Ajax vs NEC Match Preview & Recent FormsMatch Preview & Recent Forms
On 10 October 2026, Ajax face NEC at Johan Cruijff Arena with kickoff scheduled for . This Netherlands Eredivisie encounter presents another opportunity for both teams to compete and aim for a positive result.
Ajax tend to play with an attacking mindset.
NEC operate with a flexible back three.
Recent Form
Ajax
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NEC
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Ajax have been one of the most in-form sides lately, performing consistently at a high level. Opponents will need to be on guard against their current form.
In contrast, NEC have struggled to find rhythm, producing a patchy run of results. Recent fluctuations suggest outcomes are still unpredictable.
Recent Form Home/Away
Ajax (Home)
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NEC (Away)
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A surprising trend, with Ajax far more successful on the road.
NEC form remains fairly steady regardless of location.
Defensive Record (Clean Sheet)
Ajax
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NEC
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Ajax have been vulnerable defensively, rarely managing to keep clean sheets. Defensive frailties could be costly.
Meanwhile, NEC have clear defensive issues, conceding goals regularly. They will need to tighten things up at the back.
Defensive Record (Clean Sheet) Home/Away
Ajax (Home)
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NEC (Away)
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Ajax show only minor variation in defensive strength between home and away games.
NEC's defensive record is consistent both home and away.
Goal Trends (Over 2.5)
Ajax
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NEC
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Ajax are involved in some very high-scoring fixtures. Fans have been treated to plenty of action.
Meanwhile, NEC's matches have been highly entertaining, with goals flowing freely. Their matches rarely disappoint in terms of excitement.
Goal Trends (Over 2.5) Home/Away
Ajax (Home)
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NEC (Away)
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Ajax's matches show a similar goal pattern both home and away.
Only small differences appear in NEC's match tempo home versus away.
Scoring Consistency
Ajax
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NEC
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Ajax have been highly reliable in attack, finding the net in almost every recent match. Opponents are under constant pressure when facing their attack.
Meanwhile, NEC show strong attacking consistency, rarely ending matches without a goal. Their forward line looks sharp and confident.
Scoring Consistency Home/Away
Ajax (Home)
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NEC (Away)
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Ajax's ability to score has been consistent home and away.
There is little difference in NEC's scoring output across venues.
On average Ajax scores 2.5 and concedes 2 goals in home matches, while NEC averagely scores 2.3 and concedes 1.7 goals in away matches.
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Ajax vs NEC Video Content
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Ajax vs NEC Live Match StatsLive Match Stats
On average Ajax scores after every 8.2 shots, while NEC gets averagely 11.6 shots in a game.
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Ajax vs NEC Starting Lineups & FormationsStarting Lineups & Formations
Ajax fielded the below lineup in the last match against Excelsior: ter Stegen; Henrique, Baas, Kehrer, Gaaei; Brandt, Mokio, Klaassen; Gloukh, Dolberg, Tsygankov
In their last match against Go Ahead Eagles starting lineup of NEC was the following: Polster; Storm, Schuurs, Bras; Thomas, Lebreton, Nejasmic, Kers; Tadic, Chery; Linssen
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