Vitesse - NEC predictions

The visiting team knows the task they face will not be easy. Beating Vitesse on their own turf would be a major accomplishment, and it is always a formidable challenge.

2.31 on an away match is what many punters run away from but NEC are a team capable of big things. Therefore, backing them in this match might not be a bad idea after all.

Vitesse failed to meet expectations against Sparta Rotterdam in the last round. While the match-up was somewhat tough for them, the fact that they played as hosts made people believe they would have a better result than 1:4.

The away team ended their previous Eredivisie with a draw against what most considered a stronger opponent, and they did it on away grounds, too. The game was quite dull to watch but NEC can be happy with the fact they avoided a loss.

The biggest issue the hosts have is a lacklustre backline. They’re currently on a bit of a trend of conceding a lot of goals – over 5 across their 3 previous matches, to be exact.

With their most recent track record in mind, NEC tend to perform quite well offensively. Their previous 3 home games featured at least 5 goals in total.

Vitesse fans are starting to fear the worst. Their team is sitting deep in the relegation zone after 29 rounds. 0 points away from safety, the hosts need to start grinding. It will be easier said than done, however, knowing that they are getting to welcome NEC this Sunday.

The 2.31 betting odds for NEC winning are quite curious considering their previous game against Vitesse. They played as the hosts earlier in the season and were soundly defeated with a difference of multiple goals.

Though the visitors are favourites here, it’s important to note they’ll be playing without Bart van Rooij, Lasse Schöne, Bas Dost, Tjaronn Chery due to injury. On the flip side, the hosts will also be several players short – namely, Miliano Jonathans, Mica Pinto, Kacper Kozłowski, F. Fofana, Davy Pröpper, Mexx Meerdink have also reported injuries.

A Both Teams to Score bet is a very easy choice to make. A quick look at the two teams’ histories and statistics reveals that this match a very strong candidate to confirm the BTTS market.