TIPS - Go Ahead Eagles VS Nijmegen

[(Go Ahead Eagles) Strength]:
1. Go Ahead Eagles forward Milan Smit scored a brace in the last Europa League match, helping the team complete a comeback. He has scored 5 goals in his last 4 competitive matches, showing extremely active performance in attack.
2. Go Ahead Eagles won 2-1 away against Panathinaikos F.C. in the Europa League midweek, securing their first-ever European victory and halting a two-match losing streak in the league. The team's morale is currently high.
3. Go Ahead Eagles have strong offensive firepower, scoring 9 goals in their last 5 competitive matches, averaging nearly 2 goals per game.
4. In the last 5 head-to-head encounters, Go Ahead Eagles have achieved a solid record of 3 wins, 1 draw, and 1 loss, showing a clear advantage in recent meetings.

[(Go Ahead Eagles) Weakness]:
1. Go Ahead Eagles are playing twice this week with a double-header fixture, which poses a significant test for the players in this match.
2. Go Ahead Eagles' defense has noticeably declined recently, conceding 6 goals in their last 3 league matches, including 4 goals against the promoted team Telstar.
3. Go Ahead Eagles have very limited home strength, with only 1 win, 1 draw, and 2 losses in 4 competitive home matches this season, resulting in a win rate of just 25%.

[(N.E.C. Nijmegen) Strength]:
1. N.E.C. Nijmegen's starting forward Tjaronn Chery was suspended due to a red card in the last league match and will return to the starting lineup for this game. He has played 6 league matches this season, contributing 3 goals and 2 assists with excellent stats.
2. N.E.C. Nijmegen won 2-1 at home against AZ Alkmaar in the last league match, ending a three-match losing streak in the league and showing signs of recovery.
3. N.E.C. Nijmegen's offense is in full swing, scoring 12 goals in their last 5 league matches, averaging over 2 goals per game.

[(N.E.C. Nijmegen) Weakness]:
1. N.E.C. Nijmegen goalkeeper Jasper Cillessen and three defenders Jetro Willems, Bram Nuytinck, and Philippe Sandler are unable to play due to injuries, which will create significant vulnerabilities in the team's defense.
2. N.E.C. Nijmegen's defense is full of holes, conceding 12 goals in their last 5 league matches, with goals conceded in every match during this period.
3. N.E.C. Nijmegen lack competitiveness away from home, with 1 win and 2 losses in 3 league away matches this season, currently on a two-match losing streak away.

[Tips]:
Go Ahead Eagles are in poor form recently, losing 2 of their last 3 matches.

The team have significant defensive issues and limited home strength, but their offensive firepower is well guaranteed.

N.E.C. Nijmegen are also in poor form recently, having previously suffered 3 consecutive losses.

The team's defense is full of holes, and they are not good at playing away.

Looking at the head-to-head record, Go Ahead Eagles have a clear advantage, but do not receive sufficient support from the AH line in this game.

Thus, N.E.C. Nijmegen are favored to avoid defeat!

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