9 April 2022 at 19:00
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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: Twente
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.
assist: R. Zerrouki
assist: V. Misidjan
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.
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.
Substitutes
Coach: R. Meijer
Substitutes
Coach: R. Jans
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
Twente
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.
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Drawn
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Twente
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API data: 15 Mar 2026