Ajax vs NEC Correct Score Prediction: Team Stats, H2H & Betting Insights

Our Ajax vs NEC Prediction: 2-2

Ajax vs NEC in the Netherlands Eredivisie is scheduled for an 20:00 GMT kick-off on Saturday February 21, 2026. We anticipate a balanced game ending in a 2-2 draw, and given both teams’ scoring form, BTTS looks like a safe bet.

Our prediction is supported by key Ajax vs NEC stats, including attacking and defensive strength, recent form and historical results — all detailed below.

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Recent Form Insights

Ajax's Last Match – Ajax vs Fortuna Sittard

Ajax will look to carry forward their winning form after a 4-1 Netherlands Eredivisie success over Fortuna Sittard on February 14. In that match, Ajax recorded 56% possession, attempting 14 shots on goal, with 9 hitting the target.

Team	Possession	Shots (on target)	xG	Dangerous Attacks
Ajax	56%	14 (9)	1.1	51
Fortuna Sittard	44%	5 (2)	0.83	24

NEC's Last Match – Sparta Rotterdam vs NEC

NEC must win as they look to rediscover their winning form following a 1-1 Netherlands Eredivisie draw against Sparta Rotterdam on February 17. In that match, NEC saw 59% of the ball and created 3 goal attempts, with 5 on target.

Team	Possession	Shots (on target)	xG	Dangerous Attacks
Sparta Rotterdam	41%	6 (5)	1.69	38
NEC	59%	3 (5)	0.98	56

Ajax vs NEC Stats

Key Stats

Goals Scored vs Goals Conceded

Ajax are averaging 1.9 goals scored and 1.9 conceded per match, while NEC average 2.3 scored and 1.4 conceded per game.

What are the odds for this match?

Ajax to win: @1.75

Draw: @4.333

NEC to win: @4

Lineups

Ajax (4-3-3) : Maarten Paes, Lucas Rosa, Josip Sutalo, Youri Baas, Owen Wijndal, Kian Fitz-Jim, Youri Regeer, Sean Steur, Rayane Bounida, Kasper Dolberg, Mika Godts

NEC (3-4-2-1) : Gonzalo Cretazz, Eli Dasa, Philippe Sandler, Ahmetcan Kaplan, Sami Ouaissa, Darko Nejasmic, Kodai Sano, Basar Onal, Tjaronn Chery, Noe Lebreton, Bryan Linssen

Ajax Fixtures

NEC Fixtures