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Cambuur vs NEC Nijmegen Prediction

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Published: 11 Sept 2026Updated: 12 Sept 2026, 21:03

Match preview

Cambuur host NEC Nijmegen in Eredivisie action searching for answers after a dismal start to their campaign. Sitting at the bottom of the table with just a single point from five matches, Cambuur have struggled defensively, conceding 18 goals already. Despite these problems, head coach Johan Plat's side has shown offensive potential, led by Rafik El Arguioui and Nicolas Binder. NEC Nijmegen travel with seven points and 11 goals to their name, relying on the quality and creative influence of Tjaronn Chery and Dusan Tadic. Although the visitors deal with several key absences including Deveron Fonville and Bryan Linssen, their overall attacking firepower makes them dangerous opposition for a leaky home defense.

Form and H2H

Cambuur enter this contest in poor form, holding a record of two wins, one draw, and seven defeats across their last ten matches, conceding an average of 2.7 goals per game. NEC Nijmegen have posted two wins, three draws, and five losses over their previous ten outings, averaging 1.4 goals scored per fixture. Past head-to-head encounters between these clubs have historically been competitive and feature plenty of goals, including multiple draws in recent years, but Cambuur's current defensive struggles present a major challenge to maintaining that historical parity.

Best Bet

The primary prediction for this matchup is an Away Win for NEC Nijmegen. Cambuur's backline has been vulnerable, allowing over four goals per home game on average. NEC possess superior individual quality in attack through players like Chery and Tadic, which should prove decisive against a defense that has conceded 18 times in five league games. Please note that sports betting should always be approached as a form of entertainment for individuals aged 18 and older.

Odds to Watch

Bettors watching the markets may also consider combining an away outcome with goals, given that Cambuur have managed to score in four of their five matches despite their defensive shortcomings. As specific live figures across partners such as 1xBet, Melbet, 1Win, Mostbet, and 22Bet are subject to change leading up to kickoff, checking live matchday boards will offer the best view on match winner and total goals markets. Always gamble responsibly.

Cambuur vs NEC Nijmegen Odds

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1X2 prediction for Cambuur vs NEC Nijmegen

Date and time 12 September 2026 at 22:00

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BTTSYes80%

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Cambuur vs NEC Nijmegen Odds statistic

Average rates from the last stored matches for each team.

CambuurCambuurLast matchesNEC NijmegenNEC Nijmegen
100%Over 0.5 goals100%
100%Over 1.5 goals100%
100%Over 2.5 goals100%
100%Over 3.5 goals80%
80%BTTS80%
80%Last 5 BTTS80%

Head to Head CambuurNEC Nijmegen

In the last 8 meetings, Cambuur hold the edge — 3 wins for Cambuur, 2 for NEC Nijmegen, 3 draws.

38% W338% D — 325% W2
  • Cambuur3:0NEC Nijmegen
    Eredivisie · 12 Sept 2026
  • Cambuur1:1NEC Nijmegen
    KNVB Beker · 27 Feb 2024
  • NEC Nijmegen0:0Cambuur
    Eredivisie · 11 Feb 2023
  • Cambuur0:1NEC Nijmegen
    Eredivisie · 04 Nov 2022
  • Cambuur1:2NEC Nijmegen
    KNVB Beker · 16 Dec 2021
  • NEC Nijmegen2:3Cambuur
    Eredivisie · 26 Nov 2021
  • NEC Nijmegen0:0Cambuur
    Eerste Divisie · 17 Jan 2021
  • Cambuur2:0NEC Nijmegen
    Eerste Divisie · 28 Aug 2020
75%Over 0.575%
63%Over 1.563%
38%Over 2.538%
38%BTTS38%
63%Cambuur over 0.550%

Betting profits Cambuur vs NEC Nijmegen

Historical P/L if you backed each side on the main markets in their recent matches.

Cambuur

MarketOutcomeP/LWinsGames
Match WinnerWin-9.10213
Match WinnerDraw-0.46313
Match WinnerLose+5.13813
Goals Over/UnderOver 1.5+1.431010
Goals Over/UnderUnder 1.5-10.00010
Goals Over/UnderOver 2.5+3.391113
Goals Over/UnderUnder 2.5-7.83213
Goals Over/UnderOver 3+3.111113
Goals Over/UnderUnder 3-4.85613
Goals Over/UnderOver 3.5+2.27713
Goals Over/UnderUnder 3.5-3.25613
Goals Over/UnderOver 4.5-3.79210
Goals Over/UnderUnder 4.5+0.35810
Goals Over/UnderOver 4+3.0744
Goals Over/UnderUnder 4-2.0024
Goals Over/UnderOver 2+0.5622
Goals Over/UnderUnder 2-2.0002

