wanner Proper, Basar Onal, Tjaronn Chery, Koki Ogawa, Bryan Linssen
NAC (4-2-3-1) : Daniel Bielica, Cherrion Valerius, Enes Mahmutovic, Rio Hillen, Boy Kemper, Maximilien Balard, Lewis Holtby, Juho Talvitie, Mohamed Nassoh, Kamal Sowah, Sydney Van Hooijdonk
PSV 
Feyenoord 
AZ 
Ajax 
FC Utrecht 
FC Groningen 
NEC 
FC Twente 
Go Ahead Eagles 
Fortuna Sittard 
Sparta Rotterdam 
Heerenveen 
FC Volendam 
NAC 
PEC Zwolle 
Excelsior 
Telstar 
Heracles