NEC Nijmegen vs Ajax prediction for Sunday’s Eredivisie round 15 fixture at Gofferstadion in Nijmegen. Read on for our free predictions betting tips and preview.
Bookmaker Ratings Prediction One: Ajax to Win – 1.37
Bookmaker Ratings Prediction Two: Over 2.5 Goals – 1.47
Bookmaker Ratings Prediction Three: Correct Score Group Bet 0-1 or 0-2 or 0-3 – 3.00
Ajax to Win
There is a 71% possibility for Ajax to win this game since they won five of their seven away Eredivisie fixtures. Moreover, Ajax beat NEC in their last eight visits to Nijmegen.
Over 2.5 Goals
Ajax’s previous seven games in all competitions played on foreign grounds produced over 2.5 goals. Likewise, NEC’s last three home matches also ended with over 2.5 goals. In addition, nine of the last ten h2hs also ended with over 2.5 strikes.
Correct Score Group Bet 0-1 or 0-2 or 0-3
Three times in the last eight meetings with Nijmegen, Ajax won by one of these scores. NEC lost twice by one of the suggested scores in their previous five Eredivisie outings.
NEC Nijmegen
With the 6-1 home win over Waalwijk in the previous round, NEC Nijmegen have won their second consecutive game and are unbeaten in six home games. NEC have picked up 17 points from 14 games this season and with it, they are currently in the ninth position.
Since the beginning of the season, NEC have scored on average 1.36 goals per game and were able to find the back of the net in their last six home games. In defense, NEC conceded more goals when playing at home with 1.29 goals per game than they have done on the road (1.00 gpg).
Ajax
After an amazing start to their season when they won six straight games and seven of their eight opening games, Ajax lost ground in the previous three rounds picking up just one point. The reigning champions are currently in the second position on the Eredivisie table with 30 points.
The main problem in recent weeks for Ajax has been in defense as they conceded at least a goal in all of their previous 13 outings in all competitions. And the same trend happened in Ajax’s last four away games when they let in eight goals in the process.
It won’t be an easy task for Ajax as they travel to Nijmegen who are undefeated in six home games. However, Ajax have a superior h2h record with their hosts and we think after the long break coach Schreuder has regrouped his team and will be able to get all three points.
NEC Nijmegen’s last three home games and Ajax’s last four Eredivisie away games saw goals in both halves. The same trend happened in four of the last five h2h meetings. With odds of 1.47 at 1XBet, we predict to see goals in both halves.
Since the start of the season, Steven Bergwijn scored 11 goals for Ajax in all competitions, eight of them in Eredivisie. Bergwijn has a rating of 7.83 while playing as a left winger and is the favorite by the bookies to score in this game.
Mathias De Wolf is doubtful for NEC.
On Ajax’s side, Ahmetcan Kaplan is out with a knee injury.
NEC Mijmegen: Cillessen; van Rooj, Marquez, Sandler, Elkarouani; Schoene, Proper, Tannane; Mattsson, Dimata, Cissoko;
Ajax: Pasveer; Rensch, Timber, Bassey, Wijndal; Berghuis, Alvarez, Taylor; Tadic, Brobbey, Bergwijn;
Sunday’s game will be played at Gofferstadion in Nijmegen.
The kickoff for this game is scheduled for 13:30 UTC.
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