NEC Nijmegen vs GO Ahead Eagles Prediction
FT
Goffertstadion, Nijmegen
AI call
NEC Nijmegen or draw
42%
24%
33%
Home Win
Draw
Away Win
NEC Nijmegen vs GO Ahead Eagles prediction: Sportiko gives NEC Nijmegen a 42% chance of winning, GO Ahead Eagles 33% and the draw 24%. Last updated 20 Sep 2026, 16:37.
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Timeline
P. Schuurs
assist: Tjaronn Chery
2'
⚽
1–0
⚽
1–1
10'
Stefán Ingi Sigurðarson
▮
31'
Søren Tengstedt
Yellow Card
P. Schuurs
⇄ Bram Nuytinck
45'
⇄
HT 1–1
Kevin Kers
⇄ Adam Tahaui
60'
⇄
⇄
69'
Alfons Sampsted
⇄ Thibo Baeten
⇄
69'
Julius Dirksen
⇄ Giovanni van Zwam
Noe Lebreton
⇄ D. Geiger
71'
⇄
A. Thomas
⇄ Jamiro Monteiro
71'
⇄
▮
77'
Thibo Baeten
Yellow Card
⇄
83'
Søren Tengstedt
⇄ Tomas Galvez
⇄
89'
Mathis Suray
⇄ Oskar Siira Sivertsen
⇄
89'
Victor Kaj Edvardsen
⇄ Yassir Rahmouni
FT 1–1
NEC Nijmegen
Match Stats
GO Ahead Eagles
46%
Ball Possession
54%
17
Total Shots
14
5
Shots on Goal
6
6
Shots off Goal
4
6
Blocked Shots
4
9
Shots insidebox
11
8
Shots outsidebox
3
5
Corner Kicks
7
2
Offsides
1
7
Fouls
6
0
Yellow Cards
2
0
Red Cards
0
5
Goalkeeper Saves
4
387
Total passes
457
296
Passes accurate
367
6
Free Kicks
8
NEC Nijmegen
| Player | Rating | Min | G | A | Shots | Passes | Tackles |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9 Tjaronn Chery M | 7.6 | 90' | – | 1 | 4 | 41 (32%) | – |
| 4 P. Schuurs D | 7.3 | 46' | 1 | – | 3 | 18 (16%) | 1 |
| 12 Nikolas Polster G | 7.1 | 90' | – | – | – | 45 (25%) | – |
| 19 Adam Tahaui F | 6.9 | 30' | – | – | 1 | 11 (9%) | 2 |
| 21 Tobias Storm D | 6.7 | 90' | – | – | – | 32 (28%) | 3 |
| 35 Jamiro Monteiro M | 6.6 | 19' | – | – | 1 | 8 (8%) | 1 |
| 73 Gabriel Brás D | 6.6 | 90' | – | – | – | 52 (46%) | – |
| 17 Bram Nuytinck D | 6.5 | 44' | – | – | – | 14 (10%) | 1 |
| 6 Darko Nejašmić M | 6.4 | 90' | – | – | 3 | 43 (34%) | 2 |
| 30 Bryan Linssen F | 6.4 | 90' | – | – | 2 | 12 (9%) | 1 |
| 77 A. Thomas M | 6.3 | 71' | – | – | 2 | 19 (11%) | 3 |
| 18 D. Geiger M | 6.3 | 19' | – | – | – | 8 (7%) | – |
| 20 Noe Lebreton M | 6.2 | 71' | – | – | – | 32 (22%) | 1 |
| 34 Kevin Kers M | 6.2 | 60' | – | – | – | 26 (20%) | 1 |
| 10 Dušan Tadić M | 6.0 | 90' | – | – | 1 | 26 (19%) | 2 |
GO Ahead Eagles
| Player | Rating | Min | G | A | Shots | Passes | Tackles |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9 Stefán Ingi Sigurðarson F | 8.1 | 90' | 1 | – | 5 | 27 (17%) | 1 |
| 21 Melle Meulensteen M | 7.2 | 90' | – | – | – | 63 (57%) | 1 |
| 26 Julius Dirksen D | 7.1 | 69' | – | – | – | 29 (26%) | 3 |
| 1 Kjetil Haug G | 7.1 | 90' | – | – | – | 50 (33%) | – |
| 4 Joris Kramer D | 7.0 | 90' | – | – | – | 67 (58%) | 3 |
| 2 Alfons Sampsted D | 6.9 | 69' | – | – | – | 23 (20%) | 2 |
| 5 Dean James D | 6.8 | 90' | – | – | 1 | 36 (31%) | 3 |
| 23 Thibo Baeten F | 6.7 | 21' | – | – | 3 | 7 (6%) | 1 |
| 11 Oskar Siira Sivertsen F | 6.7 | 1' | – | – | – | 2 (1%) | – |
| 34 Yassir Rahmouni M | 6.6 | 1' | – | – | 1 | 2 (1%) | – |
