NEC vs AFC Ajax, Eredivisie 2023-24 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
Match Preview
NEC vs AFC Ajax — Eredivisie at De Goffert.
Match Details
- Referee Marc Nagtegaal
- Assistant 1 Joost van Zuilen
- Assistant 2 Rens Bluemink
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 03 Dec | AFC Ajax | H | 1–2 | L |
| 26 Nov | Go Ahead Eagles | H | 1–1 | D |
| 11 Nov | FC Twente '65 | A | 3–3 | D |
| 05 Nov | FC Volendam | H | 3–3 | D |
| 21 Oct | Almere City FC | H | 1–1 | D |
| 07 Oct | SC Heerenveen | A | 1–1 | D |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 03 Dec | NEC | A | 2–1 | W |
| 30 Nov | Olympique de Marseille | A | 3–4 | L |
| 25 Nov | SBV Vitesse | H | 5–0 | W |
| 12 Nov | Almere City FC | A | 2–2 | D |
| 09 Nov | Brighton & Hove Albion FC | H | 0–2 | L |
| 05 Nov | SC Heerenveen | H | 4–1 | W |
Season Stats
| NEC | AFC Ajax | |
|---|---|---|
| #6 | Position | #7 |
| 3 | Points | 3 |
| 2 | Played | 1 |
| 1 / 0 / 1 | W / D / L | 1 / 0 / 0 |
| 5 | Scored | 2 |
| 3 | Conceded | 0 |
| +2 | GD | +2 |
| 1.50 | PPG | 3.00 |
| 50% | Win % | 100% |
Key Stats
60%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (10 games)
H2H (10 games)
60%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
0%
Clean Sheets
NEC this season
NEC this season
100%
Clean Sheets
AFC Ajax this season
AFC Ajax this season
NEC are 6th (3 pts). AFC Ajax are 7th (3 pts).
Goal Timing (This Season)
NEC
0-15
–/1
16-30
–/1
31-45
1/–
46-60
1/–
61-75
2/–
76+
1/1
■ Scored ■ Conceded
AFC Ajax
0-15
–/–
16-30
–/–
31-45
–/–
46-60
–/–
61-75
–/–
76+
2/–
■ Scored ■ Conceded
Events
Match Events
- 0' The ball is rolling at De Goffert. NEC are looking to make home advantage count against AFC Ajax.
- 5' Steven Berghuis has been relatively quiet despite scoring 85 goals in his last 322 appearances.
- 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' Indonesia international Calvin Verdonk has been a key figure this campaign — 0 goals and 0 assists in the Array this season.
- 20' The midfield battle is intense right now. Both NEC and AFC Ajax are fighting for every inch of the pitch.
- 25' NEC are enjoying more possession but struggling to find a way through a disciplined AFC Ajax backline.
- 30' It looks like no one’s ball. AFC Ajax is used to counterattacking playing. None of the sides are ready to take the lead.
- 35' The Array continues to deliver drama. Both NEC and AFC Ajax are desperate not to drop points on matchday .
- 40' AFC Ajax are happy to let the opposition have the ball in their own half. The trap is set.
- 45' AFC Ajax come into this ranked in Array. They desperately need points to push themselves up the standings.
- 46' A change in the AFC Ajax ranks — Anton Gaaei exits the field as Josip Sutalo enters on 46.
- 51' NEC is defending very well tonight not leaving a chance for their rivals to get through for a goal.
- 56' While players are taking a pause, let’s have a look at their stats. The teams met 0 times this season with winning -% of all matches.
- 57' GOAL! Kristian Hlynsson scores on 57. Assisted by Brian Brobbey
- 62' 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.
- 64' A tactical swap from NEC — Roberto Gonzalez on, Youri Baas off on 64 minutes.
- 65' Sontje Hansen makes way for Elayis Tavsan at the 65 minute mark. A tactical switch from NEC.
