➡️ What is the recommended bet for NEC Utrecht?

The prediction and betting suggestion for NEC x Utrecht on January 9, 2026, is: Do both teams score? Yes → bet available.

➡️ In which stadium will NEC Utrecht be held?

NEC x Utrecht on January 9, 2026, will be held in Amsterdam, Sportpark De Weeren.

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NEC vs Utrecht Prediction – Eredivisie

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Check out the best predictions for NEC x Utrecht

Here you will find the best prediction for NEC x Utrecht in the Eredivisie, along with analysis of the match and betting tips.

Read below our detailed analysis of both teams, including recent records and key statistics from their last matches to provide the best prediction for this match between NEC x Utrecht.

NEC

January 9, 2026 – 19::00
Eredivisie
2025/2026
Regular Season – Round 18

Utrecht

Betting tip and prediction for this match between NEC x Utrecht

The best prediction for NEC x Utrecht in the Eredivisie is that both teams will score. The clash between NEC and Utrecht features teams that showcase competitiveness and offensive ability throughout the campaign, indicating an open and fiercely contested match. NEC maintains consistency and is typically effective when playing at home, while Utrecht, despite coming off a loss, displays a good volume of play and seeks to respond quickly, especially in direct encounters in the middle of the table. Given this balance and the offensive tendencies from both sides, betting on both teams to score seems viable, particularly considering the likelihood of chances created by both teams throughout the match.

Best prediction for NEC x Utrecht

Over 0.5 goals in the 1st half (live betting suggestion)
Over 1.5 goals (live betting suggestion, double or treble)
Both teams to score (riskier suggestion)

Match prediction for NEC x Utrecht

The teams NEC and Utrecht will play at Sportpark De Weeren in a match of the 18th round of the Eredivisie. In the last encounter between these teams in this competition, on November 2, 2025, FC Utrecht won at home (1-0). The recent head-to-head record favors the visiting team, which in the last 9 matches has won 5, drawn 2, and lost 2.

Analysis of NEC

The home team is currently in 4th place, with 29 points earned after 8 wins, 5 draws, and 4 losses. In their penultimate match, they drew away against Telstar (2-2). In their last match, they drew at home with Ajax (2-2). In their last 8 home games in the league, NEC has recorded 5 wins, 2 draws, and 1 loss, gaining 17 points from 24 possible.

In this competition, they have not lost at home in 5 matches. At halftime in their home games, the most frequent score has been 1-0 (3 times in 8 matches). Defensive solidity has not been their strong point, as they conceded goals in 9 of the last 10 matches, but their attack has scored consistently, netting in 9 of their last 10 matches in this competition. In their home matches in the league, there is a trend for goals, with 7 of the 8 ending with more than 2.5 goals scored. Out of 17 matches in this competition, they only managed to turn around the score in 2 of the 8 matches where they conceded the first goal.

NEC comes into another round of the Eredivisie maintaining a long unbeaten streak that reflects organization, confidence, and a team hard to beat. Even without winning in the last two commitments, they remain solid and competitive. The draws haven’t shaken the structure or the confidence of the squad. Now, the match against Utrecht presents a clear opportunity to get back on the winning track. With good game reading and collective intensity, NEC bets on consistency to turn balance into results and continue to hold strong in the upper part of the table.

Analysis of Utrecht

The visiting team is currently in 8th place, with 23 points earned after 6 wins, 5 draws, and 6 losses. In their penultimate match, they drew away against NAC Breda (1-1). In their last match, they lost at home to PSV (1-2). In the league, Utrecht has earned 6 points out of 24 possible, with 1 win, 3 draws, and 4 losses in their last 8 matches played away.

For this competition, they have not won away in 6 matches. In their league matches as visitors, the most frequent halftime result has been 1-0 (3 times in 8 matches). The team has allowed goals to their opponents in 9 of the last 10 matches, showing they do not possess great defensive solidity, but their attack has consistently found the back of the net, scoring at least once in the last 10 games within this competition. In 17 matches in this competition, they conceded the first goal 8 times and have only managed to turn around the score once.

Utrecht had been on a streak of draws that kept the team competitive, but that momentum was stalled by one of the giants of Dutch football. Against PSV, the team tried to balance the game but failed to contain a lethal attack, losing 2-1. The result served as a wake-up call regarding necessary adjustments. Now, the trip to face NEC represents a new challenge and a chance for immediate response. Utrecht seeks to regain consistency, score away from home, and show strength even when far from their grounds.

Best prediction for NEC x Utrecht

Over 0.5 goals in the 1st half (live betting suggestion)
Over 1.5 goals (live betting suggestion, double or treble)
Both teams to score (riskier suggestion)