Nijmegen vs PSV Prediction 13.09.2025
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Nijmegen vs PSV Prediction
Nijmegen vs PSV Prediction and Betting Tips for Matchday 5 of the Eredivisie, set for Saturday, September 13 at Goffertstadion. NEC come into the clash as the league’s most prolific attack, while PSV look to bounce back from their shock loss against Telstar. In this article, you’ll find Eredivisie Predictions and analysis from XpertStats.
- NEC have scored 14 goals in just four league matches, the highest tally in the Eredivisie so far.
- PSV have lost on their last visit to Nijmegen and failed to win the previous two encounters at Goffertstadion.
- Both teams are joint-top of the league table, separated only by goal difference.
- Injury concerns hit both sides, with Veerman, Plea, and Mauro Junior missing for PSV, while NEC are without Nuytinck.
NEC have been the early surprise package under Dick Schreuder. Four matches, 14 goals, and a fearless attacking style that has even overshadowed the defending champions so far. Can they keep it up against PSV? History says yes: the hosts put three past the Eindhoven giants in both of their last two home meetings. That mix of confidence and firepower makes Nijmegen one of the few sides who won’t simply sit back against the reigning title holders.
Still, it hasn’t all been perfect. That 3-2 defeat to Fortuna Sittard before the break showed how fragile their defense can be when caught on the counter. Bryan Linssen and Tjaronn Chery have been electric in the final third, but Schreuder knows NEC can’t afford to leak goals so easily if they’re to pull off another upset. Even so, you sense the home fans will expect fireworks once again.
For PSV, the trip to Nijmegen feels like a statement game. Peter Bosz’s side were stunned by newly promoted Telstar in a 2-0 loss that no one saw coming. This is a team that had been free-scoring at home, but looked blunt and flat away from Eindhoven. That defeat also ended a long unbeaten run in the league, and you can bet Bosz will demand a strong reaction here.
PSV’s attacking depth remains frightening, even with injuries to Joey Veerman, Mauro Junior, and Alassane Plea. Ivan Perisic has been their most creative spark, already racking up three assists and 12 chances created. Alongside Ruben van Bommel and Guus Til, they have more than enough weapons to hurt NEC’s shaky backline. But can they actually deliver in a ground that’s been tricky for them lately? That’s the real test. With both teams among the highest scorers in the league, everything points toward another high-octane clash. For punters and fans alike, this one feels like a classic case of goals, drama, and maybe even a surprise. No wonder it stands out in the weekend’s Eredivisie Predictions.
NEC and PSV enter this match with two of the best attacking records in the Eredivisie. NEC have scored 14 goals in just four games, averaging 3.5 per match, while PSV have netted 12 across the same span. At Goffertstadion, Nijmegen have been ruthless, hitting three goals against PSV in each of their last two home encounters. That kind of firepower makes it almost inevitable that they’ll find the net again. PSV, meanwhile, boast attacking talent in Perisic, Til, and Van Bommel, and even with injuries to Veerman and Plea, they’re capable of scoring from multiple positions. The visitors will be desperate to respond after firing blanks against Telstar, and Bosz won’t accept another slip-up. With NEC’s leaky defense exposed in their 3-2 loss to Fortuna Sittard, and PSV’s motivation to bounce back, it’s hard to see either side keeping a clean sheet. Both teams should score here.
If you’re looking for goals, this fixture rarely disappoints. NEC and PSV have combined for 26 goals in just eight games this season, averaging more than three per match between them. Nijmegen in particular have been relentless in attack, scoring five in their opener and three in two other matches already. PSV, despite the Telstar blip, are still among the league’s best attacking units, with Ivan Perisic pulling the strings and Van Bommel and Til contributing regularly. History also supports this tip: NEC and PSV’s last two meetings at Goffertstadion ended 3-3 and 3-1, comfortably clearing the 2.5 goals line. NEC’s leaky defense adds further weight, as they conceded three to Fortuna Sittard last time. Both sides like to play on the front foot, and when styles clash like this, the outcome is often an open, high-scoring game. Over 2.5 Goals looks not just possible, but probable.
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