NEC Nijmegen

MarketOutcomeP/LWinsGames
Match WinnerWin-8.48415
Match WinnerDraw-3.40315
Match WinnerLose+10.59815
Goals Over/UnderOver 2.5+2.631215
Goals Over/UnderUnder 2.5-8.19315
Goals Over/UnderOver 3+3.661215
Goals Over/UnderUnder 3-6.65615
Goals Over/UnderOver 3.5+4.75915
Goals Over/UnderUnder 3.5-5.23615
Goals Over/UnderOver 4+1.6368
Goals Over/UnderUnder 4-0.9768
Goals Over/UnderOver 2+0.5733
Goals Over/UnderUnder 2-2.0013
Goals Over/UnderOver 1.5+0.0778
Goals Over/UnderUnder 1.5-3.5218
Goals Over/UnderOver 4.5-5.2319
Goals Over/UnderUnder 4.5+1.3389

Match statistics

3737%Possession %63%63
1662%Total shots38%10
889%Shots on target11%1
542%Shots off target58%7
444%Corners56%5
1647%Fouls53%18
233%Yellow cards67%4
00%Red cards0%0
25938%Passes62%428
17534%Accurate passes66%337
117%Saves83%5
2100%Offsides0%0

Key events

CambuurLast matches Cambuur

Cambuur have not won in the last 5 matches (1 draws, 4 losses).

0% W020% D — 180% L4
  • Telstar2:2Cambuur
    DEredivisie · 06 Sept 2026
  • Cambuur1:4Twente
    LEredivisie · 30 Aug 2026
  • Cambuur2:5Feyenoord
    LEredivisie · 23 Aug 2026
  • Fortuna Sittard3:1Cambuur
    LEredivisie · 15 Aug 2026
  • Cambuur0:4Excelsior
    LEredivisie · 07 Aug 2026

Statistics for the last 5 games

Matches
5
Wins
0
Draws
1
Losses
4
Goals / game
1.2
Over 1.5
100%
Over 2.5
100%
BTTS
80%

NEC NijmegenLast matches NEC Nijmegen

In the last 5 matches NEC Nijmegen have 1 wins, 1 draws and 3 losses. BTTS landed in 80% of those games.

20% W120% D — 160% L3
  • NEC Nijmegen2:2Excelsior
    DEredivisie · 08 Sept 2026
  • NEC Nijmegen1:3Feyenoord
    LEredivisie · 05 Sept 2026
  • PEC Zwolle1:3NEC Nijmegen
    WEredivisie · 29 Aug 2026
  • Bodo/Glimt3:0NEC Nijmegen
    LUEFA Champions League · 25 Aug 2026
  • NEC Nijmegen1:3Bodo/Glimt
    LUEFA Champions League · 19 Aug 2026

Statistics for the last 5 games

Matches
5
Wins
1
Draws
1
Losses
3
Goals / game
1.4
Over 1.5
100%
Over 2.5
100%
BTTS
80%

Cambuur vs NEC Nijmegen Standings

#TeamMPWDLGDiffPts
1AZ AlkmaarAZ Alkmaar651017-61116
2PSV EindhovenPSV Eindhoven541018-61213
3TwenteTwente641112-5713
4FeyenoordFeyenoord532013-7611
5ExcelsiorExcelsior531112-5710
6Fortuna SittardFortuna Sittard531111-9210
7GO Ahead EaglesGO Ahead Eagles522114-1228
8AjaxAjax42119-547
9NEC NijmegenNEC Nijmegen521211-927
10GroningenGroningen521211-12-17
11Sparta RotterdamSparta Rotterdam51229-905
12HeerenveenHeerenveen51227-9-25
13PEC ZwollePEC Zwolle51136-10-44
14TelstarTelstar51135-11-64
15UtrechtUtrecht50239-18-92
16Willem IIWillem II50235-14-92
17CambuurCambuur50146-18-121
18ADO Den HaagADO Den Haag60156-16-101
League position 17 / 18Comparative team statisticsLeague position 9 / 18
00%Wins40%2
120%Draws20%1
480%Losses40%2
655%Goals scored100%11
18100%Goals conceded50%9
114%Points100%7

Season statistic Cambuur vs NEC Nijmegen

CambuurCambuur

  • Matches played 5
  • Won home / away 0 / 0
  • Lost home / away 3 / 1
  • Goals scored 6 (1.2)
  • Goals conceded 18 (3.6)
  • Clean sheets 0
  • Failed to score 1

NEC NijmegenNEC Nijmegen

  • Matches played 5
  • Won home / away 0 / 1
  • Lost home / away 2 / 1
  • Goals scored 7 (1.4)
  • Goals conceded 12 (2.4)
  • Clean sheets 0
  • Failed to score 1

Match details

  • Status Finished
  • Venue Kooi Stadion, Leeuwarden
  • Referee I. Oostrom

Lineups

Injuries and suspensions

CambuurCambuur

  • D. BouahUnavailable. Injury
  • W. AsselmanUnavailable. Inactive
  • Daan VisserUnavailable. Knee Injury

NEC NijmegenNEC Nijmegen

  • D. NejašmićUnavailable. Inactive
  • B. LinssenUnavailable. Injury
  • E. MorUnavailable. Inactive
  • A. KaplanUnavailable. Knee Injury
  • Deveron FonvilleUnavailable. Injury

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