NEC Nijmegen vs Ajax Prediction, Betting Tips, Lineups & Odds | 20 Dec 2025

Eredivisie Betting Preview: NEC Nijmegen vs Ajax

NEC Nijmegen go head-to-head with Ajax at Stadion De Goffert, with kick-off set for 14:00 on Saturday 20 December.

NEC at 0.0 look like an attractive bet on the Asian Handicap when they meet Ajax. Backing the hosts at -143 means a nice payout if they win and our stake returned if they only draw the game.

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NEC Nijmegen played Telstar away in their last Eredivisie game. It was a 2-2 draw at BUKO Stadion. NEC boasted 67% possession and had eight shots on target, with Bryan Linssen and Kento Shiogai scoring one goal apiece.

On Tuesday night, NEC secured an away win when beating AFC in the KNVB Cup.

Ajax claimed a home victory in their previous game. A 2-0 triumph against Feyenoord at Johan Cruyff Arena made it three straight wins. Fred Grim's team had 43% of possession and seven shots on goal, while Davy Klaassen and Jorthy Mokio were both on target.

Last time out, Ajax claimed a 7-2 victory when facing Excelsior Maassluis away in the KNVB Cup.

Head-to-Head Statistics

The last head-to-head saw NEC claim a 3-0 away win over Ajax at Johan Cruyff Arena. The previous 8 H2H meetings have ended in five Ajax victories, two draws and one NEC win.

Eredivisie		G	W	D	L	GF	GA	GD	GD	P
3	Ajax	16	8	5	3	30	20	10	30:20	29
4	NEC Nijmegen	16	8	4	4	41	27	14	41:27	28

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NEC have 5 wins, 1 loss and 4 draws, averaging 2.2 goals from 5.9 shots on goal and 14.7 attempts. Dick Schreuder's side have averaged 55.7% possession, 405.9 passes and 5.5 corners per match, with the opposition scoring 1.5 goals from 4.3 shots on goal, 11.1 attempts and 4.8 corners.

Kento Shiogai leads the way with 5 goals, Koki Ogawa has 3, with Bryan Linssen and Basar Onal scoring 2. Basar Onal and Bryan Linssen are tied for the most assists on 4, with goalie Gonzalo Crettaz managing one clean sheet.

Ajax have won 5, lost 3 and drawn 2, averaging 5.0 shots on goal, 12.5 attempts and 1.8 goals. The Sons of God average 56.4% possession, 519.6 passes, 4.1 corners taken and 5.6 corners against them, while 1.4 goals have been conceded from 15.6 attempts and 5.1 shots on goal.

Mika Godts is top of the team’s scoring charts with 4, while Wout Weghorst and Oscar Gloukh both have 3. Oscar Gloukh and Mika Godts are the top assist makers on 5, with Vitezslav Jaros recording 2 clean sheets in the previous 10 games.

Predicted & Confirmed Lineups

NEC Nijmegen predicted lineup (3-4-2-1): Gonzalo Crettaz (GK), Eli Dasa, Philippe Sandler, Deveron Fonville, Sami Ouaissa, Darko Nejasmic, Kodai Sano, Başar Önal, Vito van Crooij, Brian Linssen, Koki Ogawa.

Ajax predicted lineup: .

NEC Nijmegen vs Ajax Prediction & Betting Tips

Be ready for NEC Nijmegen vs Ajax with our in-depth betting tips, featuring a key match prediction, our expected scoreline, best corners advice, player props to watch and a value-focused bet builder.

Match Prediction

Taking NEC 0.0 at -143 on the Asian Handicap could be the way forward. We get a nice return if they manage to win and the hosts could end up having the edge in this Eredivisie match.

The latest Eredivisie injuries and suspensions can affect the overall outcome and we use this information as well as the form guide. The same applies to the stats so that we can get the best understanding of how things might pan out.

