17 October 2021 at 12:30
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Home Record / Away Record
Aggregated season statistics from all available historical data. Use these to assess each team's overall form, scoring frequency, and tendency for high-scoring matches.
Home Record: NEC Nijmegen
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Away Record: Vitesse
Data: football-data.co.uk
Match Summary
Vitesse defeated NEC Nijmegen 1:0. The match was played in Eredivisie 2021. Goals were scored by N. Frederiksen 16′. 7 yellow cards were shown. NEC Nijmegen had 55% possession while Vitesse held 45%. NEC Nijmegen had 9 shots (3 on target) compared to 15 (6 on target) for Vitesse. NEC Nijmegen made 4 substitutions, Vitesse made 5.
Match Events
Key match events between NEC Nijmegen and Vitesse — 1 goals and 7 cards recorded during the match.
assist: O. Darfalou
Match Statistics
NEC Nijmegen had 55% possession against Vitesse's 45%. NEC Nijmegen registered 9 shots (3 on target) while Vitesse managed 15 (6 on target). Corner kicks: 4–4. Fouls committed: 17–18.
Lineups
NEC Nijmegen lined up in a 3-4-3 formation under R. Meijer, while Vitesse deployed a 3-4-3 under T. Letsch.
Defensive Solidity
NEC Nijmegen deploy 3 defenders rated — on average, against Vitesse's 3-man backline averaging —. Higher defensive ratings suggest better positional awareness, fewer individual errors, and a greater likelihood of keeping clean sheets. The rating accounts for tackles won, interceptions, aerial duels, and blocks throughout the season.
Midfield Control
NEC Nijmegen field 4 midfielders averaging —, versus Vitesse's 4 rated —. Midfield ratings reflect passing accuracy, interceptions, key passes, and overall control of possession — the team that dominates midfield typically dictates the tempo and territory of the match.
Forward Threat
NEC Nijmegen start 3 forward(s) averaging —, compared to 3 for Vitesse averaging —. Forward ratings capture shot accuracy, movement off the ball, dribbling success, and involvement in build-up play — they indicate who carries the greater goal threat on the day.
Substitutes
Coach: R. Meijer
Substitutes
Coach: T. Letsch
Recent Form
In their last 6 matches, NEC Nijmegen have recorded 3 wins, 2 draws and 1 defeats. Vitesse show 4 wins, 2 draws and 0 losses from their last 6 outings.
NEC Nijmegen
Vitesse
API data: 15 Mar 2026