Willem II vs NEC Nijmegen

Both sides arrive in Tilburg still hunting their first points of the season. Willem II were beaten 4-1 at Go Ahead Eagles on their Eredivisie return, while NEC lost 2-1 to Telstar before a big midweek win over Olympiacos in Europe. NEC hold the historical edge, adding pride to this early six-pointer. Devin Haen, who scored 18 Eredivisie goals last season, remains Willem II's main threat and is already off the mark. NEC lean on new arrival Dusan Tadic, who set up Kaj Sierhuis against Telstar, alongside Tjaronn Chery and Emre Mor. Both squads are thin: Willem II are missing Ter Avest and Ćulum, while NEC assess knocks to Sami Ouaissa and Philippe Sandler and remain without Perr Schuurs. With NEC riding European momentum but stretched at the back, expect goals both ways in Tilburg. Our prediction: 1-2