NEC vs Ajax prediction, odds & betting tips – 01/12/2024

NEC and Ajax are scheduled to meet on Sunday, 1 December, in the last game of this Eredivisie round.

Will the hosts be able to win backed by their fans or will Ajax get the points as expected? To learn more about this duel, check out our NEC vs Ajax prediction.

NEC vs Ajax predictions: Guests to secure another victory

Key stats

• Ajax have only lost once this season in the league, winning nine of their 12 matches so far.
• NEC Nijmegen have averaged 3.00 total goals per game at home in the league this season.
• Ajax have averaged 3.33 goals per game in away matches in the Eredivisie so far.

Correct score prediction: NEC 1-2 Ajax

While NEC have been solid this season, Ajax have been surprisingly great, considering their last season. In any case, Ajax are the better team, in better form, and usually beat NEC whenever they meet, so we can see no reason why Sunday should be any different.

Pre-game odds and win probability: Ajax the more likely winners

• HOME: 7/2 – 22.20%
• DRAW: 14/5 – 26.30%
• AWAY: 17/25 – 59.50%

*Odds from 7Bet, subject to change

We can see from these NEC vs Ajax odds that the guests are the expected winners, which isn't too surprising if we look at the Eredivisie standings, where Ajax are 13 points ahead already.

On top of that, Ajax are obviously the better team on paper as well and they've only lost once in 12 games in the league so far, so we can see why the bookies consider them the favourites.

In any case, if you liked our predictions for this match, check our other football betting tips for today.

Most recent H2Hs: Ajax almost perfect in this fixture

With three wins in the last five duels with NEC, along with a couple of draws, Ajax have been the better team lately. In fact, Ajax have thoroughly dominated this matchup if we look at the overall H2H record: 73-18-4.

Netherlands Eredivisie 18/02/24

Ajax

2

NEC

2

Netherlands Eredivisie 03/12/23

NEC

1

Ajax

2

Netherlands Eredivisie 05/03/23

Ajax

1

NEC

0

Netherlands Eredivisie 08/01/23

NEC

1

Ajax

1

Netherlands Eredivisie 23/04/22

NEC

0

Ajax

1

NEC preview: Revenge will be on the cards after previous defeat

While NEC have won two of their last three league fixtures and three of their last four games overall, they haven't been able to be consistent this season, which is why they're currently only in 10th place in the Eredivisie standings.

When it comes to team news, Bram Nuytinck is out for sure with an injury, while Philippe Sandler is doubtful.

Predicted lineup: Roefs (GK), Pereira, Marquez, Nuytinck, Verdonk, Hoedemakers, Sano, Hansen, Gonzalez, Van Crooij & Ogawa

Netherlands Eredivisie 11/05/25

W

Ajax

0

NEC

3

Netherlands Eredivisie 03/05/25

D

Willem II

1

NEC

1

Netherlands Eredivisie 27/04/25

L

Heerenveen

1

NEC

0

Netherlands Eredivisie 11/04/25

W

RKC

1

NEC

2

Netherlands Eredivisie 06/04/25

L

Sparta Rotterdam

2

NEC

0

Ajax preview: Hoping to continue their impressive run of form in the league

With nine wins in 12 games and just one loss so far in the league, Ajax sit in third place in the Eredivisie. They are currently seven points behind PSV, but they also have a game in hand. Ajax are also doing well in the Europa League, where they have 10 points from five games, which puts them in sixth place in the standings and pretty much guarantees them a spot in the knockout stages.

Meanwhile, Julian Rijkhoff, Sivert Mannsverk, Amourricho Van Axel-Dongen, and Gaston Avila are out with injuries at the moment.

Predicted lineup: Pasveer (GK), Rensch, Sutalo, Baas, Hato, Klaassen, Henderson, Berghuis, Traore, Weghorst & Akpom

Netherlands Eredivisie 11/05/25

L

NEC

3

Ajax

0

Netherlands Eredivisie 27/04/25

D

Sparta Rotterdam

1

Ajax

1

Netherlands Eredivisie 20/04/25

L

FC Utrecht

4

Ajax

0

Netherlands Eredivisie 13/04/25

W

Willem II

1

Ajax

2

Netherlands Eredivisie 06/04/25

W

NAC

1

Ajax

3

Player to watch: Danny Klassen

The experienced midfielder has contributed six goals and one assist this season, helping Ajax keep up with other top teams in the league after a disappointing last season. With that in mind, he's our player to watch against NEC as well.