AFC Ajax vs NEC, Eredivisie 2023-24 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
Match Preview
AFC Ajax vs NEC — Eredivisie at Johan Cruijff Arena.
Match Details
- Referee Bas Nijhuis
- Assistant 1 Roy de Nas
- Assistant 2 Franca Overtoom (Netherlands)
Standings
| # | Team | P | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | AZ | 2 | 6 |
| 2 | Fortuna Sittard | 2 | 4 |
| 3 | PSV | 2 | 4 |
| 4 | SBV Excelsior | 2 | 3 |
| 5 | Go Ahead Eagles | 1 | 3 |
| 6 | NEC | 2 | 3 |
| 7 | AFC Ajax | 1 | 3 |
| 8 | Sparta Rotterdam | 2 | 3 |
| 9 | FC Groningen | 1 | 3 |
| 10 | Feyenoord Rotterdam | 1 | 3 |
| 11 | SC Heerenveen | 1 | 3 |
| 12 | Telstar 1963 | 2 | 3 |
| 13 | FC Twente '65 | 1 | 0 |
| 14 | ADO Den Haag | 1 | 0 |
| 15 | PEC Zwolle | 1 | 0 |
| 16 | FC Utrecht | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 18 Feb | NEC | H | 2–2 | D |
| 11 Feb | SC Heerenveen | A | 2–3 | L |
| 03 Feb | PSV | H | 1–1 | D |
| 27 Jan | Heracles Almelo | A | 4–2 | W |
| 21 Jan | RKC Waalwijk | H | 4–1 | W |
| 14 Jan | Go Ahead Eagles | A | 3–2 | W |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 18 Feb | AFC Ajax | A | 2–2 | D |
| 09 Feb | RKC Waalwijk | A | 0–2 | L |
| 03 Feb | Heracles Almelo | H | 3–1 | W |
| 28 Jan | Go Ahead Eagles | A | 2–2 | D |
| 20 Jan | FC Twente '65 | H | 1–0 | W |
| 14 Jan | Feyenoord Rotterdam | A | 2–2 | D |
Season Stats
| AFC Ajax | NEC | |
|---|---|---|
| #7 | Position | #6 |
| 3 | Points | 3 |
| 1 | Played | 2 |
| 1 / 0 / 0 | W / D / L | 1 / 0 / 1 |
| 2 | Scored | 5 |
| 0 | Conceded | 3 |
| +2 | 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 7th (3 pts). NEC are 6th (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' It’s Showtime! The match between AFC Ajax and NEC is underway.
- 5' Kristian Hlynsson, a Iceland , has 0 bookings this season and will need to keep his discipline tonight.
- 7' GOAL! Brian Brobbey scores on 7. Assisted by Jaydon Banel
- 12' Spectators do not have much to choose from both teams. The sides had several scoring chances but they still need a bit more than just a sight of a goal.
- 17' It looks surprising NEC does not make any changes. Tjaronn Chery has some obvious troubles when approaching to the goal.
- 22' A tactical chess match is unfolding here. The question is which manager blinks first.
- 27' AFC Ajax started playing very sharply right from the kick off. However, it slowed down the tempo rapidly by 27.
- 32' It looks like no one’s ball. AFC Ajax is used to counterattacking playing. None of the sides are ready to take the lead.
- 37' The home supporters are growing impatient. AFC Ajax must find a spark to ignite this game.
- 42' We miss some good tackles and strikes. Is there anyone on the field to put the game back to action?
- 47' Spectators are craving for more action. Both teams play very cautiously. They need to put some more energy.
- 52' The referee has had an easy afternoon — neither side has been overly physical in the tackle.
- 57' Carlos Forbs is replacing Jaydon Banel for the AFC Ajax side.
- 61' Clinical. Composed. Brilliant. Jorrel Hato makes it 2-0.
- 65' Time for substitution for AFC Ajax. Benjamin Tahirovic is replaced by Ar'jany Martha.
