NEC Nijmegen 1-2 Ajax – Result & Analysis
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Poisson model rates NEC Nijmegen at 43%, yet in-form Ajax provide a compelling counter-argument — this NEC Nijmegen vs Ajax fixture contains genuine analytical tension.
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Fixture Analysis
It is a Eredivisie clash, Regular Season - 14 as NEC Nijmegen welcome Ajax to Goffertstadion. Kick-off is set for Sunday 1 December 2024 at 15:45 UTC.
Form Analysis
Looking at all fixtures this season, NEC Nijmegen stand at 4W 1D 5L from 10 Eredivisie matches — 1.30 PPG. Last five: W L W W L. Offensively they are averaging 1.80 goals per game, with 0.90 conceded. 4 clean sheets in 10 games (40%) reflects a solid defensive base. Both teams have scored in just 30% of their matches, indicating a tendency toward clean sheets or low-scoring outcomes. This season is still relatively young for NEC Nijmegen, so this record blends games from this season and last.
NEC Nijmegen at Goffertstadion this season: 3W 1D 6L from 10 home games — 1.00 PPG on home soil. At home they are averaging 1.70 goals scored and 1.50 conceded per game. BTTS has landed in 60% of their home matches — a rate that supports the Yes angle in this fixture.
Ajax — All Games: 8W 2D 0L from 10 Eredivisie fixtures this season — 2.60 PPG. Last five: W W W D W. Their attacking form is sharp — 2.50 goals per game is a high-output rate that commands respect in the goals markets. 5 clean sheets from 10 games (50%) is an exceptional defensive record — they are keeping clean sheets more often than not. This season is still relatively young for Ajax, so this record blends games from this season and last.
Ajax's away record: 5W 3D 2L from 10 road trips in Eredivisie this season (1.80 PPG). They are averaging 2.10 goals per away game — strong road scoring that makes them a threat even without home support. Both teams have scored in 70% of their away matches — a high BTTS rate on the road that directly informs this fixture. Their away PPG of 1.80 is notably below their overall 2.60 — form away from home has been a clear weakness this season.
Form points away from home here. Ajax's 2.60 PPG return is 1.30 points per game ahead of NEC Nijmegen's 1.30 — the visitors are the form-based selection, and Double Chance is an alternative worth pricing if the outright looks tight.
The BTTS market is worth targeting here. NEC Nijmegen register both teams scoring in 60% of relevant matches, Ajax in 70% (using home/away splits) — both sides above the 60% threshold gives BTTS Yes firm statistical grounding.
Head to Head
Ajax have tended to come out on top in this fixture, winning 4 of the last 6 encounters against NEC Nijmegen's 0 victories.
The 6 previous meetings have averaged 2.7 goals per game — a neutral rate that provides no strong lean on the goals market from the H2H alone. The most recent clash, on 18 Feb 2024, ended 2–2 with a draw.
It is worth noting that Ajax have a superior record in this fixture despite their visitor status — 4 wins from 6 meetings. Home advantage alone is not a sufficient reason to dismiss that track record.
Trading Patterns
NEC Nijmegen in-play and half-time data (46 games, 23 at home): they score before half-time in 74% of fixtures in home games; when goalless at HT, a second-half goal follows 100% of the time; two or more arrive in the second half on 64% of those occasions; BTTS occurs in 65% of their matches (home games); Over 2.5 goals lands in 70% of games (home games).
Ajax in-play and half-time data (46 games, 23 at away): they score before half-time in 74% of fixtures in away games; when goalless at HT, a second-half goal follows 86% of the time; two or more arrive in the second half on 86% of those occasions; they lead at the break 46% of the time; BTTS occurs in 78% of their matches (away games); Over 2.5 goals lands in 78% of games (away games); Over 3.5 in 61%.
From a combined perspective, both sides have high BTTS rates — NEC Nijmegen 56% and Ajax 70% — which reinforces the BTTS Yes angle from in-play data. Over 2.5 goals is well-supported by both sides' in-play profiles (NEC Nijmegen 65% | Ajax 74%).
