AFC Ajax vs NEC Nijmegen predictions, H2H, statistics and tips

The match we will analyse is the one corresponding to the 8th round of the Eredivisie, where  AFC Ajax will face NEC Nijmegen at Johan Cruijff Arena stadium on 10 October at 19:00.

After a draw in their last game played, AFC Ajax is currently in 5º position in the tournament with 14 points, while NEC Nijmegen is currently in 11º position with 8.  Continue reading our analysis for stats, H2H history and best predictions for this AFC Ajax vs NEC Nijmegen.

AFC Ajax

AFC Ajax comes from playing against Excelsior Rotterdam and finished the match with a result of 2-2, with draw for both teams. In that last match between AFC Ajax and Excelsior Rotterdam, Amsterdam team achieved a 81% possession of the ball, with 8 shots on goal of which 2 were goals. The goals were scored by T. Arokodare and J. Brandt.

In the last 6 matches, the team coached by Míchel has achieved 4 wins, 1 draw y 1 defeat. AFC Ajax average number of goals per game is 3.7 goals, while they concede an average of 1.7 goals per game. With this trend they have 4 matches conceding at least one goal. In those 6 matches, they have scored a total of 22 goals while conceding 10 goals.

Latest statistics in AFC Ajax matches:

• Over 2.5 goals: 6/6
• Both teams to score: 5/6
• Matches conceding goals:  4
• First to score: 5/6
• Half-time winner: 4/6

NEC Nijmegen

NEC Nijmegen, who visit AFC Ajax, are coming from a 1-1 draw against Go Ahead Eagles, so the team coached by D. Schreuder will try to get back to winning ways, with the difficulty of playing away from home.

In that match between NEC Nijmegen and Go Ahead Eagles, the NEC team achieved 46% ball possession, getting 5 shots on goal, 1 of which was a goal. The goal was scored by P. Schuurs.

Analysing the last 6 matches, D. Schreuder's team has won 1, drawn 2 and lost 3. NEC Nijmegen average 1.2 goals per game, while they concede an average of 2.5 goals per game. With this trend, they have 11 official matches without clean sheets. In those 6 matches, they have scored a total of 7 goals while conceding 15 goals.

Latest statistics in NEC Nijmegen matches:

• Over 2.5 goals: 5/6
• Both teams to score: 4/6
• Matches conceding goals: 11

AFC Ajax vs NEC Nijmegen: H2H STATS

The head-to-head record between the two teams can help you when placing your bet. But in this case they have never played each other.

Analysis of the head-to-head H2H between AFC Ajax vs NEC Nijmegen has helped us to create this prediction. The last match between these teams was in the Eredivisie competition, in an event that took place at the Johan Cruijff Arena stadium on 21-02-2026 with the result of 1-1, with a draw.

The last 5 meetings between AFC Ajax and NEC Nijmegen have resulted in 1 win for AFC Ajax, 1 win for NEC Nijmegen, and 3 draws. In those matches, AFC Ajax managed to score 7 goals, while NEC Nijmegen scored 9 goals against AFC Ajax.

• In 4/5 matches both teams scored
• En 4/5 games it was an Over 2.5 goals