AFC Ajax vs NEC, Eredivisie 2022-23 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
Match Preview
AFC Ajax vs NEC — Eredivisie at Johan Cruijff Arena.
Match Details
- Referee Jochem Kamphuis
- Referee Bas van Dongen
- Referee Marc Nagtegaal
- Referee Roy de Nas
- Referee Martin Perez
- Referee Frans Ozinga (Netherlands)
Standings
| # | Team | P | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | AZ | 2 | 6 |
| 2 | FC Groningen | 2 | 6 |
| 3 | AFC Ajax | 2 | 6 |
| 4 | Go Ahead Eagles | 2 | 4 |
| 5 | Fortuna Sittard | 2 | 4 |
| 6 | PSV | 2 | 4 |
| 7 | Feyenoord Rotterdam | 2 | 4 |
| 8 | SBV Excelsior | 2 | 3 |
| 9 | NEC | 2 | 3 |
| 10 | Sparta Rotterdam | 2 | 3 |
| 11 | FC Twente '65 | 2 | 3 |
| 12 | SC Heerenveen | 2 | 3 |
| 13 | Telstar 1963 | 2 | 3 |
| 14 | FC Utrecht | 2 | 0 |
| 15 | PEC Zwolle | 2 | 0 |
| 16 | ADO Den Haag | 2 | 0 |
| 17 | Willem II Tilburg | 2 | 0 |
| 18 | SC Cambuur-Leeuwarden | 2 | 0 |
Head-to-Head
Recent Form
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 05 Mar | NEC | H | 1–0 | W |
| 26 Feb | SBV Vitesse | A | 2–1 | W |
| 23 Feb | 1. FC Union Berlin | A | 1–3 | L |
| 19 Feb | Sparta Rotterdam | H | 4–0 | W |
| 16 Feb | 1. FC Union Berlin | H | 0–0 | D |
| 12 Feb | RKC Waalwijk | H | 3–1 | W |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 05 Mar | AFC Ajax | A | 0–1 | L |
| 25 Feb | FC Volendam | H | 3–0 | W |
| 19 Feb | SBV Excelsior | A | 3–0 | W |
| 11 Feb | SC Cambuur-Leeuwarden | H | 0–0 | D |
| 05 Feb | Go Ahead Eagles | A | 0–1 | L |
| 28 Jan | Sparta Rotterdam | H | 1–1 | D |
Season Stats
| AFC Ajax | NEC | |
|---|---|---|
| #3 | Position | #9 |
| 6 | Points | 3 |
| 2 | Played | 2 |
| 2 / 0 / 0 | W / D / L | 1 / 0 / 1 |
| 4 | Scored | 5 |
| 1 | Conceded | 3 |
| +3 | GD | +2 |
| 3.00 | PPG | 1.50 |
| 100% | Win % | 50% |
Key Stats
60%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (10 games)
H2H (10 games)
60%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
100%
Clean Sheets
AFC Ajax this season
AFC Ajax this season
0%
Clean Sheets
NEC this season
NEC this season
AFC Ajax are 3rd (6 pts). NEC are 9th (3 pts).
Goal Timing (This Season)
AFC Ajax
0-15
–/–
16-30
–/–
31-45
–/–
46-60
–/–
61-75
–/–
76+
2/–
■ Scored ■ Conceded
NEC
0-15
–/1
16-30
–/1
31-45
1/–
46-60
1/–
61-75
2/–
76+
1/1
■ Scored ■ Conceded
Events
Match Events
- 0' The wait is over. AFC Ajax get us underway at Johan Cruijff Arena.
- 5' The energy levels are beginning to show. Johnny Heitinga might look to freshen things up shortly.
- 10' We are waiting for someone to take the initiative. Who will be the first to commit to attack?
- 13' Mohammed Kudus is having his name booked by the referee on 13.
- 18' A moment of individual brilliance could settle this. Both teams are waiting for that decisive action.
- 23' A tactical chess match is unfolding here. The question is which manager blinks first.
- 28' Although teams showed high tempo form the start, they seem to slow down a bit. Both sides really need to catch a fire. Otherwise, we have another goalless match.
- 33' Oussama Tannane has been disciplined this evening — perhaps mindful of those 0 cards already picked up this season.
- 38' AFC Ajax seems to be on a short break. The game is mainly concentrated in the center. It’s high time they got back to action. Otherwise, it looks like a goalless game.
- 43' NEC is showing some good football. However, NEC are ready to play back every minute. It might result in some problems for the home side. The game will hardly remain goalless.
- 45' Bart van Rooij has been a danger all night but risks an early exit having now seen a Yellow card on 45.
- 46' The NEC manager makes a substitution. Lasse Schone departs to be replaced by Andri Fannar Baldursson.
