Ajax are not in great form at the moment. In their last five games, they have only won once, drawn three times, and lost once. That is a run of results that suggests they are struggling to find their best rhythm. On the other hand, NEC Nijmegen are having an even tougher time. They have not won any of their last five matches, with three draws and two defeats. This shows a team that is really finding it hard to get a victory and could be low on confidence.

When these two teams have met recently, the games have been very tight and have often produced goals. Their last two meetings both ended in 1-1 and 2-2 draws, and looking further back, a 2-2 draw and a 1-2 win for Ajax show that these matches are rarely one-sided. Given that both teams are in poor shape and their recent clashes have been close and high-scoring affairs, this match looks very open. It feels like a game that could easily end in a draw, as neither side looks strong enough to take full control.