NEC Nijmegen vs Excelsior, 8 September 2026, Eredivisie: form, head-to-head and match facts

A thrilling draw saw NEC Nijmegen host Excelsior to a 2‑2 stalemate that left the Dutch side still perched in tenth place with seven points from six games, their modest -1 goal difference reflecting two wins, a draw and three defeats. The visitors, currently sixth with ten points and a healthy +6 goal margin after three victories, one draw and two losses, matched the hosts’ attack but failed to secure the three points needed to close the gap to the top half. The encounter marked the second meeting of the campaign, the first having ended in a goalless dead‑heat, underlining how evenly balanced the two clubs are when they clash. Both sides now look to turn the momentum from this high‑scoring encounter into a win as the league race tightens.