NEC Nijmegen vs Ajax Amsterdam Prediction: Can The Amsterdammers Claim All Three Points On Foreign Territory?

NEC Nijmegen will welcome Ajax Amsterdam to the Goffertstadion in the 14th round of the Eredivisie. 

Let's have a look at the latest Netherlands Eredivisie predictions between NEC Nijmegen vs. Ajax Amsterdam, probable lineups, match facts, and betting odds for you to consider!

Note: Odds are subject to change at any time!

NEC Nijmegen

Form: LWWLW

NEC Nijmegen returned to their home ground on Sunday to lock horns with high-flying FC Utrecht. Despite being in the ascendancy for large spells of the game, it wasn't enough to see them evade a narrow 2-1 defeat.

This result brought to an end their two-match winning streak in the league, which included victories over Groningen (6-0) and RKC Waalwijk (0-3). They are currently ninth in the league standings, with 16 points accumulated from 13 games, and have maintained a five-point cushion over the relegation play-off spot. 

Probable Starting XI

Formation: 4-2-3-1

Roefs; Pereira, Marquez, Nuytinck, Verdonk; Hoedemakers, Sano; Hansen, Gonzalez, Van Crooij; Ogawa

Ajax Amsterdam

Form: WDWWW

Dissatisfaction was written all over the face of Ajax Amsterdam in Thursday's UEFA Europa League against Real Sociedad. For the first time in 17 matches, the Amsterdammers failed to find the back of the net as they lost 2-0.

However, they'll be aiming to build on their 2-0 league win against PEC Zwolle at home to return to winning ways. The Amsterdammers have been impressive in the league, and they come into this match unbeaten in their last 10 games (W8, D2). This has left them in third place in the league standings with 29 points accumulated from 12 games.

Probable Starting XI

Formation: 4-3-3

Pasveer; Rensch, Sutalo, Baas, Hato; Klaassen, Henderson, Berghuis; Traore, Weghorst, Akpom

Match Facts

• NEC Nijmegen have scored in each of their last eight home matches in the Eredivisie.
• Ajax Amsterdam have avoided defeat in their last 13 away matches against NEC Nijmegen.
• NEC Nijmegen averages 2 goals per game when playing at home, and Ajax Amsterdam averages 2 goals per game when playing away.

Head-To-Head

In the last 51 meetings, NEC Nijmegen have won 3 times, Ajax Amsterdam have won 36 times, and there have been 12 draws, with the goal difference being 132-33 in favor of Ajax Amsterdam. 

Expert Betting Tips

I was a bit skeptical about Ajax Amsterdam's performance this season following their previous underwhelming campaign. This time, it feels like they are different teams hungry for success. That hunger has made them strong contenders for the title race this season. 

The Amsterdammers have won 19 of their last 28 encounters against NEC Nijmegen (D9), and I expect them to cruise to a comfortable win here by siding with them in the full-time market.

• W2 for 1.75
• Both Teams To Score - Yes for 1.70
• Goals - Over 2.5 for 1.70