PEC Zwolle vs NEC Nijmegen Prediction (29.08.2026)

After a great last season for NEC Nijmegen, expectations for the team have logically increased. NEC started the Champions League qualifiers by eliminating the Greek giant Olympiacos, but then faced Bodo/Glimt and lost both matches heavily, so they will continue in the group stage of the Europa League. In the league, the team also started with a home defeat to Telstar, but quickly found the right rhythm with a crushing victory over Willem II.

Now NEC visits Zwolle, who did not have a memorable last season and remained just above the relegation zone. The new campaign started with two consecutive losses to strong opponents like Ajax and Twente, but last week the team earned their first points with a win over Heerenveen. This will certainly give Zwolle more confidence, although NEC remains the favorite and has not lost to this opponent in the last nine direct encounters.

Instead of looking for a final winner, I would rather focus on the goals. Matches between these two teams are usually high-scoring, and when NEC is involved, games with more goals are also not uncommon.

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