Utrecht vs NEC: match statistics
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Utrecht vs NEC: form, goals and key statistics
Game details
Utrecht plays NEC in Eredivisie (Netherlands). The game is scheduled for November 8, 2026. Venue: Stadion Galgenwaard.
Recent form
Utrecht has 2 wins, 1 draw and 2 losses over its last five games, averaging 1.40 points per game. NEC has 0 wins, 4 draws and 1 loss, with 0.80 points per game.
Scoring records
Utrecht scores 1.73 goals per game and allows 2.82. NEC scores 1.55 and allows 1.73. Games in this league average 3.82 goals.
BTTS and goal totals
Both teams score in 91% of Utrecht's games and 82% of NEC's. The Over 2.5 rates are 91% and 73%, compared with league averages of 69% for BTTS and 72% for Over 2.5.
xG and shots
NEC has the higher season xG average, 1.84 to 1.47 per game. Utrecht takes 13.9 shots per game, while NEC takes 16.4.
First-half and second-half trends
Utrecht leads at halftime in 9% of its games and scores 1.36 goals per game after halftime. NEC leads at halftime in 18% and scores 0.91 after halftime.
When the teams score
Utrecht's most productive scoring window is minutes 76-90+ (7 goals). For NEC, it is minutes 76-90+ (4 goals). These are past scoring patterns, not predicted goal times.
League scoring profile
Eredivisie games average 3.82 goals. Both teams score in 69% of games, and 72% finish with at least three goals.
Head-to-head record
Before this game, 2 previous meetings were available. The record was 2 home wins, 0 draws and 0 away wins. Those games averaged 2.50 goals, with both teams scoring in 50% of them.
Before kickoff
1X2 odds
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
| Utrecht | NEC | |
|---|---|---|
| Accuracy (shots on target) | 32% | 27% |
| Chance quality (xG per shot) | 0.11 | 0.11 |
| Finishing (goals per shot on target) | 0.39 | 0.35 |
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.
Utrecht is 75% better for: last-5 form.
1.4 pts / game - Utrecht · 0.8 pts / game - NEC
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.
Utrecht is 12% better for: goals scored per game.
1.73 goals / game - Utrecht · 1.55 goals / game - NEC
NEC is 63% better for: goals allowed per game.
2.82 goals / game - Utrecht · 1.73 goals / game - NEC
Utrecht scores in 91% of games (10 of 11 games), while NEC keeps a clean sheet in 0% (0 of 11 games).
NEC scores in 82% of games (9 of 11 games), while Utrecht keeps a clean sheet in 0% (0 of 11 games).
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 - Utrecht
Over / Under - NEC
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 98% better for: first-half form (half-time points).
0.55 pts / game - Utrecht · 1.09 pts / game - NEC
Before half-time (1st half)
After half-time (2nd half)
Utrecht - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 9% of games and wins 27%. Also wins some games without leading at halftime.
Allows 0.5 more goals per game after halftime, a sign that the defense becomes less effective later in games.
NEC - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 18% of games and wins 18%. Also wins some games without leading at halftime.
Defense stays consistent across the full game.
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 0.40 | 1.60 |
| Goals scored / game | 0.2 | 1.4 |
| Goals allowed / game | 1.4 | 1.0 |
| Average goals per game | 1.6 | 2.4 |
| 1 goal | 60% | 100% |
| 2 goals | 40% | 100% |
| 3 goals | 40% | 20% |
| Clean sheet | 40% | 20% |
| No goal | 80% | 20% |
| Goal difference | -6 | +2 |
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 0.80 | 1.20 |
| Goals scored / game | 0.6 | 0.6 |
| Goals allowed / game | 1.0 | 0.4 |
| Average goals per game | 1.6 | 1.0 |
| 1 goal | 80% | 60% |
| 2 goals | 80% | 40% |
| 3 goals | 0% | 0% |
| Clean sheet | 20% | 60% |
| No goal | 40% | 60% |
| Goal difference | -2 | +1 |
* 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 (7 goals). Concedes most in 46-60 (8). Late-goal balance (76-90): 0.
Most dangerous in minutes 76-90 (4 goals). Concedes most in 0-15 (4). Late-goal balance (76-90): +2 - wins late phases.
* 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
Utrecht
NEC
* 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
| Utrecht | Liga | NEC | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average goals per game | ▲ 4.55 | 3.82 | ▼ 3.27 |
| Both teams scored | ▲ 91% | 69% | ▲ 82% |
| Min. 3 goals (Over 2.5) | ▲ 91% | 72% | • 73% |
| Clean sheets | ▼ 0% | 16% | ▼ 0% |
| Goal before half-time | • 82% | 81% | • 82% |
| Goal after half-time | ▲ 100% | 89% | ▼ 82% |
^ green = above league average, ˇ red = below league average. This shows direction of the gap, not a team rating.
Head-to-head
Record from Utrecht's perspective: 2 wins, 0 draws and 0 losses against NEC. Games average 2.50 goals, and both teams scored in 50% of them.
FAQ
When do Utrecht and NEC play?
Utrecht face NEC on November 8, 2026 in Eredivisie at Stadion Galgenwaard. The exact kick-off time in your timezone is shown at the top of the match page.
What is the head-to-head record between Utrecht and NEC?
In the last 2 head-to-head matches Utrecht won 2, NEC won 0 and 0 ended level. These games averaged 2.50 goals, with both teams scoring in 50% of them.
What do the goal statistics show before Utrecht vs NEC?
Utrecht score 1.73 goals per game on average and NEC 1.55. The Eredivisie average is 3.82 goals, with Over 2.5 landing in 72% of games. Both teams score in 91% of Utrecht's matches and 82% of NEC's.
What form are Utrecht and NEC in?
Over the last 5 games Utrecht have a 2-1-2 record (1.40 points per game) and NEC 0-4-1 (0.80 points per game).
Where can I find a betting tip and analysis for Utrecht vs NEC?
The statistical background for Utrecht vs NEC — 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.