Three first-half goals from NEC ensured that Willem II remain nine points off safety in the Eredivisie table.
Feyenoord boss Ronald Koeman is in an optimistic mood ahead of Sunday's Eredivisie clash with PSV Eindhoven.
PSV Eindhoven stretched their lead at the Eredivisie summit with a win over FC Utrecht, but FC Twente could only draw.
PSV Eindhoven missed the chance to move six points clear at the Eredivisie summit after drawing 2-2 with Vitesse Arnhem.
NAC Breda look set to be given a lift ahead of their date with ADO Den Haag as Nebojsa Gudelj is set to sign a new deal.
Twente's Eredivisie title hopes were dented by a 4-2 home defeat to Utrecht on Sunday, as Ajax and Feyenoord both won.
PSV manager Dick Advocaat wants his side to build on their cup win over Feyenoord when they return to Eredivisie action.
PSV Eindhoven continue to lead the way in the Eredivisie after both of their nearest rivals failed to pick up wins.
PSV's Jeremain Lens has defended Erik Pieters after he injured his arm punching a window following his dismissal.
Ajax moved to within a point of Twente after a huge win over Feyenoord, while Den Haag could only draw at Willem II.
PSV Eindhoven coach Dick Advocaat expects a "fun game" against PEC Zwolle when the Eredivisie resumes on Friday night.
Sky Sports understands Aston Villa and Fulham are chasing Dutch hot-shot Jeroen Lumu.
Willem II have confirmed that they are hoping to agree a deal with Bournemouth for Lorenzo Davids.
Feyenoord beat FC Groningen to move level on points with third-placed Ajax going into the Eredivisie's winter break.
Out-of-sorts FC Twente will aim to end the first half of the Eredivisie season at the top of the table this weekend.
Ajax are up to third in the Dutch Eredivisie after a 4-2 victory at Willem II on Sunday, while Feyenoord also won.
FC Twente coach Steve McClaren reckons Friday's opponents Heracles Almelo play the best football in the Eredivisie.
Ajax stepped up the pressure on the Eredivisie leaders with a 2-0 win over Groningen on Saturday evening.
PSV Eindhoven head coach Dick Advocaat is keeping his key players fresh for the clash against leaders FC Twente.