PSV vs NEC Nijmegen Prediction, Preview and Stats

Netherlands flag 2025/2026 Eredivisie, Netherlands
Philips Stadion Sat, 14 Mar - 5:45 PM
Eredivisie
PSV PSV
2 Winner 3
NEC Nijmegen NEC
Full Time Sat, 14 Mar 5:45 PM
Couhaib Driouech - 90+3'
Kiliann Sildillia - 42'
Goal
|
Goal
Youssef El Kachati - 67'
Bryan Linssen - 38', 20'

CONTEXT

Match is finished. PSV 2–3 NEC Nijmegen. The result saw NEC Nijmegen take the points. NEC Nijmegen showed a significant deviation from the pre-match structural baseline. Possession-adjusted chance creation was in line with projected levels. The end result diverged from the pre-match projection. Possession was 70%–30%.

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.
No standings statistics available.
No head-to-head records found.
0.5+ goals: 85%
1.5+ goals: 70%
2.5+ goals: 50%
3.5+ goals: 25%
Confidence: High (≥8 matches)

Quality vs Volume

Home: xG 1.8, Shots 12, xG/Shot 0.15
Away: xG 1.5, Shots 14, xG/Shot 0.11

Open Play vs Set Play

Open Play: 65%
Set Play: 35%

Expected Points

TeamxPts
Home1.8
Away1.2
ℹ️ Methodology: Expected Goals (xG) measures shot quality

Match referee

J. Kooij

25 matches in sample
Avg. cards 0.12
Fouls / match 0.52
Yellow cards / match 0.12
Red cards / match 0
Penalties / match 0

Other match officials

D. Fikkert

1st Assistant

M. van den Kerkhof

4th Official

M. Ribbink

2nd Assistant

PSV P. Bosz
P. Bosz
VS
NEC Nijmegen D. Schreuder
D. Schreuder
2.76
Avg Points / Game (Last 100 Matches)
1.76
2.67 i
Last 6 Opponents
FC Groningen Rank: 64 W
Feyenoord Rank: 76 W
NAC Breda Rank: 56 D
Fortuna Sittard Rank: 62 W
Excelsior Rank: 61 W
FC Utrecht Rank: 69 W
Avg Points / Game (Last 6 Matches)
1.33 i
Last 6 Opponents
FC Volendam Rank: 60 W
Fortuna Sittard Rank: 62 L
Ajax Rank: 77 D
Sparta Rotterdam Rank: 69 D
FC Utrecht Rank: 69 L
Heracles Almelo Rank: 59 W
23
Head to Head (Wins - Draws - Losses)
23 - 5 - 3
3

Win Probabilities

Live Win Probability (90 Min)
Home PSV
63.79%
Draw
18.5%
Away NEC Nijmegen
17.71%

Team Power Ranking

i
What is Power Ranking?
Power ranking is SportMonks' model-based team strength indicator. Historical input capped to 2 seasons.
86.19
74.39
0 (Weakest) 100 (Strongest)
Metric
PSV
NEC Nijmegen
Power Score
86.19
74.39
League Position
1
3
Global Rank
24
104

Form 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.

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vs
PSV — Opponent-weighted form score
NEC Nijmegen — Opponent-weighted form score
Win (3 pts) Draw (1 pt) Loss (0 pts) PSV NEC Nijmegen

Heatmaps Ball coordinates

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

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vs

PSV

Left / Center / Right —
Opposition half density —
vs season average —

NEC Nijmegen

Left / Center / Right —
Opposition half density —
vs season average —

Possession Efficiency Possession-Adjusted

How effectively each team uses and defends their share of possession. Efficiency adjusted based on team possession percentage

