NEC Nijmegen - FC Utrecht prediction & tips 09.01.2026

Posted Friday, January 09, 2026 by 7M Sport

[(N.E.C. Nijmegen) Strength]:
1. N.E.C. Nijmegen currently sit 4th in the league with 29 points, just 1 point away from the Champions League playoff spot. Playing at home, they will undoubtedly fight for all 3 points.
2. Young Japanese forward Kento Shiogai has played 14 matches for the team this season, scoring 9 goals, making him the team's top scorer. He has scored 4 goals in his last 4 matches, showing excellent form.
3. Bryan Linssen has scored 6 goals and provided 7 assists for the team this season, making him the player with the most direct goal involvements. In the last match, he contributed 1 goal and 1 assist, demonstrating great recent form.
4. N.E.C. Nijmegen have remained unbeaten in their last 7 matches, scoring 19 goals while conceding 10, showcasing strong offensive performance.
5. N.E.C. Nijmegen have lost only 1 of their last 12 home matches, demonstrating their formidable home strength.

[(FC Utrecht) Strength]:
1. FC Utrecht are 8th in the league with 23 points, and they are only ahead of 9th and 10th place on goal difference. To maintain their advantage, they will surely give their all in this match.
2. Victor Jensen has performed excellently this season, scoring 10 goals in 14 appearances for the team, making him the team's top scorer.
3. In the last 10 head-to-head encounters, FC Utrecht hold the advantage with 6 wins, 2 draws, and 2 losses.

[(FC Utrecht) Weakness]:
1. Key striker Sebastien Haller will miss this match due to injury, which is a significant blow to the team's lineup.
2. FC Utrecht have recorded 2 wins, 5 draws, and 3 losses in their last 10 matches, showing inconsistent recent form.
3. FC Utrecht have secured only 1 win in their last 10 away matches, having previously suffered a 5-match losing streak on away field, indicating poor away form.

[Tips]:
Although the away team FC Utrecht have the upper hand in the historical head-to-head record, based on recent form, the home team N.E.C. Nijmegen have been performing more impressively. N.E.C. Nijmegen boast a powerful offensive firepower, with their forwards in excellent form recently, having scored 19 goals in their last 7 matches. The away team FC Utrecht have been weak on away field, securing only 1 win in their last 10 away matches, and they are likely to suffer another away defeat in this game.

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