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Feyenoord will entertain NEC Nijmegen at De Kuip in the Eredivisie on Sunday. The hosts are second in the league table, winning nine of their 12 games. NEC are seventh in the league standings with 18 points, 10 fewer than the hosts.
De Stadionclub have seen a drop in form, losing three of their last four games in all competitions. They met Go Ahead Eagles in their previous outing and suffered a 2-1 away loss. Tsuyoshi Watanabe scored a late consolation goal for them in the 89th minute.
The visitors returned to winning ways after four games before the international break, recording a 2-0 home triumph over Groningen. After a goalless first half, Kodai Sano and Kento Shiogai added goals in the second half.
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Feyenoord vs NEC Nijmegen Head-to-Head and Key Numbers
- The two teams have met 98 times in all competitions. As expected, the hosts have the lead in the head-to-head record with 63 wins. NEC 16 wins, and 19 games have ended in draws.
- De Stadionclub are unbeaten in this fixture since 2015. The league meetings between the two teams last season ended in draws.
- The visitors are winless in their last five away games in the Eredivisie, suffering three defeats.
- Feyenoord have seen conclusive results in six Eredivisie home games this season, recording five wins.
- NEC Nijmegen have the third-best attacking record in the league this season, scoring 29 goals, two fewer than the hosts.
- The hosts have the best defensive record in the league this season, conceding 12 goals. Exactly six of these goals have been conceded at home.
- Interestingly, four of the last six league meetings between them have ended in draws.
Feyenoord vs NEC Nijmegen Prediction
De club aan de Maas have scored at least two goals in five of their six Eredivisie home games this season and will look to build on that form. They have won four of their last six Eredivisie home meetings against NEC, while also keeping four clean sheets.
The visitors have scored at least two goals in three of their last four league games and will look to continue that prolific run here. Just one of their five league wins this season have been registered on their travels, while three of their four defeats have been registered in away games.
De Stadionclub are unbeaten in their last eight home meetings against the visitors, recording six wins. With that in mind, and considering their home form this season, we expect Robin van Persie's men to record a comfortable win.
Prediction: Feyenoord 3-1 NEC Nijmegen
Feyenoord vs NEC Nijmegen Betting Tips
Tip 1: Result - Feyenoord to win
Tip 2: Goals - Over/Under 2.5 Goals - Over 2.5 goals
Tip 3: Both teams to score - Yes
Tip 4: At least one goal to be scored in the first half - Yes