PSV ⚠ Proxy
vs
⚠ Proxy NEC Nijmegen
Attacking Efficiency
Higher is better
Attacking Efficiency
21.71
63.17
Defensive Efficiency
Lower is better
Defensive Efficiency
63.17
21.71
Combined Efficiency Index Z-score combining attacking and defensive possession-adjusted efficiency.
Positive = above league average.
Negative = below league average.
Formula: EfficiencyIndex = z(AttackEff) − z(DefenceEff)
-3 0 3
PSV -4.36 Efficiency Index
vs
NEC Nijmegen +4.36 Efficiency Index
xG data unavailable for both teams. Values estimated using shots and dangerous attacks (proxy). Confidence: Medium.
PSV
NEC Nijmegen
AttackEff = xG ÷ pos
DefenceEff = xGA ÷ (1−pos)

Set Pieces Efficiency Attack & Defence

Set-piece reliance and strength using expected metrics and actual outcomes for each team.

PSV
vs
NEC Nijmegen
Created Set-piece attacking threat
PSV NEC Nijmegen
Set-piece xG Share Share of total expected goals generated from set pieces. Higher = more set-piece reliant in attack.
0%
0%
Goals per Match Average set-piece goals scored per match.
0.00 0.00
vs Expected (xG) Goals scored minus set-piece xG. Positive = overperforming; Negative = underperforming expectations.
+0.00 vs +0.00
Conceded Set-piece defensive exposure
PSV NEC Nijmegen
Set-piece xGA Share Share of total expected goals conceded from set pieces. Higher = more exposed to set pieces defensively.
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Conceded per Match Average set-piece goals conceded per match.
0.00 0.00
vs Expected (xGA) Goals conceded minus set-piece xGA. Positive = conceding more than expected (bad); Negative = conceding less than expected (good).
— vs —
PSV
NEC Nijmegen
xG Share = set-piece xG ÷ total xG
vs Expected = goals − set-piece xG
Counter Attack / Transition data not available for this match.
Pressure Index data not available for this match.

Team Head to Head Last 6 Seasons

Summary of 9 matches between these sides — filtered by competition and venue context.

PSV PSV Home
9 matches
NEC Nijmegen NEC Away
Match Record
7
Wins
1
1
Draws
1
1
Losses
7
Goals
27
Goals Scored
14
14
Goals Conceded
27
+13
Goal Difference
-13

Data last updated: 2026-03-16T01:35:24+00:00

STARTING XI

Match Formation 4-2-3-1
Match Formation 3-4-2-1
Pitch
M. Kovář
Czech Republic
32 M. Kovář
K. Sildillia
France
25 K. Sildillia
R. Flamingo
Netherlands
6 R. Flamingo
Y. Gąsiorowski Hernandis
Substitution
Spain
3 Y. Gąsiorowski Hernandis
A. Salah-Eddine
Netherlands
2 A. Salah-Eddine
I. Saibari Ben El Basra
Morocco
34 I. Saibari Ben El Basra
J. Schouten
Netherlands
22 (C) J. Schouten
D. Man
Substitution
Romania
27 D. Man
P. Wanner
Substitution
Austria
10 P. Wanner
I. Perišić
Croatia
5 I. Perišić
R. Pepi
Substitution
9 R. Pepi
Pitch
J. Cillessen
Netherlands
22 J. Cillessen
D. Fonville
Netherlands
24 D. Fonville
A. Kaplan
Turkey
4 A. Kaplan
J. Willems
Substitution
Netherlands
15 J. Willems
B. Onal
Netherlands
11 B. Onal
K. Sano
Japan
23 K. Sano
D. Nejašmić
Croatia
6 D. Nejašmić
S. Ouaissa
Substitution
Netherlands
25 S. Ouaissa
N. Lebreton
France
20 N. Lebreton
T. Chery
Suriname
10 (C) T. Chery
B. Linssen
Substitution
Netherlands
30 B. Linssen

