NEC Nijmegen v Feyenoord: unbeaten visitors meet fast-start hosts in top-half tussle | OneFootball

NEC Nijmegen host Feyenoord in the Eredivisie on Saturday, 5 September 2026 at Goffertstadion, with the visitors unbeaten in third and the hosts seventh after a lively start as both target early-season momentum in the European places.

The last league meeting here in April finished 1-1, while Feyenoord won 4-2 in Rotterdam in November 2025. With both sides sitting in the top half, points now carry weight in the early jostle for European slots.

NEC Nijmegen have two wins from three league games, both away, scoring eight and averaging 62% possession with 82.13% passing accuracy. Feyenoord arrive unbeaten from four, scoring 10, including five away at Cambuur, and circulating the ball crisply at 88.38% pass completion.

Injuries shape selection on both sides. NEC Nijmegen list Philippe Sandler, Darko Nejasmic, Deveron Fonville and Yassin Moslih as sidelined. Feyenoord report absences for Bart Nieuwkoop, Jerry St. Juste, Gijs Smal, Jakub Moder, Thomas Beelen and Jordan Bos.

Routes to goal look clear. Tjaronn Chery leads NEC Nijmegen's scoring with three, supported by Kaj Sierhuis on two. For Feyenoord, Ayase Ueda and Gjivai Zechiël have three apiece, with Luciano Valente on two. The visitors' shot volume, 68 attempts so far, suggests they could test the home defence, while the hosts' 26.79% cross accuracy may offer an aerial route, backed by two headed goals.

Feyenoord could strengthen their grip on the top three and keep pressure on the leaders. NEC Nijmegen, in the qualification play-off bracket, may consolidate that position with a statement home result.