Poisson Model
The Poisson distribution model projects NEC Nijmegen 1.75 xG and Ajax 1.52 xG. These expected goals figures are the primary input: they feed a goal-probability matrix across all scoreline combinations to derive the result and market probabilities below. Underlying strength ratings: NEC Nijmegen attack 1.151 / defence 0.917 | Ajax attack 1.309 / defence 0.923. League average goals — home 1.647 / away 1.265. Ajax have an above-average attack strength of 1.309 — the away xG of 1.52 is driven by genuine attacking quality on the road. Data: 47 NEC Nijmegen games / 46 Ajax games used (CurrentSeason).
Result probabilities: NEC Nijmegen 43% | Draw 23% | Ajax 34%. Fair-value odds: NEC Nijmegen 2.33 | Draw 4.35 | Ajax 2.94. This is a low-confidence result — no outcome exceeds 45%. The draw at 23% is a primary outcome, not an afterthought.
Goals markets: Over 2.5 probability 63% | BTTS probability 65% | Total xG 3.27. Over 2.5 holds a meaningful probability edge at 63% — the 3.27 total xG provides moderate support, though the model is not projecting a high-scoring game. BTTS Yes at 65% reflects that both xG figures (1.75 / 1.52) are above the threshold where scoring blanks become the primary outcome — both sides are projected to find the net.
Summary & Verdict
The Poisson model's primary lean is NEC Nijmegen at 43% — marginal model lean. Note a divergence: in-form Ajax (2.60 PPG) cuts against the Poisson lean — consider the strength-adjusted model over surface-level form results. With a 23% draw probability, Draw No Bet on NEC Nijmegen offers a more defensible entry point than the straight win. The opposing side holds a 34% win probability per the model — this is not a banker and should be staked accordingly.
Poisson projects 3.27 total expected goals, pointing to Over 2.5 at 63% probability — reasonable conviction, supported by form averaging 3.5 goals per game.
The Poisson model's BTTS call is Yes at 65%. Form rates corroborate: NEC Nijmegen 60% | Ajax 70% BTTS from recent games.
The outsider holds a 34% win probability per the model — this is not a banker and should not be treated as one. Proportionate stakes are appropriate given the genuine contest the data projects.
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💡 Key Insights
🏟️ Match Context
• Fixture: NEC Nijmegen vs Ajax | Competition: Eredivisie, Regular Season - 14 | Venue: Goffertstadion • Kick-off: Sunday 1 Dec 2024, 15:45 UTC • Data inputs: H2H history, form splits, prediction model signals, and market pricing
📊 Statistical Prediction
• Poisson result probabilities: NEC Nijmegen 43% | Draw 23% | Ajax 34% • Poisson goal markets: Over 2.5 63% | BTTS 65% | xG NEC Nijmegen 1.75 / Ajax 1.52 • Poisson strength factors: NEC Nijmegen attack 1.151 / def 0.917 | Ajax attack 1.309 / def 0.923 | league avg home 1.647 / away 1.265 • Poisson stance: NEC Nijmegen (43%) — low confidence — close contest
🎲 Betting Market Intelligence
• Odds data is not currently available for this fixture
🧮 Prediction Model
1.75
NEC Nijmegen xG
Expected Goals
1.52
Ajax xG
65%
BTTS
84%
Over 1.5
63%
Over 2.5
41%
Over 3.5
Full score-by-score matrix & model internals in the "Full Poisson Detail" section below ↓
⚠️ This analysis is generated algorithmically from statistical data and is intended for informational purposes only. It does not constitute betting advice. Please gamble responsibly.
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
What time does NEC Nijmegen vs Ajax kick off?
NEC Nijmegen vs Ajax kicked off at 15:45 on Sunday 1 December 2024 at Goffertstadion.
What was the final score in NEC Nijmegen vs Ajax?
NEC Nijmegen 1 - 2 Ajax.
