Almere City FC vs NEC, Eredivisie 2023-24 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
Match Preview
Almere City FC vs NEC — Eredivisie at Yanmar Stadion.
- Almere City FC 0 games · 0 pts (2026/27)
- NEC 7 games · 8 pts (2026/27)
Match Details
- Referee Edwin van de Graaf
- Assistant 1 Rob van de Ven
- Assistant 2 Frans Ozinga (Netherlands)
Standings
| # | Team | P | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | AZ | 7 | 19 |
| 2 | Feyenoord Rotterdam | 7 | 17 |
| 3 | PSV | 7 | 16 |
| 4 | FC Twente '65 | 7 | 16 |
| 5 | AFC Ajax | 7 | 14 |
| 6 | Fortuna Sittard | 7 | 13 |
| 7 | SBV Excelsior | 7 | 11 |
| 8 | FC Groningen | 7 | 11 |
| 9 | Go Ahead Eagles | 7 | 10 |
| 10 | SC Heerenveen | 7 | 9 |
| 11 | NEC | 7 | 8 |
| 12 | Sparta Rotterdam | 7 | 5 |
| 13 | Telstar 1963 | 7 | 5 |
| 14 | SC Cambuur-Leeuwarden | 7 | 5 |
| 15 | FC Utrecht | 7 | 5 |
| 16 | PEC Zwolle | 7 | 4 |
| 17 | ADO Den Haag | 7 | 2 |
| 18 | Willem II Tilburg | 7 | 2 |
Head-to-Head
Last 5 meetings
Recent Form
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 19 May | NEC | H | 1–4 | L |
| 12 May | AFC Ajax | A | 0–3 | L |
| 03 May | SC Heerenveen | H | 1–1 | D |
| 24 Apr | FC Twente '65 | A | 1–3 | L |
| 13 Apr | Sparta Rotterdam | H | 2–3 | L |
| 07 Apr | Go Ahead Eagles | A | 1–1 | D |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 19 May | Almere City FC | A | 4–1 | W |
| 12 May | Feyenoord Rotterdam | H | 2–3 | L |
| 06 May | SBV Excelsior | A | 3–0 | W |
| 28 Apr | AZ | H | 0–3 | L |
| 14 Apr | PEC Zwolle | H | 2–2 | D |
| 07 Apr | SBV Vitesse | A | 3–0 | W |
Key Stats
75%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (4 games)
H2H (4 games)
50%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
0%
Clean Sheets
NEC this season
NEC this season
Goal Timing (This Season)
NEC
0-15
3/2
16-30
1/2
31-45
1/2
46-60
2/2
61-75
2/3
76+
3/2
■ Scored ■ Conceded
Top Scorers (This Season)
NEC
| Tjaronn Chery | 3 G | 2 A |
| Kaj Sierhuis | 2 G | |
| Adam Tahauia | 2 G | |
| Bryan Linssen | 1 G |
Events
Match Events
- 0' The wait is over. NEC get us underway at Yanmar Stadion.
- 5' It looks like no one’s ball. NEC is used to counterattacking playing. None of the sides are ready to take the lead.
- 10' 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.
- 15' It looks surprising Almere City FC does not make any changes. Thomas Robinet has some obvious troubles when approaching to the goal.
- 19' GOAL! Rajiv van La Parra scores on 19.
- 21' That is a card for Almere City FC. Stije Resink will be fuming at that decision.
- 26' Sheral Floranus has been one of the livelier players on the pitch with 0 goals to his name this season.
- 31' NEC 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.
- 32' The deadlock is broken! Kodai Sano gets on the scoresheet on 32 minutes.
- 37' NEC fans have not had much to celebrate tonight. Their side is struggling to get forward.
- 42' Sylla Sow has certainly something to prove this evening. He made 4 appearances with only 0 goals this season.
- 46' Almere City FC make a change. Pena trudges off to be replaced by Theo Barbet on 46 minutes.
- 47' Dirk Proper is having a superb {COMPETITION} campaign — that is 0 goals this season for the midfielder.
- 47' Time for substitution for NEC. Sontje Hansen is replaced by Sylla Sow.
- 52' The clock is ticking and both teams know a goal could change everything at this point.
- 57' Almere City FC started playing very sharply right from the kick off. However, it slowed down the tempo rapidly by 57.
- 59' It is a substitution in Almere City FC team. Rajiv van La Parra is replaced by Jason van Duiven on 59 minute.
