Ajax vs NEC H2H Stats, Lineups and Live Stream

Preview

Ajax squared off with NEC in the Eredivisie of Netherlands action on February 21. The game finished level, with Ajax and NEC tied 1-1.

The scoreline opened on the 39th minute when Mika Godts converted the chance, putting Ajax ahead. Darko Nejasmic found the net next, securing the 1-1 result.

In what promises to be a thrilling clash, Ajax and NEC renew their battle, 2 months after the previous Eredivisie match that concluded in a 2-2 stalemate. Ajax come into this match fresh off a victory over Fortuna Sittard in Eredivisie on February 14, keeping their unbeaten run alive at three matches. Despite their win, they've had trouble holding their opponents at bay, with goals conceded across four consecutive matches.

NEC prepare for this game after drawing with Sparta Rotterdam on February 17. Their backline has lacked consistency, conceding goals in their last ten away matches in a row.

In this Eredivisie showdown, the spotlight will fall on the players who have been pivotal for Ajax and NEC throughout the campaign. Ajax’s attacking options, under Fred Grim’s guidance, have been bolstered by Mika Godts, the team’s top scorer, and Oscar Gloukh, both of whom have contributed crucial goals and assists. Godts has emerged as Ajax’s leading scorer in Eredivisie this season, netting twelve goals, while also being their most creative player, providing eight assists in the league so far. Ajax’s attacking depth is further showcased by Wout Weghorst, Kasper Dolberg and Davy Klaassen, who have each made valuable contributions this season.

Meanwhile, NEC’s Brian Linssen and top finisher Koki Ogawa have played important roles in ensuring their attack, with Dick Schreuder at the helm, remains effective. Ogawa has emerged as NEC’s leading scorer in Eredivisie this season, netting eight goals, with Linssen contributing seven assists to top their creative tally in the league. Tjaronn Chery, Basar Onal and Kodai Sano have made their presence felt as well, chipping in with decisive contributions in attack.

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Head-to-head

Since December 2023, the teams have clashed five times. Ajax have won twice, NEC once, and two games ended in draws. The last time these teams met was on December 20, 2025, in the Eredivisie of Netherlands, concluding in a 2-2 draw. Ajax have managed eight goals in these five matches, while NEC have scored nine in total. As things stand, Ajax have a superior head-to-head record against NEC in their recent encounters.

Ajax have won eleven of their 24 matches in Eredivisie this season, with ten draws and three defeats, netting 47 goals (1.96 per match) and conceding 31 (1.29 per match). NEC have played 24 matches in Eredivisie, with twelve wins, seven draws, and five losses this season, scoring 59 goals, averaging 2.46 per match, while conceding 40, an average of 1.67 per match.

Ajax are coming off a win in their last match against Fortuna Sittard, while NEC played their last match against Sparta Rotterdam, which ended in a draw. Overall, Ajax have won ten of their last twenty matches, losing six and drawing four, while over their most recent twenty games, NEC have claimed thirteen victories, suffered three defeats, and drawn four times.

AI Prediction

Our AI model provides a pre-game prediction for the Ajax–NEC match, then keeps watching the game to update its outlook minute by minute. Based on numbers run before the whistle, AI forecasted that Ajax’s victory was the forecast’s top scenario at 41%, while a draw was at 33% and NEC’s victory was at 26%.

Line-Ups

We are updating team formations and line-ups for Ajax - NEC in real time.

Ajax kicked off the game with Maarten Paes, Owen Wijndal who got substituted by Takehiro Tomiyasu on the 65th minute, Youri Baas, Josip Sutalo, Lucas Rosa, Sean Steur, Youri Regeer who got substituted by Oscar Gloukh on the 77th minute, Kian Fitz Jim who got substituted by Jorthy Mokio on the 64th minute, Mika Godts, Kasper Dolberg who got substituted by Wout Weghorst on the 64th minute and Rayane Bounida who got substituted by Steven Berghuis on the 84th minute as starters, with Joeri Heerkens, Paul Reverson, Takehiro Tomiyasu, Anton Gaaei, Aaron Bouwman, Maher Carrizo, Oscar Gloukh, Jorthy Mokio, Abdellah Ouazane, Steven Berghuis, Oliver Edvardsen and Wout Weghorst on the bench.

NEC's starting eleven were Gonzalo Crettaz, Ahmetcan Kaplan, Philippe Sandler who got substituted by Deveron Fonville on the 69th minute, Eli Dasa, Basar Onal who got substituted by Youssef El Kachati on the 64th minute, Kodai Sano, Darko Nejasmic, Sami Ouaissa, Noe Lebreton, Tjaronn Chery and Brian Linssen who got substituted by Danilo on the 64th minute, with Jasper Cillessen, Bram Nuytinck, Brayann Pereira, Deveron Fonville, Jetro Willems, Willum Thor Willumsson, Dirk Proper, Virgil Misidjan, Isak Hansen-Aaroen, Koki Ogawa, Danilo and Youssef El Kachati 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. Ajax are 4th with 43 points from their 24 games, while NEC hold 3rd place with 43 points after 24 matches.

Stats

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

• Expected Goals: 1.35 - 1.25
• Ball Possession: 48 - 52
• Big Scoring Chances: 2 - 1
• Total Attempts: 9 - 18
• Shots On Target: 4 - 9
• Blocked Shots: 3 - 4
• Shots in the Box: 8 - 9
• Shots from Outside the Box: 1 - 9
• Woodwork Hits: 0 - 1
• Fouls: 7 - 16
• Corners: 6 - 7
• Throw-Ins: 13 - 13
• Saves: 7 - 3
• Free Kicks: 16 - 7
• Offsides: 2 - 5
• Passes into Final Third: 88 - 145
• Completed Passes in Final Third: 61 - 95
• Touches in Opponent's Box: 22 - 30
• Tackles: 13 - 18
• Completed Tackles: 7 - 12
• Total Crosses: 11 - 21
• Successful Crosses: 2 - 5
• Interceptions: 11 - 10
• Clearances: 29 - 16

Referee showed the yellow card twice throughout the game. Rayane Bounida and Noe Lebreton were the ones to receive it.

Video Highlights

We are adding goal videos and full video highlights of the match between Ajax and NEC in real time. You can watch the goals by Mika Godts and Darko Nejasmic 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 Ajax - NEC are being added as they become available on the official social media channels of the league or the teams.