Where is NEC Nijmegen vs Ajax being played?
The match is being played at Goffertstadion.
What competition is NEC Nijmegen vs Ajax part of?
NEC Nijmegen vs Ajax is a Regular Season - 14 fixture in the Eredivisie (Netherlands).
Who is favourite to win NEC Nijmegen vs Ajax?
Our statistical model gives NEC Nijmegen a 43% chance of winning, Ajax a 34% chance, and a 23% chance of a draw — making NEC Nijmegen the favourite.
Will both teams score in NEC Nijmegen vs Ajax?
Our model estimates a 65% probability that both NEC Nijmegen and Ajax will score (BTTS).
Will NEC Nijmegen vs Ajax have over 2.5 goals?
Our model puts the probability of over 2.5 goals in this match at 63%.
What is the head-to-head record between NEC Nijmegen and Ajax?
Record (6 meetings): NEC Nijmegen 0W | Draws 2 | Ajax 4W.
What form are NEC Nijmegen and Ajax in?
NEC Nijmegen (all comps): 4W-1D-5L in 10 | 1.30 PPG | GF 1.80 / GA 0.90 | L5 W-L-W-W-L. Ajax (all comps): 8W-2D-0L in 10 | 2.60 PPG | GF 2.50 / GA 0.90 | L5 W-W-W-D-W.
What do the betting odds say about NEC Nijmegen vs Ajax?
Odds data is not currently available for this fixture.
🧮 Model Insight
Model Mechanics
Working from NEC Nijmegen's attack rating (1.15) and Ajax's defence rating (0.92), the model arrives at 1.75 expected goals for the home side. The same calculation in reverse, Ajax's attack versus NEC Nijmegen's defence, projects 1.52 expected goals for the visitors.
These ratings are built from 47/46 games of current-season data — a full enough sample to trust.
The Exact-Score Picture
Run the expected-goals figures through the full scoreline distribution and 1-1 emerges as the single most likely result, at 11.4%. Close behind: 2-1 (8.9%), 1-2 (7.7%). Together the top three scorelines make up 28% of the probability — a moderately spread distribution, typical of a competitive match-up.
Most Likely Outcome
NEC Nijmegen Win
43%
2.30
23%
4.35
34%
2.98
Top 3 Most Likely Scorelines
1 – 1
10.1%
Draw
Most likely
2 – 1
8.9%
Home win
1 – 2
7.7%
Away win
Expected Goals & Win Odds
1.75
NEC Nijmegen xG
Total xG
3.27
1.52
Ajax xG
2.30
43%
Home win
4.35
23%
Draw
2.98
34%
Away win
Goals Markets
84%
Over 1.5
1.19
16%
Under 1.5
6.25
63%
Over 2.5
1.59
37%
Under 2.5
2.70
41%
Over 3.5
2.44
59%
Under 3.5
1.69
23%
Over 4.5
4.35
77%
Under 4.5
1.30
Match Markets
Both Teams to Score
65%
BTTS Yes
1.55
35%
BTTS No
2.82
Clean Sheet
22%
4.56
17%
5.76
Win to Nil
10%
10.51
6%
17.14
Score Probability Matrix (%)
| H \ A | 0 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0 | 3.8 | 5.8 | 4.4 | 2.2 | 0.8 | 0.3 |
| 1 | 6.7 | 10.1 | 7.7 | 3.9 | 1.5 | 0.4 |
| 2 | 5.8 | 8.9 | 6.7 | 3.4 | 1.3 | 0.4 |
| 3 | 3.4 | 5.2 | 3.9 | 2.0 | 0.8 | 0.2 |
| 4 | 1.5 | 2.3 | 1.7 | 0.9 | 0.3 | 0.1 |
| 5 | 0.5 | 0.8 | 0.6 | 0.3 | 0.1 | – |
Green = home win · Grey = draw · Amber = away win · White ring = most likely score
▶ Model Internals
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
What is the most likely scoreline for NEC Nijmegen vs Ajax?