- 63' What a strike from Koki Ogawa! The score is 1-3.
- 68' Faiz Mattoir gets the nod from Almere City FC. He replaces Jochem Ritmeester van de Kamp and will look to change the dynamic.
- 71' The crowd applauds Dirk Proper as he leaves the pitch. Lasse Schone steps in for NEC.
- 76' NEC is defending very well tonight not leaving a chance for their rivals to get through for a goal.
- 80' Clinical. Composed. Brilliant. Tjaronn Chery makes it 1-4.
- 81' The supporters are chanting for Loic Mbe Soh. He replaces Sheral Floranus on 81 minute.
- 82' Danny Post has so much to prove this time. He replaces Stije Resink on 82 minute.
- 83' The NEC bench stirs into life. Koki Ogawa is withdrawn and Lars Olden Larsen gets his opportunity.
- 88' A tactical chess match is unfolding here. The question is which manager blinks first.
- Hope, you loved the show. Another epic battle is over with the score 1-4.
Lineups
Almere City FC Lineups
3-1-4-2Starting XI
- 4
- 27
-
2
Sheral Floranus ↓ Loic Mbe Soh 81'
- 9
-
6
Pena ↓ Theo Barbet 46'
- 20
-
28
Stije Resink ↓ Danny Post 82'
- 3
- 1
- 39
- 17
Bench
-
8
Danny Post ↑ 82'
- 21
-
22
Theo Barbet ↑ 46'
- 18
- 16
-
5
Loic Mbe Soh ↑ 81'
- 11
-
24
Faiz Mattoir ↑ 68'
- 14
- 25
-
7
Jason van Duiven ↑ 59'
Coach
Alex Pastoor
NEC Lineups
4-2-3-1Starting XI
-
6
Mees Hoedemakers ↓ Nils Rossen 83'
- 9
- 24
- 1
-
18
Koki Ogawa ↓ Lars Olden Larsen 83'
-
71
Dirk Proper ↓ Lasse Schone 71'
-
10
Sontje Hansen ↓ Sylla Sow 47'
- 5
- 2
- 4
- 23
Bench
-
19
Sylla Sow ↑ 47'
-
20
Lasse Schone ↑ 71'
- 22
-
32
Nils Rossen ↑ 83'
-
14
Lars Olden Larsen ↑ 83'
- 29
- 21
Coach
Rogier Meijer
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Koki Ogawa | 1 |
| Dirk Proper | 1 |
| Kodai Sano | 1 |
| Rajiv van La Parra | 1 |
| Vito van Crooij | 1 |
| Sami Ouaissa | 1 |
| Hamdi Akujobi | 1 |
| Ricardo Visus | 1 |
Almere City FC Form
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
3 / 4
1.12
Almere City FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
2.03
NEC xG
I would bet for:
Over 2.5 goals 60% + Both teams to score 59%
Match Result
✓ CorrectActual: NEC win
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 3.15
Actual: Yes — both scored
Over / Under Goals
✓ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 94% |
|
6% |
| ± 1.5 | 82% |
|
18% |
| ± 2.5 | 60% |
|
40% |
| ± 3.5 | 38% |
|
62% |
| ± 4.5 | 21% |
|
79% |
Double Chance
Almere City FC or Draw
48%
Draw or NEC
77%
Almere City FC or NEC
75%
Half-Time Result
✗ WrongActual: NEC win at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
1 – 1
10.6%
1 – 2
9.5%
0 – 2
8.8%
0 – 1
8.1%
1 – 3
6.4%
0 – 0
5.9%
0 – 3
5.8%
2 – 2
5.3%
2 – 1
5.3%
1 – 0
4.1%
2 – 3
3.7%
1 – 4
Actual
Asian Handicap — Almere City FC
| Handicap | Almere City FC covers | Push | NEC covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 2% | — | 98% |
| -2 | 2% | 5% | 92% |
| -1.5 | 8% | — | 92% |
| -1 | 8% | 12% | 80% |
| -0.5 | 20% | — | 80% |
| +0.5 | 43% | — | 57% |
| +1 | 43% | 22% | 35% |
| +1.5 | 65% | — | 35% |
| +2 | 65% | 17% | 17% |
| +2.5 | 83% | — | 17% |
Clean Sheet
Almere City FC keeps clean sheet
14%
✓
NEC keeps clean sheet
33%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.

