26 November 2021 at 19:00
Betting Odds & Historical Data
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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: Cambuur
Data: football-data.co.uk
Match Summary
Cambuur defeated NEC Nijmegen 3:2. The match was played in Eredivisie 2021. Goals were scored by J. Jacobs 17′, É. Barreto 31′, A. Akman 36′, R. Uldriķis 52′, A. Bangura 66′. 4 yellow cards were shown. NEC Nijmegen had 52% possession while Cambuur held 48%. NEC Nijmegen had 20 shots (9 on target) compared to 15 (8 on target) for Cambuur. NEC Nijmegen made 5 substitutions, Cambuur made 5.
Match Events
Key match events between NEC Nijmegen and Cambuur — 5 goals and 4 cards recorded during the match.
assist: N. Doodeman
assist: L. Schöne
Match Statistics
NEC Nijmegen had 52% possession against Cambuur's 48%. NEC Nijmegen registered 20 shots (9 on target) while Cambuur managed 15 (8 on target). Corner kicks: 10–3. Fouls committed: 9–12.
Lineups
NEC Nijmegen lined up in a 4-2-3-1 formation under R. Meijer, while Cambuur deployed a 4-1-4-1 under H. de Jong.
Defensive Solidity
NEC Nijmegen deploy 4 defenders rated — on average, against Cambuur's 4-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 5 midfielders averaging —, versus Cambuur's 5 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 1 forward(s) averaging —, compared to 1 for Cambuur 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: H. de Jong
Recent Form
In their last 6 matches, NEC Nijmegen have recorded 3 wins, 2 draws and 1 defeats. Cambuur show 1 wins, 2 draws and 3 losses from their last 6 outings.
NEC Nijmegen
Cambuur
NEC Nijmegen vs Cambuur Head to Head Results
NEC Nijmegen and Cambuur have met 16 times — NEC Nijmegen won 5, Cambuur won 4, with 7 draws. Their rivalry dates back to 2013. NEC Nijmegen leads the head-to-head with 5 victories from 16 meetings. A combined 35 goals have been scored across these fixtures, averaging 2.19 per match (17 for the home side, 18 for the visitors). Both teams scored in 10 matches (63%). Over 2.5 goals landed in 7 games (44%), making it a fixture that tends to produce goals. NEC Nijmegen are currently unbeaten in the last 5 meetings. The highest-scoring encounter finished 2–2 in 2018.
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Drawn
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Recent Meetings (16)
API data: 15 Mar 2026