Excelsior SBV vs NEC Nijmegen Prediction, analysis & Match Preview – April 04

Excelsior SBV

L D W W D

13th place in Holland Eredivisie

0-2

04/04/2026 15:00

NEC Nijmegen

W D D D L

3rd place in Holland Eredivisie

Holland Eredivisie

MATCH INTRO

Betiball's prediction for Excelsior SBV vs NEC Nijmegen on April 04, 2026 (kick-off: 15:00) is built from both teams' recent form, head-to-head history, squad availability, and tactical analysis. Read the full Excelsior SBV vs NEC Nijmegen preview before placing for you.

Excelsior SBV are currently 13th with 38 points after 34 matches.
NEC Nijmegen sit 3rd with 59 points from 34 matches.
Our algorithm prediction: NEC Nijmegen to win with probability 46%.
Head-to-head history favors NEC Nijmegen, who have won 3 of the last 6 meetings. Excelsior SBV have 2 wins, while one match ended in a draw.

Predictions 1x2 Under/Over 2.5 1X2 Live Half Time Half Time / Full Time Both To Score Double chance Handicap Scorers Corners Cards

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Pred

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Weather

15:00

2026-04-04

Excelsior SBV vs NEC Nijmegen - Prediction & Odds

Excelsior SBV

NEC Nijmegen

2026-04-04 15:00

STANDINGS UP TO 04/04/2026

Overall Table	PTS	GP	W	D	L	GF	GA	+/-

01 PSV Eindhoven	84	34	27	3	4	101	45	56
02 Feyenoord	65	34	19	8	7	70	44	26
03 NEC Nijmegen	59	34	16	11	7	77	53	24
04 FC Twente Enschede	58	34	15	13	6	59	40	19
05 AFC Ajax	56	34	14	14	6	62	41	21
06 FC Utrecht	53	34	15	8	11	55	42	13
07 AZ Alkmaar	52	34	14	10	10	58	51	7
08 SC Heerenveen	51	34	14	9	11	57	53	4
09 Groningen	48	34	14	6	14	49	45	4
10 Sparta Rotterdam	43	34	12	7	15	40	62	-22
11 Fortuna Sittard	39	34	11	6	17	49	63	-14
12 Go Ahead Eagles	38	34	8	14	12	54	53	1
13 Excelsior SBV	38	34	10	8	16	43	56	-13
14 SC Telstar	37	34	9	10	15	49	55	-6
15 PEC Zwolle	37	34	9	10	15	44	71	-27
16 Volendam	32	34	8	8	18	35	55	-20
17 NAC Breda	29	34	6	11	17	35	58	-23
18 Heracles Almelo	19	34	5	4	25	35	85	-50

