Ajax vs NEC Nijmegen — match summary
Netherlands · Eredivisie · kick-off 11 Oct 2026 02:00
Full time · score 1-1
pPS pre-match readiness (0-100): Ajax 43 · NEC Nijmegen 46
mPS in-play performance (0-100): Ajax 53 · NEC Nijmegen 39
Shots on target 5-2 · corners 4-4 · possession 61-39
NextGOAL tip: NEC Nijmegen +1.75 · 3 stars
Ajax managed only a 2-2 draw in their most recent match, despite having beaten their opponents 5-1 in two straight games before that. A defense that let the opponent come back to equalize cost them points, and this time they face NEC Nijmegen, who have yet to win in 5 straight matches. Ajax are still clearly the side whose attack works harder, scoring 21 and conceding 9 in 7 matches, while NEC Nijmegen have scored 12 and conceded 13 in the same number of matches. The visitors have had problems with finishing and a leaky defense throughout, but lining up 3-4-2-1 as expected, they will likely focus on packing the middle and waiting to counter, with Bryan Linssen as the lone striker. This game should open up with both sides trading blows from the start, because Ajax must push forward to restore their confidence, but NEC Nijmegen sitting deep and waiting for counterattacking moments may keep the game from ending in a blowout. What to watch is how long NEC Nijmegen can cope with Ajax's attacking moments before the game turns.