13 November 2022 at 11:15
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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: Waalwijk
Data: football-data.co.uk
Match Summary
NEC Nijmegen defeated Waalwijk 6:1. The match was played in Eredivisie 2022. Goals were scored by D. Van den Buijs 4′ (pen.), L. Dimata 38′ (pen.), S. El Karouani 50′, M. Mattsson 73′, Pedro Marques 78′, E. Tavşan 88′, Pedro Marques 90′. 3 yellow cards were shown, 1 red cards. NEC Nijmegen had 66% possession while Waalwijk held 34%. NEC Nijmegen had 26 shots (12 on target) compared to 6 (3 on target) for Waalwijk. NEC Nijmegen made 5 substitutions, Waalwijk made 4. VAR was involved: Card upgrade (Iliass Bel Hassani 10′), Penalty confirmed (Oussama Tannane 37′).
Match Events
Key match events between NEC Nijmegen and Waalwijk — 7 goals and 4 cards recorded during the match.
Penalty
Penalty
assist: J. Kramer
assist: O. Tannane
assist: J. Bruijn
Match Statistics
NEC Nijmegen had 66% possession against Waalwijk's 34%. NEC Nijmegen registered 26 shots (12 on target) while Waalwijk managed 6 (3 on target). Corner kicks: 7–3. Fouls committed: 7–14.
Lineups
NEC Nijmegen lined up in a 4-3-3 formation under R. Meijer, while Waalwijk deployed a 5-3-2 under J. Oosting.
Squad Ratings
The overall squad rating for NEC Nijmegen is 6.98, compared to — for Waalwijk. 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 J. Cillessen (7.40), while Waalwijk's best-rated player is —.
Attacking Output
The starting XI of NEC Nijmegen have contributed 4 goals and 2 assists this season, led by D. Proper (3G). Waalwijk's starters account for 0 goals and 0 assists, spearheaded by —. 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 6.80 on average, against Waalwijk's 5-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 3 midfielders averaging 6.75, versus Waalwijk's 3 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 2 for Waalwijk 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 71% for NEC Nijmegen and —% for Waalwijk. 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 9 yellow cards this season, compared to 0 for Waalwijk. 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 29.0 (youngest: D. Proper (23), oldest: J. Cillessen (36)), while Waalwijk average — (youngest: —, oldest: —). 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 15 league appearances each, versus 0 for Waalwijk. 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: J. Oosting
Recent Form
In their last 6 matches, NEC Nijmegen have recorded 3 wins, 2 draws and 1 defeats. Waalwijk show 2 wins, 2 draws and 2 losses from their last 6 outings.
NEC Nijmegen
Waalwijk
NEC Nijmegen vs Waalwijk Head to Head Results
NEC Nijmegen and Waalwijk have met 21 times — NEC Nijmegen won 12, Waalwijk won 6, with 3 draws. Their rivalry dates back to 2011. NEC Nijmegen leads the head-to-head with 12 victories from 21 meetings. A combined 56 goals have been scored across these fixtures, averaging 2.67 per match (35 for the home side, 21 for the visitors). Both teams scored in 11 matches (52%). Over 2.5 goals landed in 12 games (57%), making it a fixture that tends to produce goals. The highest-scoring encounter finished 1–3 in 2023.
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NEC Nijmegen
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Drawn
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Recent Meetings (21)
API data: 15 Mar 2026