Excelsior vs Nijmegen Prediction & Betting Tips | 04/04/2026

Excelsior vs Nijmegen Prediction and Betting Tips | 4 April 2026

Bojan Jovanovic • Football expert

1 April 2026 • 10:15 UTC • 1 min read

Excelsior vs Nijmegen Prediction and Betting Tips 4 April 2026

Excelsior and NEC Nijmegen go head to head as the hosts aim to end a six-game winless streak, having lost five of their last six league outings. Given Excelsior's poor form and NEC's Champions League ambitions, we predict a 2-1 away win. The Rotterdammers could be without Schouten and Bergraaf, both doubtful after knocks sustained in a 1-1 draw with Heracles. The team has struggled at home, winning 0% of their last four home matches, while averaging 2.75 goals per game conceded in those fixtures. Despite their struggles, 70% of their games see both teams score, highlighting a tendency for open encounters.

Nijmegen, meanwhile, look to maintain their Champions League berth following a 2-2 draw with Heerenveen. Jasper Cillessen is expected to return in goal, shoring up the defense. The visitors have been in better form, winning 50% of their last 10 matches and scoring 2.1 goals per game on average. Their H2H record favors them, with 9 wins in the last 17 clashes versus Excelsior’s six.

Considering stronger recent form and H2H advantage, our prediction firmly points toward Away Win, with additional value on BTTS and Over 2.5 goals as their matches tend to see multiple goals.

This Netherlands Eredivisie match will be played on Saturday 4 April 2026 at 20:00.

What is our Excelsior vs Nijmegen prediction?

Our prediction for this match: Excelsior 1 - 2 Nijmegen

Excelsior vs Nijmegen Betting Tips

Both Teams to Score (BTTS): Yes @ -200 Odds
Over / Under 4.5 Goals: Under 4.5 Goals @ -450 Odds
Over / Under 3.5 Goals: Under 3.5 Goals @ -175 Odds
Over / Under 2.5 Goals: Over 2.5 Goals @ -188 Odds
Over / Under 1.5 Goals: Over 1.5 Goals @ -600 Odds
Anytime Goalscorer: Bryan Linssen @ 140 Odds
First Goalscorer: Bryan Linssen @ 550 Odds
To be Booked: Philippe Sandler @ 175 Odds
European Handicap: Excelsior +2 @ -300 Odds
Shots on Target (Home): Over 2.5
Shots on Target (Away): Over 4.5
Shots on Target (Total): Over 7.5
Total Corners: 9 - 11 @ 160 Odds
Double Chance: X2 @ -350 Odds
Draw No Bet: NEC to Win @ -225 Odds
Clean Sheet: NEC - No @ -334 Odds

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Excelsior Team Form and Stats

Form	Results	Points Per Game
Overall	dddwllllld	0.70
Home	dlll	0.25
Away	ddwlld	1.00

Stats	Overall	Home	Away
Win %	10%	0%	17%
Average Goals Per Game	2.30	2.75	2.00
Scored	1.00	1.00	1.00
Conceded	1.30	1.75	1.00
BTTS	70%	75%	67%
Clean Sheets	20%	0%	33%
Failed to Score	20%	25%	17%
Expected Goals	1.38	1.74	1.14
Expected Goals Against	1.48	1.19	1.67

Nijmegen Team Form and Stats

Form	Results	Points Per Game
Overall	wwlddlwwwd	1.80
Home	wwllwwd	1.86
Away	ddw	1.67

Stats	Overall	Home	Away
Win %	50%	57%	33%
Average Goals Per Game	3.60	3.86	3.00
Scored	2.10	2.29	1.67
Conceded	1.50	1.57	1.33
BTTS	80%	71%	100%
Clean Sheets	20%	29%	0%
Failed to Score	0%	0%	0%
Expected Goals	2.21	2.39	1.78
Expected Goals Against	1.26	1.20	1.38