NEC Nijmegen vs Ajax Prediction, Betting Tips, Lineups & Odds | 01 Dec 2024

Ajax Facing Tough Test vs NEC

There are reasons to back NEC on the Asian Handicap, with the underdogs in receipt of +0.75 at odds of -105 against Ajax. With the stake split between +0.5 and +1.0, we think a return could be on the cards.

2-2 Draw in Previous H2H Encounter

NEC Nijmegen lost their last game, being beaten at home to FC Utrecht 2-1 at Stadion De Goffert. Rogier Meijer's side enjoyed 62% possession and managed six shots on target, while Sontje Hansen registered the goal.

Ajax claimed a 2-0 home victory over PEC Zwolle at Johan Cruijff ArenA in their previous game. The Amsterdam club enjoyed 59% possession and managed two shots on goal, while Brian Brobbey and Josip Sutalo found the net.

Head-to-Head Statistics

We saw Ajax and NEC draw 2-2 at Johan Cruijff ArenA when the teams last went head-to-head. In the past 6 meetings between these teams, there has been two draws. Ajax have won four games and NEC zero.

Eredivisie		G	W	D	L	GF	GA	GD	GD	P
4	Ajax	11	5	5	1	21	15	6	21:15	20
9	NEC Nijmegen	11	4	3	4	27	20	7	27:20	15

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NEC have 4 wins, 5 losses and 1 draw, averaging 1.8 goals from 5.1 shots on goal and 13.3 attempts. NEC have averaged 49.5% possession, 427.3 passes and 5.2 corners per match, with the opposition scoring 0.9 goals from 4.2 shots on goal, 12.9 attempts and 6.1 corners.

Top goalscorer Koki Ogawa has found the net 5 times, with Sontje Hansen, Sami Ouaissa and Vito van Crooij scoring 3 each. Vito van Crooij is the leading assists maker with 3, while goalie Robin Roefs has 4 clean sheets.

Ajax have won 8 and drawn 2, with an average of 15.4 attempts, 6.3 shots on goal and 2.5 goals. Francesco Farioli's team average 59.9% possession, 574.0 passes, 5.9 corners awarded and 2.4 corners against them, while 0.9 goals have been conceded from 3.7 shots on goal and 9.9 attempts.

Davy Klaassen has scored 6, followed by Bertrand Traore on 4 and Wout Weghorst with 3. Jorrel Hato has been the top assist maker on 4, with Remko Pasveer and Diant Ramaj collectively notching 3 clean sheets in the previous 10 games.

Confirmed Lineups

NEC Nijmegen confirmed lineup (4-2-3-1): Robin Roefs (GK), Brayann Pereira, Philippe Sandler, Bram Nuytinck, Calvin Verdonk, Dirk Proper, Kodai Sano, Sontje Hansen, Sami Ouaissa, Basar Onal, Koki Ogawa.

Ajax confirmed lineup (4-3-3): Remko Pasveer (GK), Devyne Rensch, Josip Sutalo, Ahmetcan Kaplan, Jorrel Hato, Branco van den Boomen, Davy Klaassen, Kenneth Taylor, Steven Berghuis, Wout Weghorst, Kristian Hlynsson.

NEC Nijmegen vs Ajax Prediction & Betting Tips

We think NEC look like a good bet at -105 with a +0.75 start. This Asian Handicap could give them the edge in this Eredivisie game, with our experts expecting a strong showing from the underdogs.

We always have a keen eye on team news, while our football experts have their finger on the pulse by knowing the latest form. You will also find a compendium of stats which provide some valuable pointers ahead of the action.

Key NEC Nijmegen vs Ajax league stats:

• The +0.75 line has been covered by NEC in 13 of their last 20 games at home.
• The +0.75 line has been covered by NEC in 3 of their last 5 games.

NEC +0.75 Probability

The betting sites make it a 51.3% chance that our pick is settled as a winner. However, our tipsters in-depth research has found that the actual probability is between 55-60%. This is why we regard this as a value wager.

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Our Match Prediction

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Correct Score Prediction

NEC 2 - 2 Ajax

We’re taking a correct score bet which involves a 2-2 scoreline. The odds of +1150 make plenty of appeal and you should hopefully get some entertainment with this wager.

NEC Nijmegen vs Ajax Odds

Bookies favourites Ajax are regarded as the likeliest winners for this Eredivisie game and the -172 about them triumphing means a 63% chance of winning based on their current betting odds. NEC Nijmegen are regarded as the least likely winner at +410.

Over 2.5 Goals is trading at a shorter price than Under 2.5 Goals right now.

There are hundreds of markets when it comes to betting on the Eredivisie coupon and we recommend visiting the leading betting sites to find the bet that matches your view on the game.

Full-Time Result

1

+410

X

+310

2

-172

Half-Time Result

1

+380

X

+148

2

+110

Double Chance

1X

+128

12

-435

X2

-588

Draw No Bet

1

+280

2

-400

Asian Handicap

1 Hcp +1

-127

2 Hcp -1

-100

Total Goals

Under 2.5

+133

Over 2.5

-164

Both Teams to Score

Yes

-152

No

+108

NEC Nijmegen vs Ajax Lineups & Team News

Make sure you know the lineups ahead of kick-off, with injuries also playing a part when it comes to NEC Nijmegen vs Ajax team news.

If you’re looking for the latest player information, check out the Eredivisie squads.

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