NEC Nijmegen vs Feyenoord
Feyenoord surge past NEC in second half
A quickfire trio of goals after the break sealed a 3-1 victory for the visitors.
Feyenoord took control shortly after the interval with G. Zechiël opening the scoring at 52'. NEC's D. Nejašmić pulled one back just three minutes later, but L. Valente and an unnamed Feyenoord scorer restored and extended the lead by 64', securing a comfortable 3-1 win. Fipster's prediction of an away win was spot on, though the exact scoreline proved slightly off.
Outcome probability
The new Eredivisie season kicks off with NEC Nijmegen hosting Feyenoord, also known as De club aan de Maas. Both sides have reshaped their squads over the summer, setting the stage for a competitive opener that promises goals and drama.
Key facts
- 1.Feyenoord are predicted to win away with a 3-2 scoreline.
- 2.Halftime score prediction is 1-2 in favour of Feyenoord.
- 3.NEC Nijmegen have signed K. Sierhuis and Jamiro Monteiro on free transfers and Danilo on loan.
- 4.NEC Nijmegen have lost K. Sano, B. Önal, and Koki Ogawa to transfers.
- 5.Feyenoord have signed C. Vanhoutte and lost T. Wellenreuther, A. Ahmedhodžić, and L. Sauer to transfers.
- 6.Away wins account for 64% of probable outcomes in this fixture.
- 7.The match is the season opener for both teams in the Eredivisie.
The context
NEC Nijmegen have strengthened their ranks with the arrivals of K. Sierhuis and Jamiro Monteiro on free transfers, plus Danilo on loan, while parting ways with K. Sano, B. Önal, and Koki Ogawa. Feyenoord have brought in C. Vanhoutte, offsetting the departures of T. Wellenreuther, A. Ahmedhodžić, and L. Sauer. These changes suggest both teams are eager to start the campaign on a strong note.
Player Insights
Standout players Fipster expects to impact the match — curated highlights, not full squad lists
Home — NEC Nijmegen
Away — Feyenoord
Analysis
The prediction leans heavily towards an away win for Feyenoord, with a likely 3-2 scoreline. The halftime score of 1-2 indicates Feyenoord taking an early lead and maintaining their advantage despite NEC's efforts. The statistical outlook shows a clear edge for Feyenoord, with away wins accounting for 64% of probable outcomes. This suggests a thrilling encounter where both sides find the net, but De club aan de Maas ultimately prevail.
Prediction
Expect a high-scoring and closely fought match, with Feyenoord narrowly defeating NEC Nijmegen 3-2. The visitors are predicted to lead at halftime and hold on to their advantage through to the final whistle, making for an entertaining start to the season.
The verdict
This season opener promises excitement and goals, with Feyenoord's attacking prowess likely to tip the balance. NEC Nijmegen will push hard, but the visitors' summer reinforcements and tactical edge should see them through to a hard-fought victory.
Form as the teams went into this match — excludes this result and anything since.
Team Comparison
Season shape — attack, defence, form, clean sheets & win rate
Home vs Away comparison
Goal difference in each of the last few fixtures — above the line is a net win, below is a net loss
Season comparison
Goals scored & conceded, goal difference and clean sheets across the season
Halftime Performance
What each side does once the whistle goes for half time
Streaks
Recent-form runs — each side’s most-recent game meets in the middle
Head to Head
Zechiël
Yellow Card
Lebreton
Yellow Card
Targhalline
Yellow Card
Zechiël
Assist: Nacho Ferri
Nejašmić
Diarra
Nacho Ferri
Valente
Assist: Zechiël
Goal
Assist: Zechiël
Sierhuis
Bischoff
Raouf Mohammed Kabar
Nuytinck
Read
Tadić
Zechiël
Targhalline
| # | Team | P | W | D | L | GD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  PSV Eindhoven | 6 | 5 | 1 | 0 | +15 | 16 |
| 2 |  AZ Alkmaar | 6 | 5 | 1 | 0 | +11 | 16 |
| 3 |  Feyenoord | 6 | 4 | 2 | 0 | +13 | 14 |
| 4 |  Twente | 6 | 4 | 1 | 1 | +7 | 13 |
| 9 |  Groningen | 6 | 2 | 2 | 2 | -1 | 8 |
| 10 |  NEC Nijmegen | 6 | 2 | 1 | 3 | -1 | 7 |
| 11 |  Heerenveen | 6 | 1 | 3 | 2 | -2 | 6 |
Match Statistics
NEC Nijmegen
3-4-1-2Starting XI
- 1G. CrettazG
- 6D. NejašmićM
- 9T. CheryM
- 10D. TadićM
- 14K. SierhuisF