General Information

Date & Time :
Mar 14, 2026, 05:45 PM
Competition :
2025/2026 Eredivisie, Netherlands
Stadium :
Philips Stadion
Capacity :
36500
Pitch Surface :
Grass
Weather :
☀️ 12°C, Fair
Referees :
Dyon Fikkert
Joey Kooij
Martin van den Kerkhof
Marco Ribbink

Statistics

Possession
PSV
64%
NEC
36%

Top Statistics

2 Goals 3
1 Big Chances Created 4
12 Shots 17
64 Dangerous attacks 39
70 Possession 30
7 Corners 7
12 Free kicks 8
0 Yellow Cards 3

Match Overview

20 Dribble Attempts 22
9 Successful Dribbles 4
90 Ball Safe 62
19 Successful Headers 15
4 Substitutions 3
9 Goal Kicks 12
39 Throwins 18
45 Successful Dribbles Percentage 18
2 Injuries 2
14 Goal Attempts 11
2 Assists 2

Attacking

113 Attacks 100
0 Big Chances Missed 2

Possession

27 Successful Long Passes 17
40 Successful Long Passes Percentage 25
434 Successful Passes 138
78 Successful Passes Percentage 59
68 Long Passes 67
11 Key Passes 11
558 Passes 234

Defensive

3 Saves 4
23 Tackles 18
3 Interceptions 10

Build-up

27 Total Crosses 14
5 Accurate Crosses 2

Discipline

8 Fouls 12
3 Offsides 0

Lineup

Referee : Joey Kooij

Starting XI ▼

32
Matej Kovar
Matej Kovar Goalkeeper
6.17
2
Anass Salah-Eddine
Anass Salah-Eddine Defender
6.57
3
Yarek Gasiorowski
Yarek Gasiorowski Defender
6.41
21
Myron Boadu
Myron Boadu
Attacker46'
6.88
6
Ryan Flamingo
Ryan Flamingo Defender
6.31
25
Kiliann Sildillia
Kiliann Sildillia Defender
7.78
5
Ivan Perišić
Ivan Perišić Midfielder
7.06
10
Paul Wanner
Paul Wanner Midfielder
7.19
31
Noah Fernandez
Noah Fernandez
Midfielder86'
22
Jerdy Schouten
Jerdy Schouten (C) Midfielder
6.89
27
Dennis Man
Dennis Man Midfielder
6.43
19
Esmir Bajraktarevic
Esmir Bajraktarevic
Attacker75'
6.68
34
Ismael Saibari
Ismael Saibari Midfielder
7.92
9
Ricardo Pepi
Ricardo Pepi Attacker
6.74
11
Couhaib Driouech
Couhaib Driouech
Attacker70'
7.12
Referee : Joey Kooij

Starting XI ▼

22
Jasper Cillessen
Jasper Cillessen Goalkeeper
6.69
4
Ahmetcan Kaplan
Ahmetcan Kaplan Defender
6.5
15
Jetro Willems
Jetro Willems Defender
6.42
17
Bram Nuytinck
Bram Nuytinck
Defender56'
6.26
24
Deveron Fonville
Deveron Fonville Defender
6.56
6
Darko Nejasmic
Darko Nejasmic Midfielder
6.79
11
Başar Önal
Başar Önal Midfielder
5.94
23
Kodai Sano
Kodai Sano Midfielder
7.33
25
Sami Ouaissa
Sami Ouaissa Midfielder
6.77
34
Youssef El Kachati
Youssef El Kachati
Attacker63'
6.94
10
Tjaronn Chery
Tjaronn Chery (C) Attacker
6.6
20
Noé Lebreton
Noé Lebreton Attacker
6.83
30
Bryan Linssen
Bryan Linssen Attacker
2
7.81
71
Dirk Proper
Dirk Proper
Midfielder83'
6.45

