Ajax (home)
- Ajax are fourth in the Eredivisie 2025-2026 standings with 42 points from 23 games, having won eight, drawn two and lost two at home (W8, D2, L2).
- Ajax’s form heading into this game has been mixed with two wins, two draws and one defeat from their last five in the Eredivisie, and they have won just two and lost one of their last three at home.
- Fred Grim has been at the Ajax helm since November 2025, having instilled a high-tempo, possession-based system with a high line, full backs that provide width and a collective, aggressive press that suffocates opponents.
- They are an elite team, but have become overly reliant on Mika Godts, who has scored 12 goals in 21 Eredivisie appearances, with four in his last five fixtures, to provide goals.
NEC (away)
- NEC Nijmegen are third on 42 points after 23 games, having won five, drawn four and lost three on the road (W5, D4, L3).
- NEC boss Dick Schreuder has slowly been shifting the club from a conservative approach to a more high-intensity, forward-minded possession game since taking over in July 2025.
- His teams press aggressively and look to play direct when the ball is won back in good positions with the ability to counter.
- NEC’s form has also been mixed with two wins, two draws and a defeat from their last five in the Eredivisie.
- Koki Ogawa has been a solid up top for them with eight goals in 20 appearances this term.
Head-to-Head
The last three Eredivisie head-to-head ties are dead even ( one win apiece and a draw ).
Key Players
- Mika Godts - has scored 12 goals in 21 Eredivisie appearances, with four in his last five fixtures.
- Koki Ogawa - has scored eight goals in 20 appearances this term.
Betting Insights
- The bookmakers make the home favorites at 1.76, with visitors Nijmegen priced at 4.1.
- That is reflected in the odds of 1.42 for the Both Teams To Score market.
Prediction
- This game should see two very different tactical approaches that will make for an intriguing contest with both of these clubs among the highest scorers in the division.
- The home advantage should swing this one for Ajax by the slimmest of margins.
