Sunday, May 17, 2026 • 12:30
Goffertstadion, Nijmegen
NEC Nijmegen

NEC Nijmegen

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GO Ahead Eagles

GO Ahead Eagles

NEC Nijmegen vs GO Ahead Eagles predictions & stats

Top pick NEC Nijmegen 60%, Over 2.5 goals 67%. Free match analysis, team stats and betting tips for Eredivisie.

Match Snapshot

Primary insights + team context

Primary Insights

Team Context

BTTS %
81%vs63%
NEC Nijmegen / GO Ahead Eagles
Avg Goals/Game
2.48vs1.67
Combined avg: 4.15
Form
WWLDDvsWLWWL
Last 5
Clean Sheets %
15%vs22%
NEC Nijmegen / GO Ahead Eagles

Season Performance

Comparing both teams this season

Home Team - Form
W
W
L
D
D
Away Team - Form
W
L
W
W
L
49
Points
32
14
Wins
7
7
Draws
11
6
Losses
9
67
Goals For
45
45
Goals Against
43
2.48
Avg Goals For/Game
1.67
25
Goals For 1st Half
19
24
Goals Against 1st Half
20
42
Goals For 2nd Half
26
21
Goals Against 2nd Half
23
4
Clean Sheets
6
1
Failed to Score
4
81%
BTTS %
63%
Eredivisie Standings

Current league table

#TeamPGDPts
127+4368
227+2152
327+2249
427+1847
527+1644
627+542
727+340
827+938
927-1438
1027035
1127-835
1227+232
1327-1630
1427-1627
1527-1826
1627-1024
1727-2023
1827-3718
GO Ahead Eagles

GO Ahead Eagles

All Fixtures (35)

Mar 15
Home
GO Ahead EaglesvsNAC Breda
Eredivisie
6 - 0
FT
W
Mar 8
Home
GO Ahead EaglesvsTwente
Eredivisie
1 - 4
FT
L
Mar 1
Away
ExcelsiorvsGO Ahead Eagles
Eredivisie
0 - 1
FT
W
Feb 22
Home
GO Ahead EaglesvsHeracles
Eredivisie
4 - 0
FT
W
Feb 15
Away
FeyenoordvsGO Ahead Eagles
Eredivisie
1 - 0
FT
L
Feb 11
Home
GO Ahead EaglesvsHeerenveen
Eredivisie
1 - 3
FT
L
Feb 8
Home
GO Ahead EaglesvsTelstar
Eredivisie
1 - 1
FT
D
Feb 1
Away
FC VolendamvsGO Ahead Eagles
Eredivisie
1 - 1
FT
D
Jan 29
Home
GO Ahead EaglesvsSC Braga
UEFA Europa League
0 - 0
FT
D
Jan 22
Away
NicevsGO Ahead Eagles
UEFA Europa League
3 - 1
FT
L
Jan 17
Away
AjaxvsGO Ahead Eagles
Eredivisie
2 - 2
FT
D
Jan 11
Home
GO Ahead EaglesvsFortuna Sittard
Eredivisie
2 - 2
FT
D
Dec 21
Home
GO Ahead EaglesvsGroningen
Eredivisie
1 - 1
FT
D
Dec 14
Away
TwentevsGO Ahead Eagles
Eredivisie
2 - 0
FT
L
Dec 11
Away
LyonvsGO Ahead Eagles
UEFA Europa League
2 - 1
FT
L
Dec 7
Away
AZ AlkmaarvsGO Ahead Eagles
Eredivisie
2 - 2
FT
D
Nov 30
Home
GO Ahead EaglesvsUtrecht
Eredivisie
2 - 2
FT
D
Nov 27
Home
GO Ahead EaglesvsVfB Stuttgart
UEFA Europa League
0 - 4
FT
L
Nov 22
Away
HeraclesvsGO Ahead Eagles
Eredivisie
4 - 2
FT
L
Nov 9
Home
GO Ahead EaglesvsFeyenoord
Eredivisie
2 - 1
FT
W
Nov 6
Away
Red Bull SalzburgvsGO Ahead Eagles
UEFA Europa League
2 - 0
FT
L
Nov 1
Away
NAC BredavsGO Ahead Eagles
Eredivisie
1 - 0
FT
L
Oct 26
Home
GO Ahead EaglesvsExcelsior
Eredivisie
2 - 0
FT
W
Oct 23
Home
GO Ahead EaglesvsAston Villa
UEFA Europa League
2 - 1
FT
W
Oct 18
Away
PSV EindhovenvsGO Ahead Eagles
Eredivisie
2 - 1
FT
L
Oct 5
Home
GO Ahead EaglesvsNEC Nijmegen
Eredivisie
1 - 1
FT
D
Oct 2
Away
PanathinaikosvsGO Ahead Eagles
UEFA Europa League
1 - 2
FT
W
Sep 28
Away
TelstarvsGO Ahead Eagles
Eredivisie
4 - 2
FT
L
Sep 25
Home
GO Ahead EaglesvsFCSB
UEFA Europa League
0 - 1
FT
L
Sep 21
Away
PEC ZwollevsGO Ahead Eagles
Eredivisie
0 - 2
FT
W
Sep 13
Home
GO Ahead EaglesvsFC Volendam
Eredivisie
3 - 0
FT
W
Aug 30
Away
HeerenveenvsGO Ahead Eagles
Eredivisie
2 - 2
FT
D
Aug 23
Home
GO Ahead EaglesvsSparta Rotterdam
Eredivisie
0 - 3
FT
L
Aug 17
Home
GO Ahead EaglesvsAjax
Eredivisie
2 - 2
FT
D
Aug 8
Away
Fortuna SittardvsGO Ahead Eagles
Eredivisie
2 - 2
FT
D
Deep Analysis