Events

2ND-HALF
90+6'
Event
Bram Nuytinck
Foul / 3rd Yellowcard
Event
Couhaib Driouech
Right foot shot / 5th Goal
90+3'
Event
Noah Fernandez → Paul Wanner
7th Substitution
86'
83'
Event
Dirk Proper → Bryan Linssen
6th Substitution
79'
Event
Kodai Sano
Foul / 2nd Yellowcard
Event
Esmir Bajraktarevic → Dennis Man
5th Substitution
75'
Event
Couhaib Driouech → Ricardo Pepi
4th Substitution
70'
67'
Event
Youssef El Kachati
Right foot shot / 4th Goal
63'
Event
Youssef El Kachati → Sami Ouaissa
3rd Substitution
56'
Event
Bram Nuytinck → Jetro Willems
2nd Substitution
Event
Myron Boadu → Yarek Gasiorowski
1st Substitution
46'
1ST-HALF
Event
Kiliann Sildillia
Right foot shot / 3rd Goal
42'
38'
Event
Bryan Linssen
Right foot shot / 2nd Goal
32'
Event
Darko Nejasmic
Foul / 1st Yellowcard
20'
Event
Bryan Linssen
Right foot shot / 1st Goal

Match Commentary

90
Attempt Attempt
Opportunity wasted. Couhaib Driouech from PSV Eindhoven attempted a right-footed shot from outside the penalty area.
90
Attempt Attempt
A fresh offensive effort unfolds as Kodai Sano of N.E.C. takes a right-footed shot from outside the penalty area, but Matej Kovár of PSV Eindhoven makes a great save, stopping the ball in the upper center of the goal.
90
GOAL! GOAL! Important
Goal! PSV Eindhoven 2, N.E.C. 3. Couhaib Driouech scores with a right-footed shot from the center of the box into the bottom right corner. The assist came from Ismael Saibari.
90
Update Update
The second half has concluded with the final score: PSV Eindhoven 2, N.E.C. 3.
90
Attempt Attempt
The attempt is thwarted. Ivan Perisic from PSV Eindhoven takes a right-footed shot from outside the penalty area, but it's blocked.
90
Yellow Card Yellow Card Important
Bram Nuytinck from N.E.C. has been shown a yellow card for committing a foul.
90
Corner Corner
Corner awarded to N.E.C. after a play that resulted in a foul by Matej Kovár.
90
Update Update
The fourth official has indicated that there will be 5 minutes of stoppage time.
90
Update Update
Ryan Flamingo has been awarded a free kick in an attacking position against PSV Eindhoven.
90
Update Update
Bram Nuytinck from N.E.C. committed a foul.
86
Update Update
Youssef El Kachati from N.E.C. committed a foul.
86
Update Update
Youssef El Kachati from N.E.C. committed a foul.
86
Update Update
Anass Salah-Eddine from PSV Eindhoven has been awarded a free kick in the defensive area.
86
Substitution Substitution
Substitution for PSV Eindhoven: Noah Fernandez replaces Paul Wanner.
85
Corner Corner
Opportunity wasted. Ryan Flamingo of PSV Eindhoven attempted a header from the right side of the penalty area, but it sailed over the bar. The assist came from Esmir Bajraktarevic, who delivered a cross following a corner kick.
84
Corner Corner
Corner kick awarded to PSV Eindhoven after Deveron Fonville allowed the ball to go out of play.
83
Update Update
Tjaronn Chery from N.E.C. committed a handball.
82
Substitution Substitution
Substitution for N.E.C.: Dirk Proper comes on to replace Bryan Linssen.
82
Update Update
Esmir Bajraktarevic from PSV Eindhoven committed a foul.
79
Update Update
Ahmetcan Kaplan from N.E.C. committed a foul.
79
Update Update
Deveron Fonville from N.E.C. earned a free kick in an offensive position.
79
Yellow Card Yellow Card Important
Kodai Sano of N.E.C. has been shown a yellow card for committing a foul.
75
Update Update
Offside call against PSV Eindhoven. Couhaib Driouech has been flagged for being in an offside position.
75
Substitution Substitution
Substitution for PSV Eindhoven: Esmir Bajraktarevic comes on to replace Dennis Man.
75
Substitution Substitution
Substitution for PSV Eindhoven: Esmir Bajraktarevic is coming on to replace Dennis Man.
