Excelsior (16th place, 27 points) host NEC Nijmegen (3rd place, 50 points) at the Van Donge & De Roo Stadion. This Eredivisie match will take place on April 4, 2026, 9:00 PM. While Excelsior battles against relegation, NEC Nijmegen aims to solidify its position in the European spots.

Excelsior has shown poor form in their last five matches with four losses and one draw (LLLLD). Their last result was a 1-1 draw against Heracles Almelo. NEC Nijmegen is in better shape, securing two wins, two draws, and one loss in their last five games (DLWWD). Most recently, they drew 2-2 against SC Heerenveen. (W = Win, D = Draw, L = Loss)

Excelsior has scored an average of 1.04 goals per game this season and conceded 1.68 goals. In home games, the average is 1.00 goals scored and 1.36 goals conceded. NEC Nijmegen is significantly stronger offensively, averaging 2.46 goals per game, while also conceding 1.68 goals. Away from home, NEC scores an average of 2.46 goals and concedes 1.92 goals. The Van Donge & De Roo Stadion has seen an average of 3.0 goals per game in the last 5 matches, with both teams scoring and over 2.5 goals in 4 out of 5 games.

In the three head-to-head matches between Excelsior and NEC Nijmegen, Excelsior recorded one win, while NEC Nijmegen won twice. The goal difference is a clear 4:11 in favor of NEC Nijmegen. The last encounter on August 9, 2025, ended with a 5-0 victory for NEC Nijmegen, highlighting their recent dominance.

For Excelsior, Noah Naujoks in midfield with 8 season goals and 1 assist and rising form (2 goals, 1 assist in last 5 games) and Arthur Zagré in defense with 3 season goals and 1 goal in the last 5 matches are important players. Ilias Bronkhorst contributed 2 season goals as a defender and also showed stable form with 1 goal in the last 5 games. For NEC Nijmegen, Tjaronn Chery stands out with 9 goals and 6 assists and rising form (3 goals, 1 assist in last 5 games), as well as Bryan Linssen with 9 goals and 7 assists (3 goals in last 5 matches). Kodai Sano has 3 season goals and 8 assists, including 3 assists in the last 5 games.

Excelsior has recorded 5 clean sheets this season, 3 of which were in home games. Their goalkeeper Stijn van Gassel has made 26 season appearances. NEC Nijmegen has achieved 4 clean sheets this season, none of which were in away games. Goalkeeper Gonzalo Crettaz has made 25 season appearances.

The Van Donge & De Roo Stadion, which features artificial turf, has seen an average of 3.0 goals per game in the last five matches. In 80% of these games, both teams scored, and over 2.5 goals were scored. Excelsior's record on artificial turf is negative with 2 wins, 3 draws, and 5 losses, with a goal difference of 11:15. NEC Nijmegen, however, appears stronger on artificial turf with 2 wins, 3 draws, and no losses, with a goal difference of 12:8.