Match Overview
FC Twente will this evening at 21:00 EAT (20:00 CET) host NEC Nijmegen at De Grolsch Veste in the first leg of the Eredivisie European play-off semi-finals. Both teams are chasing European football next season, and therefore it is a high-stakes encounter.(Sofascore)
⚽ Head-to-Head Stats (H2H)
Historically, FC Twente have dominated this match:
- Total Matches: 47
- FC Twente Wins: 26
- NEC Nijmegen Wins: 14
- Draws: 7
- Average Goals per Match: 3.15
Their last meeting on February 23, 2025, saw FC Twente defeat NEC Nijmegen 2-0 at home. (Sofascore)
Recent Form
FC Twente
FC Twente enters this match with an inconsistent recent form:
- Last 6 Matches: W, D, L, W, W, D
- Goals Scored: 12
- Goals Conceded: 8
Despite the inconsistency, Twente's attacking talent is still on display, most notably at home.
NEC Nijmegen
NEC Nijmegen's recent form has been reasonably unpredictable:
- Last 6 Matches: D, L, D, L, D, W
- Goals Scored: 10
- Goals Conceded: 11(SoccerPunter.com)
Their defence has been patchy, especially away from home.
Tactical Preview
FC Twente
- Manager: Joseph Oosting
- Formation: 4-2-3-1
- Key Players: Sem Steijn (highest scorer), Michel Vlap
- Style: Possession football with quick transitions(Sports Mole, Wikipedia)
NEC Nijmegen
- Manager: Rogier Meijer
- Formation: 4-3-3
- Key Players: Magnus Mattsson, Jordy Bruijn
- Style: Attacking football with emphasis on wing play(Sports Mole)
Match Prediction
Given FC Twente's home performance and recent dominance over NEC Nijmegen, they are likely to win this game. NEC's scoring abilities, though, will cause them to find the net.(StaTips)
Predicted Score: FC Twente 3–1 NEC Nijmegen
Betting Tips
- ✅ FC Twente to Win
- ✅ Both Teams to Score (BTTS) – Yes
- ✅ Over 2.5 Goals
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With European qualification hanging in the balance, this game should be an exciting battle of good football. Watch the action as FC Twente and NEC Nijmegen face off at De Grolsch Veste.(SoccerPunter.com)