Ajax vs NEC Nijmegen Prediction, Betting Tips, Lineups & Odds | 21 Feb 2026

Eredivisie Betting Preview: Ajax vs NEC Nijmegen

Ajax meet NEC Nijmegen at Johan Cruyff Arena, with kick-off set for 15:00 on Saturday 21 February.

Ajax look like a standout bet when it comes to the Full-Time Result market. There are odds of -137 that the home team overcome NEC and we’re confident that this is a value play.

Ajax beat Fortuna Sittard 4-1 at Johan Cruyff Arena in their last league game. That means it’s now been two Eredivisie home victories on the spin. Fred Grim's team had most of the ball boasting 56% possession and eight shots on target, while Mika Godts scored two, with Jorthy Mokio and Rayane Bounida also getting a goal.

NEC Nijmegen played out a 1-1 draw in their previous game. This was on their travels to Sparta Stadion Het Kasteel, with Sparta Rotterdam the opponents. NEC boasted 59% possession and recorded five shots on goal, while Koki Ogawa was on the scoresheet.

Head-to-Head Statistics

NEC were at home when the teams last met and it was a 2-2 draw versus Ajax at Stadion De Goffert. The past 9 meetings between these sides have resulted in five Ajax victories and one NEC win. There have also been three draws.

Eredivisie		G	W	D	L	GF	GA	GD	GD	P
3	NEC Nijmegen	29	15	8	6	71	47	24	71:47	53
5	Ajax	29	12	12	5	54	37	17	54:37	48

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Ajax have 6 wins and 4 draws, averaging 2.3 goals from 6.9 shots on goal and 16.4 attempts. The Sons of God have averaged 56.9% possession, 535.9 passes and 4.0 corners per match, with their opponents getting 1.1 goals from 4.4 shots on goal, 12.1 attempts and 4.1 corners.

Mika Godts is the top goalscorer with 7, Youri Baas has 3, with Jorthy Mokio and two other players on 2. Leading assistor is Rayane Bounida with 4, while goalkeeper Vitezslav Jaros has 3 clean sheets.

NEC have 6 victories, 1 defeat and 3 draws, with an average of 6.3 shots on goal, 15.7 attempts and 2.5 goals. Dick Schreuder's side average 57.0% possession, 436.8 passes, 5.2 corners taken and 4.8 corners against them, while 1.7 goals have been conceded from 12.5 attempts and 4.8 shots on goal.

Koki Ogawa has scored 4 goals, followed by Tjaronn Chery, Bryan Linssen, Basar Onal and Sami Ouaissa on 3. Kodai Sano has managed 4 assists in the last 10 games.

Confirmed Lineups

Ajax confirmed lineup (4-3-3): Maarten Paes (GK), Lucas Rosa, Josip Sutalo, Youri Baas, Owen Wijndal, Kian Fitz-Jim, Youri Regeer, Sean Steur, Rayane Bounida, Kasper Dolberg, Mika Godts.

NEC Nijmegen confirmed lineup (4-4-2): Gonzalo Crettaz (GK), Eliazer Dasa, Philippe Sandler, Ahmetcan Kaplan, Sami Ouaissa, Darko Nejasmic, Kodai Sano, Basar Onal, Tjaronn Chery, Noe Lebreton, Bryan Linssen.

Ajax vs NEC Nijmegen Prediction & Betting Tips

We dive into the top Ajax vs NEC Nijmegen betting angles, including our main match prediction, correct score play, corners market tip, standout player prop picks and a bet builder tailored for value.

Match Prediction

If you agree with our verdict that Ajax can claim a Eredivisie victory, then there’s the chance to get betting odds of -137 that this happens. We think that this price sticks out.

We take note of any injuries or suspensions affecting each side before going ahead with our football predictions. The Eredivisie form guide and stats also help the team at Sportsgambler.com crunch the numbers ahead of the action.

Key Ajax vs NEC Nijmegen league stats:

• Ajax have won 4 of their last 5 games at home.
• Ajax have won 13 of their last 20 games at home.
• Ajax have won 2 consecutive games at home.
• Ajax have won 5 of their last 9 games against NEC.

According to the top betting sites, our pick has a 57.8% chance of landing a return. However, our research has found that the actual probability is between 60-65%. It is therefore regarded as a value bet.

