Liam Duckstein
NAC Breda and Eindhoven meet at Rat Verlegh Stadion on July 8 in the International Club Friendly 2026. Both Dutch clubs are at very different points in the football pyramid, but this fixture carries some genuine history. The two sides met in the same competition back in July 2024, and NAC Breda won that one convincingly, 3-0. Eindhoven will be looking to settle that score.
Two players to watch in this match are NAC Breda’s attacking options operating under Carl Hoefkens, who guided the team to wins over Heerenveen recently, and Eindhoven’s forward who found the net in the 3-1 win over UNA, which was one of the more decisive results in Eindhoven’s recent calendar.
A hot stat worth flagging: Eindhoven have scored in each of their last two competitive friendly matches, including a 3-1 win over UNA, showing they can produce goals even when their overall form is inconsistent.
| 🏆 Tournament: | International Club Friendly 2026, July Phase |
| 🗓️ Date: | 08.07.2026 |
| ⏰ Time: | 19:00 CEST |
NAC Breda vs Eindhoven Prediction
NAC Breda are the clear favourites here. They compete at a significantly higher level than Eindhoven, and their head-to-head record from the 2024 edition of this same friendly tournament reflects that gap, with a 3-0 win. The Eredivisie side should have too much quality for their regional opponents.
Eindhoven’s recent form tells a mixed story. In their last five matches they recorded one win, one draw, and three defeats, including a 0-3 loss to Utrecht Youth and a 1-3 reverse against Roda. Their win over UNA was against much weaker opposition. NAC Breda, by contrast, recorded wins over Heerenveen and came close to drawing against AZ Alkmaar, showing they can compete at a decent level even in the pre-season period.
Given the class difference, a NAC Breda win with goals scored feels like the most natural outcome. We predict NAC Breda to win and both teams may contribute to an open scoreline, though Eindhoven’s defensive vulnerabilities suggest the hosts will be the dominant side throughout.
| 🔥Hot Tip: | NAC Breda to win to nil |
| ⚽Total Goals: | Over 2.5 |
| 💥Both Teams To Score: | No |
| 🎯Total Corners: | Over 7.5 |
Eindhoven. Source: Official Facebook
Team Analysis
NAC Breda head into this fixture off the back of a run that has shown both their quality and their inconsistency. Their most recent match was a 3-3 draw with AZ Alkmaar, which is no disgrace given that AZ are a Europa League-level side. Before that, they beat Heerenveen 2-0, a result that showed genuine attacking intent and defensive organisation. The losses to Utrecht and Ajax earlier in the sequence came against strong Eredivisie and Champions League opposition, so the context matters. Overall in their last 15 matches, NAC Breda have picked up a handful of wins alongside several draws, with defeats mostly coming against top-tier Dutch clubs.
Eindhoven arrive with two matches played in this July friendly tournament, recording one win and one draw for four points. Their last outing was a 1-1 draw with De Treffers, and before that they beat UNA 3-1. Going further back, their last five results include a 1-0 win over Helmond, a 0-3 loss to Utrecht Youth, and a 1-3 defeat against Roda. The pattern is one of a side that can pick up results against lower-level opposition but struggles when the quality bar rises. Jan Poortvliet’s side have also drawn their most recent match, suggesting they can be hard to break down, but their attacking output has been limited against better defences.
Most Recent Head-to-Head Matches
These two sides have met recently in the same summer friendly format, with NAC Breda producing a dominant performance.
| Statistic | NAC Breda | Eindhoven |
|---|---|---|
| Goals | 3 | 0 |
🚨Check out our dedicated NAC Breda vs Eindhoven stats page for more info.
Pre-game odds and win probability: NAC Breda the favourite
No bookmaker odds are currently available for this fixture. Based on the available data, NAC Breda’s superior league status, stronger recent results against higher-quality opposition, and a 3-0 head-to-head win in the 2024 edition of this same competition all point clearly in one direction. The market, when it opens, is expected to reflect NAC Breda as strong favourites, with Eindhoven likely priced as significant underdogs. A clean sheet for the hosts looks like a realistic possibility given Eindhoven’s scoring struggles against better sides.
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NAC Breda. Source: Official Facebook
TipsGG Match Prediction
We predict a NAC Breda win here. The quality gap between an Eredivisie side and a regional Dutch club is substantial, and the 2024 head-to-head result of 3-0 reinforces that. Eindhoven’s recent form shows they can score against weaker opponents, but their defensive record against better sides is poor, conceding three to Roda and three to Utrecht Youth in recent outings.
NAC Breda’s draw with AZ Alkmaar and win over Heerenveen suggest they are finding their rhythm in pre-season, and playing at home at Rat Verlegh Stadion adds another layer of confidence. To be honest, the most likely scenario is a comfortable home win, potentially without Eindhoven finding the net. Our best tip remains NAC Breda to win to nil, with over 2.5 goals in the match driven largely by the hosts.
