Go Ahead Eagles will make the trip to Stadion de Goffert for their Eredivisie clash with NEC Nijmegen on Sunday, 9 March 2025. View our free NEC vs Go Ahead Eagles predictions below.
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NEC vs Go Ahead Eagles predictions: Visitors to emerge victorious
Key stats
- NEC Nijmegen are currently on a five-match winless run.
- Go Ahead Eagles were the victors in their last two clashes with NEC.
- Four consecutive meetings between these teams produced goals at both ends.
- Go Ahead Eagles opened the scoring in seven of their last eight games.
Correct score prediction: NEC 1-2 Go Ahead Eagles
While NEC Nijmegen have no wins in their last seven games, Go Ahead Eagles won seven of their last 10 matches, defeating Eredivisie heavyweights like PSV Eindhoven (twice) and Twente in the process. Considering GA Eagles came out on top the last two times these teams clashed, we believe they will claim all the spoils away from home.
Pre-game odds and win probability: NEC Nijmegen are bookies’ favourites
- HOME: 23/20 (2.15) – 46.5%
- DRAW: 13/5 (3.60) – 27.8%
- AWAY: 11/5 (3.20) – 31.3%
*Odds from Ladbrokes, subject to change
Despite being the overwhelming underdogs, Go Ahead Eagles are coming off back-to-back wins against PSV Eindhoven. Paul Simonis’ men have been impressive in recent months, winning seven of their last 10 games in all competitions.
In contrast, NEC Nijmegen have struggled to find their best form of late, winning only two of their last 14 games.
At the time of publishing, NEC Nijmegen are 13th in the Dutch top flight ahead of their clash with seventh-placed Go Ahead Eagles.
On that note, NEC are the expected winners at 23/20 (2.15). Teams with these odds generally have a 46.5% probability of winning.
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Moreover, four of NEC’s last six games, and eight of Go Ahead Eagles’ last 10 matches went north of the 2.5-goal marker. Keeping in mind that at least three goals were scored in four consecutive meetings between these sides, over 2.5 total goals has an appealing look at 8/11 (1.73). That one has a 57.9% chance of landing.
Most recent H2Hs: GA Eagles’ dominance to continue?
Go Ahead Eagles are unbeaten in their last three clashes with NEC Nijmegen. They lost only one of the last seven encounters between these teams.
Netherlands Eredivisie 07/12/24
Go Ahead Eagles
NEC
Netherlands Eredivisie 23/05/24
NEC
Go Ahead Eagles
Netherlands Eredivisie 28/01/24
Go Ahead Eagles
NEC
Netherlands Cup 17/01/24
NEC
Go Ahead Eagles
Netherlands Eredivisie 26/11/23
NEC
Go Ahead Eagles
NEC Nijmegen preview: Hoping to get back on course
Defender Philippe Sandler is sidelined with a hamstring injury; forward Kodai Sano remains questionable due to a foot injury, while defender Calvin Verdonk is unavailable for this weekend's game because of accumulated yellow cards.
Predicted lineup: Roefs (GK), Pereira, Marquez, Nuytinck, Ouwejan, Proper, Hoedemakers, Onal, Ouaissa, Van Crooij & Linssen.
Netherlands Eredivisie 11/04/25
W
RKC
1
NEC
2
Netherlands Eredivisie 06/04/25
L
Sparta Rotterdam
2
NEC
0
Netherlands Eredivisie 29/03/25
D
AZ
3
NEC
3
Netherlands Eredivisie 15/03/25
W
FC Utrecht
0
NEC
1
Netherlands Eredivisie 09/03/25
L
Go Ahead Eagles
3
NEC
2
Go Ahead Eagles preview: Eyeing their third consecutive victory
As for Go Ahead Eagles, Finn Stokkers may be available for the first time this year after recovering from injury. Jakob Breum and Soeren Tengstedt have also recovered from recent setbacks and are expected to rejoin the squad this weekend, along with Gerrit Nauber, who has completed his suspension.
Predicted lineup: De Busser (GK), Adelgaard, Deijl, Kramer, James, Suray, Llansana, Linthorst, Antman, Edvardsen & Smit.
Netherlands Eredivisie 12/04/25
D
NAC
1
Go Ahead Eagles
1
Netherlands Eredivisie 06/04/25
D
FC Utrecht
2
Go Ahead Eagles
2
Netherlands Eredivisie 30/03/25
L
Feyenoord
3
Go Ahead Eagles
2
Netherlands Eredivisie 16/03/25
W
Willem II
0
Go Ahead Eagles
1
Netherlands Eredivisie 09/03/25
W
NEC
2
Go Ahead Eagles
3
Player to watch: Victor Edvardsen
Victor Edvardsen was instrumental in Go Ahead Eagles' victories against PSV Eindhoven. The Swedish forward scored in both games and has had four direct goal involvements in his last four appearances. Edvardsen will be called upon to provide goals this weekend.