Compare Westerlo vs NEC

Westerlo vs NEC Head-to-Head Stats and Form Comparison

Compare Westerlo vs NEC: head-to-head stats, recent form, goals, defensive record and strength indicators from last matches.

Westerlo Home Team

NEC Away Team

Westerlo

45.7

L D L W L W W D L W

Last 10 Matches

NEC

56.6

L D D D W D W W L D

Categories Won

Westerlo

Draw

NEC

Performance Radar

Westerlo

NEC

Statistical Comparison

Win Percentage

40%

4W, 2D, 4L

30%

3W, 5D, 2L

Goals Scored / Match

1.4

14 / 10 matches

1.7

17 / 10 matches

Goals Conceded / Match

1.5

15 / 10 matches

1.3

13 / 10 matches

Goal Difference

-1

Clean Sheet

40%

4 / 10 matches

20%

2 / 10 matches

Over 2.5 Goals

60%

6 / 10 matches

50%

5 / 10 matches

Both Teams to Score

50%

5 / 10 matches

80%

8 / 10 matches

Top Scorer

Nacho Ferri (4 goals)

B. Linssen (5 goals)

Most Goals by Half

1st Half: 3 / 2nd Half: 11

1st Half: 7 / 2nd Half: 10

Home Win Rate

20%

1W / 5 matches

20%

1W / 5 matches

Away Win Rate

60%

3W / 5 matches

40%

2W / 5 matches

Schedule Strength (SoS)

51.3

League Difficulty: 59.5, Opponent Quality: 54.9

67.5

League Difficulty: 80.0, Opponent Quality: 65.7

Elite Opponent Record

33%

1W / 3 matches

50%

1W / 2 matches

Expected Goals (xG)

1.42

Actual: 1.4 | Diff: -0.02

2.04

Actual: 1.7 | Diff: -0.34

Adjusted Power Rating

45.7

Attack: 47.3, Defense: 50.6, Form: 40.5

56.6

Attack: 66.6, Defense: 66.6, Form: 35.2

Goal Timing Analysis

0-15'

16-30'

31-45'

46-60'

61-75'

76-90+'

Westerlo

NEC

Power Rating Breakdown

45.7

Overall

Attack 47.3

Defense 50.6

Form 40.5

Consistency 44.8

Power Rating Breakdown

56.6

Overall

Attack 66.6

Defense 66.6

Form 35.2

Consistency 62.8

Strength of Schedule

Measures the difficulty of opponents faced. Higher = tougher schedule.

League Difficulty

59.5 vs 80.0

Opponent Quality

54.9 vs 65.7

Elite Opponent Record

33% vs 50%

Westerlo

NEC

Opponent Quality: Quality blends league strength, recent points form, goal difference, and home/away context. It is not only club size or reputation.

Opponent Breakdown

League

Score

Opp. Quality

Genk A

Belgian First Division A

0 - 3 L

54%

OHL H

Belgian First Division A

3 - 3 D

35%

Antwerp H

Belgian First Division A

2 - 4 L

40%

OHL A

Belgian First Division A

2 - 0 W

40%

Genk H

Belgian First Division A

1 - 2 L

49%

Standard A

Belgian Jupiler Pro League

2 - 1 W

72%

Charleroi H

Belgian Jupiler Pro League

2 - 0 W

57%

Standard A

Belgian Jupiler Pro League

0 - 0 D

72%

Club Brugge H

Belgian Jupiler Pro League

1 - 2 L

78%

OHL A

Belgian Jupiler Pro League

1 - 0 W

52%

Opponent Breakdown

League

Score

Opp. Quality

Groningen A

Dutch Eredivisie

1 - 2 L

66%

Telstar H

Dutch Eredivisie

1 - 1 D

64%

Twente A

Dutch Eredivisie

1 - 1 D

81%

Feyenoord H

Dutch Eredivisie

1 - 1 D

67%

Excelsior A

Dutch Eredivisie

2 - 0 W

60%

Heerenveen H

Dutch Eredivisie

2 - 2 D

67%

PSV A

Dutch Eredivisie

3 - 2 W

80%

Volendam H

Dutch Eredivisie

3 - 0 W

49%

Fortuna H

Dutch Eredivisie

2 - 3 L

56%

Ajax A

Dutch Eredivisie

1 - 1 D

67%

AI Analysis

The statistics point to a clear direction in this matchup, though the underdog should not be underestimated.

NEC has faced significantly tougher opposition (SoS: 67.5) compared to Westerlo (SoS: 51.3). This means NEC's statistics carry more weight, as they were achieved against higher-caliber opponents.

NEC holds the attacking edge with 1.7 goals per match versus Westerlo's 1.4, though the gap is not insurmountable.

Both defenses are comparable, with Westerlo conceding 1.5 and NEC conceding 1.3 per match.

Westerlo has struggled against elite opposition, winning only 1 of 3 matches. When the stakes are highest, their performance drops significantly.

Westerlo is a strong road team with a 60% away win rate, suggesting they can perform regardless of venue.

Based on the combined statistics, expect 2.9 total goals. Over 2.5 goals is the statistical lean, with both teams to score being likely.

NEC has the edge based on adjusted metrics, but this is far from a foregone conclusion. The 10.9 point power rating difference suggests a competitive match where small details could decide the outcome.

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