NEC Nijmegen 1-3 Feyenoord: result and AI prediction

AI match recap

This has the ingredients of an open Goffertstadion contest between two sides that have started the league with attacking intent. NEC arrive buoyed by their response at PEC Zwolle, and Chery is the creative reference point for a side prepared to take risks. Feyenoord have remained difficult to beat and possess serious width, but Ueda’s departure forces an immediate adjustment up front while defensive absences limit their margin for error. The decisive battle is likely to be whether NEC can turn home pressure and second balls into chances before Feyenoord’s wingers exploit the space left outside the hosts’ defence.

Head-to-head analysis

This fixture has repeatedly produced tight, competitive league meetings, and Feyenoord have not beaten NEC in their most recent run of Eredivisie encounters. NEC’s recent win in Rotterdam reinforces that Goffertstadion should not be treated as a routine away assignment.

Injuries and absences

NEC’s missing central defenders and Fonville’s doubt are a direct concern against Feyenoord’s wing-led attack. Feyenoord are also stretched in defence, while Ueda’s departure reshapes their front line more fundamentally than any single injury absence.

Form (last 5)

NEC Nijmegen vs Feyenoord stats

Last meetings

• 2026-04-12NEC Nijmegen 1-1 Feyenoord
• 2025-11-23Feyenoord 2-4 NEC Nijmegen
• 2025-03-01Feyenoord 0-0 NEC Nijmegen
• 2024-09-28NEC Nijmegen 1-1 Feyenoord
• 2024-05-12NEC Nijmegen 2-3 Feyenoord
• 2024-04-21Feyenoord 1-0 NEC Nijmegen

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