Key NEC Nijmegen vs Ajax league stats:

• The 0.0 line has been covered by NEC in 4 of their last 5 games.
• The 0.0 line has been covered by NEC in 7 of their last 10 games at home.
• The 0.0 line has been covered by NEC in 2 consecutive games at home.
• The 0.0 line hasn’t been covered by Ajax in 7 of their last 10 games on the road.
• The 0.0 line hasn’t been covered by Ajax in 3 of their last 5 games on the road.

The betting odds at the top bookies suggest our pick carries a 58.8% chance of winning. Our tipsters think there’s a stronger chance of success and calculate the probability to be 65-70%. This is why we can recommend this bet.

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Our Match Prediction

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Correct Score Prediction

NEC 2 - 1 Ajax

There could be merit in backing NEC to win 2-1. Odds of +650 are available about a correct score bet where a nice potential return is on the cards.

Player Prop Picks

Top Pick: Bryan Linssen Under 0.5 Shots On Target +105

Bryan Linssen (NEC) hasn’t managed a shot on goal in three straight Eredivisie home matches. We expect him not to cover the line and this Shots on Target wager can be taken at +105.

Latest Bryan Linssen Player Prop Odds

Goalscorer

Anytime

+210

First

+600

Shots On Target

Over 0.5

-182

Under 0.5

+105

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Koki Ogawa to Score +180

Koki Ogawa (NEC) has racked up four goals in his past eight Eredivisie matches on home soil. He looks like a value bet to find the net and you’re able to back this Anytime Goalscorer pick at odds of +180.

Latest Koki Ogawa Player Prop Odds

Goalscorer

Anytime

+180

First

+550

Shots On Target

Over 0.5

-233

Under 0.5

+128

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Corners Prediction

NEC Over 4.5 Corners -143

In their past five games, NEC Nijmegen have covered the 4.5 corners line, with Ajax conceding 6.20 corners on average in their previous 5 away matches. We’re content to wager the -143 for NEC to cover the Team Corners line as this looks appealing.

League Games

League Games

Last 10 Total For Against

Last 10 at Home Total For Against

Last 10 Away Total For Against

NEC

Total

10.30 5.50 4.80

Home

8.90 5.20 3.70

Away

10.50 5.60 4.90

Ajax

Total

9.70 4.10 5.60

Home

10.90 5.70 5.20

Away

10.40 5.90 4.50

Latest Corner Odds

Total Corners

Over 9.5

-125

Under 9.5

-114

NEC Corners

Over 4.5

-143

Under 4.5

-100

Ajax Corners

Over 4.5

-110

Under 4.5

-130

Most Corners

1

-114

X

+600

2

+120

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NEC Nijmegen vs Ajax Odds

The odds are updated on a frequent basis. You might therefore find that they are different to the ones listed for the above betting predictions.

The bookmakers have NEC Nijmegen at +130 when it comes to 1x2. This suggests that the favourites have a 43% chance of winning this Eredivisie clash based on the betting odds. Ajax are seen as the most unlikely winner at +175.

If you fancy NEC to be leading at the interval, then you can secure odds of +170. Alternatively, there’s the chance to wager on Ajax at +200 on the Half-Time Result, with the draw trading at +163.

The Total Goals market indicates that Over 2.5 Goals is the betting favourite right now. The Yes option in the Both Teams to Score market is regarded as the most likely outcome and is trading at -250.

The top football betting sites definitely give customers lots of choice. When it comes to Eredivisie games, choose from hundreds of markets until you find the most attractive odds.

Full-Time Result

1

+130

X

+280

2

+175

Half-Time Result

1

+170

X

+163

2

+200

Double Chance

1X

-233

12

-400

X2

-172

Draw No Bet

1

-143

2

-100

Asian Handicap

1 Hcp -0.25

-100

2 Hcp +0.25

-125

Total Goals

Under 2.5

+175

Over 2.5

-233

Both Teams to Score

Yes

-250

No

+185

Those interested in favourite Tjaronn Chery to find the net first are able to get +480. If the Anytime Goalscorer angle makes more appeal, then this is +145.

