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FC Twente visit the Goffertstadion on Saturday to face NEC in their opening game of the 2024-25 season in the Dutch Eredivisie. The Tukkers are looking to end a 14-year wait for a second top-flight title by building on their success of last season.
With 69 points and 21 wins from 34 games, Twente achieved a third-place finish in the Eredivisie standings last season, their best result in the top division since 2014. Joseph Oosting's side have been preparing for their new campaign with a series of friendlies and even made a few signings.
On the other hand, NEC were the runners-up of the KNVB Cup last season, as the side came within inches of their first major honor in history. In the league, they achieved their highest-ever finish in sixth, accruing 53 points after 14 wins and 11 draws.
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NEC vs Twente Head-To-Head and Key Numbers
- There have been 94 clashes between the sides in history, with Twente winning 53 times and losing on 22 occasions. Only 19 games have ever ended in stalemates between them.
- Having beaten Twente in their last game, NEC are looking to secure back-to-back wins in the fixture for the first time since doing so between 2019 and 2021 (also 2).
- Twente are winless against NEC in their last two games; they haven't gone three without a win since a run of four without a win between September 2007 and April 2009.
- There has been just one draw between the sides in their last 13 encounters: 3-3 in November 2023.
- Having failed to score against NEC in their last game, Twente could see consecutive goalless outings in the fixture for the first time since a run of three between May 1982 and April 1983.
NEC vs Twente Prediction
Twente will be wary of their recent results against NEC and won't take them for granted. The Tukkers could even take a more cautious approach here. The hosts will be eager to spoil their plans again but we expect a low-scoring draw here, as this is only the season opener.
Prediction: NEC 1-1 Twente
NEC vs Twente Betting Tips
Tip 1 - Result: Draw
Tip 2 - Goals over/under 2.5: Under 2.5
Tip 3 - Both teams to score: Yes
