Ajax vs NEC Nijmegen: Eredivisie prediction, facts, betting tips and H2H
On Saturday, October 10, we will witness an eighth-round Eredivisie clash as Ajax take on NEC Nijmegen. Kick-off is scheduled for 21:00 CET, and I have a betting tip for this match.
Ajax vs NEC Nijmegen: Match facts and H2H
- Ajax are unbeaten in three consecutive matches, recording two wins and one draw.
- Ajax have scored in 21 consecutive matches.
- NEC Nijmegen are winless in five consecutive matches, with three defeats and two draws.
- NEC Nijmegen have failed to keep a clean sheet in 11 consecutive matches.
- Ajax have the second-best attack in the Eredivisie, with 21 goals scored.
- Ajax have yet to suffer a goalless defeat this season.
- Ajax have scored in both halves in six of their last 10 matches.
Ajax vs NEC Nijmegen: Match preview
Ajax are looking to challenge for a place in the UEFA Champions League and perhaps even the league title this season. However, their start to the campaign has been somewhat inconsistent. After winning their opening three matches in a row, Ajax lost 3-1 to PSV. They then recorded two more victories before drawing with Excelsior in their final match ahead of the international break. Ajax currently sit fifth in the table with 14 points from seven rounds. They are three points behind the team in second place and five points adrift of the league leaders.
NEC Nijmegen have secured qualification for the UEFA Europa League, but the team that finished third last season have made a rather mediocre start to the current campaign. After seven rounds, they have recorded two wins, two draws and three defeats. NEC Nijmegen currently have eight points and sit 11th in the table. They are three points behind the team in seventh place, meaning the race for European qualification remains within reach. However, they clearly need to start collecting points more consistently.
Probable line-ups
- Ajax: Ter Stegen; Gaaei, Kehrer, Baas, Wijndal; Klaassen, Mokio, Brandt; Berghuis, Arokodare, Gloukh
- NEC Nijmegen: Polster; Bras, Schuurs, Storm; Tahaui, Nejasmic, Lebreton, Thomas; Chery, Tadic; Linssen
Prediction
Ajax will be playing at home, and I believe they can secure a victory. My betting tip is Ajax to score over 2 goals individually, at odds of 1.40.