- 67' Brian Brobbey was booked on 67.
- 72' AFC Ajax is defending very well tonight not leaving a chance for their rivals to get through for a goal.
- 76' NEC ring the changes. Mees Hoedemakers has done his job and it is now time for Lasse Schone to step up.
- 79' Clinical. Composed. Brilliant. Carlos Forbs makes it 3-0.
- 84' NEC ring the changes. Bart van Rooij has done his job and it is now time for Sylla Sow to step up.
- 85' NEC manager makes another effort to make the tables turned. Roberto Gonzalez is hanging Dirk Proper on the field on 85 minute.
- 87' Kristian Hlynsson is having his name booked by the referee on 87.
- 90' The AFC Ajax bench stirs into life. Brian Brobbey is withdrawn and Julian Rijkhoff gets his opportunity.
- The final whistle. It looks like we are having a draw.
Lineups
AFC Ajax Lineups
4-3-3Starting XI
- 6
- 40
- 37
- 8
- 2
-
9
Brian Brobbey ↓ Julian Rijkhoff 90'
- 33
- 4
-
49
Jaydon Banel ↓ Carlos Forbs 57'
- 38
- 47
Bench
- 25
- 1
- 10
- 12
-
21
Branco van den Boomen ↑ 65'
- 13
- 28
- 16
-
11
Carlos Forbs ↑ 57'
- 3
-
42
Ar'jany Martha ↑ 65'
-
19
Julian Rijkhoff ↑ 90'
Coach
John van 't Schip
NEC Lineups
4-2-3-1Starting XI
-
6
Mees Hoedemakers ↓ Lasse Schone 76'
- 9
- 24
- 1
- 18
- 3
-
28
Bart van Rooij ↓ Sylla Sow 84'
-
71
Dirk Proper ↓ Roberto Gonzalez 85'
- 10
-
5
Youri Baas ↓ Brayann Pereira 76'
- 23
Bench
-
19
Sylla Sow ↑ 84'
-
20
Lasse Schone ↑ 76'
-
11
Roberto Gonzalez ↑ 85'
- 22
- 31
-
2
Brayann Pereira ↑ 76'
-
14
Lars Olden Larsen ↑ 76'
- 27
- 21
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
1 / 4
2
AFC Ajax xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
0.62
NEC xG
I would bet for:
AFC Ajax to win 64% + Under — clean sheet likely 60%
Match Result
✗ WrongActual: Draw
Both Teams to Score
✗ Wrong
Avg goals/match: 2.62
Actual: Yes — both scored
Over / Under Goals
✗ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 91% |
|
9% |
| ± 1.5 | 73% |
|
27% |
| ± 2.5 | 48% |
|
52% |
| ± 3.5 | 27% |
|
73% |
| ± 4.5 | 13% |
|
87% |
Double Chance
AFC Ajax or Draw
87%
Draw or NEC
36%
AFC Ajax or NEC
78%
Half-Time Result
✓ CorrectActual: AFC Ajax win at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
2 – 0
14.3%
1 – 0
14.1%
1 – 1
9.6%
3 – 0
9.3%
0 – 0
9.1%
2 – 1
8.7%
3 – 1
5.9%
4 – 0
4.6%
0 – 1
3.7%
4 – 1
3%
2 – 2
Actual
1 – 2
2.6%
Asian Handicap — AFC Ajax
| Handicap | AFC Ajax covers | Push | NEC covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 22% | — | 78% |
| -2 | 22% | 21% | 56% |
| -1.5 | 44% | — | 56% |
| -1 | 44% | 25% | 31% |
| -0.5 | 69% | — | 31% |
| +0.5 | 91% | — | 9% |
| +1 | 91% | 7% | 2% |
| +1.5 | 98% | — | 2% |
| +2 | 98% | 2% | 0% |
| +2.5 | 100% | — | 0% |
Clean Sheet
AFC Ajax keeps clean sheet
54%
✗
NEC keeps clean sheet
15%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.