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Netherlands Eredivisie

Ajax

NEC Nijmegen

Match Events

Rayane Bounida

23'

26'

Sami Ouaissa

M. Godts

39'

57'

D. Nejasmic

63'

Noe Lebreton

Preview

Ajax vs NEC Nijmegen: De Klassieker Rivals Clash in Eredivisie

Ajax hosts NEC Nijmegen in a crucial Eredivisie fixture. While Ajax have shown inconsistency, NEC arrives with a potent attack and a desire to make a statement on the road. Expect goals, but Ajax's home advantage and offensive firepower might just edge it.

This fixture pits Ajax's typical possession-based approach, aiming to build from the back and exploit wide areas, against NEC's more direct and potent attacking unit. Ajax will look to use their superior passing accuracy to control the rhythm of the game, while NEC will likely seek to transition quickly and leverage their forwards' finishing ability. The home side's ability to generate a high number of shots on target will need to be matched by NEC's defensive organisation, which has shown occasional lapses on the road. Expect Ajax to dominate the ball, but NEC's counter-attacking threat and efficiency in front of goal could make this a keenly contested affair.

Team statistics

Netherlands Eredivisie

Ajax

NEC Nijmegen

Matches played

11 - 9 - 3

Results

12 - 6 - 5

47.8%

Win %

52.2%

Goals scored

2.5

1.3

Goals conceded

1.7

6.4

Shots on target

6.7

5.1

Shots off target

Blocked shots

4.2

57.4

Ball possession

57.4

Pass accuracy

78.9

10.5

Fouls

11.8

3.3

Goalkeeper saves

3.2

1.7

Yellow cards

Red cards

0.1

League averages

Key points

• Ajax averages 1.9 goals per game at home, while NEC scores 2.3 goals away from home.
• NEC has won two of their last three away matches, scoring at least two goals in each.
• Ajax's last home game saw them score four goals, highlighting their attacking potency.

AI Prediction

Ajax's strong home record and their significant attacking output, particularly evident in their most recent dominant performance, give them the edge. NEC's own impressive scoring record, both overall and away, means they will contribute to the goals. The odds favour Ajax, aligning with their statistical advantage at home. I'm backing Ajax to secure the win, with both teams finding the net in a high-scoring contest.

AI

Confidence

Pick

Recent Win% (20)
nova-lite-v1 (fr)

by amazon

78%

HOME

BTTS YES

2.5 OVER

1x2

57%

O/U

43%

BTTS

43%
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by google

72%

HOME

BTTS YES

2.5 OVER

1x2

47%

O/U

47%

BTTS

70%
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by google

70%

HOME

BTTS YES

2.5 OVER

1x2

40%

O/U

63%

BTTS

70%

H2H

Eredivisie H2H 기록입니다.

Match date	Team	Score	Team	O/U 2.5	BTTS
12/20/2025	Ajax	D 2 - 2 D	NEC Nijmegen HOME	O	Y
5/11/2025	HOME Ajax	L 0 - 3 W	NEC Nijmegen	O	N
12/1/2024	Ajax	W 2 - 1 L	NEC Nijmegen HOME	O	Y
2/18/2024	HOME Ajax	D 2 - 2 D	NEC Nijmegen	O	Y
12/3/2023	Ajax	W 2 - 1 L	NEC Nijmegen HOME	O	Y

Includes records from 2023 onwards.

Team recent

Ajax

H/A	VS	Score	Results	O/U 2.5	BTTS	Cor 9.5
HOME	Fortuna Sittard	4 - 1	W	O	Y	N
AWAY	AZ Alkmaar	1 - 1	D	U	Y	N
AWAY	Excelsior	2 - 2	D	O	Y	N
HOME	FC Volendam	2 - 0	W	U	N	Y
HOME	GO Ahead Eagles	2 - 2	D	O	Y	N
AWAY	Telstar	3 - 2	W	O	Y	N
AWAY	NEC Nijmegen	2 - 2	D	O	Y	Y
HOME	Feyenoord	2 - 0	W	U	N	N
AWAY	Fortuna Sittard	3 - 1	W	O	Y	N
HOME	Groningen	2 - 0	W	U	N	N

Ajax, despite their storied history, have navigated a somewhat turbulent Eredivisie season, marked by an inconsistent win rate. However, their home form remains a significant asset, with a strong victory percentage and a tight defence at the Johan Cruyff Arena. They typically dominate possession and create a high volume of shots, averaging nearly two goals per game at home. Recent performances showcase an ability to dominate, particularly in their last outing where they thrashed an opponent by a four-goal margin, indicating their offensive potential is very much alive.

