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Egypt Premier LeagueNEC Nijmegen vs Excelsior: kickoff time, lineups and prediction, 8 September
Eredivisie, Round 3
- Adam Tahaui 11'
- Noé Lebreton 90+2'
- David Garden 43'
- Valentin Sulzbacher 73'
17°C What to know
NEC Nijmegen host Excelsior in round 3 of the Eredivisie on Tuesday 8 September 2026. Kickoff is at 19:45 Mecca time at Goffertstadion, Nijmegen. NEC Nijmegen are #10 in the table and Excelsior are #5. The match is on TV in 1 country, on channels including ESPN, Canal+, Watch ESPN, ESPN Extra, Canal+ Netherlands.
- The table says one thing, the predictions another: NEC Nijmegen are the favourites.
- NEC Nijmegen go into this one with 7 players out.
Which channel shows NEC Nijmegen vs Excelsior?
Channels showing this match, by country.
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Netherlands
- No channel listed for that country.
Match prediction
Form
The last five matches of each team before this one, most recent at the top.
NEC NijmegenLineups
NEC NijmegenMatch stats
Who is out: NEC Nijmegen and Excelsior
NEC Nijmegen
Deveron Fonville Ankle Injury
Gonzalo Crettaz Hamstring Injury
Emre Mor Groin Injury
Clement BischoffHamstring Injury
Isak Hansen-AarøenNo Eligibility, until 29 Jan
Freek EntiusNo Eligibility, until 29 Jan
Adam TahauiNo Eligibility, until 29 Jan
Excelsior
Miliano Jonathans Cruciate Ligament Tear
Stadium: Goffertstadion
Table: Eredivisie
| # | Team | P | W | D | L | GD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  AZ Alkmaar |
7 | 6 | 1 | 0 | +12 | 19 |
| 2 |  Feyenoord |
7 | 5 | 2 | 0 | +18 | 17 |
| 3 |  PSV |
7 | 5 | 1 | 1 | +14 | 16 |
| 4 |  FC Twente |
7 | 5 | 1 | 1 | +8 | 16 |
| 5 |  Ajax |
7 | 4 | 2 | 1 | +12 | 14 |
| 6 |  Fortuna Sittard |
7 | 4 | 1 | 2 | -1 | 13 |
| 7 | Excelsior |
7 | 3 | 2 | 2 | +6 | 11 |
| 8 |  FC Groningen |
7 | 3 | 2 | 2 | +2 | 11 |
| 9 |  Go Ahead Eagles |
7 | 2 | 4 | 1 | +2 | 10 |
| 10 |  SC Heerenveen |
7 | 2 | 3 | 2 | +2 | 9 |
| 11 | NEC Nijmegen |
7 | 2 | 2 | 3 | -1 | 8 |
| 12 |  Sparta Rotterdam |
7 | 1 | 2 | 4 | -7 | 5 |
| 13 |  Telstar |
7 | 1 | 2 | 4 | -7 | 5 |
| 14 |  SC Cambuur |
7 | 1 | 2 | 4 | -9 | 5 |
| 15 |  FC Utrecht |
7 | 1 | 2 | 4 | -13 | 5 |
| 16 |  PEC Zwolle |
7 | 1 | 1 | 5 | -14 | 4 |
| 17 |  ADO Den Haag |
7 | 0 | 2 | 5 | -10 | 2 |
| 18 |  Willem II |
7 | 0 | 2 | 5 | -14 | 2 |
Questions and answers
What time does NEC Nijmegen vs Excelsior kick off?
NEC Nijmegen vs Excelsior kicks off on Tuesday 8 September 2026 at 19:45 Mecca time (16:45 UTC). This page also shows the time in your own timezone.
Which channel is showing NEC Nijmegen vs Excelsior?
The match is on TV in 1 country. Channels include ESPN, Canal+, Watch ESPN, ESPN Extra, Canal+ Netherlands. Search for your country in the list above to see yours.
Where is NEC Nijmegen vs Excelsior being played?
At Goffertstadion in Nijmegen, which holds 12,500 people.
Who is expected to win, NEC Nijmegen or Excelsior?
NEC Nijmegen 45%, draw 24%, Excelsior 31%.
How can I watch NEC Nijmegen vs Excelsior if it isn't shown in my country?
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