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Our Match Prediction

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Correct Score Prediction

Ajax 3 - 1 NEC

There’s plenty of juice to be found by backing Ajax to win 3-1. We can’t pass up the odds of +850 when it comes to correct score betting and it’s a fun wager.

Player Prop Picks

Top Pick: Bryan Linssen Over 1.5 Shots -143

Bryan Linssen (NEC) has had over 1.5 shots in six consecutive Eredivisie away matches. We’re going to take him on the Overs for Player Shots, with this line making plenty of appeal at odds of -143.

Latest Bryan Linssen Player Prop Odds

Goalscorer

Anytime

+300

First

+850

Shots

Over 1.5

-135

Under 1.5

-

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Davy Klaassen to Score +330

Davy Klaassen (Ajax) has netted two goals in his past five Eredivisie matches on home soil. This statistic guides us towards Anytime Goalscorer where we’re able to back him to find the net at appealing odds of +330.

Latest Davy Klaassen Player Prop Odds

Goalscorer

Anytime

+350

First

+1000

Shots

Over 1.5

+148

Under 1.5

-

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Corners Prediction

NEC Over 3.5 Corners -141

We’ve seen an average of 5.20 corners for NEC Nijmegen in their past ten matches, while Ajax have let the opposition average 4.40 corners in the previous five home games. NEC should be able to cover the line when it comes to Team Corners and betting odds of -141 are available.

League Games

League Games

Last 10 Total For Against

Last 10 at Home Total For Against

Last 10 Away Total For Against

Ajax

Total

8.10 4.00 4.10

Home

9.00 5.00 4.00

Away

8.80 4.00 4.80

NEC

Total

10.00 5.20 4.80

Home

9.40 5.40 4.00

Away

10.00 4.80 5.20

Latest Corner Odds

Total Corners

Over 9.5

-132

Under 9.5

-108

Ajax Corners

Over 5.5

-119

Under 5.5

-118

NEC Corners

Over 3.5

-143

Under 3.5

-100

Most Corners

1

-200

X

+650

2

+195

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Ajax vs NEC Nijmegen Odds

The odds and lines below are updated regularly and may differ from the prices shown in our picks, which are captured at the time of publication.

Ajax are forecasted to have a 56% chance of triumphing in this Eredivisie encounter according to the bookmakers. It leads to their latest betting odds being -130. If you want to back the outsider, NEC Nijmegen are available at +300.

Betting Ajax -0.75 on the Asian Handicap at -100 means splitting stake between -0.5 and -1.0. Therefore, a one-goal win over NEC means a win and a push, with a 2+ goal victory meaning a full payout.

Over 2.5 Goals is the market leader and that means three or more goals are predicted. An alternative angle is a Both Teams to Score bet and Yes has been chalked up at -227.

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Full-Time Result

1

-130

X

+295

2

+300

Half-Time Result

1

+123

X

+155

2

+300

Double Chance

1X

-435

12

-417

X2

-102

Draw No Bet

1

-286

2

+188

Asian Handicap

1 Hcp -0.75

-100

2 Hcp +0.75

-123

Total Goals

Under 2.5

+163

Over 2.5

-213

Both Teams to Score

Yes

-227

No

+165

You will find favourite Mika Godts at +450 to be First Goalscorer and there’s also the chance to get +150 that he finds the net any time.

Mika Godts (Ajax)

First

+150

Anytime

+450

Kasper Dolberg (Ajax)

First

+165

Anytime

+440

Wout Weghorst (Ajax)

First

+190

Anytime

+550

Tjaronn Chery (NEC)

First

+210

Anytime

+700

Oscar Gloukh (Ajax)

First

+220

Anytime

+600

Maher Carrizo (Ajax)

First

+220

Anytime

+650

Rayane Bounida (Ajax)

First

+240

Anytime

+750

Koki Ogawa (NEC)

First

+270

Anytime

+750

Steven Berghuis (Ajax)

First

+270

Anytime

+800

Oliver Edvardsen (Ajax)

First

+300

Anytime

+800

Bryan Linssen (NEC)

First

+300

Anytime

+850

Pereira Da Silva Danilo (NEC)

First

+310

Anytime

+850

Don-Angelo Konadu (Ajax)