Our Poisson model rates 1-1 as the single most likely exact scoreline, at 11.4%.
How many goals are NEC Nijmegen and Ajax expected to score?
The model projects 1.75 expected goals for NEC Nijmegen and 1.52 for Ajax, a combined total of 3.27.
How confident is the prediction model for NEC Nijmegen vs Ajax?
Not very — the model's leading outcome sits at just 43%, meaning this is rated as a genuinely open contest with no dominant favourite.
📈 Form Insight
Where Both Sides Stand
NEC Nijmegen come into this having played 46 games, going 19W 12D 15L for 1.50 points per game. Their last five reads W-L-W-W-L. The sample for NEC Nijmegen is still a mix of this season and last, given how young the current campaign is.
On the other side, Ajax sit at 1.85 PPG from 46 outings (24W 13D 9L), a run that reads W-W-W-D-W across their last five. The sample for Ajax is still a mix of this season and last, given how young the current campaign is.
Form-wise this is close to level: NEC Nijmegen on 1.50 PPG, Ajax on 1.85. Other factors will likely decide this one more than recent results.
Home Ground vs the Road
NEC Nijmegen's home form reads 10W 5D 8L across 23 games on their own ground, a 1.52 PPG return.
Away from home, Ajax have taken 1.48 points per game from 23 outings (9W 7D 7L).
The Goals Picture
NEC Nijmegen are averaging 1.85 goals scored and 1.28 conceded per game recently; Ajax are on 2.20 scored and 1.57 conceded. Both sides have been scoring freely, which tends to support the goals markets running hot in this fixture.
On BTTS specifically: Ajax in 70%.
Last 46 Results — Eredivisie
Current season: same league only · Previous season: all leagues (covers promoted/relegated teams)
NEC Nijmegen
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Ajax
Blended
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
What form are NEC Nijmegen and Ajax in coming into this match?
NEC Nijmegen have gone 19W 12D 15L in their last 46 games (1.50 PPG), while Ajax have gone 24W 13D 9L in their last 46 (1.85 PPG).
Which team has the better venue record — NEC Nijmegen at home or Ajax away?
NEC Nijmegen's home record (1.52 PPG) is the stronger of the two venue-specific splits — NEC Nijmegen at home: 1.52 PPG; Ajax away: 1.48 PPG.
⚔️ Rivalry Insight
A Look Back
The fixture history between NEC Nijmegen and Ajax runs to 10 recorded meetings, the earliest dating back to August 2021. Every recorded meeting has come in Eredivisie. They last met on 21 February 2026, roughly 5 months ago.
Digging Into the Numbers
The last 2 meetings have all been drawn — an unusually settled recent run for this fixture.
The biggest gap between the sides came on 14 Aug 2021, when Ajax won 5-0 — the largest margin of victory on record between these two.
NEC Nijmegen's record when hosting Ajax specifically: 0W 2D 3L from 5 games — a narrower, venue-specific slice of the head-to-head picture.
Last 10 Meetings
1
NEC Nijmegen
4
Draws
5
Ajax
Recent Meetings
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
What is the head-to-head record between NEC Nijmegen and Ajax?
From 10 meetings on record, NEC Nijmegen have won 1, Ajax have won 5, and 4 have been drawn.
When did NEC Nijmegen and Ajax last play each other?
They last met on 21 February 2026, when Ajax 1-1 NEC Nijmegen.
Who has won more matches between NEC Nijmegen and Ajax?
Ajax have the better head-to-head record, with 5 wins from 10 meetings.
📈 Trading Insight
Half-Time Trends
NEC Nijmegen are typically involved in an early goal — the half-time board shows at least one in 74% of their matches. They've gone in front at half-time 26% of the time. They've also shown some fight from behind, salvaging a draw or win after trailing at half-time in 13% of those situations.
Ajax are typically involved in an early goal — the half-time board shows at least one in 74% of their matches. They've gone in front at half-time 26% of the time.
