Upcoming Nijmegen Clash: N.E.C. Internationaal (9-11): Koki vs Calvin

N.E.C. Internationaal (9-11)

N.E.C. experienced a disappointing end to their De Graafschap match, with a 3-2 loss leaving them with a 9-11 record and 28 points.

Nonetheless, they have been in great form lately, winning four of their last six Eredivisie matches.

They will be looking to continue this momentum against N.E.C. Internationaal on Saturday.

N.E.C. Internationaal

N.E.C. Internationaal is coming off a 2-2 draw against FC Groningen, leaving them with a 10-13-3 record and 23 points this season.

They have struggled for consistency throughout the campaign, but they have shown signs of improvement in recent weeks and remain in contention for a top-half finish.

The match against N.E.C. is a must-win for N.E.C. Internationaal if they want to stay in the hunt for a top-half finish.

Key Players

• Koki Saito (N.E.C.) - The Japanese forward has been in excellent form this season, scoring 10 goals in 19 appearances.
• Calvin Verdonk (N.E.C. Internationaal) - The Dutch forward has also been in good form, scoring 9 goals in 22 appearances.

Prediction

This is a tough match to predict, but N.E.C. will be the slight favorites. They are in better form and have a slightly better squad on paper.

However, N.E.C. Internationaal is also a dangerous team and will be looking to make a statement. They have the potential to cause an upset, especially if Koki Saito is in good form.

The match is likely to be decided by fine margins, and it could go either way.