Our NEC vs RKC Prediction: 3-2
NEC vs RKC in the Netherlands Eredivisie is scheduled for an 18:00 GMT kick-off on Friday April 11, 2025. Our analysis favors a 3-2 home win, but considering the likelihood of multiple goals, over 2.5 goals is also a solid wager.
This NEC vs RKC 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 – Sparta Rotterdam vs NEC
NEC will aim to put their last result behind them following a 0-2 Netherlands Eredivisie loss to Sparta Rotterdam on April 6. In that match, NEC controlled 55% of possession and managed 4 shots on goal, with 1 hitting the target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Sparta Rotterdam | 45% | 10 (4) | 0.58 | 43 |
 NEC | 55% | 4 (1) | 0.66 | 37 |
RKC's Last Match – RKC vs Heracles
RKC will seek to go one better this time following a 0-0 Netherlands Eredivisie share of the spoils with Heracles on April 6. In that match, RKC had 48% possession and 8 attempts at goal, with 3 on target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 RKC | 48% | 8 (3) | 1.59 | 48 |
 Heracles | 52% | 2 (1) | 0.95 | 46 |
NEC vs RKC Stats
Key Stats
| NEC | RKC | |
|---|---|---|
| 1.52 | Attacking Strength | 1.02 |
| 1.24 | Defence Strength | 1.17 |
| 1 | Points Per Game | 1.2 |
| 2/10 | WIN | 3/10 |
| 4/10 | DRAW | 3/10 |
| 2/10 | Clean Sheets | 3/10 |
| 6/10 | BTTS | 4/10 |
| 6/10 | Over 2.5 Goals | 5/10 |
| 1.6 | Average Scored | 1.5 |
Goals Scored vs Goals Conceded
NEC are averaging 1.6 goals scored and 1.8 conceded per match, while RKC average 1.5 scored and 1.3 conceded per game.
NEC 16-18
RKC 15-13
What are the odds for this match?
NEC to win: @1.666
Draw: @3.9
RKC to win: @4.5
Lineups
NEC (4-3-3) : Robin Roefs, Elefterois Lyratzis, Philippe Sandler, Bram Nuytinck, Calvin Verdonk, Dirk Wanner Proper, Sami Ouaissa, Kodai Sano, Sontje Hansen, Kento Shiogai, Thomas Ouwejan
RKC (4-3-3) : Jeroen Houwen, Faissal Al Mazyani, Julian Lelieveld, Liam Van Gelderen, Juan Castillo, Tim van de Loo, Mohammed Ihattaren, Yassin Oukili, Chris Lokesa, Michiel Kramer, Richonell Margaret
PSV 
Feyenoord 
NEC 
Ajax 
FC Twente 
AZ 
FC Utrecht 
Heerenveen 
Sparta Rotterdam 
FC Groningen 
Fortuna Sittard 
PEC Zwolle 
Go Ahead Eagles 
Telstar 
FC Volendam 
Excelsior 
NAC 
Heracles