| 10 Søren Tengstedt M | 6.5 | 83' | – | – | 2 | 21 (18%) | – |
| 25 Giovanni van Zwam D | 6.4 | 21' | – | – | – | 12 (11%) | – |
| 27 Tomas Galvez D | 6.4 | 7' | – | – | – | 1 (1%) | – |
| 17 Mathis Suray M | 6.3 | 89' | – | – | – | 41 (33%) | – |
| 8 Evert Linthorst M | 6.3 | 90' | – | – | – | 39 (30%) | 2 |
| 16 Victor Kaj Edvardsen M | 6.1 | 89' | – | – | 2 | 37 (24%) | – |
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Low (42%)
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NEC Nijmegen
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Last 3 meetings
NEC Nijmegen · 1W 1D 1L
Match summary
NEC Nijmegen faces GO Ahead Eagles in a crucial Eredivisie clash on September 20, 2026. NEC has shown moderate form, with a recent average of 1.2 goals scored per match and a defense allowing 1.0 goals per game. Conversely, GO Ahead Eagles has struggled defensively, conceding an average of 1.5 goals per match, which may be a pivotal factor. Both teams will look to capitalize on their strengths, with NEC aiming to leverage their goal-scoring efficiency against the Eagles' leaky defense. Expect a competitive encounter as both sides seek vital points in the league standings.
Live insights
76'
time check
80% sure
Min 76: Still level at 1-1. Draw looking likely at 62.6%. Late goal chance: 42.6%.
45'
half time
65% sure
Half-time: 1-1. Teams level going into the 2nd half. Home win 2H: 35.2%, Away win 2H: 28.7%.
11'
Goal
65% sure
Equalizer scored! Match now level at 1-1. Draw probability: 26.3%. Expect an open game as both teams push for the winner.
3'
Goal
70% sure
Goal! Score now 1-0. NEC Nijmegen win: 67%. BTTS: 80.5%.
Advanced analysis
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How many goals each side is likely to create, on average.
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Home
42%
10%
Draw
24%
45%
Away
33%
45%
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NEC Nijmegen
No scorer data.
GO Ahead Eagles
S. Tengstedt
5 gls
V. Edvardsen
3 gls
S. Sigurðarson
3 gls
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Upgrade NowHead to Head: NEC Nijmegen vs GO Ahead Eagles
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NEC Nijmegen Wins
1
Draws
1
GO Ahead Eagles Wins
| Date | Home | Score | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| 17 May 2026 | NEC Nijmegen | 2 - 1 | GO Ahead Eagles |
| 05 Oct 2025 | GO Ahead Eagles | 1 - 1 | NEC Nijmegen |
| 09 Mar 2025 | NEC Nijmegen | 2 - 3 | GO Ahead Eagles |
NEC Nijmegen — Recent Form
| Date | Opponent | Result | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| 20 Sep | H GO Ahead Eagles | D | 1 - 1 |
| 17 Sep | A Juventus | L | 5 - 0 |
| 12 Sep | A Cambuur | L | 3 - 0 |
| 08 Sep | H Excelsior | D | 2 - 2 |
| 05 Sep | H Feyenoord | L | 1 - 3 |
GO Ahead Eagles — Recent Form
| Date | Opponent | Result | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| 20 Sep | A NEC Nijmegen | D | 1 - 1 |
