FC Twente '65 vs NEC, Eredivisie 2025-26 REGULAR SEASON
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FC Twente '65 vs NEC — Eredivisie at De Grolsch Veste.
- FC Twente '65 12 games · 24 pts (2026/27)
- NEC 12 games · 14 pts (2026/27)
Match Details
- Referee Joey Kooij
8 games this season
🟨 4.1/game
⚽ 16.3 goals/game
🟥 1 total
Standings
| # | Team | P | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | PSV | 12 | 26 |
| 2 | Feyenoord Rotterdam | 12 | 25 |
| 3 | AFC Ajax | 12 | 25 |
| 4 | FC Twente '65 | 12 | 24 |
| 5 | AZ | 12 | 23 |
| 6 | SC Heerenveen | 12 | 21 |
| 7 | Fortuna Sittard | 12 | 20 |
| 8 | Go Ahead Eagles | 12 | 17 |
| 9 | FC Groningen | 12 | 15 |
| 10 | SC Cambuur-Leeuwarden | 12 | 15 |
| 11 | NEC | 12 | 14 |
| 12 | Sparta Rotterdam | 12 | 12 |
| 13 | PEC Zwolle | 12 | 12 |
| 14 | FC Utrecht | 12 | 12 |
| 15 | SBV Excelsior | 12 | 11 |
| 16 | Telstar 1963 | 12 | 10 |
| 17 | ADO Den Haag | 12 | 9 |
| 18 | Willem II Tilburg | 12 | 3 |
Head-to-Head
Recent Form
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 25 Apr | NEC | H | 1–1 | D |
| 10 Apr | FC Volendam | H | 2–1 | W |
| 04 Apr | AFC Ajax | A | 2–1 | W |
| 21 Mar | Fortuna Sittard | A | 2–1 | W |
| 15 Mar | FC Utrecht | H | 0–2 | L |
| 08 Mar | Go Ahead Eagles | A | 4–1 | W |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 25 Apr | FC Twente '65 | A | 1–1 | D |
| 12 Apr | Feyenoord Rotterdam | H | 1–1 | D |
| 04 Apr | SBV Excelsior | A | 2–0 | W |
| 22 Mar | SC Heerenveen | H | 2–2 | D |
| 14 Mar | PSV | A | 3–2 | W |
| 08 Mar | FC Volendam | H | 3–0 | W |
Season Stats
| FC Twente '65 | NEC | |
|---|---|---|
| #4 | Position | #11 |
| 24 | Points | 14 |
| 12 | Played | 12 |
| 7 / 3 / 2 | W / D / L | 3 / 5 / 4 |
| 30 | Scored | 20 |
| 12 | Conceded | 21 |
| +18 | GD | -1 |
| 2.00 | PPG | 1.17 |
| 58% | Win % | 25% |
Key Stats
50%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (10 games)
H2H (10 games)
50%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
33%
Clean Sheets
FC Twente '65 this season
FC Twente '65 this season
0%
Clean Sheets
NEC this season
NEC this season
FC Twente '65 are 4th (24 pts). NEC are 11th (14 pts).
Goal Timing (This Season)
FC Twente '65
0-15
3/2
16-30
3/5
31-45
7/–
46-60
2/2
61-75
6/2
76+
7/1
■ Scored ■ Conceded
NEC
0-15
3/4
16-30
3/3
31-45
3/3
46-60
4/4
61-75
3/5
76+
4/2
■ Scored ■ Conceded
Top Scorers (This Season)
FC Twente '65
| Wout Weghorst | 9 G | 2 A |
| Daan Rots | 3 G | 1 A |
| Daouda Weidmann | 3 G | 1 A |
| Marko Pjaca | 2 G |
NEC
| Tjaronn Chery | 4 G | 2 A |
| Kaj Sierhuis | 2 G | |
| Adam Tahauia | 2 G | |
| Bryan Linssen | 1 G |
Events
Match Events
- 0' The stage is set the green flag drops! Another match against FC Twente \'65 and NEC has kicked off!
- 5' will be watching from the dugout nervously. His FC Twente \'65 side need to improve if they are to claim all three points.
- 10' GOAL! Sondre Orjasaeter scores on 10. Assisted by Daan Rots
- 15' NEC seems to be on a short break. The game is mainly concentrated in the center. It’s high time they got back to action. Otherwise, it looks like a goalless game.
- 18' The referee does not hesitate — a card for Noe Lebreton on 18 minutes.
- 23' Iceland international Kristian Hlynsson has been a key figure this campaign — 0 goals and 0 assists in the Array this season.
- 26' A moment of madness from Deveron Fonville on 26 minutes earns him a card. NEC will be frustrated.
- 31' The travelling NEC supporters hardly appreciate their team being pressed down to the backline.
- 36' NEC are happy to let the opposition have the ball in their own half. The trap is set.
- 37' Bryan Linssen is having a superb {COMPETITION} campaign — that is 3 goals this season for the .
