Go Ahead Eagles vs NEC, Eredivisie 2024-25 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
Match Preview
Go Ahead Eagles vs NEC — Eredivisie at De Adelaarshorst.
- Go Ahead Eagles 2 games · 4 pts (2026/27)
- NEC 2 games · 3 pts (2026/27)
Match Details
- Referee Alex Bos
- Assistant 1 Michael Osseweijer
- Assistant 2 Richard Brondijk
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 07 Dec | NEC | H | 5–0 | W |
| 01 Dec | FC Twente '65 | A | 2–3 | L |
| 23 Nov | Almere City FC | H | 3–0 | W |
| 10 Nov | SC Heerenveen | A | 0–1 | L |
| 03 Nov | PEC Zwolle | H | 2–2 | D |
| 27 Oct | AZ | A | 2–2 | D |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 07 Dec | Go Ahead Eagles | A | 0–5 | L |
| 01 Dec | AFC Ajax | H | 1–2 | L |
| 24 Nov | FC Utrecht | H | 1–2 | L |
| 09 Nov | RKC Waalwijk | A | 3–0 | W |
| 03 Nov | FC Groningen | H | 6–0 | W |
| 25 Oct | Almere City FC | A | 0–1 | L |
Season Stats
| Go Ahead Eagles | NEC | |
|---|---|---|
| #4 | Position | #9 |
| 4 | Points | 3 |
| 2 | Played | 2 |
| 1 / 1 / 0 | W / D / L | 1 / 0 / 1 |
| 6 | Scored | 5 |
| 3 | Conceded | 3 |
| +3 | GD | +2 |
| 2.00 | PPG | 1.50 |
| 50% | Win % | 50% |
Key Stats
60%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (10 games)
H2H (10 games)
50%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
0%
Clean Sheets
Go Ahead Eagles this season
Go Ahead Eagles this season
0%
Clean Sheets
NEC this season
NEC this season
Go Ahead Eagles are 4th (4 pts). NEC are 9th (3 pts).
Goal Timing (This Season)
Go Ahead Eagles
0-15
–/1
16-30
1/–
31-45
–/2
46-60
–/–
61-75
4/–
76+
1/–
■ 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' Temperatures are rising at De Adelaarshorst as Go Ahead Eagles face off against NEC in what promises to be a fascinating contest.
- 5' Oliver Edvardsen does the damage! The net is bulging and Go Ahead Eagles surge ahead!
- 6' What a strike from Oliver Edvardsen! The score is 2-0.
- 10' A stunning finish from Enric Llansana — that came from absolutely nowhere!
- 15' Both keepers have barely been tested. Go Ahead Eagles and NEC are cancelling each other out in the centre of the park.
- 20' Koki Ogawa has been relatively quiet despite scoring 25 goals in his last 278 appearances.
- 25' Against the run of play, Oliver Edvardsen has scored! This game has turned on its head.
- 30' It’s a booking for NEC player. Calvin Verdonk gets a card.
- 34' The NEC manager makes a substitution. Bram Nuytinck departs to be replaced by Thomas Ouwejan.
- 39' Not even hints on scoring a goal over the last 39 minutes.
- 44' Go Ahead Eagles currently sit 8 in the Array table. A result here could be decisive in the race for the top positions.
- 49' The referee calls foul for Dean James. He receives a card.
- 52' Sontje Hansen is having his name booked by the referee on 52.
- 55' The NEC bench stirs into life. Vito van Crooij is withdrawn and Basar Onal gets his opportunity.
- 58' Dean James adds to his 0 season tally! Go Ahead Eagles lead 5-0 — and this changes everything.
- 62' The crowd applauds Victor Edvardsen as he leaves the pitch. Finn Stokkers steps in for Go Ahead Eagles.
- 67' The energy levels are beginning to show. Rogier Meijer might look to freshen things up shortly.
- 72' The home supporters are growing impatient. Go Ahead Eagles must find a spark to ignite this game.
- 77' Julius Dirksen has so much to prove this time. He replaces Joris Kramer on 77 minute.
- 80' Fresh legs for NEC! Ivan Marquez comes on to replace Philippe Sandler.
