NEC Nijmegen vs FC Volendam preview and prediction
The match
NEC Nijmegen host FC Volendam in the Eredivisie on Sunday 8 March, with kick-off at 20:00 (WAT) at Goffertstadion.
Goals outlook
Our model expects about 3.5 goals: 2.5 for NEC Nijmegen and 1.0 for FC Volendam. That suggests an open game – over 2.5 goals is 69% likely and both teams score in 60% of our simulations. Recent games involving both sides have mostly gone over 2.5.
Betting angles
Win chances: NEC Nijmegen 69%, draw 18%, FC Volendam 13%.
Both teams to score: yes (60%) at 1.60.
Our prediction
Our pre-match pick was Over 2.5 goals – a 69% chance at odds of 1.35. Predicted score: NEC Nijmegen 2–1 FC Volendam. Bets settle on the 90-minute score. Predictions are estimates, not guarantees – 18+, bet responsibly.
Win chances
NEC Nijmegen69%fair 1.45 · @1.27
Draw18%fair 5.49 · @5.50
FC Volendam13%fair 7.74 · @9.80
3.54Expected goals
2.51NEC Nijmegen xG
1.03FC Volendam xG
60%Both score
69%Over 2.5
Most likely scores
2–19%
2–09%
3–18%
3–08%
1–18%
1–07%
From our goals model: NEC Nijmegen 2.5 – 1.0 FC Volendam expected. Correct scores are long shots even at the top of this list.
Every market, with fair odds
Market
Most likely
Chance
Fair odds
Bookmaker
Match result
NEC Nijmegen to win
69%
1.45
1.27
Double chance
NEC Nijmegen or draw
87%
1.15
1.05
Both teams to score
Both teams to score
60%
1.68
1.60
Over/under 1.5 goals
Over 1.5 goals
86%
1.16
1.10
Over/under 2.5 goals
Over 2.5 goals
69%
1.45
1.35
Over/under 3.5 goals
Under 3.5 goals
51%
1.96
1.93
Half-time result
NEC Nijmegen ahead at half-time
52%
1.93
–
Half-time / full-time
HT NEC Nijmegen / FT NEC Nijmegen
47%
2.14
–
Correct score
Correct score 2–1
9%
10.62
–
Form
NEC Nijmegen – last 2
WD
3 Mar
vs PSV Eindhoven
3–2
W
17 Feb
@ Sparta Rotterdam
1–1
D
2.0Scored / game
1.5Conceded / game
100%Both scored
50%Over 2.5
FC Volendam – last 2
WW
1 Mar
vs Groningen
3–2
W
13 Feb
vs PSV Eindhoven
2–1
W
2.5Scored / game
1.5Conceded / game
100%Both scored
100%Over 2.5
Head to head
No previous meetings on record between NEC Nijmegen and FC Volendam.
What is the prediction for NEC Nijmegen vs FC Volendam?
Our pick is Over 2.5 goals with a 69% chance, at bookmaker odds of 1.35.
Who will win NEC Nijmegen vs FC Volendam?
On our numbers NEC Nijmegen have a 69% chance of winning, the draw 18% and FC Volendam 13%.
How many goals will there be in NEC Nijmegen vs FC Volendam?
We expect about 3.5 goals. Over 2.5 goals is 69% likely and both teams score 60% of the time on our projection.
What is the predicted score for NEC Nijmegen vs FC Volendam?
Our predicted score is NEC Nijmegen 2–1 FC Volendam, the most likely score that fits our pick. We expect about 3.5 goals in total.
When is NEC Nijmegen vs FC Volendam?
NEC Nijmegen vs FC Volendam (Eredivisie) kicks off on Sunday 8 March 2026 at 20:00 (West Africa Time) at Goffertstadion.
Analysis by the Footrivo model, blended with bookmaker prices. Kick-off times shown in your local time. Predictions are estimates, not guarantees – 18+, please bet responsibly.
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