- 42' Over 42 minutes have gone by without a meaningful attack. The supporters want more.
- 47' Mathias Kjolo has been relatively quiet despite scoring 1 goals in his last 449 appearances.
- 52' FC Twente \'65 is defending very well tonight not leaving a chance for their rivals to get through for a goal.
- 57' FC Twente \'65 currently sit in the Array table. A result here could be decisive in the race for the top positions.
- 62' Spectators do not have much to choose from both teams. The sides had several scoring chances but they still need a bit more than just a sight of a goal.
- 66' Ricky van Wolfswinkel has so much to prove this time. He replaces Sam Lammers on 66 minute.
- 71' The midfield battle is intense right now. Both FC Twente \'65 and NEC are fighting for every inch of the pitch.
- 76' We are waiting for someone to take the initiative. Who will be the first to commit to attack?
- 77' The FC Twente '65 manager makes a substitution. Thomas van den Belt departs to be replaced by Daouda Weidmann.
- 78' A change in the FC Twente '65 ranks — Kristian Hlynsson exits the field as Mathias Kjolo enters on 78.
- 79' Mats Rots picks up a card and will need to be extremely careful for the remainder of this match.
- 84' Bart van Rooij has certainly something to prove this evening. He made 13 appearances with only 0 goals this season.
- 85' Another change for NEC made on 85 minute. Bryan Linssen leaves to be changed by Danilo.
- 87' Arno Verschueren gets the nod from FC Twente '65. He replaces Daan Rots and will look to change the dynamic.
- 90' Another substitution for NEC to replace Tjaronn Chery by Brayann Pereira on 90 minute.
- Both sets of fans can go home satisfied — a 1-1 draw is a fair result on the day.
Lineups
FC Twente \'65 Lineups
Starting XI
- 1
- 20
- 10
- 28
- 6
-
11
Daan Rots ↓ Arno Verschueren 87'
- 39
- 14
- 23
- 27
-
43
Ruud Nijstad ↓ Robin Propper 66'
Bench
-
32
Arno Verschueren ↑ 87'
-
3
Robin Propper ↑ 66'
- 22
- 7
-
9
Ricky van Wolfswinkel ↑ 66'
-
4
Mathias Kjolo ↑ 78'
- 38
- 8
- 21
-
42
Daouda Weidmann ↑ 77'
- 25
- 12
Coach
John van den Brom
NEC Lineups
Starting XI
-
10
Tjaronn Chery ↓ Brayann Pereira 90'
-
30
Bryan Linssen ↓ Danilo 85'
-
17
Bram Nuytinck ↓ Dirk Proper 66'
- 14
- 6
- 3
- 20
- 23
- 25
- 1
- 24
Bench
- 5
- 15
- 7
- 22
- 18
-
9
Danilo ↑ 85'
- 34
-
71
Dirk Proper ↑ 66'
- 31
-
2
Brayann Pereira ↑ 90'
- 19
- 8
Coach
Dick Schreuder
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Virgil Misidjan | 5 |
| Sem Steijn | 3 |
| Javier Vet | 2 |
| Dimitris Limnios | 2 |
| Bas Kuipers | 2 |
| Sondre Orjasaeter | 1 |
| Bart van Rooij | 1 |
| Youri Baas | 1 |
Head to Head
FC Twente \'65 Form
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
2 / 4
1.94
FC Twente \'65 xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.14
NEC xG
I would bet for:
Over 2.5 goals 58% + Both teams to score 58%
Match Result
✗ WrongActual: Draw
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 3.08
Actual: Yes — both scored
Over / Under Goals
✗ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 94% |
|
6% |
| ± 1.5 | 81% |
|
19% |
| ± 2.5 | 58% |
|
42% |
| ± 3.5 | 37% |
|
63% |
| ± 4.5 | 20% |
|
80% |
Double Chance
FC Twente \'65 or Draw
78%
Draw or NEC
47%
FC Twente \'65 or NEC
76%
Half-Time Result
✓ CorrectActual: Draw at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
1 – 1
Actual
2 – 1
9.5%
2 – 0
8.6%
1 – 0
8.3%
0 – 0
6.2%
3 – 1
6.1%
1 – 2
5.6%
3 – 0
5.4%
2 – 2
5.4%
0 – 1
4.5%
3 – 2
3.6%
4 – 1
3%
Asian Handicap — FC Twente \'65
| Handicap | FC Twente \'65 covers | Push | NEC covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 16% | — | 84% |
| -2 | 16% | 17% | 67% |
| -1.5 | 33% | — | 67% |
| -1 | 33% | 22% | 45% |
| -0.5 | 55% | — | 45% |
| +0.5 | 79% | — | 21% |
| +1 | 79% | 13% | 8% |
| +1.5 | 92% | — | 8% |
| +2 | 92% | 6% | 3% |
| +2.5 | 97% | — | 3% |
Clean Sheet
FC Twente \'65 keeps clean sheet
33%
✓
NEC keeps clean sheet
15%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.