9 April 2022 at 19:00

02
Full Time
Referee: D. Higler

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

Away Record: Twente

W 481D 287L 308
Over 2.555
Goals scored1748

Data: football-data.co.uk

Match Summary

Twente defeated NEC Nijmegen 2:0. The match was played in Eredivisie 2021. Goals were scored by V. Misidjan 65′, D. Limnios 75′. 1 yellow cards were shown, 1 red cards. NEC Nijmegen had 45% possession while Twente held 55%. NEC Nijmegen had 8 shots (3 on target) compared to 12 (4 on target) for Twente. NEC Nijmegen made 4 substitutions, Twente made 2. VAR was involved: Card upgrade (Ali Akman 56′).

Match Events

Key match events between NEC Nijmegen and Twente — 2 goals and 2 cards recorded during the match.

NEC Nijmegen
Twente
Kick Off
15′
D. RotsV. Misidjan
Half Time
Card upgrade56′
VAR
65′
V. Misidjan

assist: R. Zerrouki

S. El KarouaniC. Verdonk
71′
J. BruijnJ. Vet
72′
75′
D. Limnios

assist: V. Misidjan

M. MattssonM. Duelund
80′
80′
M. UgaldeD. Cleonise
E. TavşanM. De Wolf
90+2′
Full Time

Match Statistics

NEC Nijmegen had 45% possession against Twente's 55%. NEC Nijmegen registered 8 shots (3 on target) while Twente managed 12 (4 on target). Corner kicks: 2–6. Fouls committed: 16–10.

3Shots on Goal4
4Shots off Goal4
8Total Shots12
1Blocked Shots4
5Shots insidebox6
3Shots outsidebox6
16Fouls10
2Corner Kicks6
0Offsides0
45%Ball Possession55%
1Yellow Cards0
1Red Cards0
1Goalkeeper Saves3
391Total passes462
294Passes accurate365
75%Passes %79%

Lineups

NEC Nijmegen lined up in a 4-2-3-1 formation under R. Meijer, while Twente deployed a 4-2-3-1 under R. Jans.

Squad Ratings

The overall squad rating for NEC Nijmegen is —, compared to 7.06 for Twente. This metric is derived from each player's average match rating across all league appearances this season — anything above 7.00 is considered strong, while below 6.50 signals inconsistency. NEC Nijmegen's highest-rated starter is —, while Twente's best-rated player is R. Zerrouki (7.22).

Attacking Output

The starting XI of NEC Nijmegen have contributed 0 goals and 0 assists this season, led by —. Twente's starters account for 11 goals and 4 assists, spearheaded by D. Rots (8G). Goals reflect clinical finishing and chance creation, while assists highlight the ability to unlock defences through through-balls, crosses, and set pieces.

Defensive Solidity

NEC Nijmegen deploy 4 defenders rated — on average, against Twente's 4-man backline averaging 7.13. 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 Twente's 5 rated 7.08. 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 Twente 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.

Passing & Build-Up

Passing accuracy averages —% for NEC Nijmegen and 77% for Twente. Higher passing accuracy generally indicates a possession-based style with patient build-up through the thirds, while lower figures may suggest a more direct, counter-attacking approach with long balls and quick transitions.

Discipline

NEC Nijmegen's starters have collected 0 yellow cards this season, compared to 13 for Twente. Yellow cards reflect how aggressively a team presses and tackles — a high count may indicate a physical, high-pressing style but also risks suspensions and late free-kicks in dangerous areas.

Age & Experience

The average age of NEC Nijmegen's starting XI is — (youngest: —, oldest: —), while Twente average 29.5 (youngest: D. Rots (24), oldest: L. Unnerstall (35)). Younger squads typically offer pace, energy, and pressing intensity, while experienced lineups bring composure, game management, and the ability to handle high-pressure moments.

Squad Depth

NEC Nijmegen's starters average 0 league appearances each, versus 28 for Twente. High appearance counts indicate an established, well-drilled unit that the manager trusts week in and week out. Lower figures may suggest rotation, injuries, or emerging players still earning their place in the team.

NEC Nijmegen4-2-3-14-2-3-1Twente
GKDEFMIDFWD
1Brander.4Márquez5Guth16Karouani28Rooij20Schöne6Bruijn11Mattsson10Okita7Tavşan9Akman1Unnerst.3Pröpper20Brenet4Pleguez.5Smal23Sadílek18Limnios14Vlap19Zerrouki27Ugalde39Rots

Substitutes

Coach: R. Meijer

Substitutes

Coach: R. Jans

NEC NijmegenPosition StrengthTwente
Avg Rating
7.06
Goalkeeper (1 v 1)6.94
0G 0A0G 0A
Defender (4 v 4)7.13
0G 0A0G 0A
Midfielder (5 v 5)7.08
0G 0A11G 4A
NEC Nijmegen4-2-3-1
1GoalkeeperM. Branderhorst
4DefenderIván Márquez
5DefenderRodrigo Guth
16DefenderS. El Karouani
28DefenderB. van Rooij
20MidfielderL. Schöne
6MidfielderJ. Bruijn
11MidfielderM. Mattsson
10MidfielderJ. Okita
7MidfielderE. Tavşan
9ForwardA. Akman
Twente4-2-3-1
1GoalkeeperL. Unnerstall6.9
3DefenderR. Pröpper7.1
20DefenderJ. Brenet
4DefenderJulio Pleguezuelo
5DefenderG. Smal
23MidfielderM. Sadílek
18MidfielderD. Limnios
14MidfielderM. Vlap
19MidfielderR. Zerrouki7.23G1A
39MidfielderD. Rots6.98G3A
27ForwardM. Ugalde

Recent Form

In their last 6 matches, NEC Nijmegen have recorded 3 wins, 2 draws and 1 defeats. Twente show 5 wins, 0 draws and 1 losses from their last 6 outings.

NEC Nijmegen

LDWDWW

Twente

WWWLWW

NEC Nijmegen vs Twente Head to Head Results

NEC Nijmegen and Twente have met 22 times — NEC Nijmegen won 6, Twente won 12, with 4 draws. Their rivalry dates back to 2010. Twente leads the head-to-head with 12 victories from 22 meetings. A combined 79 goals have been scored across these fixtures, averaging 3.59 per match (32 for the home side, 47 for the visitors). Both teams scored in 12 matches (55%). Over 2.5 goals landed in 14 games (64%), making it a fixture that tends to produce goals. Twente are currently unbeaten in the last 3 meetings. The highest-scoring encounter finished 2–5 in 2014.

6

NEC Nijmegen

4

Drawn

12

Twente

Goals: 32Goals: 47

Recent Meetings (22)

18 Oct 2025NEC Nijmegen3 – 3Twente
23 Feb 2025Twente2 – 0NEC Nijmegen
10 Aug 2024NEC Nijmegen1 – 2Twente
20 Jan 2024NEC Nijmegen1 – 0Twente
11 Nov 2023Twente3 – 3NEC Nijmegen
12 May 2023Twente4 – 0NEC Nijmegen
7 Aug 2022NEC Nijmegen0 – 1Twente
24 Oct 2021Twente1 – 2NEC Nijmegen
26 Apr 2019NEC Nijmegen4 – 0Twente
21 Dec 2018Twente2 – 0NEC Nijmegen
Statistics are for informational purposes only. Past performance does not guarantee future results.

API data: 15 Mar 2026