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In a thrilling Dutch Eredivisie Europa Conference Playoffs Semifinals match held at De Grolsch Veste, FC Twente edged out NEC Nijmegen with a 3-2 victory after extra time. Michal Sadílek opened the scoring for FC Twente in the 16th minute. However, a red card to Alec Van Hoorenbeeck in the 41st minute put the home side under pressure. NEC Nijmegen capitalized in the second half, with Kodai Sano scoring in the 47th minute and Vito van Crooij adding another in the 55th minute to give them the lead. Sem Steijn equalized for FC Twente in the 62nd minute, pushing the game into extra time. Younes Taha secured the win for FC Twente with a goal in the 94th minute.
NEC Nijmegen dominated possession with 57.8% but FC Twente were more clinical, converting their chances effectively. FC Twente had 15 total shots, with 7 on target, while NEC Nijmegen had 26 total shots, but only 8 on target. The AI-powered pre-game prediction favored FC Twente, and the actual result aligned with this prediction. The AI model did not expect a balanced game and this assessment proved accurate, as Twente were the favourites and won the match.
FC Twente's recent form has been inconsistent with two losses and two wins in their last five matches. Their upcoming match is against AZ Alkmaar. Recent head-to-head games have been closely contested. AZ Alkmaar has demonstrated strong form recently, with three wins, one loss, and one draw in their last five matches.
NEC Nijmegen's recent form has been better, with three wins, one loss, and one draw in their last five matches. However, they could not secure a win in this match against FC Twente.
Analyzing the game in relation to previous matches, FC Twente has shown an ability to score at home, but their defense can be vulnerable, as seen in their recent loss against AZ Alkmaar. NEC Nijmegen has been scoring consistently in their recent games. This game mirrored some of the trends seen in previous head-to-head encounters, with both teams finding the net. The previous match between these teams, played in February 2025, saw FC Twente win 2-0 at home.

Football fans are eagerly anticipating the Dutch Eredivisie match on May 22, 2025, between FC Twente and NEC Nijmegen at De Grolsch Veste. The match is made even more interesting thanks to a bold prediction from a sophisticated AI model. The AI gives FC Twente a 54.4% chance of winning, against NEC Nijmegen's 21.9%, with a 23.7% chance of a draw. According to the AI analysis, FC Twente has a rate of 0.701, while NEC Nijmegen stands at 0.58.
FC Twente's recent form has been inconsistent, with two wins and three losses in their last five games, while NEC Nijmegen has seen three wins, one loss and one draw. FC Twente's key midfielder, Mees Hilgers, will need to control the tempo, while Sem Steijn must convert his chances up front to secure the win predicted by the AI.
Historically, FC Twente has had the upper hand in head-to-head matches. However, NEC Nijmegen, led by their forward, Lars Olden Larsen, who has been a consistent threat, will be eager to defy the AI's prediction. Given the stakes, the clash promises to be a captivating contest, testing both teams' strengths and strategies, and we'll see if the AI's forecast proves accurate.