Our NEC vs PSV Prediction: 1-2
NEC vs PSV in the Netherlands Cup is scheduled for an 19:00 GMT kick-off on Tuesday March 3, 2026. A 1-2 win for the visitors is our expected outcome, though BTTS looks like a solid alternative given both teams’ recent scoring form.
This NEC vs PSV 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 – Ajax vs NEC
NEC should win to turn things around after settling for a 1-1 Netherlands Eredivisie draw against Ajax on February 21. In that match, NEC recorded 52% possession, attempting 13 shots on goal, with 10 hitting the target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Ajax | 48% | 7 (4) | 1.47 | 25 |
 NEC | 52% | 13 (10) | 1.16 | 47 |
PSV's Last Match – PSV vs Heerenveen
PSV will aim to maintain their momentum following a 3-1 Netherlands Eredivisie triumph against Heerenveen on February 21. In that match, PSV had 66% possession and 20 attempts at goal, with 8 on target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 PSV | 66% | 20 (8) | 3.27 | 77 |
 Heerenveen | 34% | 5 (4) | 1.25 | 41 |
NEC vs PSV Stats
Key Stats
| NEC | PSV | |
|---|---|---|
| 1.3 | Attacking Strength | 0.93 |
| 0.97 | Defence Strength | 0.59 |
| 2.1 | Points Per Game | 1.9 |
| 6/10 | WIN | 6/10 |
| 3/10 | DRAW | 1/10 |
| 1/10 | Clean Sheets | 1/10 |
| 9/10 | BTTS | 8/10 |
| 7/10 | Over 2.5 Goals | 10/10 |
| 2.1 | Average Scored | 2.2 |
Goals Scored vs Goals Conceded
NEC are averaging 2.1 goals scored and 1.4 conceded per match, while PSV average 2.2 scored and 1.4 conceded per game.