Our NEC vs Ajax Prediction: 3-2
NEC vs Ajax in the Netherlands Eredivisie is scheduled for an 19:00 GMT kick-off on Saturday December 20, 2025. We’re backing a 3-2 home win, but for those looking at alternative bets, over 2.5 goals is worth considering based on both teams' attacking stats.
This NEC vs Ajax prediction is backed by a deep dive into both teams' recent performances, key stats and head-to-head history — all of which you'll find detailed below to help you make an informed betting decision.
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Recent Form Insights
NEC's Last Match – Feyenoord vs NEC
NEC will hope to extend their good run following a 4-2 Netherlands Eredivisie win against Feyenoord on November 23. In that match, NEC recorded 45% possession, attempting 13 shots on goal, with 14 hitting the target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Feyenoord | 55% | 11 (6) | 2.56 | 52 |
 NEC | 45% | 13 (14) | 2.25 | 27 |
Ajax's Last Match – Ajax vs Benfica
Ajax will look to get back on track following a 0-2 UEFA Champions League loss against Benfica on November 25. In that match, Ajax saw 62% of the ball and created 5 goal attempts, with 3 on target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Ajax | 62% | 5 (3) | 0.95 | 48 |
 Benfica | 38% | 7 (4) | 0.96 | 35 |
NEC vs Ajax Stats
Key Stats
| NEC | Ajax | |
|---|---|---|
| 1.53 | Attacking Strength | 1.29 |
| 1 | Defence Strength | 1.08 |
| 1.5 | Points Per Game | 0.5 |
| 4/10 | WIN | 1/10 |
| 3/10 | DRAW | 2/10 |
| 1/10 | Clean Sheets | 0/10 |
| 8/10 | BTTS | 6/10 |
| 7/10 | Over 2.5 Goals | 7/10 |
| 2.2 | Average Scored | 1 |
Goals Scored vs Goals Conceded
NEC are averaging 2.2 goals scored and 2.0 conceded per match, while Ajax average 1.0 scored and 2.6 conceded per game.