NEC Nijmegen is heading into this match in poor form. They have not won any of their last five games, with three draws and two losses. In their most recent outings, they have struggled to score goals, with many of their matches ending in low-scoring draws. Ajax, on the other hand, has been inconsistent lately, mixing wins, draws, and losses, but they have showed signs of life by finding the net more often.

Recent meetings between these two sides have been very competitive and high-scoring. Their last two matches both ended in 2-2 draws, and the three before that also had three or more total goals. This history suggests the match could be wide open and entertaining. However, given Ajax's better recent record and NEC's difficulty winning, Ajax looks like the more likely winner in a close game.