| 12 Sep | H Groningen | D | 1 - 1 |
| 08 Sep | A Utrecht | D | 3 - 3 |
| 29 Aug | A AZ Alkmaar | L | 5 - 2 |
| 23 Aug | H ADO Den Haag | W | 3 - 1 |
Eredivisie Standings
| # | Team | P | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
AZ Alkmaar
|
7 | 6 | 1 | 0 | 18 | 6 | +12 | 19 |
| 2 |
Feyenoord
|
7 | 5 | 2 | 0 | 25 | 7 | +18 | 17 |
| 3 |
PSV Eindhoven
|
7 | 5 | 1 | 1 | 24 | 10 | +14 | 16 |
| 4 |
Twente
|
7 | 5 | 1 | 1 | 15 | 7 | +8 | 16 |
| 5 |
Ajax
|
7 | 4 | 2 | 1 | 21 | 9 | +12 | 14 |
| 6 |
Fortuna Sittard
|
7 | 4 | 1 | 2 | 13 | 14 | -1 | 13 |
| 7 |
Excelsior
|
7 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 15 | 9 | +6 | 11 |
| 8 |
Groningen
|
7 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 15 | 13 | +2 | 11 |
| 9 |
GO Ahead Eagles
|
7 | 2 | 4 | 1 | 16 | 14 | +2 | 10 |
| 10 |
Heerenveen
|
7 | 2 | 3 | 2 | 11 | 9 | +2 | 9 |
| 11 |
NEC Nijmegen
|
7 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 12 | 13 | -1 | 8 |
| 12 |
Sparta Rotterdam
|
7 | 1 | 2 | 4 | 10 | 17 | -7 | 5 |
| 13 |
Telstar
|
7 | 1 | 2 | 4 | 5 | 12 | -7 | 5 |
| 14 |
Cambuur
|
7 | 1 | 2 | 4 | 10 | 19 | -9 | 5 |
| 15 |
Utrecht
|
7 | 1 | 2 | 4 | 11 | 24 | -13 | 5 |
| 16 |
PEC Zwolle
|
7 | 1 | 1 | 5 | 6 | 20 | -14 | 4 |
| 17 |
ADO Den Haag
|
7 | 0 | 2 | 5 | 7 | 17 | -10 | 2 |
| 18 |
Willem II
|
7 | 0 | 2 | 5 | 6 | 20 | -14 | 2 |
GO Ahead Eagles
Formation: 4-2-3-1
Coach: J. Oosting
1
Haug
5
James
4
Kramer
26
Dirksen
2
Sampsted
8
Linthorst
21
Meulensteen
17
Suray
16
Edvardsen
10
Tengstedt
9
Sigurðarson
Starting XI
| # | Player | Pos |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | K. Haug | G |
| 2 | A. Sampsted | D |
| 26 | J. Dirksen | D |
| 4 | J. Kramer | D |
| 5 | D. James | D |
| 21 | M. Meulensteen | M |
| 8 | E. Linthorst | M |
| 10 | S. Tengstedt | M |
| 16 | V. Edvardsen | M |
| 17 | M. Suray | M |
| 9 | S. Sigurðarson | F |
Substitutes
| 15 | R. Weijenberg | M |
| 33 | N. Verdoni | G |
| 25 | G. van Zwam | D |
| 11 | O. Sivertsen | F |
| 34 | Y. Rahmouni | M |
| 3 | G. Nauber | D |
| 22 | N. Marsman | G |
| 18 | R. Margaret | F |
| 6 | T. Jukić | D |
| 27 | Tomas Galvez | D |
| 23 | T. Baeten | F |
| 29 | E. Flataker | F |
NEC Nijmegen
Formation: 3-4-2-1
Coach: David Pagou
12
Polster
21
Storm
4
Schuurs
73
Brás
77
Thomas
20
Lebreton
6
Nejašmić
34
Kers
10
Tadić
9
Chery
30
Linssen
Starting XI
| # | Player | Pos |
|---|---|---|
| 12 | N. Polster | G |
| 73 | Gabriel Brás | D |
| 4 | P. Schuurs | D |
| 21 | T. Storm | D |
| 34 | Kevin Kers | M |
| 6 | D. Nejašmić | M |
| 20 | N. Lebreton | M |
| 77 | A. Thomas | M |
| 9 | T. Chery | M |
| 10 | D. Tadić | M |
| 30 | B. Linssen | F |
Substitutes
| 18 | D. Geiger | M |
| 36 | Freek Entius | G |
| 38 | Joep Geneste | G |
| 8 | I. Hansen-Aarøen | M |
| 66 | Almugera Raouf Mohammed Kabar | D |
| 35 | Jamiro Monteiro | M |
| 42 | Y. Moslih | D |
| 17 | B. Nuytinck | D |
| 14 | K. Sierhuis | F |
| 19 | Adam Tahaui | F |
| 37 | M. van de Wiel | M |
| 11 | W. Willumsson | M |