Ajax vs NEC H2H Stats, Lineups and Live Stream

Preview

In Eredivisie action, Ajax met NEC on October 10. The match concluded with both teams sharing the points in a 1-1 draw.

The breakthrough came on the 7th minute when Tolu Arokodare converted the chance, giving Ajax the lead. Tjaronn Chery added to the score, securing the 1-1 result.

The countdown begins for a clash that promises intensity as Ajax and NEC renew their battle, 8 months after the previous Eredivisie match that concluded in a 1-1 stalemate. Ajax come into the match following a draw against Excelsior on September 19 in the Eredivisie, extending their unbeaten streak to three matches. Turning their attention to defensive solidity could be the key to turning draws into victories, as they have struggled to keep opponents from scoring, conceding in their last eight home matches.

NEC approach this game after a draw with Go Ahead Eagles on September 20. Their backline remains a concern, with goals conceded across eleven consecutive matches.

In this Eredivisie showdown, the spotlight will fall on the players who have been pivotal for Ajax and NEC throughout the campaign. Ajax’s offensive unit, with Michel at the helm, has leaned on Oscar Gloukh and Davy Klaassen, their main scorer, as they continue to drive the team’s attacking efforts forward. Brandt leads Ajax’s scoring charts in Eredivisie this season with four goals, with Gloukh leading their creative tally in the league with four assists. Supporting them are Tolu Arokodare, Steven Berghuis and Kasper Dolberg, who have also chipped in with important goals and assists, adding depth to Ajax’s attack.

Meanwhile, NEC’s top finisher Tjaronn Chery and Perr Schuurs have played important roles in ensuring their attack, under Dick Schreuder’s management, remains effective. Chery leads NEC’s scoring charts in Eredivisie this season with three goals, while also excelling as their primary creator, registering two assists in the competition so far. NEC’s offense has also been strengthened by Kaj Sierhuis, Dusan Tadic and Adam Tahaui, who have provided crucial contributions in the final third.

ScoreBat provides real-time coverage of Ajax vs NEC with detailed head-to-head team analysis, team lineups, match stats, and a match timeline. We also offer official live stream options to help you find where to watch the game - our coverage includes all matches of the Eredivisie of Netherlands, with live streaming available whenever possible.

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Head-to-head

Since February 2024, the teams have gone head-to-head five times. Ajax and NEC each have one win, and three games ended in draws. The most recent match between them was on February 21, 2026, in the Eredivisie of Netherlands, ending in a 1-1 draw. Ajax have managed seven goals in these five matches, while NEC have scored nine in total. As things stand, Ajax and NEC are evenly matched in their recent head-to-head encounters.

In Eredivisie, Ajax have played eight matches, winning four, drawing three and losing one, netting 22 goals (2.75 per match) and conceding ten (1.25 per match). NEC have played eight matches in Eredivisie, with two wins, three draws, and three losses this season, scoring thirteen goals, averaging 1.63 per match, while conceding fourteen, an average of 1.75 per match.

Ajax's most recent outing ended in a draw against Excelsior, while NEC played their last match against Go Ahead Eagles, which ended in a draw. Overall, in their last twenty matches, Ajax have recorded fourteen wins, one loss, and five draws, while NEC have won five of their last twenty matches, losing ten and drawing five.

AI Prediction

Our AI model provides a pre-game prediction for the Ajax–NEC match, then monitors the contest and updates its forecast in real time as the minutes tick by. Based on numbers run before the whistle, AI forecasted that Ajax’s victory was the forecast’s top scenario at 51%, while a draw was at 25% and NEC’s victory was at 24%.

Line-up

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

Ajax kicked off the game with Marc-Andre ter Stegen, Owen Wijndal who got substituted by Davy Klaassen on the 80th minute, Youri Baas, Thilo Kehrer, Lucas Rosa who got substituted by Aaron Bouwman on the 73rd minute, Julian Brandt, Sofyan Amrabat, Jorthy Mokio, Oscar Gloukh who got substituted by Abdellah Ouazane on the 60th minute, Tolu Arokodare who got substituted by Marcos Leonardo on the 73rd minute and Viktor Tsygankov who got substituted by Simon Adingra on the 60th minute as starters, with Maarten Paes, Charlie Setford, Jofre Torrents, Aaron Bouwman, Dies Janse, Rayane Bounida, Yves Bissouma, Oliver Edvardsen, Davy Klaassen, Abdellah Ouazane, Simon Adingra and Marcos Leonardo on the bench.

NEC's starting eleven were Gonzalo Crettaz, Deveron Fonville, Perr Schuurs who got substituted by Ahmetcan Kaplan on the 73rd minute, Gabriel Bras, Kevin Kers who got substituted by Jamiro Monteiro on the 82nd minute, Noe Lebreton, Darko Nejasmic, Tobias Storm, Dusan Tadic, Tjaronn Chery who got substituted by Willum Thor Willumsson on the 82nd minute and Brian Linssen who got substituted by Mitchel Bakker on the 73rd minute, with Nikolas Polster, Freek Entius, Ahmetcan Kaplan, Almugera Kabar, Mitchel Bakker, Yassin Moslih, Adam Tahaui, Willum Thor Willumsson, Clement Bischoff, Isak Hansen-Aaroen and Jamiro Monteiro 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 hold 5th place with fifteen points after eight matches, while NEC sit 11th with nine points from eight 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: 1.62 - 1.11
• Ball Possession: 61 - 39
• Big Scoring Chances: 4 - 1
• Total Attempts: 18 - 8
• Shots On Target: 5 - 2
• Blocked Shots: 5 - 2
• Shots in the Box: 13 - 5
• Shots from Outside the Box: 5 - 3
• Woodwork Hits: 1 - 0
• Fouls: 8 - 13
• Corners: 4 - 4
• Throw-Ins: 20 - 18
• Saves: 1 - 4
• Free Kicks: 13 - 8
• Offsides: 1 - 5
• Passes into Final Third: 135 - 103
• Completed Passes in Final Third: 88 - 58
• Touches in Opponent's Box: 34 - 23
• Tackles: 15 - 18
• Completed Tackles: 9 - 12
• Total Crosses: 14 - 18
• Successful Crosses: 4 - 3
• Interceptions: 14 - 17
• Clearances: 9 - 27

Referee showed the yellow card four times throughout the game. Jorthy Mokio, Brian Linssen, Gabriel Bras and Abdellah Ouazane 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 Tolu Arokodare and Tjaronn Chery 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.