NEC Nijmegen host Feyenoord at the Goffertstadion on September 5, 2026, with kick-off scheduled for 14:30 local time. This Eredivisie match brings together two sides that have regularly produced goals during the opening weeks of the season. NEC enter the fixture in seventh place after collecting two wins from three league games, while third-placed Feyenoord remain unbeaten with two victories and two draws. The visitors have already dropped points against Go Ahead Eagles and ADO Den Haag, making this trip an important opportunity to regain momentum. NEC, meanwhile, return to domestic action after losing their Champions League play-off tie against Bodø/Glimt. Their European disappointment contrasts with an encouraging league start, and their recent attacking numbers suggest that Feyenoord face a demanding afternoon in Nijmegen.

NEC Nijmegen Recent Form and Key Statistics

NEC Nijmegen approach this contest after recording a 3-1 away victory over PEC Zwolle on August 29. That result followed another productive league performance, a 4-1 win away to Willem II Tilburg. Across their first three Eredivisie fixtures, NEC have registered two wins and one defeat, scoring an average of 2.7 goals per game and conceding 1.3.

Their broader five-match record is more balanced, consisting of two victories, one draw and two defeats. During that sequence, NEC averaged 1.8 goals scored and 1.8 conceded. The defensive concern was particularly visible in the Champions League play-off against Bodø/Glimt, when they conceded six times across the two legs. Those numbers underline the contrast within the team: NEC carry a consistent attacking threat, but their defence has also allowed opponents opportunities.

The home side’s scoring record is one of the most significant themes surrounding this Eredivisie preview. NEC have found the net in each of their last 26 league matches, while they have also scored at least once in their previous 18 home games. Looking specifically at home fixtures in the Eredivisie, they have scored in 14 consecutive matches.

• More than 1.5 total goals have been recorded in NEC’s last 26 Eredivisie matches.
• Both teams scored in 23 of NEC’s previous 25 league games.
• At least one first-half goal was scored in 18 of their last 20 matches.
• At least one second-half goal was recorded in 25 of their previous 26 Eredivisie fixtures.
• NEC’s last 14 home league matches all produced more than 1.5 total goals.

Tjaronn Chery is among the players identified as an important part of NEC’s attacking threat. After consecutive Eredivisie away victories, the hosts can enter this game with confidence in their ability to create chances. However, improving defensively will be essential against a Feyenoord side averaging more than two goals per league match.

Feyenoord Recent Form and Key Statistics

Feyenoord travel to Nijmegen unbeaten across their opening four Eredivisie games. Their record of two wins and two draws has taken them to third place, although the points dropped in two 2-2 draws against Go Ahead Eagles and ADO Den Haag have prevented an even stronger start. The most recent of those results came against ADO Den Haag on August 30.

The visitors have shown considerable attacking strength. They scored five times in a 5-2 away victory over SC Cambuur and are averaging 2.5 goals per Eredivisie fixture this season. At the other end, however, they have conceded an average of 1.5 goals. Their latest five-match sequence contains three victories, two draws and no defeats, with averages of 2.4 goals scored and 1.4 allowed.

Those results make Feyenoord difficult to dismiss, but they also explain why this trip may not be straightforward. Scoring ten goals across four league matches represents strong production, yet conceding twice against Cambuur, Go Ahead Eagles and ADO Den Haag shows that opponents have been able to find openings. NEC’s long scoring streak therefore provides a direct test for the visiting defence.

The original match context indicates that Feyenoord will seek to play proactively, using possession and attempting to keep the action in NEC’s half. Anis Hadj Moussa is highlighted as a central figure within their attacking approach. With a Champions League match against Barcelona scheduled for September 9, Feyenoord must also manage this domestic assignment carefully while trying to avoid another league draw.

NEC Nijmegen vs Feyenoord Match Analysis

The available statistics point towards an open encounter between two productive attacking teams. NEC have scored in 26 consecutive Eredivisie matches and in each of their last 18 home fixtures, while Feyenoord have averaged 2.5 goals per league game this season. At the same time, neither side has presented consistently convincing defensive numbers: NEC conceded six goals during their European play-off, and Feyenoord have allowed an average of 1.5 per league match.

Goals have also been a persistent feature of NEC’s games. More than 1.5 were scored in 22 of their last 23 matches, while 33 of the previous 35 featured at least one second-half goal. Their home trends follow the same pattern, with more than 1.5 total goals in 12 consecutive home fixtures and at least one first-half goal in each of their last 12 games on home ground.

The head-to-head data is more balanced than the league rankings might suggest. Across the supplied summary, NEC have one win, Feyenoord have one, and three meetings ended level. NEC averaged 1.6 goals scored and 1.4 conceded in that sequence, while the latest encounter finished 1-1 on April 12, 2026. Feyenoord are assigned a 46% win probability, compared with 30% for NEC and 24% for the draw, but the attacking evidence supports focusing on goals rather than choosing a winner.

Feyenoord should be capable of threatening a NEC defence that has recently shown vulnerability, especially given the visitors’ scoring average and five-goal display against Cambuur. Equally, NEC’s sustained record of finding the net at home makes a one-sided contest difficult to expect. With both teams scoring in 23 of NEC’s last 25 Eredivisie games, the 65% assessment for goals at both ends aligns closely with the wider match picture.

NEC Nijmegen vs Feyenoord prediction from BetMines: Both Teams To Score (Yes) with 65% probability.