Prediction for match NEC Nijmegen — Volendam

Odds and Probability Percentages

The Eredivisie clash between NEC Nijmegen and Volendam is scheduled for March 8, 2026. The odds clearly favor NEC Nijmegen as the strong favorite: their win is priced at 1.36, a draw at 5.67, and a Volendam victory at 7.55. The probability distribution is as follows: NEC Nijmegen win - 70.42%, draw - 16.89%, Volendam win - 12.69%. This setup confirms analysts' confidence in NEC Nijmegen's advantage, yet Volendam could surprise given their recent attacking form.

Team Results and Statistics

In their last three matches, NEC Nijmegen recorded the following results: March 3 - NEC Nijmegen vs. PSV - 3:2, February 28 - NEC Nijmegen vs. Fortuna Sittard - 2:3, February 21 - Ajax vs. NEC Nijmegen - 1:1. Volendam's recent three matches were: March 1 - Volendam vs. Groningen - 3:2, February 21 - NAC Breda vs. Volendam - 1:0, February 13 - Volendam vs. PSV - 2:1. In their head-to-head on February 4, NEC Nijmegen secured a narrow 1:0 win over Volendam. In additional statistics over the last five games, NEC Nijmegen averages 60.2% possession, 2.2 yellow cards, 11 fouls, and 2 offsides per match. Volendam shows 44.2% possession, 1.6 yellow cards, 9.6 fouls, and 1.6 offsides. These figures indicate NEC Nijmegen's more aggressive and controlling play, but Volendam can challenge with compactness and discipline.

How Many Goals to Expect?

In their last five matches, both teams have seen over 2.5 goals in three games, indicating a tendency for high-scoring encounters. NEC Nijmegen averages 3.6 goals per game, while Volendam averages 2.6. In terms of goals scored, NEC Nijmegen has 1.6, and Volendam has 1.4, confirming attacking potential on both sides. By halves, NEC Nijmegen has exceeded 1.5 goals in both the first and second halves in three out of five matches, while Volendam has done so twice in each half. NEC Nijmegen frequently scores between the 31st-45th and 61st-75th minutes (25%), while Volendam scores late, between the 76th-90th minutes (38%). NEC Nijmegen most often concedes between the 16th-30th and 46th-60th minutes (30%), and Volendam in the last 15 minutes (60%). This profile of both teams, with regular goals and vulnerability in the latter stages, suggests expecting both teams to score. The main prediction is both teams to score: yes at 1.56.

Corners: Numbers and Possible Bets

Over the last five matches, NEC Nijmegen averages 6.2 corners, and Volendam averages 4. In four of their last five matches, both teams have exceeded a total of 9.5 corners. Among the available corner totals, the line closest to the average sum (10.2) is 9.75: the total over 9.75 corners is priced at 1.52, under 9.75 at 2.30. For corner outcomes, NEC Nijmegen is the favorite with odds of 1.12. Based on the statistics, it makes sense to consider a bet on over 9.75 total corners, given the high frequency of this line being surpassed by both teams and their attacking activity.