NEC Nijmegen return to home soil to face FC Utrecht at 8:00 PM Jan 9, 2026 in what could be a turning point in their Eredivisie campaign.

NEC Nijmegen enter this contest riding a strong wave of form, with 3 wins from their last 5 matches. FC Utrecht will be hoping to turn things around after a tough stretch.

Historically, FC Utrecht lead the rivalry with 6 wins over NEC Nijmegen's 2. 2 of those have ended in draws. Their most recent meeting saw FC Utrecht came out on top 0-1.

This one promises fireworks — expect full intensity from both sides as the season enters a crucial stretch.