The Numbers That Matter
Both teams scoring has been the norm for this pairing lately — NEC Nijmegen at 65%, Ajax at 78%. That combined rate makes BTTS Yes a well-supported trading angle.
Goals have flowed in these teams' recent matches — Over 2.5 has landed at 70% for NEC Nijmegen and 78% for Ajax. Stepping up a level, Over 3.5 has also landed reasonably often — 35% and 70% respectively — worth a look for goal-hungry markets.
On the defensive side: NEC Nijmegen keep a clean sheet in 30% of their matches.
Current season: same league only. Previous season: all leagues (covers promoted/relegated teams). All = any venue | Venue = NEC Nijmegen home games / Ajax away games. HT metrics require half-time score data — shown as — where unavailable.
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
Do both teams usually score when NEC Nijmegen play Ajax?
Yes — based on recent matches, both teams have scored in 65% of NEC Nijmegen's games and 78% of Ajax's, a combined rate that favours BTTS Yes.
Is NEC Nijmegen vs Ajax usually a high-scoring fixture?
Recent trends suggest it could be — Over 2.5 goals has landed in 70% of NEC Nijmegen's matches and 78% of Ajax's.
Do NEC Nijmegen and Ajax tend to score early?
NEC Nijmegen have had a goal before half-time in 74% of their recent matches, Ajax in 74% — a useful reference point for first-half goal markets.
Shock result as Ajax defy the odds to beat NEC Nijmegen 1-2.
📝 Match Report
How It Unfolded
Ajax beat NEC Nijmegen 1-2 at Goffertstadion, Regular Season - 14, in the Eredivisie. The remainder of the report sets that outcome against the pre-match model, the markets and the teams' data profiles.
The Model vs The Result
The Poisson model went into this projecting NEC Nijmegen 1.75 xG and Ajax 1.52 xG, a combined 3.27. The scoreboard read 1-2 for 3 actual goals. Both sides finished within a goal of their individual projections, so the scoreline sat close to the model's expected shape. Those figures were built on strength ratings of NEC Nijmegen attack 1.15 / defence 0.92 against Ajax attack 1.31 / defence 0.92, drawn from 47/46 games (CurrentSeason).
On the result, the model split it NEC Nijmegen 43% | Draw 23% | Ajax 34%, with NEC Nijmegen to win its most likely call at 43%. The actual Ajax win had been the model's second-ranked read at 34%, so the result diverged from the top call without being a shock.
Goals & Markets
The model rated Over 2.5 goals at 63%. The game delivered 3, so it went over — in line with the projection. Over 1.5 had been 84% and landed. Over 3.5 was 41% and did not. On both teams to score, the model sat at 65% and the match saw both sides score — another call in the model's favour. Historically the two sides average 70% Over 2.5 across their same-competition games (NEC Nijmegen 65%, Ajax 74%), a base rate that agreed with today's over. Their combined BTTS history runs at 63%, which matched the both-scored outcome.
Trading Patterns vs Reality
NEC Nijmegen's trading profile (46 games, 23 home) set some clear expectations: BTTS lands in 56% of their matches — today it did.
Ajax's trading profile (46 games, 23 away) set some clear expectations: BTTS lands in 70% of their matches — today it did.
Form vs Result
The form lines were close — NEC Nijmegen 1.50 PPG, Ajax 1.85 PPG — offering no strong steer, and the Ajax win broke the near-deadlock. NEC Nijmegen (home/away splits) managed 1 against a 1.91 scoring average — below par going forward. Ajax (home/away splits) conceded 1 against a 2.09 average — tighter than their form line.
Verdict
Grading the result against the stored data, 2 of 3 pre-match signals came in: result (miss), Over 2.5 (hit), BTTS (hit). Partial vindication: some calls landed, others slipped.
💡 Key Insights
⚠️ This match report is generated algorithmically from the final score, our prediction model, and each team's historical form and trading data. Analysis is for informational purposes only.