FC Utrecht - NEC Nijmegen

Dani de Wit remains central to the FC Utrecht midfield as the hosts look to bounce back at Stadion Galgenwaard on 8 November 2026. Following a difficult 4-2 defeat against Telstar in their most recent Eredivisie outing, Utrecht will be eager to regain the momentum that saw them secure a notable 2-1 victory over FC Twente in mid-October. With an expected XI featuring Yoann Cathline in attack and a solid defensive unit led by Niklas Vesterlund, the home side aims to replicate the form that secured a 1-0 win in their previous home meeting with NEC in November 2025.

NEC Nijmegen arrive in Utrecht buoyed by a 3-1 Europa League success against Omonia Nicosia, though they face a challenge to improve their domestic consistency. The visitors must navigate this match without the injured Dennis Geiger, placing extra responsibility on Tjaronn Chery and Bryan Linssen to dictate play. While NEC have proven difficult to beat in recent league fixtures, including a draw at Ajax, they will need to tighten their defensive structure to overcome a side that has historically held the upper hand in this fixture.