NAC Breda vs NEC Nijmegen: Prediction, Betting Tips & Match Preview – 17 January

Betiball's prediction for NAC Breda vs NEC Nijmegen on 17 January 2026 (kick-off: 16:00) is built from both teams' recent form, head-to-head history, squad availability, and tactical analysis. Read the full NAC Breda vs NEC Nijmegen preview before placing your bet.

NAC Breda vs NEC Nijmegen: Starting Lineups Time : 17/01/2026 16:00

NAC Breda
3 - 4
Finished
NEC Nijmegen
88' event Clint Franciscus Henricus Leemans / Lewis Holtby
81' event Boy Kemper
71' event Juho Talvitie / Moussa Soumano
71' event Andre Ayew / Sydney van Hooijdonk
65' event Maximilien Balard
63' event Boyd Lucassen / Leo Greiml
55' event Moussa Soumano
38' event Moussa Soumano
8' event Charles Andreas Brym
event 90+4' Kodai Sano
event 87' Dirk Proper
event 86' Virgil Misidjan / Basar Onal
event 69' Dirk Proper
event 63' Deveron Fonville / Koki Ogawa
event 63' Brayann Pereira / Sami Ouaissa
event 30' Dirk Proper / Darko Nejasmic
event 17' Sami Ouaissa
event 10' Eli Dasa
88' event Clint Franciscus Henricus Leemans / Lewis Holtby
event 90+4' Kodai Sano
81' event Boy Kemper
event 87' Dirk Proper
71' event Juho Talvitie / Moussa Soumano
event 86' Virgil Misidjan / Basar Onal
71' event Andre Ayew / Sydney van Hooijdonk
event 69' Dirk Proper
65' event Maximilien Balard
event 63' Deveron Fonville / Koki Ogawa
63' event Boyd Lucassen / Leo Greiml
event 63' Brayann Pereira / Sami Ouaissa
55' event Moussa Soumano
event 30' Dirk Proper / Darko Nejasmic
38' event Moussa Soumano
event 17' Sami Ouaissa
8' event Charles Andreas Brym
event 10' Eli Dasa
NAC Breda NAC Breda
Substitutions
#32 Juho Talvitie
#24 Andre Ayew
#8 Clint Franciscus Henricus Leemans
#2 Boyd Lucassen
#55 Brahim Ghalidi
#11 Raul Paula
#31 Kostas Lambrou
#15 Enes Mahmutovic
#1 Roy Kortsmit
#6 Casper Staring
#10 Mohamed Nassoh
#21 Jayden Candelaria
NAC Breda NAC Breda NEC Nijmegen NEC Nijmegen
14Shots11
5Shots on Goal8
13Fouls15
2Corner Kick3
15Free kick13
3Offside3
2Yellow card1
47Aerial41
4Save2
12Successful Tackles6
3Interceptions8
35Long pass23
3Assist3
4Successful center2
6Shots off goal1
28Head Success16
3Blocked2
12Tackle6
10Dribbles7
27Throw-in25
309Passes401
96Attacks111
37Dangerous attacks23
2Corner Kicks(HT)2
1BigChances1
1BigChancesMissed0
9ShotsInsideBox9
5ShotsOutsideBox2
78DuelsWon46
0.82ExpectedGoals1.19
0.41xGOpenPlay1.02
0.82xGNonPenalty1.19
0.96xGOT1.92
18Touches In Opposition Box25
18AccurateCrosses11
49GroundDuelsWon30
29AerialDuelsWon16
40Clearances18
NEC Nijmegen NEC Nijmegen
Substitutions
#2 Brayann Pereira
#7 Virgil Misidjan
#71 Dirk Proper
#24 Deveron Fonville
#5 Thomas Ouwejan
#22 Jasper Cillessen
#15 Jetro Willems
#31 Rijk Janse
#35 Sam de Laat
#21 Rober Gonzalez
Commentary
90+4' Goal! Kodai Sano - NEC Nijmegen
88' NAC Breda — substitution: Clint Franciscus Henricus Leemans / Lewis Holtby
87' Dirk Proper - NEC Nijmegen receive a yellow card
86' NEC Nijmegen — substitution: Virgil Misidjan / Basar Onal
81' Goal! Boy Kemper - NAC Breda
71' NAC Breda — substitution: Juho Talvitie / Moussa Soumano
71' NAC Breda — substitution: Andre Ayew / Sydney van Hooijdonk
69' Goal! Dirk Proper - NEC Nijmegen
65' Maximilien Balard - NAC Breda receive a yellow card
63' NAC Breda — substitution: Boyd Lucassen / Leo Greiml
63' NEC Nijmegen — substitution: Deveron Fonville / Koki Ogawa
63' NEC Nijmegen — substitution: Brayann Pereira / Sami Ouaissa
55' Goal! Moussa Soumano - NAC Breda
38' Goal! Moussa Soumano - NAC Breda
30' NEC Nijmegen — substitution: Dirk Proper / Darko Nejasmic
17' Goal! Sami Ouaissa - NEC Nijmegen
10' Goal! Eli Dasa - NEC Nijmegen
8' Charles Andreas Brym - NAC Breda receive a yellow card

How We Build the NAC Breda vs NEC Nijmegen Prediction

Betiball.com's prediction for NAC Breda vs NEC Nijmegen on 17 January 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 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.

NAC Breda vs NEC Nijmegen Form Analysis

Heading into this match, both sides carry distinct statistical profiles our model weighs carefully. We assess NAC Breda'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.

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 standings and the form table to understand exactly where NAC Breda and NEC Nijmegen sit and what this result means for both clubs.

Prediction Accuracy & Track Record

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