Ajax vs NEC Nijmegen Prediction, H2H & Stats
Netherlands: Eredivisie
· Regular Season - 8 Head to head
Last 9 meetings
1 - 1
NEC Nijmegen
2 - 2
Ajax
0 - 3
NEC Nijmegen
1 - 2
Ajax
2 - 2
NEC Nijmegen
1 - 2
Ajax
1 - 0
NEC Nijmegen
1 - 1
Ajax
0 - 1
Ajax
Eredivisie table
| # | Team | P | W | D | L | Goals | GD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Feyenoord |
10 | 7 | 3 | 0 | 32:11 | +21 | 24 |
| 2 | Ajax |
10 | 6 | 3 | 1 | 29:13 | +16 | 21 |
| 3 | PSV Eindhoven |
10 | 6 | 2 | 2 | 28:13 | +15 | 20 |
| 4 | Twente |
10 | 6 | 2 | 2 | 19:10 | +9 | 20 |
| 5 | AZ Alkmaar |
10 | 6 | 2 | 2 | 20:12 | +8 | 20 |
| 6 | Fortuna Sittard |
10 | 5 | 3 | 2 | 17:17 | 0 | 18 |
| 7 | Heerenveen |
10 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 18:13 | +5 | 15 |
| 8 | Groningen |
10 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 24:21 | +3 | 15 |
| 9 | GO Ahead Eagles |
10 | 3 | 5 | 2 | 23:23 | 0 | 14 |
| 10 | Cambuur |
10 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 19:22 | -3 | 12 |
| 11 | Utrecht |
10 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 17:27 | -10 | 12 |
| 12 | NEC Nijmegen |
10 | 2 | 5 | 3 | 17:18 | -1 | 11 |
| 13 | Excelsior |
10 | 3 | 2 | 5 | 16:19 | -3 | 11 |
| 14 | Sparta Rotterdam |
10 | 2 | 3 | 5 | 17:24 | -7 | 9 |
| 15 | PEC Zwolle |
10 | 2 | 2 | 6 | 11:23 | -12 | 8 |
| 16 | Telstar |
10 | 1 | 3 | 6 | 12:21 | -9 | 6 |
| 17 | ADO Den Haag |
10 | 1 | 3 | 6 | 13:23 | -10 | 6 |
| 18 | Willem II |
10 | 0 | 2 | 8 | 10:32 | -22 | 2 |
Top scorers
Eredivisie
S. Tengstedt
GO Ahead Eagles
8goals
B. Willumsson
Groningen
8goals
J. Brandt
Ajax
6goals
J. Trenskow
Heerenveen
6goals
M. Zonneveld
Sparta Rotterdam
6goals
G. Til
PSV Eindhoven
6goals
Nacho Ferri
Feyenoord
6goals
A. Hadj-Moussa
Feyenoord
6goals
T. van Bergen
Groningen
6goals
G. Zechiël
Feyenoord
5goals
Recent form
1 - 2
Ajax
W
2 - 0
Atalanta
W
2 - 5
Ajax
W
2 - 1
Ajax
L
1 - 1
NEC Nijmegen
D
2 - 2
Excelsior
D
5 - 1
Willem II
W
1 - 5
Ajax
W
1 - 3
PSV Eindhoven
L
0 - 4
Ajax
W
2 - 2
Groningen
D
2 - 4
NEC Nijmegen
W
2 - 2
Fortuna Sittard
D
1 - 1
Levski Sofia
D
1 - 1
NEC Nijmegen
D
1 - 1
GO Ahead Eagles
D
5 - 0
NEC Nijmegen
L
3 - 0
NEC Nijmegen
L
2 - 2
Excelsior
D
1 - 3
Feyenoord
L
Who wins? Three ways to read it
1 · X · 2Most likely scores
Expected goals: 2.1 Ajax · 2.15 NEC Nijmegen
Goal lines
Team comparison
Season numbers
Eredivisie 2026When the goals come
Side by side
Ajax
NEC Nijmegen
Ajax vs NEC Nijmegen: preview and prediction
Ajax host NEC Nijmegen in the Netherlands Eredivisie (Regular Season - 8) on Saturday, 10th October 2026 at 20:00 at Johan Cruijff Arena, Amsterdam. Ajax sit 2nd in the table and NEC Nijmegen 12th.
Ajax are in good shape, with 3 wins, 1 draw and 1 defeat in their last 5 games (D-L-W-W-W). NEC Nijmegen are unbeaten, with 1 win, 4 draws and 0 defeats in their last 5 games (D-D-D-W-D).
In the last 9 meetings, Ajax won 4, NEC Nijmegen won 1 and 4 ended level. These games average 2.6 goals, with both teams scoring in 67% and over 2.5 goals in 56%.
Our goal model expects about 2.1 goals for Ajax and 2.15 for NEC Nijmegen. It gives NEC Nijmegen the edge (39% home win, 20% draw, 41% away win), 79% for over 2.5 goals and 77% for both teams to score. The most likely score is 2-2.
Our pick was Home Win. We also like BTTS Yes, Over 0.5, Over 3.5.
Ajax vs NEC Nijmegen FAQs
What is the best prediction for Ajax vs NEC Nijmegen?
Our top tip is Tip of the Day: Home Win.
Who will win Ajax vs NEC Nijmegen?
NEC Nijmegen are favourites: our model gives Ajax 39%, the draw 20% and NEC Nijmegen 41%.
Will both teams score?
Both teams scoring has a 77% chance in our model, and it happened in 67% of recent meetings.
How many goals are expected?
Our model expects 4.3 goals in total, with a 79% chance of over 2.5 goals.
When is Ajax vs NEC Nijmegen?
Kick-off is on Saturday, 10th October 2026 at 20:00 at Johan Cruijff Arena, Amsterdam.
Who is the referee?
Serdar Gozubuyuk, Netherlands is in charge of this game.
Twente
AZ Alkmaar
Utrecht
PEC Zwolle
ADO Den Haag