Ajax and NEC face each other on Saturday 02.21.2026, at 20:00 (UK Time), in a Eredivisie 2025/26 match. The game will take place at Ajax's home ground, the Johan Cruijff Arena.
Our team of analysts has crafted predictions for the clash between Ajax and NEC Nijmegen, grounded in an in-depth statistical analysis of both sides. We aim to empower bettors with reliable insights, delivering today’s top free betting tip to support smarter, more profitable choices.
APWin predictions for Ajax vs NEC Nijmegen
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Ajax Win
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Ajax preview
Ajax heads into the match with the following record in the Eredivisie: in 23 matches, Ajax secured 11 victories, 9 draws, and 3 losses, maintaining an average of 1.83 points per game.
Taking a broader look at Ajax's 2025/26 season, the team has achieved a total of 14 victories so far.
Ajax has been effective in the offence, scoring a total of 61 goals, of which 46 were scored in the Eredivisie, resulting in an average of 2 goals per game.
Individually, the standout performer is Mika Godts, who has found the back of the net 12 times. However, he is not alone in driving the offence. Mika Godts has taken on the role of the team's main playmaker, leading with 8 assists.
On the defensive side, Ajax has conceded 30 goals in the Eredivisie (an average of 1.3 per game) and 59 goals throughout the entire season, with an average of 1.79 per match in the 2025/26 campaign.
NEC preview
NEC comes into the game with 23 matches played so far in the Eredivisie. They have secured 12 victories, 6 draws, and 5 losses, maintaining an average of 1.83 points per game in the competition.
Across all competitions in the 2025/26 season, the team has recorded 16 wins, 6 draws, and 5 losses.
NEC Nijmegen's attack has been highly effective, scoring 67 goals during this period. Of that total, 58 were netted in the Eredivisie, with an average of 2.52 goals per game. The overall season average is 2.48.
NEC Nijmegen's offensive system is led by Koki Ogawa, the team's top scorer this season. The japanese forward has found the back of the net 8 times. He is supported by the team's best assist provider, Bryan Linssen. The forward has contributed with 7 assists.
On the defensive side, the team has conceded 39 goals with an average of 1.7 per game in the championship. For the whole season, the team conceded 43 goals in 27 matches, averaging 1.59 per match.
Head to head: Ajax vs NEC
Review the head-to-head record between the teams, featuring key data to support your match prediction.
Ajax
Netherlands - Eredivisie
| Form | Last 5 | PPG |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | W D D W D |
1.83 |
| Home | W W D W W |
2.17 |
| Away | D D W D W |
1.45 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 48% | 67% | 27% |
| Goals | 3.3 | 2.75 | 3.91 |
| Scored | 2 | 1.92 | 2.09 |
| Conceded | 1.3 | 0.83 | 1.82 |
| Both Teams to Score | 74% | 50% | 100% |
| Without Conceding | 22% | 42% | 0% |
| Failed To Score | 4% | 8% | 0% |
| 1st to Score | 65% | 83% | 45% |
|
xG
|
1.82 | 1.99 | 1.65 |
|
xGA
|
1.46 | 1.32 | 1.61 |
NEC
Netherlands - Eredivisie
| Form | Last 5 | PPG |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | D L W W W |
1.83 |
| Home | L W W D W |
2.09 |
| Away | D W W D W |
1.58 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 52% | 64% | 42% |
| Goals | 4.22 | 4.27 | 4.17 |
| Scored | 2.52 | 2.73 | 2.33 |
| Conceded | 1.7 | 1.55 | 1.83 |
| Both Teams to Score | 83% | 73% | 92% |
| Without Conceding | 13% | 27% | 0% |
| Failed To Score | 4% | 0% | 8% |
| 1st to Score | 65% | 64% | 42% |
|
xG
|
1.85 | 1.8 | 1.9 |
|
xGA
|
1.33 | 1.32 | 1.35 |
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