NEC vs Willem II Live Stream, Predictions (May 03)

📊 Form Guide

NEC

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NEC won’t want a repeat of their last result here following the 1-0 Eredivisie losing effort in their last game against SC Heerenveen.

In that game, NEC managed 49% possession and 7 shots at goal with 1 of them on target. At the other end, SC Heerenveen got 15 attempts at goal with 5 of them on target. Ion Nicolăescu (53') was the scorer for SC Heerenveen.

It has been a rare occasion in recent times that NEC have managed to hold out for a full 90 minutes. The facts show that NEC have been scored against in 5 of their previous 6 games, giving up 10 goals in the process. Such a pattern might not follow through into this match, however.

Coming into this fixture, NEC are unbeaten in their previous 2 home league matches.

Willem II

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After being beaten in their last game against Fortuna Sittard in Eredivisie competition, Willem II will be aiming to make amends here.

In that game, Willem II had 50% possession and 4 shots on goal with 2 on target. On the other side, Fortuna Sittard got 13 attempts on goal with 2 on target. Ezequiel Bullaude (62') was the scorer for Fortuna Sittard.

The numbers tell their own story, and Willem II have been scored against in 6 of their last 6 games, with opponents netting 12 goals overall. At the back, Willem II certainly have room for improvement.

A look at their previous results shows us that Willem II:

• haven't won against NEC in away games against them for the last 8 league matches. Not an away record to be proud of.
• remain undefeated by NEC in games played away from home for the previous 2 league matches.
• have not won away from home in their last 7 matches in the league.

👥 Head to head

A review of their past head to head meetings dating back to 17/01/2016 shows that NEC have won 3 of these & Willem II 1, with the tally of drawn games being 2.

8 goals were yielded between them throughout the course of those matches, with 4 from NEC and 4 created by Tricolores. The average number of goals per game works out to 1.33.

The previous league game featuring these clubs was Eredivisie match day 17 on 22/12/2024 which finished with the scoreline of Willem II 4-1 NEC.

That time, Willem II had 40% possession and 14 attempts on goal with 8 on target. The goals were scored by Jeremy Bokila (33'), Ringo Meerveld (63') and Boris Lambert (86').

NEC had 15 attempts on goal with 7 of them on target. Iván Márquez (20' Own goal) and Koki Ogawa (24') scored.

The match was refereed by Richard Martens.

ℹ️ Team News: NEC

There aren’t many selection issues, with just the sole fitness concern for the NEC boss Rogier Meijer to be concerned about from an otherwise complete group of players. Başar Önal (unknown injury) misses out.

We think that NEC could kick off with a 4-3-3 system, utilising Robin Roefs, Lefteris Lyratzis, Philippe Sandler, Calvin Verdonk, Thomas Ouwejan, Dirk Proper, Vito van Crooij, Kodai Sano, Sami Ouaissa, Kento Shiogai and Sontje Hansen.

📋 Team News: Willem II

We reckon that Tricolores seem likely to begin the game with a 4-3-3 formation, starting T. Didillon-Hödl, Rob Nizet, Tommy St. Jago, Erik Schouten, Raffael Behounek, Jesse Bosch, Cisse Sandra, Amine Lachkar, Emilio Kehrer, Jeremy Bokila and Ringo Meerveld.

💡 Prediction

In our view, NEC will, in all likelihood, be able to create a decent number of chances and shots on target.

Conversely, Willem II may well struggle to break down their defence but do we see them managing to get on the scoresheet, too.

We’re predicting a decent 3-1 win for NEC at the conclusion of the game.

📖 ⚽️ What are the best odds for the game?

Checking the betting prices for this game on the WDW market, staking on NEC is available for 1.55, a bet on a draw is 4.2 and selecting the winning team to be Willem II can get you 5.5. They’re the best prices offered at present.

Andre Moura, 12:01 29/04/2025