NEC Nijmegen vs Ajax

๐Ÿ“ Eredivisie, Netherlands
๐Ÿ•’ Saturday 20th December, 19:00 GMT

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Our Prediction

Over 2.5 Goals

NEC Nijmegen sit 4th in the table after 14 games, averaging 2 goals scored and 1.4 conceded per home match this season. Ajax are 3rd after 13 games, averaging 1.5 scored and 1.6 conceded on the road. NEC Nijmegen have won 5/10 home games (50%) this season; Ajax have won 4/10 on the road (40%). There's no dominant edge either way.

NEC Nijmegen have been involved in high-scoring home games this season โ€” Over 2.5 Goals has landed in 70% of their home fixtures (7/10). Ajax are lower on the road (60%, 6/10), averaging 1.5 scored and 1.6 conceded away from home.

Both teams have regularly seen both sides score this season โ€” NEC Nijmegen in 80% of home games (8/10), Ajax in 60% away (6/10). NEC Nijmegen have scored in 100% of home fixtures; Ajax in 80% of away games.

Corner counts have been moderate to high for both sides this season โ€” NEC Nijmegen see 8+ in 80% of home games, Ajax in 60% away. Over 8.5 Corners is worth considering.

Our Prediction: Over 2.5 Goals โ€” NEC Nijmegen have seen 3+ goals in 70% of home games, Ajax in 60% of away games. The numbers suggest an open, high-scoring fixture.

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League Table

The full Eredivisie table for the 2025/2026 season, with NEC Nijmegen (4th) and Ajax (3rd) highlighted. League position gives useful context alongside current home and away form when assessing this fixture.

Eredivisie 2025/2026

# Team P W D L Goals GD Pts
1 PSV 33 26 3 4 96:44 +52 81
2 Feyenoord 33 18 8 7 68:44 +24 62
3 FC Twente 33 15 13 5 58:35 +23 58
4 NEC Nijmegen H 33 15 11 7 75:52 +23 56
5 Ajax A 33 14 13 6 62:41 +21 55
6 AZ 33 14 9 10 55:48 +7 51
7 SC Heerenveen 33 14 8 11 57:53 +4 50
8 FC Utrecht 33 14 8 11 53:42 +11 50
9 FC Groningen 33 13 6 14 47:44 +3 45
10 Sparta Rotterdam 33 12 7 14 38:59 -21 43
11 Fortuna Sittard 33 11 6 16 49:61 -12 39
12 Go Ahead Eagles 33 8 14 11 53:51 +2 38
13 PEC Zwolle 33 9 10 14 44:69 -25 37
14 Excelsior 33 9 8 16 40:54 -14 35
15 Telstar 33 8 10 15 47:54 -7 34
16 FC Volendam 33 8 8 17 34:53 -19 32
17 NAC Breda 33 6 10 17 32:55 -23 28
18 Heracles Almelo 33 5 4 24 34:83 -49 19

Team Form

NEC Nijmegen have won 50% of home games this season, Ajax 40% away. The form table below gives the full picture heading into this match.

NEC Nijmegen (Home Form) Ajax (Away Form)
Last X Matches 10 10
Won 5 (50%) 4 (40%)
Drawn 3 (30%) 4 (40%)
Lost 2 (20%) 2 (20%)

Both Teams to Score (BTTS)

NEC Nijmegen have seen both teams score in 80% of home games this season, Ajax in 60% of away games. Both sides have been regularly finding the net โ€” the stats support a goal at each end.

NEC Nijmegen (Home Form) Ajax (Away Form)
Last X Matches 10 10
Both Teams to Score (BTTS) 8 (80%) 6 (60%)

Match Goals

NEC Nijmegen frequently feature in high-scoring home matches (Over 2.5 in 70%), while Ajax are lower on the road (60%). The hosts' attacking output could still drive the game past 2.5 goals.

Over Goals

NEC Nijmegen (Home Form) Ajax (Away Form)
Last X Matches 10 10
Over 0.5 Goals 10 (100%) 9 (90%)
Over 1.5 Goals 9 (90%) 9 (90%)
Over 2.5 Goals 7 (70%) 6 (60%)
Over 3.5 Goals 5 (50%) 4 (40%)

Under Goals

NEC Nijmegen (Home Form) Ajax (Away Form)
Last X Matches 10 10
Under 0.5 Goals 0 (0%) 1 (10%)
Under 1.5 Goals 1 (10%) 1 (10%)
Under 2.5 Goals 3 (30%) 4 (40%)
Under 3.5 Goals 5 (50%) 6 (60%)

Team Goals

NEC Nijmegen have scored 2+ goals in 30% of home games this season, Ajax in 20% of away games. The full team goals breakdown is in the table below.

