Preview: NEC vs. Ajax - prediction, team news, lineups

Posted Saturday, December 20, 2025 by 7M Sport

[(N.E.C. Nijmegen) Strength]:
1. N.E.C. Nijmegen forward Kento Shiogai currently ranks 8th on the scoring charts with 7 goals, showcasing excellent individual ability.
2. In terms of recent form,N.E.C. Nijmegen have remained unbeaten in their last 6 matches, winning 5 of them, showing good form.
3. N.E.C. Nijmegen have scored 15 goals in their last 5 matches, averaging 3 goals per game, with their offense firing on all cylinders.

[(N.E.C. Nijmegen) Weakness]:
1. N.E.C. Nijmegen have conceded 16 goals in their last 10 matches, averaging nearly 2 goals per game, indicating poor defensive performance.
2. The two sides have faced each other 35 times in total, with N.E.C. Nijmegen winning 2, drawing 11, and losing 22, putting them at a disadvantage.

[(AFC Ajax) Strength]:
1. AFC Ajax forwards Mika Godts and Wout Weghorst have combined for 12 goals this season, demonstrating highly efficient partnership.
2. In terms of recent form, AFC Ajax are currently on a 5-match winning streak, showing good recent form.
3. AFC Ajax have scored 18 goals in their last 5 matches, averaging nearly 4 goals per game, with their offense firing on all cylinders.
4. In their last 8 encounters, AFC Ajax have scored 14 goals and conceded 8, holding an advantage in both offensive and defensive statistics.

[(AFC Ajax) Weakness]:
1. AFC Ajax have conceded 15 goals in their last 10 matches, averaging nearly 2 goals per game, indicating poor defensive performance.

[Tips]:
AFC Ajax currently lead N.E.C. Nijmegen in the standings and naturally hope to extend their advantage.

Comparing the recent form of both sides, N.E.C. Nijmegen have remained unbeaten in their last 6 matches, winning 5 of them. On the other hand, AFC Ajax are currently on a 5-match winning streak.

Looking at the head-to-head record, AFC Ajax hold the upper hand.

AH market provided home team a -0/0.5 line for this match.

Considering AFC Ajax's overall stronger strength, they are favored to win this match.

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