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Willem II Tilburg vs NEC, Eredivisie 2024-25 REGULAR SEASON

Eredivisie · 2024-25
Willem II Tilburg
4 – 1
Full Time
NEC
Sun 22 Dec 2024 · 15:45 UTC Koning Willem II Stadion 12,575 HT 45' · FT 45'
Ivan Marquez og 20' 1–0
1–1 24' Koki Ogawa
Jeremy Bokila 33' 2–1
Ringo Meerveld 63' 3–1
Boris Lambert 86' 4–1
Y 58' Ivan Marquez
Y 61' Koki Ogawa

Overview

Match Preview

Willem II Tilburg vs NEC — Eredivisie at Koning Willem II Stadion.

Match Details

  • Referee Richard Martens
  • Assistant 1 Freek Vandeursen
  • Assistant 2 Rick van Rijn

Standings

# Team P Pts
1 AZ 7 19
2 Feyenoord Rotterdam 7 17
3 PSV 7 16
4 FC Twente '65 7 16
5 AFC Ajax 7 14
6 Fortuna Sittard 7 13
7 SBV Excelsior 7 11
8 FC Groningen 7 11
9 Go Ahead Eagles 7 10
10 SC Heerenveen 7 9
11 NEC 7 8
12 Sparta Rotterdam 7 5
13 Telstar 1963 7 5
14 SC Cambuur-Leeuwarden 7 5
15 FC Utrecht 7 5
16 PEC Zwolle 7 4
17 ADO Den Haag 7 2
18 Willem II Tilburg 7 2

Head-to-Head

1
2
2
Willem II Tilburg 5 games · Avg 2.6 goals NEC
Last 5 meetings
2024-12-22 Willem II Tilburg 4–1 NEC 2021-12-22 Willem II Tilburg 0–1 NEC 2021-09-12 NEC 0–0 Willem II Tilburg

Recent Form

Willem II Tilburg
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
22 Dec NEC H 4–1 W
13 Dec PEC Zwolle A 1–0 W
08 Dec SC Heerenveen H 1–2 L
30 Nov FC Groningen A 0–2 L
24 Nov NAC Breda H 2–2 D
10 Nov AZ A 2–1 W
NEC
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
22 Dec Willem II Tilburg A 1–4 L
15 Dec Sparta Rotterdam H 1–1 D
07 Dec Go Ahead Eagles A 0–5 L
01 Dec AFC Ajax H 1–2 L
24 Nov FC Utrecht H 1–2 L
09 Nov RKC Waalwijk A 3–0 W

Season Stats

Willem II Tilburg NEC
#18 Position #11
2 Points 8
7 Played 7
0 / 2 / 5 W / D / L 2 / 2 / 3
6 Scored 12
20 Conceded 13
-14 GD -1
0.29 PPG 1.14
0% Win % 29%

Key Stats

60% Both Teams to Score
H2H (5 games)
40% Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
0% Clean Sheets
Willem II Tilburg this season
0% Clean Sheets
NEC this season

Willem II Tilburg are 18th (2 pts). NEC are 11th (8 pts).

Goal Timing (This Season)

Willem II Tilburg
0-15
1/1
16-30
–/1
31-45
–/5
46-60
–/1
61-75
1/8
76+
4/4
■ Scored ■ Conceded
NEC
0-15
3/2
16-30
1/2
31-45
1/2
46-60
2/2
61-75
2/3
76+
3/2
■ Scored ■ Conceded

Top Scorers (This Season)

Willem II Tilburg
Devin Haen 3 G 1 A
Thomas Verheydt 1 G
NEC
Tjaronn Chery 3 G 2 A
Kaj Sierhuis 2 G
Adam Tahauia 2 G
Bryan Linssen 1 G