- 66' Chuba Akpom is replacing Brian Brobbey for the AFC Ajax side.
- 71' We are waiting for someone to take the initiative. Who will be the first to commit to attack?
- 76' The energy levels are beginning to show. Rogier Meijer might look to freshen things up shortly.
- 81' 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.
- 85' NEC ring the changes. Bram Nuytinck has done his job and it is now time for Lars Olden Larsen to step up.
- 86' AFC Ajax ring the changes. Steven Bergwijn has done his job and it is now time for Forbs to step up.
- 88' Clinical. Composed. Brilliant. Forbs makes it 0-2.
- 90' AFC Ajax make a change. Kristian Hlynsson trudges off to be replaced by Jaydon Banel on 90 minutes.
- 90' Elayis Tavsan is having a superb {COMPETITION} campaign — that is 0 goals this season for the .
- What a match! Full time at {STADIUM} — NEC 1-2 AFC Ajax.
Lineups
NEC Lineups
4-2-3-1Starting XI
- 20
- 24
- 1
- 17
- 18
- 3
- 28
- 71
-
10
Sontje Hansen ↓ Elayis Tavsan 64'
- 8
-
5
Youri Baas ↓ Roberto Gonzalez 64'
Bench
- 6
-
11
Roberto Gonzalez ↑ 64'
- 15
-
7
Elayis Tavsan ↑ 64'
- 22
- 31
-
14
Lars Olden Larsen ↑ 85'
- 4
- 23
Coach
Rogier Meijer
AFC Ajax Lineups
4-2-3-1Starting XI
-
7
Steven Bergwijn ↓ Carlos Forbs 86'
- 23
- 40
- 8
- 2
-
9
Brian Brobbey ↓ Chuba Akpom 66'
- 33
- 4
- 38
-
3
Anton Gaaei ↓ Josip Sutalo 46'
- 42
Bench
- 25
- 1
-
10
Chuba Akpom ↑ 66'
- 18
- 30
- 19
-
37
Josip Sutalo ↑ 46'
- 17
-
49
Jaydon Banel ↑ 90'
-
11
Carlos Forbs ↑ 86'
- 53
Coach
John van 't Schip
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Bart van Rooij | 3 |
| Davy Klaassen | 2 |
| Carlos Forbs | 2 |
| Dusan Tadic | 2 |
| Noussair Mazraoui | 2 |
| Wout Weghorst | 2 |
| Sontje Hansen | 2 |
| Brian Brobbey | 2 |
Head to Head
NEC Form
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
1 / 4
0.67
NEC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.93
AFC Ajax xG
I would bet for:
AFC Ajax to win 59% + Under — clean sheet likely 58%
Match Result
✓ CorrectActual: AFC Ajax win
Both Teams to Score
✗ Wrong
Avg goals/match: 2.6
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
NEC or Draw
41%
Draw or AFC Ajax
83%
NEC or AFC Ajax
76%
Half-Time Result
✗ WrongActual: Draw at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
0 – 1
13.7%
0 – 2
13.5%
1 – 1
10.3%
0 – 0
9.2%
1 – 2
Actual
0 – 3
8.5%
1 – 3
5.8%
1 – 0
4.1%
0 – 4
4.1%
2 – 1
3.1%
2 – 2
3%
1 – 4
2.9%
Asian Handicap — NEC
| Handicap | NEC covers | Push | AFC Ajax covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 1% | — | 99% |
| -2 | 1% | 2% | 97% |
| -1.5 | 3% | — | 97% |
| -1 | 3% | 8% | 89% |
| -0.5 | 11% | — | 89% |
| +0.5 | 34% | — | 66% |
| +1 | 34% | 25% | 41% |
| +1.5 | 59% | — | 41% |
| +2 | 59% | 21% | 20% |
| +2.5 | 80% | — | 20% |
Clean Sheet
NEC keeps clean sheet
15%
✓
AFC Ajax keeps clean sheet
51%
✗
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.