Ajax vs NEC Nijmegen

Ajax
w l d d w
1 - 1
1.48
xG
1.16
Full Time
NEC Nijmegen
w w w l d
M. Godts
39'
D. Nejasmic
57'
Predictions
Stats
Odds
Predictions

Double chance : Ajax or draw

Ajax has been struggling a bit recently, with a loss and two draws in their last few games. NEC Nijmegen's form has been mixed, with a win, a draw, and a loss in their latest matches.

Looking at their recent meetings, these two teams often have exciting games with several goals, and their last match ended in a high-scoring draw. Based on their current form and past encounters, this match could be quite open and closely contested.

Last Updated: 19 Feb 2026 06:41 PM
starting lineups
1
G. Crettaz
4
A. Kaplan
3
P. Sandler
14
E. Dasa
11
B. Onal
6
D. Nejasmic
23
K. Sano
25
S. Ouaissa
20
N. Lebreton
10
T. Chery
30
B. Linssen
field field
substitutes
Substitutes for Ajax
J. Mokio
64' Out: K. Fitz-Jim
64
W. Weghorst
64' Out: K. Dolberg
64
65' Out: O. Wijndal
65
O. Gloukh
77' Out: Y. Regeer
77
S. Berghuis
84' Out: R. Bounida
84
Substitutes for NEC Nijmegen
Danilo Pereira
64' Out: B. Linssen
64
Y. El Kachati
64' Out: B. Onal
64
D. Fonville
69' Out: P. Sandler
69
statistics
48 Ball Possession 52
1 Goals 1
1.48 Expected Goals 1.16
match facts

REFEREE

J. Manschot

STADIUM

Johan Cruijff Arena

LOCATION

Amsterdam

  • Ajax hosts NEC Nijmegen in the Eredivisie at the Johan Cruijff Arena.
  • In the last 9 head-to-head meetings, Ajax has won 5, with 3 draws and 1 loss.
  • The most recent meeting in December 2025 ended in a 2-2 draw.
  • Ajax's current form shows 1 win, 2 draws, and 2 losses in their last 5 matches.
  • NEC Nijmegen's current form shows 2 wins, 1 draw, and 2 losses in their last 5.
  • Ajax averages 2.07 goals per match this season, compared to NEC's 1.58.
  • Ajax typically dominates possession with an average of 62%, while NEC averages 50%.
  • Median stats from recent matches show NEC averages slightly more shots per game (16 vs 15).
  • NEC receives more yellow cards on average (3 vs 1 per match).
  • The match prediction heavily favors Ajax not to lose, with a 90% double chance (Ajax or Draw).
  • Head-to-head history gives Ajax a significant 62% advantage in predictive models.
  • The best available odds for 'Ajax or Draw' are 1.28 with Betano.
Last Updated: 19 Feb 2026 06:41 PM
head to head team stats
Total
Per Match
67 Corners 30
108 Fouls 111
9 Offsides 13
170 Shots 112
65 Shots on Goal 47
19 Yellow Cards 15
0 Red Cards 1
17 Goals 11
11 Goals Conceded 17
3 Clean Sheets 1
eredivisie standings
#
Team
PL
W
D
L
GD
PTS
#3
31
15
10
6
24
55
#4
31
14
12
5
22
54