- 17B. NuytinckD
- 20N. LebretonM
- 21T. StormD
- 30B. LinssenF
- 66Almugera Raouf Mohammed KabarD
- 99Clement BischoffM
Substitutes
- 4P. SchuursD
- 8I. Hansen-AarøenM
- 11W. WillumssonM
- 12N. PolsterG
- 18D. GeigerM
- 19Adam TahauiF
- 34Kevin KersF
- 35Jamiro MonteiroM
- 38Joep GenesteG
- 73Gabriel BrásD
- 77A. ThomasF
Feyenoord
4-3-3Starting XI
- 1T. ErnstG
- 4T. WatanabeD
- 6J. St. JusteD
- 8G. ZechiëlM
- 10L. ValenteF
- 19Nacho FerriF
- 26G. ReadD
- 27G. DiarraF
- 28O. TarghallineM
- 34C. VanhoutteM
- 35Mika MàrmolD
Substitutes
- 11Gonçalo BorgesF
- 14S. SteijnM
- 16Javi LópezD
- 20M. DeijlD
- 22T. van den ElshoutM
- 24T. KraaijeveldM
- 32T. WesselsD
- 36J. ZinhagelF
- 39L. BossinG
- 49S. van PersieF
NEC Nijmegen
| Player | Pos | Min | Rating | G | A | Shots | SoT | Key Passes | Dribbles |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| D. Nejašmić | M | 90 | 7.2 | 1 | — | 2 | 1 | — | — |
| A. Thomas | F | 18 | 7.2 | — | — | 1 | — | 4 | 0/1 |
| B. Linssen | F | 90 | 6.6 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Gabriel Brás | D | 18 | 6.5 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| T. Storm | D | 90 | 6.4 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| K. Sierhuis | F | 72 | 6.3 | — | — | 3 | 1 | 1 | — |
| N. Lebreton | M | 90 | 6.3 | — | — | 2 | — | 1 | 1/1 |
| Adam Tahaui | F | 10 | 6.3 | — | — | 1 | — | — | 0/3 |
| D. Geiger | M | 18 | 6.2 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| P. Schuurs | D | 10 | 6.1 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| B. Nuytinck | D | 80 | 6.0 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| D. Tadić | M | 80 | 5.9 | — | — | — | — | — | 1/2 |
| Almugera Raouf Mohammed Kabar | D | 72 | 5.9 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| G. Crettaz | G | 90 | 5.8 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Clement Bischoff | M | 72 | 5.5 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| T. Chery | M | 90 | 5.5 | — | — | 2 | — | — | 1/1 |
| Joep Geneste | G | 0 | 0.0 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| W. Willumsson | M | 0 | 0.0 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Kevin Kers | F | 0 | 0.0 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Jamiro Monteiro | M | 0 | 0.0 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| N. Polster | G | 0 | 0.0 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| I. Hansen-Aarøen | M | 0 | 0.0 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Feyenoord
| Player | Pos | Min | Rating | G | A | Shots | SoT | Key Passes | Dribbles |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| G. Zechiël | M | 80 | 9.3 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 4 | 3/5 |
| L. Valente | F | 90 | 8.2 | 1 | — | 2 | 2 | 1 | 1/2 |
| Nacho Ferri | F | 59 | 7.5 | — | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 0/1 |
| T. Watanabe | D | 90 | 7.0 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| J. St. Juste | D | 90 | 6.8 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| G. Read | D | 80 | 6.8 | — | — | — | — | — | 2/3 |
| S. van Persie | F | 31 | 6.7 | — | — | — | — | 1 | — |
| M. Deijl | D | 10 | 6.5 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| G. Diarra | F | 59 | 6.5 | — | — | 3 | — | — | 0/2 |
| T. van den Elshout | M | 10 | 6.4 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| T. Kraaijeveld | M | 5 | 6.4 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| O. Targhalline | M | 85 | 6.3 | — | — | — | — | — | 1/2 |
| C. Vanhoutte | M | 90 | 6.3 | — | — | — | — | 1 | 0/1 |
| Mika Màrmol | D | 90 | 6.3 | — | — | 1 | — | — | 1/2 |
| T. Ernst | G | 90 | 6.1 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| L. Bossin | G | 0 | 0.0 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Javi López | D | 0 | 0.0 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Gonçalo Borges | F | 0 | 0.0 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| S. Steijn | M | 0 | 0.0 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| T. Wessels | D | 0 | 0.0 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| J. Zinhagel | F | 0 | 0.0 | — | — | — | — | — | — |