Eredivisie
How did NEC and Excelsior perform?
NEC and Excelsior Match Stats
NEC and Excelsior Lineups
NEC
3-4-2-1 Excelsior
4-2-3-1NEC and Excelsior Head to Head
Past H2H Matches & Results
Eredivisie Standings Season 2025/2026
| Pos | Team | MP | W | D | L | +/- | GD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  PSV |
18 | 16 | 1 | 1 | 57-22 | 35 | 49 |
| 2 |  Feyenoord |
18 | 11 | 3 | 4 | 44-23 | 21 | 36 |
| 3 |  Ajax |
17 | 8 | 6 | 3 | 32-22 | 10 | 30 |
| 4 | Nijmegen |
17 | 8 | 5 | 4 | 43-29 | 14 | 29 |
| 5 |  AZ Alkmaar |
17 | 8 | 4 | 5 | 32-28 | 4 | 28 |
| 6 |  Groningen |
18 | 8 | 4 | 6 | 25-22 | 3 | 28 |
| 7 |  Twente |
18 | 6 | 8 | 4 | 27-22 | 5 | 26 |
| 8 |  Heerenveen |
18 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 31-28 | 3 | 24 |
| 9 |  Utrecht |
17 | 6 | 5 | 6 | 28-23 | 5 | 23 |
| 10 |  Sparta Rotterdam |
17 | 7 | 2 | 8 | 18-31 | -13 | 23 |
| 11 |  Sittard |
17 | 6 | 3 | 8 | 25-29 | -4 | 21 |
| 12 |  Zwolle |
18 | 5 | 5 | 8 | 22-39 | -17 | 20 |
| 13 |  G.A. Eagles |
17 | 4 | 7 | 6 | 26-29 | -3 | 19 |
| 14 | Excelsior |
17 | 6 | 1 | 10 | 17-32 | -15 | 19 |
| 15 |  Telstar |
17 | 3 | 6 | 8 | 20-27 | -7 | 15 |
| 16 |  Heracles |
17 | 4 | 2 | 11 | 26-44 | -18 | 14 |
| 17 |  NAC Breda |
18 | 3 | 5 | 10 | 16-26 | -10 | 14 |
| 18 |  FC Volendam |
18 | 3 | 5 | 10 | 19-32 | -13 | 14 |
Qualification/Relegation
NEC vs Excelsior Video Highlights & Match Recap – 2025-08-09
Tactical discipline and raw talent were on full display as NEC faced off against Excelsior at Goffertstadion (Nijmegen). The Eredivisie fixture, contested on August 09, 2025, showcased the tactical evolution of both squads.
From the opening whistle, it was clear that both managers had done their homework. The midfield battles were intense, and the decisive moments came down to execution in the final third. It was a game where tactical adjustments made all the difference.
League Context & Table Position
Heading into this match, NEC were sitting in 4th place with 29 points. Their campaign has seen 8 wins and 5 draws, leaving them with a record of 4 losses.
Excelsior, sitting in 14th with 19 points, approached the game with a different philosophy. With 6 wins to their name, they aimed to exploit the spaces left by the hosts.
Historical Matchup
In their last 5 Eredivisie meetings, the balance of power has been intriguing. NEC have secured 3 wins.
However, Excelsior have proven to be tough opponents, winning 1 times. There have been 1 draws. Notably, both teams scored in 2 of these encounters, and over 2.5 goals were seen in 4 matches.
Recent Form Guide
Here is how both teams have fared in their recent matches before this encounter:
Recent Matches of NEC
- Nijmegen 2-2 Ajax (Eredivisie, Dec 20, 2025)
- Telstar 2-2 Nijmegen (Eredivisie, Dec 13, 2025)
- FC Volendam 2-3 Nijmegen (Eredivisie, Dec 07, 2025)
- Nijmegen 3-1 Sparta Rotterdam (Eredivisie, Nov 29, 2025)
- Feyenoord 2-4 Nijmegen (Eredivisie, Nov 23, 2025)
- Nijmegen 2-0 Groningen (Eredivisie, Nov 09, 2025)
- Utrecht 1-0 Nijmegen (Eredivisie, Nov 02, 2025)
- Zwolle 2-2 Nijmegen (Eredivisie, Oct 25, 2025)
Recent Matches of Excelsior
- PSV 5-1 Excelsior (Eredivisie, Jan 10, 2026)
- Excelsior 2-1 Zwolle (Eredivisie, Dec 20, 2025)
- Excelsior 0-2 Groningen (Eredivisie, Dec 05, 2025)
- Excelsior 1-0 NAC Breda (Eredivisie, Nov 29, 2025)
- Ajax 1-2 Excelsior (Eredivisie, Nov 22, 2025)
- Excelsior 1-2 Heracles (Eredivisie, Nov 08, 2025)
- Telstar 2-2 Excelsior (Eredivisie, Nov 01, 2025)
- G.A. Eagles 2-0 Excelsior (Eredivisie, Oct 26, 2025)
- Excelsior 1-0 Sittard (Eredivisie, Oct 19, 2025)
- Heerenveen 2-1 Excelsior (Eredivisie, Oct 04, 2025)
Full Match Replay
Catch all the tactical breakdowns and highlights from NEC vs Excelsior clash right here. We provide in-depth post-match analysis to help you understand the game better.
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