NEC Nijmegen

H/A	VS	Score	Results	O/U 2.5	BTTS	Cor 9.5
AWAY	Sparta Rotterdam	1 - 1	D	U	Y	Y
HOME	Utrecht	1 - 3	L	O	Y	Y
HOME	Heracles	4 - 1	W	O	Y	N
AWAY	AZ Alkmaar	3 - 1	W	O	Y	N
HOME	PEC Zwolle	2 - 1	W	O	Y	Y
AWAY	NAC Breda	4 - 3	W	O	Y	N
HOME	Ajax	2 - 2	D	O	Y	N
AWAY	Telstar	2 - 2	D	O	Y	Y
AWAY	FC Volendam	3 - 2	W	O	Y	Y
HOME	Sparta Rotterdam	3 - 1	W	O	Y	Y

NEC Nijmegen presents a different profile, boasting a solid overall record with more wins than losses this season. They are a side that scores freely, averaging 2.5 goals per game across all competitions, and this attacking prowess extends to their away matches. While their away defence can be slightly more porous than at home, they are capable of finding the net consistently. Their recent form has been encouraging, with two wins and a draw in their last three, including a recent away victory where they bagged three goals, suggesting they can pose a significant threat to any defence.

Over

Under

Yes

Odds

1x2

HOME

1.8

DRAW

4.2

AWAY

3.9

2.5 OVER/UNDER

OVER

1.48

UNDER

2.6

BTTS

YES

1.5

2.5

Lineups

Ajax

(4-3-3)

Maarten Paes

Owen Wijndal

Youri Baas

Josip Šutalo

Lucas Rosa

Sean Steur

Youri Regeer

Kian Fitz-Jim

Mika Godts

Kasper Dolberg

Rayane Bounida

Bryan Linssen

Noe Lebreton

Tjaronn Chery

Başar Önal

Darko Nejašmić

Kodai Sano

Sami Ouaissa

Ahmetcan Kaplan

Philippe Sandler

Eli Dasa

Gonzalo Crettaz

NEC Nijmegen

(3-4-2-1)

Average Player Rating

Injuries / suspensions

Ajax

Name	Reason	Type	G/A
O. Zinchenko	Knee Injury	Missing Fixture	0 / 0

NEC Nijmegen

Name	Reason	Type	G/A
F. Entius	Knee Injury	Missing Fixture	0 / 0

League table

Netherlands Eredivisie

#	Team	Played	W	D	L	GF	GA	GD	Pts	Form
Eredivisie
1	PSV Eindhoven	17	15	1	1	52	21	31	46	WWWWW
2	Feyenoord	17	11	2	4	42	21	21	35	DLWWL
3	Ajax	17	8	6	3	32	22	10	30	DWWWL
4	NEC Nijmegen	17	8	5	4	43	29	14	29	DDWWW
5	Groningen	17	8	3	6	25	22	3	27	DWWLD
6	AZ Alkmaar	16	7	4	5	31	28	3	25	LDLLL
7	Twente	17	6	7	4	26	21	5	25	DWDWD
8	Utrecht	17	6	5	6	28	23	5	23	LDDDD
9	Heerenveen	17	6	5	6	29	26	3	23	WWLLW
10	Sparta Rotterdam	17	7	2	8	18	31	-13	23	WLWLD
11	Fortuna Sittard	17	6	3	8	25	29	-4	21	WLLDD
12	Excelsior	16	6	1	9	16	27	-11	19	WLWWL
13	GO Ahead Eagles	17	4	7	6	26	29	-3	19	DLDDL
14	PEC Zwolle	17	5	4	8	21	38	-17	19	LWLWD
15	Telstar	17	3	6	8	20	27	-7	15	WDDLD
16	FC Volendam	17	3	5	9	19	31	-12	14	LLLLD
17	Heracles	17	4	2	11	26	44	-18	14	LLDDW
18	NAC Breda	17	3	4	10	16	26	-10	13	LDLLL

Ajax vs NEC Nijmegen AI Match Preview, Prediction, Team Stats Comparison, League table

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Ajax vs NEC Nijmegen: De Klassieker Rivals Clash in Eredivisie

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Key points

AI Prediction

H2H

Team recent

Ajax Team recent

NEC Nijmegen Team recent

Odds

Lineups

Ajax

NEC Nijmegen

Injuries / suspensions

Ajax Injuries / suspensions

NEC Nijmegen Injuries / suspensions

League table