NEC vs Utrecht: match statistics
NEC is in excellent form, having won all of their last five matches, scoring 12 goals while conceding just 4. The hosts sit 3rd in the table with an impressive record of 70% home wins, averaging 2.9 goals per home match. Utrecht finds itself in a deep crisis – managing just 1 point in their last 5 matches, with 50% losses on the road and only 10% of away fixtures won. The difference in expected goals (xG 1.71 vs 1.52) and conversion rates (19% vs 9%) further tilts the scales in NEC's favor. Considering the hosts' advantage in every aspect of the game and the visitors' disastrous disposition, a decisive victory for NEC is the most likely scenario.
NEC vs Utrecht: form, goals and key statistics
Game details
NEC played against Utrecht in Eredivisie (Netherlands). The game was played on February 11, 2026. Final score: 1:3.
Recent form
NEC has 4 wins, 1 draw and 0 losses over its last five games, averaging 2.60 points per game. Utrecht has 0 wins, 1 draw and 4 losses, with 0.20 points per game.
Scoring records
NEC scores 2.67 goals per game and allows 1.67. Utrecht scores 1.43 and allows 1.33. Games in this league average 3.23 goals.
BTTS and goal totals
Both teams score in 81% of NEC's games and 67% of Utrecht's. The Over 2.5 rates are 86% and 52%, compared with league averages of 63% for BTTS and 62% for Over 2.5.
xG and shots
NEC has the higher season xG average, 1.83 to 1.57 per game. NEC takes 15.6 shots per game, while Utrecht takes 14.6.
First-half and second-half trends
NEC leads at halftime in 38% of its games and scores 1.67 goals per game after halftime. Utrecht leads at halftime in 33% and scores 0.90 after halftime.
When the teams score
NEC's most productive scoring window is minutes 76-90+ (14 goals). For Utrecht, it is minutes 46-60 (8 goals). These are past scoring patterns, not predicted goal times.
League scoring profile
Eredivisie games average 3.23 goals. Both teams score in 63% of games, and 62% finish with at least three goals.
Head-to-head record
Before this game, one previous meeting was available. The record was 0 home wins, 0 draws and 1 away win. Those games averaged 1.00 goals, with both teams scoring in 0% of them.
Archived pre-match analysis
This analysis was prepared before kick-off. The conclusions use only information available before the match and do not include the final result or post-match statistics.
General match analysis
NEC is in excellent form, having won all of their last five matches, scoring 12 goals while conceding just 4. The hosts sit 3rd in the table with an impressive record of 70% home wins, averaging 2.9 goals per home match. Utrecht finds itself in a deep crisis – managing just 1 point in their last 5 matches, with 50% losses on the road and only 10% of away fixtures won. The difference in expected goals (xG 1.71 vs 1.52) and conversion rates (19% vs 9%) further tilts the scales in NEC's favor. Considering the hosts' advantage in every aspect of the game and the visitors' disastrous disposition, a decisive victory for NEC is the most likely scenario.
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Game stats
Pre-game profile— what do the season numbers say?
This team profile combines season stats and recent form. In-game statistics appear after the final whistle.
Team stats— who is more efficient?
Compare both teams' attacking and defensive records this season.
Shooting quality
| NEC | Utrecht | |
|---|---|---|
| Accuracy (shots on target) | 43% | 35% |
| Chance quality (xG per shot) | 0.12 | 0.11 |
| Finishing (goals per shot on target) | 0.40 | 0.28 |
xG per shot around 0.08 usually means long-range attempts; 0.15+ usually means box chances. The style label comes from possession, shot volume and conversion.
* xG (expected goals) says how many goals a team should score from its chances. If actual goals are above xG, finishing is above average; if below xG, chances are being missed.
Team form— who is in better shape?
Last five games and season record, overall, at home and away.
NEC is 1200% better for: last-5 form.
2.6 pts / game - NEC · 0.2 pts / game - Utrecht
Goals— how do both teams score and concede?
How many goals both teams score and concede, plus how often they keep a clean sheet or fail to score.
NEC is 87% better for: goals scored per game.
2.67 goals / game - NEC · 1.43 goals / game - Utrecht
Utrecht is 26% better for: goals allowed per game.
1.67 goals / game - NEC · 1.33 goals / game - Utrecht
NEC scores in 95% of games (20 of 21 meczów), while Utrecht keeps a clean sheet in 14% (3 of 21 meczów).
Utrecht scores in 81% of games (17 of 21 meczów), while NEC keeps a clean sheet in 14% (3 of 21 meczów).
How often they score at least...
How often they concede at least...
* Statistics include both teams' home and away games this season.
Both teams scored (BTTS)— how often do both teams score?
How often games involving these teams produce goals at both ends, compared with the league average.