Tjaronn Chery (NEC)

First

+145

Anytime

+480

Wout Weghorst (Ajax)

First

+165

Anytime

+500

Koki Ogawa (NEC)

First

+180

Anytime

+550

Oscar Gloukh (Ajax)

First

+180

Anytime

+550

Kasper Dolberg (Ajax)

First

+200

Anytime

+550

Mika Godts (Ajax)

First

+200

Anytime

+575

Kento Shiogai (NEC)

First

+200

Anytime

+650

Bryan Linssen (NEC)

First

+210

Anytime

+600

Rayane Bounida (Ajax)

First

+250

Anytime

+800

Oliver Edvardsen (Ajax)

First

+260

Anytime

+800

Don-Angelo Konadu (Ajax)

First

+280

Anytime

+800

Vito Van Crooij (NEC)

First

+280

Anytime

+850

Kenneth Taylor (Ajax)

First

+300

Anytime

+900

Basar Önal (NEC)

First

+320

Anytime

+950

Sami Ouaissa (NEC)

First

+320

Anytime

+1000

Raul Moro (Ajax)

First

+400

Anytime

+1050

Davy Klaassen (Ajax)

First

+430

Anytime

+1200

Kodai Sano (NEC)

First

+450

Anytime

+1400

Thomas Ouwejan (NEC)

First

+500

Anytime

+1600

Dirk Proper (NEC)

First

+575

Anytime

+1900

Kian Fitz-Jim (Ajax)

First

+750

Anytime

+2200

Koki Ogawa (NEC)

Over 0.5

-233

Under 0.5

+128

Wout Weghorst (Ajax)

Over 0.5

-217

Under 0.5

+120

Mika Godts (Ajax)

Over 0.5

-213

Under 0.5

+118

Oscar Gloukh (Ajax)

Over 0.5

-204

Under 0.5

+112

Kento Shiogai (NEC)

Over 0.5

-200

Under 0.5

+112

Kasper Dolberg (Ajax)

Over 0.5

-182

Under 0.5

+102

Bryan Linssen (NEC)

Over 0.5

-182

Under 0.5

+105

Vito Van Crooij (NEC)

Over 0.5

-133

Under 0.5

-130

Basar Önal (NEC)

Over 0.5

-125

Under 0.5

-137

Rayane Bounida (Ajax)

Over 0.5

-118

Under 0.5

-147

Don-Angelo Konadu (Ajax)

Over 0.5

-111

Under 0.5

-159

Oliver Edvardsen (Ajax)

Over 0.5

-111

Under 0.5

-154

Sami Ouaissa (NEC)

Over 0.5

+102

Under 0.5

-182

Kenneth Taylor (Ajax)

Over 0.5

+105

Under 0.5

-185

Tjaronn Chery (NEC)

Over 1.5

+120

Under 1.5

-208

Raul Moro (Ajax)

Over 0.5

+140

Under 0.5

-263

Davy Klaassen (Ajax)

Over 0.5

+160

Under 0.5

-303

Kodai Sano (NEC)

Over 0.5

+160

Under 0.5

-303

Thomas Ouwejan (NEC)

Over 0.5

+160

Under 0.5

-303

Dirk Proper (NEC)

Over 0.5

+205

Under 0.5

-417

NEC have not lost at Stadion De Goffert in the past four matches. NEC have collected seven wins, two draws and one defeat in the past 10 home games, recording an average of 2.70 goals per match and conceding 1.20.

Ajax have five draws, three wins and two defeats in the last 10 away games, scoring an average of 1.90 goals per match and conceding 2.00.

Ajax enjoyed a 2-1 winning scoreline when last meeting NEC at Stadion De Goffert. The previous 4 H2H meetings at Stadion De Goffert have featured three Ajax victories and one draw.

Last 10 League Games		W-D-L	G	GF	GA	O2.5	U2.5	B-Y	B-No
NEC Nijmegen Home Stats		7-2-1	3.90	2.70	1.20	8	2	6	4
Ajax Away Stats		3-5-2	3.90	1.90	2.00	9	1	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

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NEC Nijmegen vs Ajax Lineups & Team News

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