Team Insights

Style of play and derived stats from match data this season

57%
Possession %
50%
431
Passes/Game
416
78%
Pass Accuracy %
80%
16.3
Shots/Game
11.5
6.8
Shots on Target/Game
5
10.1
Shots Inside Box/Game
8.1
6.2
Shots Outside Box/Game
3.4
5.8
Corners/Game
5.3
11.9
Fouls/Game
9.4
3.3
Saves/Game
4.2
6.6
Shots per Goal
6.9
2.7
Shots on Target per Goal
3
21
Games with More Possession
13
6
Games with Less Possession
14
2.5
Goals/Game when More Possession
1.6
2.3
Goals/Game when Less Possession
1.7
48%
Win Rate when Having More Possession %
23%
8
Points Won (Last 10 min)
11
9
Points Lost (Last 10 min)
6
Comeback Wins (Trailed at HT)
0
NEC NijmegenGO Ahead Eagles

Playing Style Analysis

NEC Nijmegen

They maintain balanced possession (57%) Additionally, They've proven effective without the ball, winning 4 games with less possession Meanwhile, However, they've lost 6 games despite having more possession, suggesting they struggle to convert dominance into results. They've lost 6 games despite having more possession, showing significant vulnerability when expected to control matches. Their mental strength shows: 4 wins after conceding first. They've salvaged 17 points from losing positions this season Additionally, They've dropped 11 points from winning positions, indicating issues closing out games Meanwhile, They're prolific chance creators, averaging 16.3 shots with 6.8 on target per game. Their chance quality is strong, with 42% of shots hitting the target. They move the ball forward with intent (around 26 passes per shot). A top-3 side facing a bottom-third opponent, they'll be expected to control this match.

GO Ahead Eagles

They maintain balanced possession (50%). Despite often having less possession, they've won 4 games, demonstrating tactical flexibility Additionally, A concerning pattern: they've lost 5 games with more possession, showing vulnerability when expected to create Meanwhile, They've gained 8 points from losing positions, showing they fight until the end. A concerning pattern: they've lost 3 games despite leading at the break. They've struggled to protect leads, dropping 22 points from winning positions. They prioritize getting into dangerous areas (8.1 shots inside the box per game) Additionally, Their chance quality is strong, with 43% of shots hitting the target. As a lower-table side (12th), they'll need to be disciplined against a top-3 opponent.

NEC Nijmegen Half-Time Performance

NEC Nijmegen home games half time results

GO Ahead Eagles Half-Time Performance

GO Ahead Eagles away games half time results

NEC Nijmegen vs League Standings

GO Ahead Eagles vs League Standings