NEC Nijmegen vs AFC Ajax: Prediction, Head-to-Head, Odds & Stats (Sat, 20 Dec '25)
Wojtek Kolan
Published on 14 Dec, 08:36 AM
Next Match 20/12/25 at 07:00 PM UTC
Scheduled H2H Match For NEC Nijmegen Vs AFC Ajax
Sat, 20 Dec 2025 at 07:00 PM UTC
NLD
Recent Form
1
Win
Last 10 Played
7
Win
NLD
Recent Form
1
Win
Last 10 Played
7
Win
Game Schedule - Time Of Fixture
NEC Nijmegen will square off vs AFC Ajax in VriendenLoterij Eredivisie on Sat, 20 Dec 2025 at 07:00 PM UTC. Let’s investigate historical performances, recent stats and head-2-head information to find out the most accurate picks and best bets.
NEC Nijmegen vs AFC Ajax H2H Match Summary
Over the last 10 H2H games for these teams, NEC Nijmegen have won 1 times and AFC Ajax have got the victory on 7 occasion.
| Head-to-Head (Last 10 Matches) | |
|---|---|
| NEC Nijmegen | 1 |
| Draw | 2 |
| AFC Ajax | 7 |
NEC Nijmegen Vs AFC Ajax Performance stats
Editorial Prediction:
The forthcoming clash in the VriendenLoterij Eredivisie unfolds at the Stadion de Goffert, Netherlands, on Saturday, December 20, 2025. As the anticipation builds, curious minds ponder: who might get the upper hand based on their past encounters and current form? In the last three direct face-offs, NEC Nijmegen secured a victory, while AFC Ajax mirrored this with a win of their own. The one draw between them only thickens the plot.
Diving deeper into recent results, NEC Nijmegen pulled off a stunning 3-0 victory against AFC Ajax on May 11, 2025, despite being away from home. Riding this victorious wave, NEC Nijmegen recently exchanged 2-2 blows with SC Telstar. In contrast, AFC Ajax triumphed over Qarabağ FK, claiming a 4-2 win, showcasing their attacking prowess and fighting spirit. On the league table, NEC Nijmegen occupies the 3rd position, shadowed closely by AFC Ajax in 4th.
Individual brilliance often tips the scales in tight matches. For NEC Nijmegen, K. Shiogai stands out with an impressive tally of 7 goals, making him a pivotal figure for the hosts. Conversely, AFC Ajax will look to M. Godts, their assisting wizard, who has provided 5 crucial assists, underpinning their attacking endeavors. Player ratings place Ajax’s Mika Godts (7.58) and NEC's Kodai Sano (7.24) at the helm of their respective teams.
A glance at possession stats reveals nearly neck-and-neck figures, with NEC Nijmegen slightly ahead at 57.875% compared to AFC Ajax's 57.6%. When considering corner scenarios, NEC Nijmegen averages 5.63 per match, marginally overshadowing AFC Ajax's 5.53. Discipline also paints a similar story, with NEC holding 30 yellow cards and 2 reds, whereas Ajax tallies 29 yellows and 2 reds, suggesting both teams are evenly matched in aggression.
In summary, with the teams equally matched in defense and discipline, NEC Nijmegen holds a psychological edge, given their recent triumph against Ajax. However, Ajax's hunger to reclaim supremacy could make this a nail-biting affair. Given the stats, NEC Nijmegen appears poised to seize victory, buoyed by recent performances and strategic discipline. As we await kickoff, the statistics hint at a thriller, with NEC Nijmegen holding the slight upper hand.
