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NEC VS UTRECHT - NETHERLANDS: EREDIVISIE MATCH PREVIEW
NETHERLANDS: EREDIVISIE MATCH DETAILS: NEC VS UTRECHT
As NEC prepare to host Utrecht on February 11, 2026, with kick-off at 21:00 under referee Makkelie, this NETHERLANDS: Eredivisie fixture promises an intriguing contest.
NEC PREVIEW IN NETHERLANDS: EREDIVISIE
NEC, currently 3rd in the standings with 41 points from 21 games, trail the leaders by 18 points. They've earned 23 points from 10 home games this season. Their recent form has been strong, with 4 wins and 1 draw in their last five matches.
They've shown defensive issues, conceding 8 goals.
At the same time, they've displayed a strong attacking output with 15 goals scored.
UTRECHT PREVIEW IN NETHERLANDS: EREDIVISIE
Utrecht, sitting 13th with 24 points, enter as underdogs but face a tough test on the road, where they've earned 7 points from 10 games this season.
Their recent form has been weak, with 1 draw and 4 losses in their last five matches.
They've shown defensive issues, conceding 7 goals.
At the same time, they've displayed limited attacking output with 3 goals scored.
HEAD-TO-HEAD AND TACTICAL CONTEXT FOR NEC VS UTRECHT
Recent meetings between NEC and Utrecht have favored Utrecht, with Utrecht claiming victory in their most recent clash (0-1).
Head-to-head results have gone either way in the last few seasons.
In their previous league match against Heracles Almelo, NEC recorded a 4-1 victory while lining up in a 3-4-2-1 formation. Their starting XI featured Crettaz, Kaplan, Sandler, Dasa, Onal, Sano, Nejasmic, Pereira, Lebreton, Chery, Linssen. The chosen system aimed to exploit specific weaknesses in the opposition while maintaining structural integrity.
Utrecht's last outing came against Feyenoord, where they secured a 0-1 defeat using a 4-3-3 system. Their starting XI featured Barkas, El Karouani, van der Hoorn, Didden, Vesterlund, Bozdogan, Zechiel, Engwanda, Karlsson, De Wit, Alarcon. The setup allowed the team to control central areas while maintaining width through their wide attackers.
Looking ahead, NEC are expected to maintain their 3-4-2-1 structure, while Utrecht are likely to counter with a 4-3-3 setup. The contest is set to revolve around midfield control, pressing efficiency, and how effectively each side manages transitions between defense and attack.
In their previous league match against Heracles Almelo, NEC recorded a 4-1 victory while lining up in a 3-4-2-1 formation. Their starting XI featured Crettaz, Kaplan, Sandler, Dasa, Onal, Sano, Nejasmic, Pereira, Lebreton, Chery, Linssen. The chosen system aimed to exploit specific weaknesses in the opposition while maintaining structural integrity.
Utrecht's last outing came against Feyenoord, where they secured a 0-1 defeat using a 4-3-3 system. Their starting XI featured Barkas, El Karouani, van der Hoorn, Didden, Vesterlund, Bozdogan, Zechiel, Engwanda, Karlsson, De Wit, Alarcon. The setup allowed the team to control central areas while maintaining width through their wide attackers.
Looking ahead, NEC are expected to maintain their 3-4-2-1 structure, while Utrecht are likely to counter with a 4-3-3 setup. The contest is set to revolve around midfield control, pressing efficiency, and how effectively each side manages transitions between defense and attack.
GOAL TRENDS AND PREDICTION FOR NEC VS UTRECHT
Goal trends from the last ten games across all competitions suggest plenty of goals: NEC's fixtures have averaged 4 goals per game, with 9 going over 2.5 and both teams scoring in 90% of those matches, alongside 1 clean sheets. Utrecht's games average 2.5 goals, with 4 going over 2.5 and both teams scoring in 60% of those matches, alongside 1 clean sheets. With both sides capable in attack, expect goals at both ends.
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