NEC Nijmegen vs Feyenoord Prediction, Preview and Stats
2025/2026 Eredivisie, Netherlands
Eredivisie
Feyenoord FEYSTANDINGS
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CONTEXT
The match between NEC Nijmegen and Feyenoord has finished with a full-time score of 1-1. Feyenoord led 1-0 at half-time, but NEC Nijmegen equalized in the second half to secure a share of the points. No red cards were issued, and the contest remained free of major disciplinary incidents that might have altered the flow. Pre-match expectations favored NEC Nijmegen with a 47.6 percent implied likelihood of victory, compared to just 23.6 percent for a draw. The result represented a significant deviation centered on NEC Nijmegen, who were unable to convert their status as the stronger side into a win. The outcome did not align with the pre-match projection, which had anticipated a clearer edge for the home team. Possession was tilted in NEC's favor at 59 percent to 41 percent, yet this territorial advantage yielded only a single goal. The efficiency shift stayed in line with expectations, producing a balanced performance that reflected the even final scoreline. Without expected goals data available, alignment on that metric cannot be assessed, but the draw ultimately felt consistent with the second-half adjustments both sides made.
TL;DR
- Structural deviation: NEC Nijmegen showed a significant deviation from the pre-match structural baseline.
- Efficiency shift: Possession-adjusted chance creation was in line with projected levels.
- xG alignment: The final outcome was insufficient data for expected goal differential.
- Market alignment: End result was diverging from the pre-match projection.
- xG expectations: Inconclusive for xG expectations (Classify).
- Event impact: No major event distortion.
- Red card distortion: None.
Quality vs Volume
Open Play vs Set Play
Expected Points
| Team | xPts |
|---|---|
| Home | 1.8 |
| Away | 1.2 |
Match referee
Serdar Gozubuyuk
Other match officials
P. Inia
1st Assistant
R. Honig
2nd Assistant
R. Hensgens
4th Official


Win Probabilities
Live Win Probability (90 Min)
NEC Nijmegen
FeyenoordMovement
Changes since opening
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FeyenoordTeam Power Ranking
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33.49
27.5
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FeyenoordForm Analysis Opponent-Weighted
Line chart of recent results (points/trend). Friendlies excluded by default. Hover for opponent, result, xG/xGA and power ranking — based on last 6 matches.


Heatmaps Ball coordinates
Attack and defence zones from ball position data. Filters: last 6 matches (overall/home/away), time period, competition.
NEC Nijmegen
Feyenoord

Possession Efficiency Possession-Adjusted
How effectively each team uses and defends their share of possession. Efficiency adjusted based on team possession percentage
NEC Nijmegen ⚠ Proxy
Attacking Efficiency 
Defensive Efficiency 
Positive = above league average.
Negative = below league average.
Formula: EfficiencyIndex = z(AttackEff) − z(DefenceEff)




Set Pieces Efficiency Attack & Defence
Set-piece reliance and strength using expected metrics and actual outcomes for each team.
NEC Nijmegen ⚠ Proxy
NEC Nijmegen Feyenoord
NEC Nijmegen Feyenoord
Counter / Transition Attack & Defence
What happens in the 15 seconds immediately after possession changes hands — based on Last 6 matches.
NEC Nijmegen
NEC Nijmegen Feyenoord


NEC Nijmegen Feyenoord


PRESSURE INDEX
Momentum phases from smoothed minute-by-minute pressure.
- NEC had peak pressure around 41'.
- FEY started the game with stronger pressure.
Team Head to Head Last 6 Seasons
Summary of 31 matches between these sides — filtered by competition and venue context.


Match Record 
Goals 
Data last updated: 2026-04-13T00:03:31+00:00
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General Information
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Kickoff: Sat, 25 Apr - 2:30 PM
Venue: Stadion Feijenoord
Statistics
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Match Overview
Attacking
Possession
Defensive
Build-up
Discipline
Lineup
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Events
CONCLUSION
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