- Willem II and NEC are each without a point in the Eredivisie 2026-2027 table after 1 match, sitting 17th and 14th respectively.
- NEC are the bookies' choice at 1.6, but Willem II have better form and are 4.6.
- The draw is 4.4, which is way too high for 2 teams each without a win from 1 match.
NEC may have to work for 3 points in a tight match
NEC Nijmegen, with a win in 5, are the favourites when they take on Willem II Tilburg in the Eredivisie on Saturday, but the odds have them as the favourites at Koning Willem II Stadion. This Willem II Tilburg vs NEC Nijmegen preview suggests a competitive contest.
NEC, with a win in 5, are the favorites at 1.6, but Willem II are coming off a 4-1 loss away to Go Ahead Eagles and are 4.6 here. In this Willem II Tilburg vs NEC Nijmegen prediction, the draw is 4.4, which is simply too high for 2 winless teams from the opening fixture of the Eredivisie 2026/2027 season.
The hosts have 2 wins, 1 draw and 2 defeats in their last 5 across all current competitions, which isn't great form, but it's not a poor run either. There has been some spark in their play, but they haven't found any rhythm yet. The loss last time out, a 4-1 defeat at Go Ahead Eagles, was disappointing, but prior to that they had beaten OFI 2-1 and KV Mechelen 1-0 in friendlies.
Tadic is NEC's talisman but Haen is a great price to score anytime
Devin Haen, with 1 goal in 1 match in the Eredivisie 2026/2027, is the main finisher for Willem II and he has scored 2 of their last 4 goals. For Willem II Tilburg vs NEC Nijmegen betting tips, he's a solid selection to score any time on Saturday, but at 4.6 odds.
Dusan Tadic has already made his mark on the Eredivisie 2026/2027 with 1 assist in 1 match, but NEC's sharpshooter up top is Kaj Sierhuis, who has 1 goal in 1.
John Stegeman's side have been compact, tough to break and explosive on the counter in this early part of the season. NEC boss Dick Schreuder has his team flying around the field in a high-tempo 3-4-2-1 system.
Both Teams to Score looks a great underdog for this Eredivisie game
NEC have a draw in their last 5, while they are also without an away win. They are the classier team, however, and should have control of this match for the most part, so my main selection is for a NEC win. The away side still looks the more reliable pick.
Willem II have played good football at home in their recent matches and have 2 wins, 1 draw and 1 loss at Koning Willem II Stadion. Their pace and transition play could make this a lot closer than the odds suggest.
Over 2.5 goals looks great at 1.4, but Both Teams to Score Yes at 1.44 is my selection for what could be an open Eredivisie battle.
Willem II's style of play is to sit deep in a compact low-block, and then counterattack on the break. NEC's style of play, with their wing-backs high and the high line, lends itself to this style of game and I can see a goal in this match for the home team.