Goals Scored

NEC Nijmegen (Home Form) Ajax (Away Form)
Last X Matches 10 10
Over 0.5 Goals Scored 10 (100%) 8 (80%)
Over 1.5 Goals Scored 6 (60%) 5 (50%)
Over 2.5 Goals Scored 3 (30%) 2 (20%)
Over 3.5 Goals Scored 1 (10%) 0 (0%)

Goals Conceded

NEC Nijmegen (Home Form) Ajax (Away Form)
Last X Matches 10 10
Over 0.5 Goals Conceded 8 (80%) 7 (70%)
Over 1.5 Goals Conceded 4 (40%) 4 (40%)
Over 2.5 Goals Conceded 2 (20%) 2 (20%)
Over 3.5 Goals Conceded 0 (0%) 1 (10%)

Goal Totals

NEC Nijmegen (Home Form) Ajax (Away Form)
Last X Matches 10 10
Total Goals Scored 20 (2 avg) 15 (1.5 avg)
Total Goals Conceded 14 (1.4 avg) 16 (1.6 avg)

Match Corners

NEC Nijmegen regularly reach high corner counts at home (70%), while Ajax are lower on the road (60%). The home side are likely to dominate the corner count in this fixture.

NEC Nijmegen (Home Form) Ajax (Away Form)
Last X Matches 10 10
Over 7.5 Corners 8 (80%) 6 (60%)
Over 8.5 Corners 7 (70%) 6 (60%)
Over 9.5 Corners 5 (50%) 6 (60%)
Over 10.5 Corners 4 (40%) 6 (60%)
Over 11.5 Corners 3 (30%) 5 (50%)
Over 12.5 Corners 3 (30%) 3 (30%)

Team Corners

NEC Nijmegen have moderate corner counts at home (6+ corners in 40% of games), and are generally solid defensively, conceding 6+ corners in only 0% of home matches.

Ajax have moderate corner counts away (6+ corners in 10% of games), and are generally solid defensively away from home, conceding 6+ corners in only 50% of away matches.

Corners Won

NEC Nijmegen (Home Form) Ajax (Away Form)
Last X Matches 10 10
Over 4.5 Corners For 7 (70%) 3 (30%)
Over 5.5 Corners For 5 (50%) 1 (10%)
Over 6.5 Corners For 4 (40%) 1 (10%)
Over 7.5 Corners For 4 (40%) 1 (10%)
Over 8.5 Corners For 4 (40%) 0 (0%)

Corners Conceded

NEC Nijmegen (Home Form) Ajax (Away Form)
Last X Matches 10 10
Over 4.5 Corners Against 5 (50%) 7 (70%)
Over 5.5 Corners Against 4 (40%) 6 (60%)
Over 6.5 Corners Against 0 (0%) 5 (50%)
Over 7.5 Corners Against 0 (0%) 3 (30%)
Over 8.5 Corners Against 0 (0%) 2 (20%)

Head 2 Head

The head-to-head record below shows previous results between NEC Nijmegen and Ajax. Historical meetings can reveal patterns in how these sides match up โ€” use this alongside the current form and stats above for a fuller picture before placing a bet.

20 Dec 2025
NEC Nijmegen
2 โ€“ 2 HT: 1-2
Ajax
O1.5 O2.5 BTTS
11 May 2025
Ajax
0 โ€“ 3 HT: 0-0
NEC Nijmegen
O1.5 O2.5 BTTS
01 Dec 2024
NEC Nijmegen
1 โ€“ 2 HT: 1-1
Ajax
O1.5 O2.5 BTTS
18 Feb 2024
Ajax
2 โ€“ 2 HT: 1-0
NEC
O1.5 O2.5 BTTS
03 Dec 2023
NEC
1 โ€“ 2 HT: 0-0
Ajax
O1.5 O2.5 BTTS
05 Mar 2023
Ajax
1 โ€“ 0 HT: 0-0
NEC
O1.5 O2.5 BTTS
08 Jan 2023
NEC
1 โ€“ 1 HT: 0-1
Ajax
O1.5 O2.5 BTTS
23 Apr 2022
NEC
0 โ€“ 1 HT: 0-0
Ajax
O1.5 O2.5 BTTS
14 Aug 2021
Ajax
5 โ€“ 0 HT: 5-0
NEC
O1.5 O2.5 BTTS
08 Apr 2017
NEC
1 โ€“ 5 HT: 0-3
Ajax
O1.5 O2.5 BTTS

Betting Odds

The table below shows the latest betting odds for NEC Nijmegen vs Ajax across a range of markets โ€” full time result, both teams to score, total goals, corners, and first half goals. Odds are sourced from leading bookmakers and are subject to change โ€” always check with your bookmaker before placing a bet.