- 85' The teams are not in a rush to score plenty of goals. It might look strange considering NEC that had 171 games and scored 233 goals.
- 90' The referee has no hesitation. Oliver Antman is booked for Go Ahead Eagles — card on 90.
- The referee blows the final whistle. Sensational lose for NEC.
Lineups
Go Ahead Eagles Lineups
4-2-3-1Starting XI
- 1
-
8
Evert Linthorst ↓ Calvin Twigt 62'
-
4
Joris Kramer ↓ Julius Dirksen 77'
- 3
- 19
- 2
- 21
-
23
Oliver Edvardsen ↓ Milan Smit 77'
- 5
- 16
-
7
Jakob Breum ↓ Soren Tengstedt 62'
Bench
-
27
Finn Stokkers ↑ 62'
- 22
- 11
-
10
Soren Tengstedt ↑ 62'
- 24
-
26
Julius Dirksen ↑ 77'
-
9
Milan Smit ↑ 77'
-
6
Calvin Twigt ↑ 62'
- 33
- 17
- 29
Coach
Paul Simonis
NEC Lineups
4-2-3-1Starting XI
-
32
Vito van Crooij ↓ Basar Onal 55'
- 24
-
17
Bram Nuytinck ↓ Thomas Ouwejan 34'
-
18
Koki Ogawa ↓ Mees Hoedemakers 55'
-
3
Philippe Sandler ↓ Ivan Marquez 80'
- 71
- 10
- 22
- 2
- 23
- 25
Bench
-
5
Thomas Ouwejan ↑ 34'
-
6
Mees Hoedemakers ↑ 55'
- 20
- 7
-
4
Ivan Marquez ↑ 80'
- 1
- 31
-
11
Basar Onal ↑ 55'
-
19
Lefteris Lyratzis ↑ 34'
- 9
- 8
Coach
Rogier Meijer
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Oliver Edvardsen | 5 |
| Finn Stokkers | 2 |
| Noe Lebreton | 2 |
| Magnus Mattsson | 2 |
| Dean James | 2 |
| Brayann Pereira | 1 |
| Isac Lidberg | 1 |
| Kento Shiogai | 1 |
Head to Head
Go Ahead Eagles Form
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
3 / 4
3.03
Go Ahead Eagles xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.54
NEC xG
I would bet for:
Over 2.5 goals 82% + Both teams to score 74%
Match Result
✓ CorrectActual: Go Ahead Eagles win
Both Teams to Score
✗ Wrong
Avg goals/match: 4.57
Actual: No — clean sheet
Over / Under Goals
✓ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 98% |
|
2% |
| ± 1.5 | 94% |
|
6% |
| ± 2.5 | 82% |
|
18% |
| ± 3.5 | 65% |
|
35% |
| ± 4.5 | 47% |
|
53% |
Double Chance
Go Ahead Eagles or Draw
82%
Draw or NEC
36%
Go Ahead Eagles or NEC
82%
Half-Time Result
✓ CorrectActual: Go Ahead Eagles win at HT
Correct Score
✗ 5–0 not predicted5 – 0Actual
2 – 1
7.3%
3 – 1
7.2%
1 – 1
5.6%
2 – 2
5.5%
3 – 2
5.5%
4 – 1
5.4%
2 – 0
5%
3 – 0
4.8%
4 – 2
4.2%
1 – 2
3.8%
4 – 0
3.6%
5 – 1
3.3%
Asian Handicap — Go Ahead Eagles
| Handicap | Go Ahead Eagles covers | Push | NEC covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 29% | — | 71% |
| -2 | 29% | 18% | 53% |
| -1.5 | 47% | — | 53% |
| -1 | 47% | 19% | 34% |
| -0.5 | 66% | — | 34% |
| +0.5 | 83% | — | 17% |
| +1 | 83% | 9% | 8% |
| +1.5 | 92% | — | 8% |
| +2 | 92% | 5% | 3% |
| +2.5 | 97% | — | 3% |
Clean Sheet
Go Ahead Eagles keeps clean sheet
22%
✗
NEC keeps clean sheet
6%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.