Our Go Ahead Eagles vs NEC Prediction: 1-2
Go Ahead Eagles vs NEC in the Netherlands Eredivisie is scheduled for an 18:00 GMT kick-off on Sunday October 5, 2025. A 1-2 win for the visitors is our main prediction, but with both teams expected to find the net, BTTS is another solid wager.
This Go Ahead Eagles vs NEC 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
Go Ahead Eagles's Last Match – Panathinaikos vs Go Ahead Eagles
Go Ahead Eagles will want to continue their winning form after a 2-1 UEFA Europa League victory over Panathinaikos, knowing this is a must-win match for their campaign. In that match, Go Ahead Eagles recorded 36% possession, firing 4 shots at goal, with 4 on target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Panathinaikos | 64% | 24 (9) | 2.32 | 110 |
 Go Ahead Eagles | 36% | 4 (4) | 1.02 | 32 |
NEC's Last Match – NEC vs AZ
NEC will seek to keep their streak alive after a 2-1 Netherlands Eredivisie victory over AZ on September 28. In that match, NEC saw 44% of the ball and created 7 goal attempts, with 6 on target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 NEC | 44% | 7 (6) | 1.29 | 45 |
 AZ | 56% | 5 (3) | 0.36 | 21 |
Go Ahead Eagles vs NEC Stats
Key Stats
| Go Ahead Eagles | NEC | |
|---|---|---|
| 0.85 | Attacking Strength | 1.19 |
| 1.04 | Defence Strength | 0.79 |
| 1.2 | Points Per Game | 1.8 |
| 3/10 | WIN | 6/10 |
| 3/10 | DRAW | 0/10 |
| 2/10 | Clean Sheets | 3/10 |
| 6/10 | BTTS | 7/10 |
| 8/10 | Over 2.5 Goals | 10/10 |
| 1.6 | Average Scored | 2.9 |
Goals Scored vs Goals Conceded
Go Ahead Eagles are averaging 1.6 goals scored and 1.7 conceded per match, while NEC average 2.9 scored and 1.7 conceded per game.
Go Ahead Eagles 16-17
NEC 29-17
What are the odds for this match?
Go Ahead Eagles to win: @2.55
Draw: @4
NEC to win: @2.5
Lineups
Go Ahead Eagles (4-3-3) : Jari De Busser, Mats Deijl, Gerrit Nauber, Joris Kramer, Dean James, Melle Meulensteen, Jakob Breum, Evert Linthorst, Mathis Suray, Milan Smit, Richonell Margaret
NEC (3-4-1-2) : Gonzalo Cretazz, Brayann Pereira, Ahmetcan Kaplan, Thomas Ouwejan, Sami Ouaissa, Dirk Wanner Proper, Kodai Sano, Vura, Tjaronn Chery, Koki Ogawa, Bryan Linssen
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