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
Key match information
NEC played Utrecht in Eredivisie (Netherlands). The match was played on 11 February 2026. Final score: 1:3.
Current form
NEC: 4-1-0, 2.60 points/match. Utrecht: 0-1-4, 0.20 points/match.
Goal statistics
NEC scores 2.67 and concedes 1.67 goals per match. Utrecht scores 1.43 and concedes 1.33. League average: 3.23 goals.
BTTS / Over / Under
BTTS: NEC 81%, Utrecht 67%. Over 2.5: NEC 86%, Utrecht 52%. League level: BTTS 63%, Over 2.5 62%.
xG, shots and style
NEC has higher xG: 1.83 vs 1.57. NEC: 15.6 shots per match, Utrecht: 14.6.
Match halves
NEC: half-time lead 38%, second-half goals 1.67. Utrecht: half-time lead 33%, second-half goals 0.90.
Goals by minute
NEC: 76-90+ (14 goals). Utrecht: 46-60 (8 goals). This is historical distribution, not a predicted goal minute.
League context
Eredivisie: 3.23 goals per match, BTTS 63%, Over 2.5 62%.
Head-to-head
Before this fixture, 1 previous H2H matches were available: 0-0-1. Average goals 1.00, BTTS 0%.
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.
View the statistical overviewHalf-by-half
Match statistics
Pre-match profile— what do the season numbers say?
This is a team profile based on season data and form. Match-flow statistics are shown only after the fixture is played.
Team stats— who is more efficient?
Attack and defence comparison for both teams in the current 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 matches and season record, overall and split by home and away matches.
NEC is 1200% better for: last-5 form.
2.6 pts / match - NEC · 0.2 pts / match - 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 match.
2.67 goals / match - NEC · 1.43 goals / match - Utrecht
Utrecht is 26% better for: goals conceded per match.
1.67 goals / match - NEC · 1.33 goals / match - Utrecht
NEC scores in 95% of matches (20 of 21 matches), while Utrecht keeps a clean sheet in 14% (3 of 21 matches).
Utrecht scores in 81% of matches (17 of 21 matches), while NEC keeps a clean sheet in 14% (3 of 21 matches).
How often they score at least...
How often they concede at least...
* Statistics include both teams' home and away matches in the current season.
Both teams scored (BTTS)— how often do both teams score?
How often both teams' matches have goals on both sides, compared with the league average.
Goal patterns
BTTS and goal count
Goal count (Over/Under)— how often do these matches cross the goal lines?
How often matches involving these teams clear goal thresholds, in the full match and in each half.
Full match - team comparison (Over)
Over / Under - NEC
Over / Under - Utrecht
1st half
2nd half
Match 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 / match - NEC · 1.24 pts / match - Utrecht
Before half-time (1st half)
After half-time (2nd half)
NEC - second-half results
Leads at half-time in 38% of matches and wins 57%. Also wins matches without a half-time lead.
Defence stays stable across the full match.
Utrecht - second-half results
Leads at half-time in 33% of matches and wins 29%. Usually protects the lead until full-time.
Defence stays stable across the full match.
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per match | 2.00 | 2.60 |
| Goals scored / match | 1.6 | 1.4 |
| Goals conceded / match | 1.2 | 0.4 |
| Average goals in match | 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 match | 0.60 | 1.60 |
| Goals scored / match | 0.2 | 0.4 |
| Goals conceded / match | 1.0 | 0.4 |
| Average goals in match | 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 |
* Colours in tables show event frequency: green is common, yellow is moderate, red is rare. It is frequency, not a team rating.
Goals by minute— when do goals arrive?
Match phases in which both teams most often score and concede.
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 based on completed matches from the current season.
Match profile
NEC
Utrecht
* The estimated goal total and split, BTTS estimate, 0:0 risk and goal range are calculated from public season averages and frequencies for both teams. This is a statistical match profile, not a private model prediction or betting pick. The remaining indicators describe completed matches 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 in match | ▲ 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
Previous meeting: NEC 0 - 0 - 1 Utrecht. Average goals 1.00, both teams scored in 0% matches.
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.