NEC Nijmegen vs AFC Ajax Past H2H Matches
11/05/25
01/12/24
18/02/24
03/12/23
05/03/23
08/01/23
23/04/22
14/08/21
08/04/17
20/11/16
13/03/16
23/08/15
03/05/14
10/11/13
31/03/13
19/08/12
19/02/12
27/11/11
17/04/11
04/12/10
02/05/10
11/12/09
18/01/09
26/10/08
27/01/10
Head To Head Streaks
Team Streaks
NEC Nijmegen Recent Matches
13/12/25
07/12/25
29/11/25
23/11/25
09/11/25
02/11/25
25/10/25
18/10/25
05/10/25
28/09/25
21/09/25
13/09/25
31/08/25
24/08/25
16/08/25
09/08/25
22/05/25
18/05/25
14/05/25
11/05/25
03/05/25
30/10/25
02/08/25
01/08/25
26/07/25
23/07/25
19/07/25
12/07/25
06/07/25
05/07/25
AFC Ajax Recent Matches
14/12/25
06/12/25
02/12/25
22/11/25
09/11/25
01/11/25
26/10/25
18/10/25
04/10/25
27/09/25
21/09/25
13/09/25
30/08/25
24/08/25
17/08/25
10/08/25
18/05/25
10/12/25
25/11/25
05/11/25
22/10/25
30/09/25
17/09/25
03/08/25
27/07/25
24/07/25
19/07/25
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12/07/25
05/07/25
NEC Nijmegen Next Fixtures
20/12/25
09/01/26
17/01/26
24/01/26
31/01/26
07/02/26
14/02/26
21/02/26
28/02/26
07/03/26
14/03/26
21/03/26
04/04/26
11/04/26
23/04/26
02/05/26
10/05/26
17/05/26
AFC Ajax Next Fixtures
20/12/25
11/01/26
17/01/26
24/01/26
01/02/26
07/02/26
14/02/26
21/02/26
28/02/26
07/03/26
14/03/26
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11/04/26
23/04/26
02/05/26
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17/05/26
NEC Nijmegen Last Match Played stats
SC Telstar vs NEC Nijmegen
Final Score :2 - 2
| (H) | Match overview | (A) |
|---|---|---|
| 32% | Ball possession | 68% |
| 1.82 | Expected goals | 2.80 |
| 3 | Big chances | 5 |
| 10 | Total shots | 16 |
| 5 | Goalkeeper saves | 2 |
| 5 | Corner kicks | 7 |
| 8 | Fouls | 11 |
| 238 | Passes | 497 |
| 29 | Tackles | 15 |
| 10 | Free kicks | 8 |
| 0 | Yellow cards | 2 |
| (H) | Shots | (A) |
| 10 | Total shots | 16 |
| 4 | Shots on target | 8 |
| 0 | Hit woodwork | 0 |
| 1 | Shots off target | 2 |
| 5 | Blocked shots | 6 |
| 7 | Shots inside box | 11 |
| 3 | Shots outside box | 5 |
| (H) | Attack | (A) |
| 1 | Big chances scored | 2 |
| 2 | Big chances missed | 3 |
| 14 | Touches in penalty area | 37 |
| 1 | Fouled in final third | 0 |
| 4 | Offsides | 1 |
| (H) | Passes | (A) |
| 159 | Accurate passes | 416 |
| 18 | Throw-ins | 20 |
| 36 | Final third entries | 78 |
| 31/57 (54%) | Final third phase | 137/187 (73%) |
| 18/58 (31%) | Long balls | 37/73 (51%) |
| 5/12 (42%) | Crosses | 10/29 (34%) |
| (H) | Duels | (A) |
| 53% | Duels | 47% |
| 9 | Dispossessed | 12 |
| 42/75 (56%) | Ground duels | 33/75 (44%) |
| 12/27 (44%) | Aerial duels | 15/27 (56%) |
| 4/10 (40%) | Dribbles | 10/27 (37%) |
| (H) | Defending | (A) |
| 62% | Tackles won | 53% |
| 29 | Total tackles | 15 |
| 11 | Interceptions | 9 |
| 50 | Recoveries | 46 |
| 32 | Clearances | 20 |
| 2 | Errors lead to a shot | 1 |
| 0 | Errors lead to a goal | 1 |
| (H) | Goalkeeping | (A) |
| 5 | Total saves | 2 |
| 0.64 | Goals prevented | 0.13 |
| 1 | Big saves | 0 |
| 1 | High claims | 1 |
| 0 | Punches | 1 |
