Football Result
Bryan Linssen 67', 70'
Verification of the Result Prediction
Power Comparison in the League
Game Stats
Team Formations
Estimated Goal Scoring Chance
H2H Record before the game
NEC Nijmegen
Draws
NAC Breda
In a dominant performance at Goffertstadion on May 14, 2025, NEC Nijmegen secured a convincing 3-0 victory against NAC Breda in their Dutch Eredivisie match. NEC Nijmegen's Brayann Pereira opened the scoring in the 31st minute. Bryan Linssen then sealed the win with a quickfire double in the 67th and 70th minutes. Despite having less possession (45.4%) compared to NAC Breda (54.6%), NEC Nijmegen were more clinical in front of goal, converting 5 of their 11 shots on target, while NAC Breda failed to register a single shot on target from their 9 attempts.
The AI-powered pre-game prediction correctly foresaw a NEC Nijmegen win, aligning with the actual result. The prediction gave NEC Nijmegen a 46.1% chance of winning.
Analyzing the game stats, NEC Nijmegen capitalized on their opportunities, displaying a more effective attacking strategy despite NAC Breda’s higher possession. NEC Nijmegen’s 4-2-3-1 formation proved more fruitful than NAC Breda’s 4-4-2 setup, highlighting tactical superiority.
NEC Nijmegen's recent form has been good with 3 wins in the last 5 games, including a surprising 3-0 away victory against Ajax Amsterdam just days before. NAC Breda, in contrast, has struggled, losing 3 of their last 5 matches, indicating a dip in performance.
Looking ahead, NEC Nijmegen faces Heracles Almelo on May 18th. Considering Heracles Almelo's mixed form with recent losses to Feyenoord Rotterdam and FC Groningen but wins against Willem II and AZ Alkmaar, and the fact that NEC Nijmegen won last match against Ajax Amsterdam, NEC Nijmegen will go into that match with confidence. NAC Breda will face Willem II on the same day. Both teams have been struggling lately, meaning that the game will be likely very tight.
Looking at the previous games between NEC Nijmegen and NAC Breda, NAC Breda won the last direct match with NEC Nijmegen on October 5th, 2024 by 1-0.
Football fans are eagerly anticipating the Dutch Eredivisie clash on May 14, 2025, between NEC Nijmegen and NAC Breda at the Goffertstadion. An AI prediction model is pointing towards a NEC Nijmegen victory, giving them a 46.1% win probability compared to NAC Breda's 25.6%. Although NEC Nijmegen, led by their rising star midfielder Lasse Schöne, show a slightly better form than their opponents in the recent matches, NAC Breda are still hoping to upset the odds. Keep in mind that NAC Breda's experienced striker, Odysseus Velanas, can change the course of the game. Both teams will be fighting for every ball. The AI gives the draw a 28.3% chance. Will the AI's prediction hold true, or will NAC Breda defy the odds?