Events

Match Events

  • 0' Temperatures are rising at Koning Willem II Stadion as Willem II Tilburg face off against NEC in what promises to be a fascinating contest.
  • 5' NEC is defending very well tonight not leaving a chance for their rivals to get through for a goal.
  • 10' Players seem to put ease on their energy level Spectators hardly appreciate such approach. Teams need to speed up the tempo.
  • 15' Willem II Tilburg are enjoying more possession but struggling to find a way through a disciplined NEC backline.
  • 20' A stunning finish from Ivan Marquez — that came from absolutely nowhere!
  • 24' What a strike from Koki Ogawa! The score is 0-2.
  • 29' NEC are keeping things exceptionally tight at the back. It will take something special to break them down.
  • 33' Jeremy Bokila does the damage! The net is bulging and Willem II Tilburg surge ahead!
  • 38' NEC started playing very sharply right from the kick off. However, it slowed down the tempo rapidly by 38.
  • 43' While players are taking a pause, let’s have a look at their stats. The teams met 1 times this season with NEC winning 100% of all matches.
  • 48' It’s high time Peter Maes made some changes to put the his team’s game back to action.
  • 53' NEC looks like a favorite considering 1 games won in last 1 matches with its main striker Tjaronn Chery scoring 1 goals.
  • 58' Ivan Marquez picks up a card and will need to be extremely careful for the remainder of this match.
  • 61' That is a card for NEC. Koki Ogawa will be fuming at that decision.
  • 63' Against the run of play, Ringo Meerveld has scored! This game has turned on its head.
  • 64' The crowd applauds Kodai Sano as he leaves the pitch. Sami Ouaissa steps in for NEC.
  • 68' Another change for Willem II Tilburg made on 68 minute. Patrick Joosten leaves to be changed by Emilio Kehrer.
  • 73' NEC come into this ranked 12 in Array. They desperately need points to push themselves up the standings.
  • 78' The supporters are chanting for Boris Lambert. He replaces Jeremy Bokila on 78 minute.
  • 83' NEC are happy to let the opposition have the ball in their own half. The trap is set.
  • 86' Boris Lambert puts Willem II Tilburg on the lead.
  • 89' A tactical swap from NEC — Basar Onal on, Thomas Ouwejan off on 89 minutes.
  • 90' Kento Shiogai has so much to prove this time. He replaces Lefteris Lyratzis on 90 minute.
  • The final score is 4-1.

Lineups

Willem II Tilburg Lineups

4-4-2

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Peter Maes

NEC Lineups

4-2-3-1

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Rogier Meijer

H2H

H2H Top Scorers

PlayerGoals
Kento Shiogai 1
Thomas Verheydt 1
Tjaronn Chery 1
Bryan Linssen 1
Kaj Sierhuis 1
Adam Tahauia 1
Magnus Mattsson 1
Jeremy Bokila 1

Head to Head

2024-12-22 Willem II Tilburg 4–1 NEC 2021-12-22 Willem II Tilburg 0–1 NEC 2021-09-12 NEC 0–0 Willem II Tilburg

Willem II Tilburg Form

2024-12-22 Willem II Tilburg 4–1 NEC W 2024-12-13 PEC Zwolle 0–1 Willem II Tilburg W 2024-12-08 Willem II Tilburg 1–2 SC Heerenveen L 2024-11-30 FC Groningen 2–0 Willem II Tilburg L 2024-11-24 Willem II Tilburg 2–2 NAC Breda D 2024-11-10 AZ 1–2 Willem II Tilburg W

NEC Form

2024-12-22 Willem II Tilburg 4–1 NEC L 2024-12-15 NEC 1–1 Sparta Rotterdam D 2024-12-07 Go Ahead Eagles 5–0 NEC L 2024-12-01 NEC 1–2 AFC Ajax L 2024-11-24 NEC 1–2 FC Utrecht L 2024-11-09 RKC Waalwijk 0–3 NEC W

Predictions

Prediction accuracy
3 / 4
1.71 Willem II Tilburg xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.79 NEC xG
I would bet for: Willem II Tilburg or NEC 76% + Both teams to score 68%

Match Result

✓ Correct
Willem II Tilburg43% Draw24% NEC33%
Actual: Willem II Tilburg win

Both Teams to Score

✓ Correct
Yes68% 0% No32%
Avg goals/match: 3.5
Actual: Yes — both scored

Over / Under Goals

✓ O/U 2.5
Line Over Under
± 0.5 96%
4%
± 1.5 86%
14%
± 2.5 67%
33%
± 3.5 46%
54%
± 4.5 28%
72%

Double Chance

Willem II Tilburg or Draw
66%
Draw or NEC
57%
Willem II Tilburg or NEC
76%

Half-Time Result

✗ Wrong
Willem II Tilburg29% Draw41% NEC30%
Actual: Willem II Tilburg win at HT

Correct Score

✗ 4–1 not predicted
4 – 1
Actual
1 – 1
10.1%
1 – 2
8%
2 – 1
7.6%
2 – 2
6.8%
0 – 2
4.9%
0 – 1
4.8%
1 – 3
4.7%
1 – 0
4.5%
2 – 0
4.4%
0 – 0
4.4%
3 – 1
4.3%
2 – 3
4.1%

Asian Handicap — Willem II Tilburg

Handicap Willem II Tilburg covers Push NEC covers
-2.5 8% — 92%
-2 8% 11% 81%
-1.5 19% — 81%
-1 19% 17% 64%
-0.5 36% — 64%
+0.5 61% — 39%
+1 61% 18% 21%
+1.5 79% — 21%
+2 79% 12% 9%
+2.5 91% — 9%

Clean Sheet

Willem II Tilburg keeps clean sheet
17% ✓
NEC keeps clean sheet
19% ✓

Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.