Nijmegen take on Utrecht in an Eredivisie clash, with our prediction leaning toward 2-1 home win due to NEC's fine home record. Nijmegen will miss both Linssen and Ouaissa due to suspensions, players who have contributed significantly this season. Despite their absence, Nijmegen’s form remains strong, boasting 2.10 points per game overall and scoring an impressive 2.40 goals per match while conceding 1.50. At home, they are even more potent, averaging 2.33 points and 2.33 goals, though clean sheets are rare (33% at home).
Utrecht travel without striker Simon Haller but otherwise have no fresh injury concerns. Their overall form has been inconsistent, with 1.10 points per game and a 20% win rate, though they tend to produce goals, with 90% of their matches seeing both teams score and averaging 2.60 goals per game. You should know that Ron Jans' troops have recorded only one win on the road this season.
* this game has been postponed.
H2H stats suggest a balanced rivalry: Utrecht have won 9 of the last 21 clashes, while Nijmegen has 7 victories, and 48% of past matches exceeded 2.5 goals. Expect an open, attacking game with plenty of goal-mouth action. Therefore, both Over 2.5 goals and BTTS markets should be considered, with additional value on Home Win.
This Netherlands Eredivisie match will be played on Friday 9 January 2026 at 19:00.
What is our Nijmegen vs Utrecht prediction?
Our prediction for this match: Nijmegen 2 - 1 Utrecht
Nijmegen vs Utrecht Betting Tips
- Correct Score: 2-1
- Both Teams To Score (BTTS): Yes
- Over / Under 2.5 Goals: Over 2.5 Goals
- Over / Under 1.5 Goals: Over 1.5 Goals
- Shots on Target (Home): Over 4.5
- Shots on Target (Away): Over 2.5
- Shots on Target (Total): Over 7.5
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View OfferNijmegen Team Form and Stats
| Form | Results | Points Per Game |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | wwdwd | 2.10 |
| Home | wwd | 2.33 |
| Away | lwwdw | 2.00 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 60% | 67% | 57% |
| Average Goals Per Game | 3.90 | 3.33 | 4.14 |
| Scored | 2.40 | 2.33 | 2.43 |
| Conceded | 1.50 | 1.00 | 1.71 |
| BTTS | 80% | 67% | 86% |
| Clean Sheets | 10% | 33% | 0% |
| Failed to Score | 10% | 0% | 14% |
| Expected Goals | 1.84 | 1.75 | 1.87 |
| Expected Goals Against | 1.48 | 1.63 | 1.42 |
Utrecht Team Form and Stats
| Form | Results | Points Per Game |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | dldwl | 1.10 |
| Home | dwdll | 1.00 |
| Away | dlddw | 1.20 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 20% | 20% | 20% |
| Average Goals Per Game | 2.60 | 2.60 | 2.60 |
| Scored | 1.30 | 1.20 | 1.40 |
| Conceded | 1.30 | 1.40 | 1.20 |
| BTTS | 90% | 100% | 80% |
| Clean Sheets | 10% | 0% | 20% |
| Failed to Score | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Expected Goals | 1.48 | 1.30 | 1.65 |
| Expected Goals Against | 1.66 | 1.90 | 1.41 |
Nijmegen vs Utrecht Head to Head Statistics (H2H)
Nijmegen (33%)
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Utrecht (43%)
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