74
Update Update
The pause has ended. They're set to resume play now.
73
Attempt Attempt
A fresh offensive play unfolds as Bryan Linssen from N.E.C. takes a right-footed shot from the middle of the penalty area. However, the attempt is thwarted by goalkeeper Matej Kovár of PSV Eindhoven, who makes the save right at the center of the goal. The assist for this play came from Basar Önal.
73
Update Update
Match is currently on hold due to an injury to Bryan Linssen of N.E.C.
71
Update Update
Paul Wanner from PSV Eindhoven has been awarded a free kick in the defensive area.
71
Update Update
Foul committed by Noé Lebreton of N.E.C.
71
Attempt Attempt
Missed opportunity. Bryan Linssen from N.E.C. attempted a right-footed shot from the middle of the penalty area but sent it wide to the left. The assist came from Tjaronn Chery.
70
Substitution Substitution
Substitution for PSV Eindhoven: Couhaib Driouech is coming on to replace Ricardo Pepi.
69
Corner Corner
Corner awarded to N.E.C. after a foul by Anass Salah-Eddine.
67
Attempt Attempt
The attempt was thwarted. Bryan Linssen from N.E.C. fired a right-footed shot from the middle of the penalty area, but it was blocked. The assist came from Noé Lebreton.
67
Update Update
Kiliann Sildillia from PSV Eindhoven committed a foul.
67
Update Update
Deveron Fonville from N.E.C. was awarded a free kick on the left side of the field.
67
GOAL! GOAL! Important
Goal! PSV Eindhoven 1, N.E.C. 3. Youssef El Kachati from N.E.C. scores with a right-footed shot from a challenging angle on the right, finding the bottom corner of the net.
66
Update Update
Ryan Flamingo was awarded a free kick on the right side of the field against PSV Eindhoven.
66
Corner Corner
Corner awarded to PSV Eindhoven after a deflection off Darko Nejasmic.
66
Update Update
Foul committed by Noé Lebreton from N.E.C.
64
Update Update
The pause has ended. They are set to resume play.
63
Substitution Substitution
Substitution for N.E.C.: Youssef El Kachati comes on to replace Sami Ouaissa, who is leaving the field due to an injury.
62
Update Update
Match is currently paused due to an injury to Jasper Cillessen from N.E.C.
60
Corner Corner
Corner awarded to PSV Eindhoven after a save by Jasper Cillessen.
60
Corner Corner
Another offensive effort underway. Myron Boadu from PSV Eindhoven takes a right-footed shot from the right side of the penalty area, but Jasper Cillessen from N.E.C. makes a save in the bottom right corner. The assist came from Dennis Man.
59
Corner Corner
Corner awarded to N.E.C. after Paul Wanner allowed it.
58
Attempt Attempt
Missed opportunity! Myron Boadu of PSV Eindhoven attempted a header from the center of the penalty area but sent it wide to the left. The assist came from Ivan Perisic.
56
Substitution Substitution
Substitution for N.E.C.: Bram Nuytinck comes on in place of Jetro Willems.
56
Corner Corner
Missed opportunity! Kiliann Sildillia from PSV Eindhoven attempted a header from the right side of the six-yard box, but it went just wide. The assist came from Ivan Perisic, who delivered a cross following a corner kick.
55
Corner Corner
Corner awarded to PSV Eindhoven after Darko Nejasmic allowed the ball to go out of play.
54
Update Update
Kodai Sano from N.E.C. committed a foul.
54
Update Update
Ricardo Pepi from PSV Eindhoven was awarded a free kick in the defensive area.
50
Update Update
Kodai Sano from N.E.C. earned a free kick in the defensive zone.
50
Update Update
Ivan Perisic committed a foul against a player from PSV Eindhoven.
48
Update Update
Anass Salah-Eddine from PSV Eindhoven has been awarded a free kick in the defensive area.
48
Update Update