- 51' Not even hints on scoring a goal over the last 51 minutes.
- 52' GOAL! Mohammed Kudus fires home to make it 1-0!
- 57' AFC Ajax is defending very well tonight not leaving a chance for their rivals to get through for a goal.
- 62' It looks like no one’s ball. AFC Ajax is used to counterattacking playing. None of the sides are ready to take the lead.
- 67' The whistle greets Steven Bergwijn as he departs to be replaced by Brian Brobbey.
- 72' Both keepers have barely been tested. AFC Ajax and NEC are cancelling each other out in the centre of the park.
- 73' It’s a booking for NEC player. Andri Fannar Baldursson gets a Yellow card.
- 76' Pedro Marques is replacing Magnus Mattsson for the NEC side.
- 81' It’s high time Johnny Heitinga made some changes to put the his team’s game back to action.
- 85' NEC ring the changes. Elayis Tavsan has done his job and it is now time for Anthony Musaba to step up.
- 86' A change in the NEC ranks — Souffian El Karouani exits the field as Ibrahim Cissoko enters on 86.
- 90' The supporters are chanting for Florian Grillitsch. He replaces Davy Klaassen on 90 minute.
- 90' The referee does not hesitate — a Yellow card for Oussama Tannane on 90 minutes.
- Hope, you loved the show. Another epic battle is over with the score 1-0.
Lineups
AFC Ajax Lineups
Starting XI
- 6
-
7
Steven Bergwijn ↓ Brian Brobbey 67'
- 5
- 10
- 23
- 12
- 4
- 20
- 2
- 3
- 15
Bench
- 18
- 1
- 22
-
21
Florian Grillitsch ↑ 90'
- 19
-
8
Kenneth Taylor ↑ 67'
-
9
Brian Brobbey ↑ 67'
- 26
-
35
Francisco Conceicao ↑ 90'
- 28
- 25
- 57
Coach
Johnny Heitinga
NEC Lineups
Starting XI
- 14
- 20
- 22
- 19
-
3
Philippe Sandler ↓ Joris Kramer 90'
- 28
-
7
Elayis Tavsan ↓ Anthony Musaba 85'
- 16
- 71
- 4
-
11
Magnus Mattsson ↓ Pedro Marques 76'
Bench
-
5
Joris Kramer ↑ 90'
- 1
- 6
-
9
Pedro Marques ↑ 76'
-
77
Anthony Musaba ↑ 85'
- 34
-
8
Andri Fannar Baldursson ↑ 46'
- 31
- 2
- 31
-
21
Ibrahim Cissoko ↑ 86'
Coach
Rogier Meijer
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Bart van Rooij | 3 |
| Carlos Forbs | 2 |
| Dusan Tadic | 2 |
| Noussair Mazraoui | 2 |
| Wout Weghorst | 2 |
| Sontje Hansen | 2 |
| Brian Brobbey | 2 |
| Davy Klaassen | 2 |
Head to Head
AFC Ajax Form
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
4 / 4
1.81
AFC Ajax xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
0.58
NEC xG
I would bet for:
AFC Ajax to win 65% + Under — clean sheet likely 62%
Match Result
✓ CorrectActual: AFC Ajax win
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 2.39
Actual: No — clean sheet
Over / Under Goals
✓ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 89% |
|
11% |
| ± 1.5 | 69% |
|
31% |
| ± 2.5 | 42% |
|
58% |
| ± 3.5 | 22% |
|
78% |
| ± 4.5 | 10% |
|
90% |
Double Chance
AFC Ajax or Draw
88%
Draw or NEC
35%
AFC Ajax or NEC
77%
Half-Time Result
✓ CorrectActual: Draw at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
1 – 0
Actual
2 – 0
14.6%
0 – 0
11.1%
1 – 1
10.3%
3 – 0
8.6%
2 – 1
8.5%
3 – 1
5.2%
0 – 1
4.4%
4 – 0
3.9%
1 – 2
2.6%
2 – 2
2.5%
4 – 1
2.5%
Asian Handicap — AFC Ajax
| Handicap | AFC Ajax covers | Push | NEC covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 19% | — | 81% |
| -2 | 19% | 21% | 60% |
| -1.5 | 40% | — | 60% |
| -1 | 40% | 26% | 34% |
| -0.5 | 66% | — | 34% |
| +0.5 | 90% | — | 10% |
| +1 | 90% | 8% | 2% |
| +1.5 | 98% | — | 2% |
| +2 | 98% | 2% | 0% |
| +2.5 | 100% | — | 0% |
Clean Sheet
AFC Ajax keeps clean sheet
56%
✓
NEC keeps clean sheet
17%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.