Head To Head

09/08/2025 10:30

NEC Nijmegen

5 - 0

Excelsior SBV

HOL D1

06/05/2024 14:00

Excelsior SBV

0 - 3

NEC Nijmegen

HOL D1

13/08/2023 06:15

NEC Nijmegen

3 - 4

Excelsior SBV

HOL D1

19/02/2023 15:00

Excelsior SBV

0 - 3

NEC Nijmegen

HOL D1

08/10/2022 15:00

NEC Nijmegen

1 - 1

Excelsior SBV

HOL D1

09/04/2021 14:00

Excelsior SBV

2 - 1

NEC Nijmegen

HOL D2

Excelsior SBV

33%

Draw

17%

NEC Nijmegen

50%

Excelsior SBV Last 6 matches

20/03/2026 15:00

Heracles Almelo 1 - 1 Excelsior SBV HOL D1

15/03/2026 09:30

Feyenoord 2 - 1 Excelsior SBV HOL D1

07/03/2026 16:00

Excelsior SBV 1 - 2 SC Heerenveen HOL D1

01/03/2026 15:00

Excelsior SBV 0 - 1 Go Ahead Eagles HOL D1

20/02/2026 15:00

Fortuna Sittard 2 - 1 Excelsior SBV HOL D1

14/02/2026 13:45

Excelsior SBV 1 - 2 AZ Alkmaar HOL D1

Win

Draw

17%

Lost

83%

Last 6 matches NEC Nijmegen

22/03/2026 07:15

NEC Nijmegen 2 - 2 SC Heerenveen HOL D1

14/03/2026 13:45

PSV Eindhoven 2 - 3 NEC Nijmegen HOL D1

08/03/2026 15:00

NEC Nijmegen 3 - 0 Volendam HOL D1

03/03/2026 15:00

NEC Nijmegen 3 - 2 PSV Eindhoven HOLC

28/02/2026 16:00

NEC Nijmegen 2 - 3 Fortuna Sittard HOL D1

21/02/2026 16:00

AFC Ajax 1 - 1 NEC Nijmegen HOL D1

Win

50%

Draw

33%

Lost

17%

Overall Home/Away

Full time First half Second half

All leagues Holland Eredivisie

Goals use the selected half; shots, passes and possession are averaged over full matches in the sample.

Played games

Excelsior SBV

NEC Nijmegen

Goals

Scored

Avg. per game

0.59

Conceded

Avg. per game

0.82

Scored

Avg. per game

1.47

Conceded

Avg. per game

0.59

Scored a goal

In last 6 home matches

YesNo

2 (33%)4 (67%)

In last 6 home matches

NoYes

5 (83%)1 (17%)

In last 17 home matches

YesNo

6 (35%)11 (65%)

In last 17 home matches

NoYes

16 (94%)1 (6%)

Excelsior SBV

Recent matches

NEC Nijmegen

Under /Over

(71%)12 5(29%)

1.5

Full Time

Under /Over

(100%)17 0(0%)

Under /Over

(29%)5 12(71%)

1.5

1st Half

Under /Over

(59%)10 7(41%)

Under /Over

(47%)8 9(53%)

1.5

2nd Half

Under /Over

(65%)11 6(35%)

/Yes

(53%)9 8(47%)

Both scored
(Yes/No)

No /Yes

(76%)13 4(24%)

GOALS BY TIME PERIOD

Excelsior SBV

NEC Nijmegen

Shots

Excelsior SBV

Total shots

13.06 avg / game

Blocked

56 total

Avg. 3.73

NEC Nijmegen

Total shots

18.29 avg / game

Blocked

86 total

Avg. 5.06

Excelsior SBV Pass NEC Nijmegen

Total passes

7104

Avg. 418 / game

Accurate

78%

Ball possession

49%

Total passes

7344

Avg. 432 / game

Accurate

80%

Ball possession

57%

TOTAL ATTACKS

DANGEROUS ATTACKS

OTHERS

Excelsior SBV

Played games

NEC Nijmegen

Avg / game Total Total Avg / game

0.24

Clean sheets

0.24

4.18

Corners

115

6.76

18.82

320

Throw-ins

348

20.47

1.35

Offsides

1.65

3.76

GK saves

3.35

Excelsior SBV

DISCIPLINARY

NEC Nijmegen

Avg / game Total Total Avg / game

1.29

1.59

0.18

0.06

11.35

193

Fouls

178

10.47

9.12

155

Tackles

210

12.35

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How We Build the Excelsior SBV vs NEC Nijmegen Prediction

Betiball.com's prediction for Excelsior SBV vs NEC Nijmegen on 04 April 2026 is generated by a statistical model that processes over 30 data points per match — including each team's last ten results, expected goals (xG), shots on target, defensive line metrics, set-piece vulnerability, and confirmed squad availability. For this Holland Eredivisie fixture, our model also factors in home and away performance splits and any confirmed injuries or suspensions reported within 48 hours of kick-off. Every tip includes a probability percentage — not just a pick, but the data behind it.

Excelsior SBV vs NEC Nijmegen Form Analysis

Heading into this match, both sides carry distinct statistical profiles our model weighs carefully. We assess Excelsior SBV's recent home record, scoring rate, and clean sheet frequency against NEC Nijmegen's away form — particularly goals conceded on the road and their tendency to score or keep clean sheets in away fixtures. Over/Under 2.5 goals, Both Teams to Score (BTTS), and the Asian Handicap line are all evaluated through this lens before a final recommendation is issued.

Holland Eredivisie Context: Standings, Form & What's at Stake

League position and match context are decisive inputs. A team fighting relegation defends differently from one chasing European qualification — and our model accounts for that pressure. Check the live Holland Eredivisie standings and the Holland Eredivisie form table to understand exactly where Excelsior SBV and NEC Nijmegen sit and what this result means for both clubs.

Prediction Accuracy & Track Record

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