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Utrecht vs Nijmegen - H2H Analysis, Preview & Predictions

Netherlands Netherlands

Eredivisie Stadion Galgenwaard, Utrecht
Sun, Nov 8, 2026
VS
07:00 PM
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AI Match Summary

Utrecht host Nijmegen in the Eredivisie. This matchup has a clear pattern when you look at past meetings. Recent numbers: Utrecht at 1.59 goals for, 1.72 against; Nijmegen at 1.71 for, 1.83 against. Past meetings favor Utrecht slightly — 4-1-0 in wins/losses/draws. They last met on Feb 11, 2026, ending 1:3. The numbers (1.88 xG vs 1.63) point toward Utrecht. AI prediction: Away (2) Win — correct score tipped at 1-2.

Win Probability Meter

Derived from 10,000 simulations matching home advantage & form profiles

38%
Utrecht
35%
Draws
27%
Nijmegen
Draw rate projection: 35% Favored: Utrecht

Model Confidence

Aggregate indicator score

27% / Low Confidence
  • Form's been kind to Utrecht lately — more wins on the board than Nijmegen.
  • 27% chance of a draw — the model doesn't see a clear favorite.
  • This is a straightforward league game — the season-long numbers should hold up.
  • High conversion rates suggest a high-scoring game (Over 2.5 Probability: 78%).
  • These two have met 5 times recently and Utrecht have taken 4 of them.

Goal Probability Engine

Model estimations for goals markets based on xG conversion histories

Over 0.5 Goals 99%
Over 1.5 Goals 94%
Over 2.5 Goals 78%
Over 3.5 Goals 50%
Over 4.5 Goals 23%
Both Teams To Score (BTTS) 78.2%
Utrecht Clean Sheet 14%
Nijmegen Clean Sheet 10%

Recent Team Form Analysis

Averages per match over historical game filters

Metric Utrecht Nijmegen
Matches Played 29 35
Wins 13 10
Draws 5 12
Losses 11 13
Goals Scored 1.59 1.71
Goals Conceded 1.72 1.83
Expected Goals (xG) 1.88 1.63
Expected Goals Conceded (xGA) 1.10 1.40

H2H

Historical prediction success rates across key markets

Feb 11, 2026 Eredivisie
Nijmegen vs Utrecht
1:3
Nov 2, 2025 Eredivisie
Utrecht vs Nijmegen
1:0
Mar 15, 2025 Eredivisie
Utrecht vs Nijmegen
0:1
Nov 24, 2024 Eredivisie
Nijmegen vs Utrecht
1:2
Mar 17, 2024 Eredivisie
Utrecht vs Nijmegen
1:0

SokaPicks Momentum Index

Current performance index incorporating opponent strength & fatigue (0-100)

Utrecht 31 / 100
Nijmegen 29 / 100
How it's calculated: Weighted formula of recent form points (60%), goal margin trends (20%), home/away adjustments (10%), and squad impact availability ratings (10%).

Attack & Defence Capability Index

ATTACK DEFENCE POSSESSION DISCIPLINE
Utrecht Nijmegen

AI Prediction Engine Forecast

Simulated score frequencies and primary prediction markets

Primary Pick Nijmegen Win (2)
Secondary Pick Over 2.5 Goals or BTTS Yes
Correct Score 1:2
BTTS Outcome Yes (GG)
Over/Under Pick Over 2.5

SokaPicks Smart Insights

Historical trends and unique patterns automatically detected by our system

Nijmegen has conceded goals in 91% of their last 35 outings.

Utrecht found the back of the net in 79% of recent matches (29 games).

Historical meetings average 2.00 goals per match.

Utrecht has registered 4 games unbeaten in their last 5 outings.

Scoring Trends

Utrecht VS Nijmegen
1.5 Goals Scored 1
2.25 Goals Conceded 2.25
88% Over 1.5 100%
75% Over 2.5 63%
50% Over 3.5 50%

Recent Form & Match History

Utrecht

(Home)
24 Oct
Utrecht
1 : 1
Zwolle
18 Oct
Twente
1 : 2
Utrecht
11 Oct
Utrecht
3 : 1
Willem II
20 Sept
Feyenoord
5 : 0
Utrecht
13 Sept
Excelsior
1 : 2
Utrecht
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Nijmegen

(Away)
25 Oct
Nijmegen
2 : 2
Groningen
22 Oct
Din. Zagreb
2 : 4
Nijmegen
18 Oct
Nijmegen
2 : 2
Sittard
15 Oct
Nijmegen
1 : 1
Levski Sofia
10 Oct
Ajax
1 : 1
Nijmegen
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League Standings

Pos Team P W D L GD Pts
1 Feyenoord 10 7 3 0 32:11 24
2 Ajax 10 6 3 1 29:13 21
3 PSV 10 6 2 2 28:13 20
4 Twente 10 6 2 2 19:10 20
5 AZ Alkmaar 10 6 2 2 20:12 20
6 Sittard 10 5 3 2 17:17 18
7 Heerenveen 10 4 3 3 18:13 15
8 Groningen 10 4 3 3 24:21 15
9 G.A. Eagles 10 3 5 2 23:23 14
10 Cambuur 10 3 3 4 19:22 12
11 Utrecht 10 3 3 4 17:27 12
12 Nijmegen 10 2 5 3 17:18 11
13 Excelsior 10 3 2 5 16:19 11
14 Sparta Rotterdam 10 2 3 5 17:24 9
15 Zwolle 10 2 2 6 11:23 8
16 Telstar 10 1 3 6 12:21 6
17 Den Haag 10 1 3 6 13:23 6
18 Willem II 10 0 2 8 10:32 2
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