Sami Ouaissa from N.E.C. committed a foul.
48
Attempt Attempt
A fresh offensive effort unfolds as Paul Wanner from PSV Eindhoven takes a left-footed shot from outside the penalty area. However, Jasper Cillessen, the goalkeeper for N.E.C., makes a save right in the middle of the goal. The assist came from Jerdy Schouten.
45
Update Update
The second half is underway with the score at PSV Eindhoven 1, N.E.C. 2.
45
Update Update
Paul Wanner from PSV Eindhoven committed a foul.
45
Update Update
Jasper Cillessen of N.E.C. has been awarded a free kick in the defensive area.
45
Substitution Substitution
Substitution for PSV Eindhoven: Myron Boadu comes on to replace Yarek Gasiorowski.
45
Attempt Attempt
A shot is deflected. Basar Önal from N.E.C. attempts a left-footed strike from outside the penalty area, but it is blocked. The assist came from Kodai Sano.
45
Corner Corner
Corner awarded to N.E.C. after Ryan Flamingo allowed the ball to go out.
45
Corner Corner
Missed opportunity. Noé Lebreton from N.E.C. attempted a right-footed shot from outside the penalty area following a corner kick.
45
Corner Corner
Close call! Noé Lebreton from N.E.C. took a right-footed shot from outside the penalty area that nearly found the back of the net. The opportunity was set up by Tjaronn Chery following a corner kick.
45
Update Update
Sami Ouaissa from N.E.C. was awarded a free kick on the right side of the field.
45
Update Update
Anass Salah-Eddine from PSV Eindhoven committed a foul.
45
Update Update
The first half has concluded with the scoreline reading PSV Eindhoven 1, N.E.C. 2.
44
Update Update
The pause has ended. They are set to resume play.
43
Update Update
Match is currently on hold due to an injury to Sami Ouaissa from N.E.C.
42
Corner Corner
Corner awarded to PSV Eindhoven after a deflection off Kodai Sano.
42
GOAL! GOAL! Important
Goal! PSV Eindhoven 1, N.E.C. 2. Kiliann Sildillia scores for PSV Eindhoven with a close-range shot using his right foot, finding the center of the net. The assist came from Ismael Saibari, who headed the ball in after a corner kick.
41
Update Update
Offside call against PSV Eindhoven. Dennis Man has been caught in an offside position.
38
GOAL! GOAL! Important
Goal! N.E.C. takes a 2-0 lead over PSV Eindhoven. Bryan Linssen scores with a right-footed shot from the right side of the penalty area, sending the ball straight into the center of the goal. The assist comes from Kodai Sano.
37
Attempt Attempt
Missed opportunity! Noé Lebreton from N.E.C. attempted a right-footed shot from the center of the penalty area, but it sailed high and to the right of the goal. The assist came from Tjaronn Chery during a quick counterattack.
34
Attempt Attempt
The attempt is thwarted. Tjaronn Chery from N.E.C. fires a right-footed shot from the right side of the penalty area, but it's successfully blocked. The assist came from Kodai Sano.
32
Update Update
Ismael Saibari from PSV Eindhoven has been awarded a free kick in an offensive position.
32
Update Update
Foul committed by Noé Lebreton from N.E.C.
32
Update Update
Ismael Saibari from PSV Eindhoven has been awarded a free kick in the defensive zone.
32
Update Update
Darko Nejasmic from N.E.C. committed a foul.
32
Yellow Card Yellow Card Important
Darko Nejasmic from N.E.C. has been shown a yellow card for committing a foul.
31
Attempt Attempt
Opportunity wasted. Bryan Linssen from N.E.C. attempted a right-footed shot from the middle of the penalty area.
29
Update Update
Ricardo Pepi of PSV Eindhoven has been awarded a free kick in the defensive area.
29
Update Update
Ahmetcan Kaplan from N.E.C. committed a foul.
25
Corner Corner
Corner awarded to PSV Eindhoven after a deflection off Kodai Sano.
