In the upcoming match between NEC Nijmegen and Willem II, both teams are in need of three points after suffering defeats in the previous round. However, when comparing the current form of the two teams, NEC Nijmegen holds a significant advantage, making them the favorites on paper.
While Willem II has shown that they can play well away from home, their defense has been struggling, which could be exploited by NEC Nijmegen's attacking prowess. On the other hand, NEC Nijmegen themselves have been facing defensive issues, particularly at home, which could provide an opportunity for Willem II to find the back of the net.
Recent encounters between these two teams have been high-scoring affairs, with plenty of excitement and goals. However, Willem II has historically found it challenging to score against NEC Nijmegen, which could pose a problem for them in this match.
Looking at their respective goal-scoring records this season, NEC Nijmegen has been averaging 1.4 goals per game, slightly higher than Willem II's average of 1 goal per game. This suggests that NEC Nijmegen may have the edge in terms of attacking threat.
In terms of their head-to-head record, the two teams have seen 2 draws and 1 win for Willem II in their recent encounters. This indicates that Willem II may have a psychological advantage coming into this match.
Overall, with the home advantage and a better record in front of goal this season, NEC Nijmegen, coached by Rogier Meijer, will be looking to secure a win against Peter Maes' Willem II. However, Willem II's away form and historical performances against NEC Nijmegen suggest that they will put up a tough fight in what promises to be an intriguing and possibly high-scoring match.
