- Odds: NEC are 1.48 with Cambuur at 5.25 and the draw 4.9.
- Form: Cambuur have lost their last 5 consecutive games in all competitions.
- Away form: NEC are unbeaten in their two away Eredivisie 2026/2027 games so far, winning both, and are averaging 3.50 goals per game on the road.
Home side can’t find a win
Cambuur have had a tough start to Eredivisie 2026/2027, winning none of their first 3 games at home and scoring just 3 goals in the process. They'll need a reaction on Saturday, because their recent record on their own turf reads played 3, won 0, drawn 0 and lost 3.
Johan Plat's men are a high energy, young team and they look to press high up the field and try to push the pace of the game when in possession. Plat sets them up in a 4-3-3, which allows Cambuur to create plenty of chaos around the box in both the offensive and defensive thirds.
This should be a good matchup against NEC, who are set up by Dick Schreuder in a structured 3-at-the-back system with wing-backs that fly in and an aggressive counter-press to smother opponents. NEC are a collective unit and they have some bite in attack with Tjaronn Chery coming into this weekend's game with 3 goals in 4 Eredivisie 2026/2027 games, 3 of NEC's last 9 goals.
NEC to nick it
Odds and standings
NEC are the clear favorites at 1.48, while Cambuur are 5.25 and the tie 4.9 for this matchup at the Kooi Stadium in the Netherlands.
Form and head-to-head
NEC will probably come out on top here, but Cambuur will need to win this game to get their own season up and running.
They look like the best bet on Saturday, and they can certainly add to their away record with another positive result.
- The visitors have made a mixed start to their own campaign with 6 points from 4 games putting them 9th, while Cambuur are 18th and have 0 points from 4.
- They haven't won in their last 2 home H2Hs against NEC, who will be buoyed by their latest meeting in the KNVB Cup 2023/2024, where they won 2-1 away from home.
- NEC have looked sharp on the road this season, averaging 3.50 goals in their 2 away Eredivisie 2026/2027 matches, where they've gone unbeaten after 2 matches, winning both.
Cambuur’s livewire is their biggest threat
The markets point towards goals being the best option with Over 2.5 coming in at 1.35 and Both Teams To Score Yes at 1.45, but we think NEC should have the edge to win here. However, the nature of Cambuur's style could see this contest open up, so we're expecting goals.
Cambuur's best player is Rafik El Arguioui, who can be their livewire at times and has 3 goals in 4 Eredivisie 2026/2027 matches for the Yellow-Blues. He's also provided 3 of their last 4 goals, so we're going for a low-risk pick on the Dutchman to find the net at any time on Saturday.
