NEC Nijmegen vs Vitesse Prediction: Eniesee Are The Better Side On Paper

For the 29th round of the Eredivisie, NEC Nijmegen welcomes Vitesse to the Goffertstadion.

Will the Eniesee be able to triumph in front of their raucous fans, or will they fall to defeat?

Let's have a look at the latest Netherlands Eredivisie predictions between NEC Nijmegen vs Vitesse, probable lineups, match facts and up to date betting odds for you to consider!

NEC Nijmegen

Form: DLWDL

NEC Nijmegen traveled to De Oude Meerdijk to face FC Emmen on the road, but they were unable to muster the resolve needed to overcome their 4:2 home loss to PSV Eindhoven the week before, and they were forced to settle for a share of the spoils in a scoreless draw.

However, that draw only meant that the Eniesee have not won any of their last four away matches against FC Emmen recording three losses and a draw, and since this was their final matchup with them this season with five games left, their quest for retribution will have to be put on hold. 

There's no denying that Rogier Meijer's team first home loss against Twente at the start of the season (1:0) was the catalyst for them to transform into a force to be reckoned with. They went on a twelve-match unbeaten run, holding Feyenoord and Ajax to 1:1 draws in the process. One piece of the puzzle was PSV Eindhoven, who sadly ended that run by defeating them 4:2 at the start of April.

They are presently in tenth place with 35 points, three points ahead of Fortuna Sittard in eleventh place.

Probable Starting XI

Formation: 4-2-3-1

Cillessen; El Karouani, Kramer, Sandler, Van Rooy; Proper, Schone; Cissoko, Mattsson, Tavsan; Dimata

Vitesse

Form: WLDLL

Vitesse ended their three-match winless streak at the Gelredome Stadium, with two losses and a draw, with a convincing 2:0 victory over Go Ahead Eagles to rekindle their confidence when playing at home.

Their last seven encounters have been marred by inconsistency, with only one win while losing five and drawing one to accumulate 4 points.

They've performed poorly away from home, going 4 games without a win and collecting a measly one point, and it's definitely true that they're not at their best right now on the road, which could play a role in them suffering a convincing defeat in this match.

They are presently 13th in the table with 27 points, tied on points with FC Volendam (14th), Excelsior Rotterdam (15th), and two points behind the relegation playoff spot.

Probable Starting XI

Formation: 4-2-3-1

Scherpen; Arcus, Flamingo, Isimat-Mirin, Wittek; Van Ginkel, Meulensteen; Manhoef, Bero, Kozlowski; Sankoh

Match Facts

• Vitesse are currently on a three-match losing streak away from home.
• NEC Nijmegen has lost three of the last five meetings with Vitesse.
• When playing at home, NEC Nijmegen averages 1.79 goals per game, while Vitesse averages 1.14 goals per game when playing away.

Head-To-Head

NEC Nijmegen has won 15 of the last 53 matches, Vitesse has won 23, and there have been 15 draws, with a goal difference of 67-54 in favor of Vitesse.

Expert Betting Tips

NEC Nijmegen has no relegation drama to worry about this season and can be confident that they will be safe for another season, where they will hopefully be able to compete for European football, as this season does not appear to be promising for them.

This season NEC Nijmegen is free of any relegation drama and may be certain that they will be safe for another season, where they will hopefully be able to contend for European football, although this season does not seem promising for them.

With 18 draws in 24 games, no other Eredivisie team has more draws than Rogier Meijer's team this year. Their home form has also contributed to their record-breaking number of draws, with 10 in their past 13 games.

As a result, we expect the home team to have an advantage over the visitors, who have not won any of their past four away matches. As such, support them to cruise to a narrow victory.

• Full-time Result - NEC Nijmegen for 2.20
• Corners - Over 10 for 1.83
• Goals - Under 2.5 for 1.88