Goal patterns
BTTS and goal count
Goal count (Over/Under)— how often do these games cross the goal lines?
See how often games involving these teams clear each goal line, for the full game and each half.
Full game - team comparison (Over)
Over / Under - NEC
Over / Under - Utrecht
1st half
2nd half
Game halves— when do the teams score more often?
How teams split performance between first and second half: goals, points, clean sheets and half-time state.
NEC is 19% better for: first-half form (half-time points).
1.48 pts / game - NEC · 1.24 pts / game - Utrecht
Before half-time (1st half)
After half-time (2nd half)
NEC - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 38% of games and wins 57%. Also wins some games without leading at halftime.
Defense stays consistent across the full game.
Utrecht - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 33% of games and wins 29%. Usually protects a halftime lead through the final whistle.
Defense stays consistent across the full game.
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 2.00 | 2.60 |
| Goals scored / game | 1.6 | 1.4 |
| Goals allowed / game | 1.2 | 0.4 |
| Average goals per game | 2.8 | 1.8 |
| 1 goal | 100% | 100% |
| 2 goals | 100% | 40% |
| 3 goals | 80% | 20% |
| Clean sheet | 0% | 80% |
| No goal | 0% | 0% |
| Goal difference | +2 | +5 |
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 0.60 | 1.60 |
| Goals scored / game | 0.2 | 0.4 |
| Goals allowed / game | 1.0 | 0.4 |
| Average goals per game | 1.2 | 0.8 |
| 1 goal | 100% | 60% |
| 2 goals | 20% | 20% |
| 3 goals | 0% | 0% |
| Clean sheet | 20% | 80% |
| No goal | 80% | 60% |
| Goal difference | -4 | 0 |
* Table colors show frequency: green is common, yellow is moderate and red is rare. They are not team ratings.
Goals by minute— when do goals arrive?
The parts of a game in which both teams score and allow the most goals.
Most dangerous in minutes 76-90 (14 goals). Concedes most in 31-45 (10). Late-goal balance (76-90): +9 - wins late phases.
Most dangerous in minutes 46-60 (8 goals). Concedes most in 76-90 (7). Late-goal balance (76-90): -2 - late phases are a weakness.
* Buckets 31-45 and 76-90 include added-time goals.
Additional team indicators— what do xG, efficiency and form show?
A comparison of chance quality, results and trends from completed games this season.
Game profile
NEC
Utrecht
* The estimated goal total and split, BTTS estimate, 0:0 risk and goal range use public season averages and frequencies for both teams. This is a statistical game profile, not a private model prediction or betting pick. The remaining indicators describe completed games from the season.
League context— is this a high-scoring league?
How both teams compare with league-wide averages (Eredivisie).
Teams vs league
| NEC | Liga | Utrecht | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average goals per game | ▲ 4.33 | 3.23 | ▼ 2.76 |
| Both teams scored | ▲ 81% | 63% | ▲ 67% |
| Min. 3 goals (Over 2.5) | ▲ 86% | 62% | ▼ 52% |
| Clean sheets | ▼ 14% | 19% | ▼ 14% |
| Goal before half-time | ▲ 95% | 83% | ▲ 86% |
| Goal after half-time | ▲ 95% | 84% | ▼ 71% |
^ green = above league average, ˇ red = below league average. This shows direction of the gap, not a team rating.
Lineups and player events
Verified starters, substitutes and recorded player events for this match.
Home team
Starting lineup
Away team
Starting lineup
Match timeline
Goals, cards and substitutions arranged in chronological order.
Referee and managers
Open their season profiles to compare match records, goals and disciplinary trends.
Referee context
See how often this referee shows cards, awards penalties and how their matches tend to finish.
Head-to-head
Record from NEC's perspective: 0 wins, 0 draws and 1 loss against Utrecht. Games average 1.00 goals, and both teams scored in 0% of them.
FAQ
What was the result of NEC vs Utrecht?
The Eredivisie match finished NEC 1:3 Utrecht. Full match statistics, the half-by-half breakdown and head-to-head are on this page.
What do the goal statistics show before NEC vs Utrecht?
NEC score 2.67 goals per game on average and Utrecht 1.43. The Eredivisie average is 3.23 goals, with Over 2.5 landing in 62% of games. Both teams score in 81% of NEC's matches and 67% of Utrecht's.
What form are NEC and Utrecht in?
Over the last 5 games NEC have a 4-1-0 record (2.60 points per game) and Utrecht 0-1-4 (0.20 points per game).
Where can I find a betting tip and analysis for NEC vs Utrecht?
The statistical background for NEC vs Utrecht — form, head-to-head, goals, BTTS and Over/Under — is on this page. The tip with full reasoning and a value assessment is in the NoFluffPicks app.