NEC vs Go Ahead Eagles H2H Stats, Lineups and Live Stream

Preview

NEC were up against Go Ahead Eagles in the Eredivisie of Netherlands on May 17. The final score saw NEC beat Go Ahead Eagles 2-1.

The game turned on the 12th minute when Noe Lebreton found the net, handing NEC the advantage. This was followed by a goal from Soren Tengstedt with Lebreton scoring one more, concluding at 2-1.

Fans are eager for the showdown as NEC and Go Ahead Eagles square off once more, 7 months after their previous Eredivisie encounter that concluded in a 1-1 stalemate. NEC come into this match following a defeat to Groningen on May 10, looking to bounce back with a stronger performance, although they have been unable to secure a victory in their past five games. If they want to stop their recent slide, defensive solidity must be the focus, particularly since their defensive frailties have been apparent as they have allowed goals in five consecutive matches.

Go Ahead Eagles are coming off a defeat to PSV in the Eredivisie on May 10, extending their winless streak to four games.

This Eredivisie clash features attacking talents who have defined the campaigns of NEC and Go Ahead Eagles. NEC’s attacking options, crafted under Dick Schreuder’s leadership, have been bolstered by Brian Linssen, the team’s top scorer, and Tjaronn Chery, both of whom have contributed crucial goals and assists. In Eredivisie, Linssen has been NEC’s standout scorer with twelve goals, while also leading the team in assists, having set up seven goals this campaign. Basar Onal, Sami Ouaissa and Koki Ogawa have supported the attack well, combining for important goals and assists throughout the campaign.

Meanwhile, Mathis Suray and Jakob Breum have been pivotal for Go Ahead Eagles’s attack, under the tactical direction of Melvin Boel, combining to deliver important goals and assists. Suray has emerged as Go Ahead Eagles’s leading scorer in Eredivisie this season, netting eleven goals, with Edvardsen topping their assist tally in the competition with seven. Go Ahead Eagles’s attacking depth is further showcased by Milan Smit, Melle Meulensteen and Joris Kramer, who have each made valuable contributions this season.

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Head-to-head

Over five meetings since January 2024, the teams have each had their moments. Go Ahead Eagles have won three times, while the other two matches ended in a draw. Their most recent clash took place on October 5, 2025, finishing in a 1-1 draw. Across these five head-to-head matches, NEC have scored six goals, while Go Ahead Eagles have netted thirteen. So, overall, Go Ahead Eagles have the edge in head-to-head matches against NEC in their recent history.

NEC have won sixteen of their 34 matches in Eredivisie this season, with eleven draws and seven defeats, scoring 77 goals at an average of 2.26 per match and conceding 53 at a rate of 1.56 per match. In Eredivisie, Go Ahead Eagles have played 34 matches, winning eight, drawing fourteen and losing twelve, netting 54 goals (1.59 per match) and conceding 53 (1.56 per match).

NEC are coming off a loss in their last match against Groningen, while Go Ahead Eagles's most recent outing ended in a loss against PSV. Overall, over their most recent twenty games, NEC have claimed ten victories, suffered four defeats, and drawn six times, while Go Ahead Eagles have won six of their last twenty matches, losing seven and drawing seven.

AI Prediction

Before kickoff, our AI predicts the outcome of NEC vs Go Ahead Eagles, and then continues to track the action live, updating its forecast every minute as the game unfolds. As for this match-up, the model’s pre-game forecast proved accurate, calling NEC's win. According to pre-match data, the model suggested that NEC’s victory comes out on top, with 47% likelihood, while a draw was at 25% and Go Ahead Eagles’s victory was at 28%.

Line-Ups

We are updating team formations and line-ups for NEC - Go Ahead Eagles in real time.

NEC kicked off the game with Gonzalo Crettaz, Deveron Fonville, Philippe Sandler who got substituted by Dirk Proper on the 85th minute, Brayann Pereira, Basar Onal who got substituted by Koki Ogawa on the 71st minute, Darko Nejasmic, Kodai Sano, Sami Ouaissa, Noe Lebreton, Tjaronn Chery who got substituted by Bram Nuytinck on the 85th minute and Brian Linssen who got substituted by Danilo on the 71st minute as starters, with Jasper Cillessen, Thomas Ouwejan, Bram Nuytinck, Jetro Willems, Eli Dasa, Willum Thor Willumsson, Dirk Proper, Isak Hansen-Aaroen, Virgil Misidjan, Danilo, Koki Ogawa and Youssef El Kachati on the bench.

Go Ahead Eagles's starting eleven were Jari De Busser, Eus Waayers who got substituted by Giovanni Van Zwam on the 22nd minute, Joris Kramer, Julius Dirksen who got substituted by Richonell Margaret on the 81st minute, Alfons Sampsted who got substituted by Thibo Baeten on the 70th minute, Jakob Breum, Melle Meulensteen, Victor Edvardsen, Mathis Suray, Soren Tengstedt who got substituted by Oskar Sivertsen on the 70th minute and Stefan Sigurdarson who got substituted by Evert Linthorst on the 46th minute, with Nando Verdoni, Luca Plogmann, Giovanni Van Zwam, Yassir Salah Rahmouni, Oskar Sivertsen, Jaden Slory, Kenzo Goudmijn, Evert Linthorst, Finn Stokkers, Thibo Baeten and Richonell Margaret on the bench.

Live Streaming

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Live Standings

As always, Netherlands Eredivisie's live standings are availble and updated in real time. NEC hold 3rd place with 59 points after 34 matches, while Go Ahead Eagles hold 12th place with 38 points after 34 matches.

Stats

Explore stats from NEC vs Go Ahead Eagles on ScoreBat - we are updating the numbers on this page every second of the game.

• Expected Goals: 4.02 - 0.31
• Ball Possession: 58 - 42
• Big Scoring Chances: 5 - 1
• Total Attempts: 37 - 3
• Shots On Target: 12 - 1
• Blocked Shots: 14 - 2
• Shots in the Box: 26 - 3
• Shots from Outside the Box: 11 - 0
• Woodwork Hits: 3 - 0
• Fouls: 12 - 8
• Corners: 13 - 4
• Throw-Ins: 21 - 22
• Saves: 1 - 10
• Free Kicks: 8 - 12
• Offsides: 0 - 0
• Passes into Final Third: 227 - 85
• Completed Passes in Final Third: 172 - 54
• Touches in Opponent's Box: 68 - 15
• Tackles: 16 - 15
• Completed Tackles: 10 - 10
• Total Crosses: 34 - 13
• Successful Crosses: 9 - 2
• Interceptions: 4 - 9
• Clearances: 27 - 51

Referee showed the yellow card three times throughout the game. Victor Edvardsen, Darko Nejasmic and Julius Dirksen were the ones to receive it.

Video Highlights

We are adding goal videos and full video highlights of the match between NEC and Go Ahead Eagles in real time. You can watch the goals by Noe Lebreton and Soren Tengstedt as the videos of the goals are added usually minutes after the actual event if there are any official videos available. Full video highlights of NEC - Go Ahead Eagles are being added as they become available on the official social media channels of the league or the teams.