23
Update Update
Offside call against PSV Eindhoven. Ricardo Pepi has been flagged for being offside.
22
Update Update
A fresh offensive push unfolds as Ricardo Pepi of PSV Eindhoven attempts a header from the middle of the penalty area. However, Jasper Cillessen, the goalkeeper for N.E.C., makes a crucial save right in front of the goal. The setup for the chance came from Ivan Perisic, who delivered a precise cross.
20
GOAL! GOAL! Important
Goal! N.E.C. takes the lead against PSV Eindhoven, 1-0. Bryan Linssen scores with a right-footed shot from the right side of the penalty area, placing it into the bottom right corner. The assist comes from Sami Ouaissa.
19
Update Update
The pause has ended. They are set to resume play.
18
Update Update
Match interruption due to an injury to Anass Salah-Eddine from PSV Eindhoven.
18
Attempt Attempt
Missed opportunity! Kodai Sano from N.E.C. took a shot with his right foot from outside the penalty area, but it didn't find the target.
16
Corner Corner
Corner kick awarded to PSV Eindhoven after a deflection off Jasper Cillessen.
16
Corner Corner
A fresh offensive effort unfolds as Ismael Saibari from PSV Eindhoven takes a right-footed shot from the right side of the penalty area. The attempt is expertly stopped in the right corner by Jasper Cillessen of N.E.C., with the assist coming from Dennis Man.
13
Update Update
Basar Önal from N.E.C. has been awarded a free kick in the defensive area.
13
Update Update
Paul Wanner from PSV Eindhoven committed a foul.
11
Update Update
The attempt is thwarted. Dennis Man from PSV Eindhoven heads the ball from the center of the box, but it's blocked.
10
Corner Corner
Corner awarded to N.E.C. after Ivan Perisic allowed it.
9
Update Update
The pause has ended. They are set to resume play.
9
Corner Corner
Corner awarded to N.E.C. after Kiliann Sildillia allowed the ball to go out.
8
Update Update
Match is currently paused due to an injury to Paul Wanner from PSV Eindhoven.
7
Corner Corner
Corner awarded to N.E.C. after Yarek Gasiorowski gave it away.
7
Attempt Attempt
The attempt is thwarted. Jetro Willems from N.E.C. takes a right-footed shot from the right side of the penalty area, but it's successfully blocked.
6
Update Update
Kiliann Sildillia from PSV Eindhoven committed a foul.
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Update Update
Kodai Sano from N.E.C. earned a free kick on the left side of the field.
4
Update Update
Kodai Sano from N.E.C. committed a foul.
4
Update Update
Paul Wanner from PSV Eindhoven has been awarded a free kick in the defensive area.
2
Attempt Attempt
The attempt is thwarted. Tjaronn Chery from N.E.C. takes a right-footed shot from outside the penalty area, but it's successfully blocked.
2
Attempt Attempt
Another offensive move underway. Noé Lebreton from N.E.C. takes a left-footed shot from the middle of the penalty area, but it's stopped by the goalkeeper, Matej Kovár, who is positioned centrally in the goal for PSV Eindhoven.
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Update Update
Jerdy Schouten from PSV Eindhoven committed a foul.
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Kodai Sano from N.E.C. has been awarded a free kick in the attacking zone.

CONCLUSION

Structural assessment: NEC Nijmegen exhibited a significant deviation from the pre-match structural baseline. Efficiency outcome: Possession-adjusted chance creation finished in line with projected levels. Result alignment: The final score was contrary to the pre-match probability model. Market alignment: The match result was outside the projected probability range.

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