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NEC Nijmegen
3-4-1-2
● Confirmed
14
↓72′
Sierhuis
30
Linssen
9
Chery
10
↓80′
Tadic
20
Lebreton
6
⚽
Nejasmic
99
↓72′
Bischoff
66
↓72′
Kabar
17
↓80′
Nuytinck
21
Storm
1
Crettaz
Bench (15)
Dennis Geiger ↑72′ · Gabriel Bras ↑72′ · Ayodele Thomas ↑72′ · Perr Schuurs ↑80′ · Adam Tahaui ↑80′ · Perr Schuurs ↑80′ · Isak Hansen-Aaroeen · Willum Willumsson · Nikolas Polster · Kevin Kers · Jamiro Monteiro · Joep Geneste · Ahmetcan Kaplan · Yassin Moslih · Philippe Sandler
Coach · Dick Schreuder
Match Preview
NEC Nijmegen vs Feyenoord Match Preview
AI-written editorial preview · updated 2026-09-03 18:45 UTC
NEC Nijmegen and Feyenoord clash at Stadion De Goffert
Saturday afternoon at Stadion De Goffert sees NEC Nijmegen host Feyenoord for a compelling Eredivisie encounter on matchday 5. Both sides enter the contest looking to assert their authority in the early stages of the domestic campaign.
Team news and expected lineups
Both managers appear to have a clean bill of health, with no high-impact absences reported for either side. NEC Nijmegen are expected to line up with Gonzalo Crettaz in goal, protected by a defensive unit featuring Deveron Fonville, Bram Nuytinck, and Tobias Storm.
In midfield, the hosts are expected to deploy a creative engine room including Tjaronn Chery, Bryan Linssen, and Clement Bischoff, while Dusan Tadic leads the forward line. Feyenoord are expected to counter with Tjark Ernst between the posts and a back four of Javi Lopez, Mika Marmol, Tsuyoshi Watanabe, and Givairo Read. Their attacking intent will likely be driven by the trio of Gaoussou Diarra, Goncalo Borges, and Anis Hadj Moussa.
NEC Nijmegen's domestic form
NEC Nijmegen arrive at this match with a mixed bag of results, though their most recent Eredivisie outing was a success. They secured a 3-1 victory over PEC Zwolle on 29 August, providing a much-needed boost following their exit from Champions League qualification.
While their European campaign ended in disappointment against Bodoe/Glimt, their domestic form remains resilient. A 4-1 win over Willem II on 15 August demonstrates their capacity to find the net, though they will be wary of the defensive lapses that have occasionally hampered their progress this summer.
Feyenoord's unbeaten start
Feyenoord have maintained a steady, unbeaten trajectory in the Eredivisie throughout the early weeks of the season. Their most recent result was a 2-2 draw against ADO Den Haag on 30 August, which followed an impressive 5-2 away victory against Cambuur on 23 August.
This high-scoring output highlights a potent attack that has been consistently dangerous. With strong performances in their pre-season friendlies against Atalanta and Rayo Vallecano, the visitors arrive in Nijmegen with confidence in their ability to dictate play away from home.
The head-to-head narrative
Recent meetings between these two clubs have been remarkably competitive, often resulting in closely fought affairs. When they last met on 12 April 2026, the match ended in a 1-1 draw, a result that mirrored their encounter in September 2024.
Perhaps most memorable for the hosts is the 4-2 victory they secured at Feyenoord on 23 November 2025. These historical margins suggest that neither side can afford a lapse in concentration, as the tactical battle between the two midfields often decides the outcome.
Tactical dynamics and late drama
Both squads have shown a penchant for late-game heroics, with significant portions of their recent goals arriving in the final quarter of an hour. This trend suggests that the match could remain finely balanced until the very end, with endurance and tactical discipline likely to prove decisive.
With Tjaronn Chery pulling the strings for NEC and Anis Hadj Moussa offering constant movement for Feyenoord, the transition phases will be critical. Expect a high-intensity battle as both teams look to exploit space in the final third while maintaining defensive structure.
Feyenoord
4-3-3
● Confirmed
27
↓59′
Diarra
19
↓59′
Ferri
10
⚽
Valente
34
Vanhoutte
8
⚽↓80′
Zechiel
28
↓85′
Targhalline
35
Marmol
6
St. Juste
4
Watanabe
26
↓80′
Read
1
Ernst
Bench (16)
Shaqueel van Persie ↑59′ · Mats Deijl ↑80′ · Tobias van den Elshout ↑80′ · Thijs Kraaijeveld ↑85′ · Goncalo Borges · Sem Steijn · Javi Lopez · Tijme Wessels · Florian Kastenmeier · Jivayno Zinhagel · Liam Bossin · Jordan Bos · Jakub Moder · Gijs Smal · Thomas Beelen · Bart Nieuwkoop
Coach · Giovanni van Bronckhorst
Confirmed by FIFA officials.
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