First

+350

Anytime

+900

Davy Klaassen (Ajax)

First

+350

Anytime

+1000

Willum Willumsson (NEC)

First

+400

Anytime

+1150

Basar Önal (NEC)

First

+400

Anytime

+1200

Sami Ouaissa (NEC)

First

+430

Anytime

+1400

Anton Gaaei (Ajax)

First

+600

Anytime

+1800

Kodai Sano (NEC)

First

+600

Anytime

+1900

Thomas Ouwejan (NEC)

First

+650

Anytime

+1800

Oleksandr Zinchenko (Ajax)

First

+650

Anytime

+1900

Jorthy Mokio (Ajax)

First

+650

Anytime

+2000

Youri Baas (Ajax)

First

+700

Anytime

+2000

Kian Fitz-Jim (Ajax)

First

+700

Anytime

+2200

Dirk Proper (NEC)

First

+750

Anytime

+2200

Mika Godts (Ajax)

Over 2.5

-137

Under 2.5

-

Kasper Dolberg (Ajax)

Over 2.5

-114

Under 2.5

-

Wout Weghorst (Ajax)

Over 2.5

+123

Under 2.5

-

Tjaronn Chery (NEC)

Over 2.5

-114

Under 2.5

-

Maher Carrizo (Ajax)

Over 2.5

+112

Under 2.5

-

Rayane Bounida (Ajax)

Over 2.5

-111

Under 2.5

-

Sami Ouaissa (NEC)

Over 1.5

-109

Under 1.5

-

Basar Önal (NEC)

Over 1.5

-111

Under 1.5

-

Willum Willumsson (NEC)

Over 1.5

+133

Under 1.5

-

Davy Klaassen (Ajax)

Over 1.5

+148

Under 1.5

-

Don-Angelo Konadu (Ajax)

Over 1.5

+160

Under 1.5

-

Pereira Da Silva Danilo (NEC)

Over 1.5

-141

Under 1.5

-

Bryan Linssen (NEC)

Over 1.5

-135

Under 1.5

-

Oliver Edvardsen (Ajax)

Over 1.5

-103

Under 1.5

-

Steven Berghuis (Ajax)

Over 1.5

-118

Under 1.5

-

Koki Ogawa (NEC)

Over 1.5

-179

Under 1.5

-

Oscar Gloukh (Ajax)

Over 1.5

-208

Under 1.5

-

Anton Gaaei (Ajax)

Over 0.5

-143

Under 0.5

-

Kodai Sano (NEC)

Over 0.5

-233

Under 0.5

-

Thomas Ouwejan (NEC)

Over 0.5

-154

Under 0.5

-

Jorthy Mokio (Ajax)

Over 0.5

-110

Under 0.5

-

Youri Baas (Ajax)

Over 0.5

+112

Under 0.5

-

Kian Fitz-Jim (Ajax)

Over 0.5

-213

Under 0.5

-

Dirk Proper (NEC)

Over 0.5

-114

Under 0.5

-

Ajax have secured four victories, four defeats and two draws in the previous 10 home games, netting an average of 1.50 goals per match and conceding 1.30.

NEC haven’t been beaten in six straight games away from home. NEC have secured four wins, four draws and two defeats in the last 10 away matches, scoring an average of 2.20 goals per game and conceding 1.80.

The most recent Johan Cruyff Arena meeting saw NEC claim a 3-0 win over Ajax. In the past 4 H2H matches at Johan Cruyff Arena, we have seen two Ajax wins, one NEC victory and one draw.

Last 10 League Games		W-D-L	G	GF	GA	O2.5	U2.5	B-Y	B-No
Ajax Home Stats		4-2-4	2.80	1.50	1.30	5	5	5	5
NEC Nijmegen Away Stats		4-4-2	4.00	2.20	1.80	7	3	9	1

• W-D-L = Wins-Draws-Losses
• G = Avg. Goals
• GF = Avg. Goals For
• GA = Avg. Goals Against
• O2.5 = Matches Over 2.5 Goals
• U2.5 = Matches Under 2.5 Goals
• B-Y = Matches BTTS Yes
• B-No = Matches BTTS No

Ajax vs NEC Nijmegen Lineups & Team News

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