| 8 | Goal kicks | 4 |
| 0 | Penalty saves | 1 |
AFC Ajax Last Match Played stats
AFC Ajax vs Feyenoord
Final Score :2 - 0
| (H) | Match overview | (A) |
|---|---|---|
| 43% | Ball possession | 57% |
| 1.27 | Expected goals | 1.91 |
| 0 | Big chances | 1 |
| 15 | Total shots | 18 |
| 1 | Goalkeeper saves | 4 |
| 3 | Corner kicks | 12 |
| 12 | Fouls | 12 |
| 404 | Passes | 520 |
| 20 | Tackles | 9 |
| 12 | Free kicks | 12 |
| 2 | Yellow cards | 1 |
| (H) | Shots | (A) |
| 15 | Total shots | 18 |
| 7 | Shots on target | 1 |
| 0 | Hit woodwork | 0 |
| 5 | Shots off target | 10 |
| 3 | Blocked shots | 7 |
| 9 | Shots inside box | 12 |
| 6 | Shots outside box | 6 |
| (H) | Attack | (A) |
| 0 | Big chances missed | 1 |
| 2 | Through balls | 1 |
| 17 | Touches in penalty area | 43 |
| 0 | Fouled in final third | 4 |
| 2 | Offsides | 0 |
| (H) | Passes | (A) |
| 336 | Accurate passes | 446 |
| 7 | Throw-ins | 22 |
| 36 | Final third entries | 73 |
| 52/74 (70%) | Final third phase | 170/221 (77%) |
| 16/50 (32%) | Long balls | 16/26 (62%) |
| 1/6 (17%) | Crosses | 5/36 (14%) |
| (H) | Duels | (A) |
| 51% | Duels | 49% |
| 4 | Dispossessed | 4 |
| 36/60 (60%) | Ground duels | 24/60 (40%) |
| 6/22 (27%) | Aerial duels | 16/22 (73%) |
| 7/12 (58%) | Dribbles | 4/20 (20%) |
| (H) | Defending | (A) |
| 45% | Tackles won | 56% |
| 20 | Total tackles | 9 |
| 16 | Interceptions | 9 |
| 45 | Recoveries | 44 |
| 40 | Clearances | 10 |
| 0 | Errors lead to a shot | 1 |
| (H) | Goalkeeping | (A) |
| 1 | Total saves | 4 |
| 0.06 | Goals prevented | -1.04 |
| 3 | High claims | 0 |
| 12 | Goal kicks | 6 |
NEC Nijmegen Vs AFC Ajax Season Stats
| NEC Nijmegen | Performance Summary | AFC Ajax |
|---|---|---|
| 16 | Matches | 16 |
| 41 | Goals Scored | 30 |
| 27 | Goals Conceded | 20 |
| 2.56 | Goals per Game | 1.88 |
| 1.69 | Goals Conceded per Game | 1.25 |
| 6.94 | Shots on Target per Game | 6 |
| 3.56 | Big Chances per Game | 2.38 |
| 57.94% | Ball Possession | 56.69% |
| 3 | Clean Sheets | 4 |
| 16.5 | Tackles per Game | 16.06 |
| 4 | Penalty Goals Conceded | 4 |
| 12.56 | Fouls per Game | 11.13 |
| 2.06 | Offsides per Game | 1.63 |
| 5.38 | Goal Kicks per Game | 6.88 |
| 21.25 | Throw-ins per Game | 16.25 |
| 1.88 | Yellow Cards per Game | 1.94 |
| 2 | Red Cards | 1 |
Eredivisie 25/26 Standings
| POS | TEAM | MP | W | L | D | PTS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 16 | 14 | 1 | 1 | 43 | |
| 2 | 16 | 11 | 4 | 1 | 34 | |
| 3 | 16 | 8 | 3 | 5 | 29 | |
| 4 | 16 | 8 | 4 | 4 | 28 | |
| 5 | 16 | 8 | 6 | 2 | 26 | |
| 6 | 15 | 7 | 4 | 4 | 25 | |
| 7 | 16 | 6 | 4 | 6 | 24 | |
| 8 | 16 | 6 | 5 | 5 | 23 | |
| 9 | 16 | 5 | 6 | 5 | 20 | |
| 10 | 16 | 6 | 8 | 2 | 20 | |
| 11 | 16 | 5 | 7 | 4 | 19 | |
| 12 | 16 | 4 | 6 | 6 | 18 | |
| 13 | 16 | 5 | 8 | 3 | 18 | |
| 14 | 15 | 5 | 9 | 1 | 16 | |
| 15 | 16 | 3 | 8 | 5 | 14 | |
| 16 | 16 | 4 | 10 | 2 | 14 | |
| 17 | 16 | 3 | 9 | 4 | 13 | |
| 18 | 16 | 2 | 8 | 6 | 12 |
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