Full Time Result

NEC Nijmegen 2.17
Draw 4.08
Ajax 3.05

Half Time Result

NEC Nijmegen 2.6
Draw 2.6
Ajax 3.47

Double Chance

NEC Nijmegen or Draw 1.41
NEC Nijmegen or Ajax 1.27
Draw or Ajax 1.75

Both Teams to Score

Yes 1.38
No 2.88

Total Goals

Over 1.5 1.11
Over 2.5 1.4
Over 3.5 2
Under 1.5 6.5
Under 2.5 2.87
Under 3.5 1.72

1st Half Goals

Over 0.5 1.17
Over 1.5 2.14

Total Corners

Over 8.5 1.23
Over 9.5 1.33
Over 10.5 1.7
Over 11.5 2.1

NEC Nijmegen Goals

Over 0.5 1.11
Over 1.5 1.7

Ajax Goals

Over 0.5 1.18
Over 1.5 2.08

Today's Football Acca

Statistical picks combined into a daily accumulator. Each selection backed by match data and recent form analysis.

โšฝ Today's Over 2.5 Goals Acca
  • Flora II vs Nรตmme United II 17:00 BST | Esiliiga A, Estonia Flora II have seen over 2.5 goals in 6/6 home matches this season · Nรตmme United II have seen over 2.5 goals in 4/5 away matches this season · Odds: 1.22
    90% combined
  • Spittal vs SAK Klagenfurt 17:30 BST | Landesliga: Kรคrnten, Austria Spittal have seen over 2.5 goals in 8/12 home matches this season · SAK Klagenfurt have seen over 2.5 goals in 10/12 away matches this season · Odds: 1.53
    75% combined
  • Tahiti United vs Vanuatu United 08:00 BST | OFC Professional League, Asia Tahiti United have seen over 2.5 goals in 6/8 home matches this season · Vanuatu United have seen over 2.5 goals in 6/8 away matches this season · Odds: 1.85
    75% combined
  • Pogon Szczecin II vs Elana Toruล„ 16:00 BST | 3. Liga - Group 2, Poland Pogon Szczecin II have seen over 2.5 goals in 14/15 home matches this season · Elana Toruล„ have seen over 2.5 goals in 9/16 away matches this season · Odds: 1.57
    74% combined
Acca odds (approx) 5.42
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NEC Nijmegen vs Ajax Prediction FAQs

What is the prediction for NEC Nijmegen vs Ajax?

Over 2.5 Goals โ€” NEC Nijmegen have seen 3+ goals in 70% of home games, Ajax in 60% of away games. The numbers suggest an open, high-scoring fixture.

Which team is likely to win, NEC Nijmegen or Ajax?

NEC Nijmegen have a slight form edge at home (50% wins) over Ajax on the road (40% wins) in Eredivisie. Home advantage could be the deciding factor.

Will both teams score in the match between NEC Nijmegen and Ajax?

Possibly โ€” NEC Nijmegen frequently see both teams score at home (80%), while Ajax are lower on the road (60%). The home side are likely to score, but a reply from the visitors is less certain.

Will there be Over 2.5 goals in the match between NEC Nijmegen and Ajax?

Possibly โ€” NEC Nijmegen frequently feature in high-scoring home games (Over 2.5 in 70%), while Ajax are lower on the road (60%). The hosts' attacking output could still drive the game past 2.5 goals.

Which team is more likely to score multiple goals: NEC Nijmegen or Ajax?

NEC Nijmegen have the stronger scoring record โ€” 2+ goals in 30% of home games compared to Ajax's 20% away. The home side look the more likely to score multiple times.

Will there be many corners in the match between NEC Nijmegen and Ajax?

Possibly โ€” NEC Nijmegen regularly reach high corner counts at home (70%), while Ajax are lower on the road (60%). The home side may drive the corner count in this fixture.

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