Go Ahead Eagles - NEC
Netherlands Eredivisie - De Adelaarshorst
Prediction 1
BTTS - Yes
177/100 (1.77)
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Prediction 2
Over 2.5 Goals
39/20 (1.95)
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Go Ahead Eagles vs NEC Nijmegen Best Bets and Predictions
The Go Ahead Eagles are in trouble with three straight losses, and this weekend they will have a crunch match against NEC Nijmegen to build some distance from the relegation-battling teams.
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Both Teams to Score – Yes
The last time they played, during the first part of the season, the score was 3-3. It was one of eleven draw matches that NEC played. Over the years these teams usually played against each other in the Second Division, and in their last ten games only two ended without both teams scoring a goal, so this prediction goes a long way to make it relevant. Looking at their current league form when it comes to BTTS, NEC had three games out of the last five with the bet covered, while the Eagles played one less game with either team getting a goal.
Over 2.5 Goals
Goals are going to be important here, and these teams have a certain rivalry when we talk about that specific stat. Seven out of their last ten games ended with more than two goals scored, and the first match this term with a scoreline of 3-3 showed that they haven't forgotten their history. This is perhaps one of those ‘counter the stats' predictions because NEC is the worst ‘over' team in the league, or rather, the best under 2.5 goals squad with 14 of those games in the books with only five when more than two goals have been scored. The Go Ahead Eagles are at nine ‘over' compared to ten ‘under' games, but three out of their last five went into goals overdrive.
Latest Stats and Market Odds for the round 20 match Go Ahead Eagles versus NEC Nijmegen
Here are the top stats for the game along with a tool to help you pick the best odds.
Head to Head
23/10/22
Netherlands Eredivisie Netherlands
NEC
Go Ahead Eagles
3
3
08/05/22
Netherlands Eredivisie Netherlands
NEC
Go Ahead Eagles
1
0
10/02/22
Netherlands Cup Netherlands
NEC
Go Ahead Eagles
0
2
19/12/21
Netherlands Eredivisie Netherlands
Go Ahead Eagles
NEC
0
2
07/05/21
Netherlands Eerste Divisie EER
Go Ahead Eagles
NEC
2
1
Last Five - Go Ahead Eagles
01/02/23
Netherlands Eredivisie Netherlands
RKC
Go Ahead Eagles
3
1
L
28/01/23
Netherlands Eredivisie Netherlands
PSV
Go Ahead Eagles
2
0
L
25/01/23
Netherlands Eredivisie Netherlands
AZ
Go Ahead Eagles
4
1
L
15/01/23
Netherlands Eredivisie Netherlands
FC Utrecht
Go Ahead Eagles
2
2
D
12/01/23
Netherlands Cup Netherlands
Heracles
Go Ahead Eagles
0
1
W
Last Five - NEC
28/01/23
Netherlands Eredivisie Netherlands
Sparta Rotterdam
NEC
1
1
D
25/01/23
Netherlands Eredivisie Netherlands
Feyenoord
NEC
2
0
L
21/01/23
Netherlands Eredivisie Netherlands
FC Emmen
NEC
1
3
W
15/01/23
Netherlands Eredivisie Netherlands
Vitesse
NEC
0
0
D
11/01/23
Netherlands Cup Netherlands
Almere City FC
NEC
0
4
W
We are taking a look at how the bookmakers are predicting the odds for this matchup:
Go Ahead Eagles odds: 7/5 (2.40) – 41.7%
Draw odds: 12/5 (3.40) – 29.4%
NEC Nijmegen odds: 7/4 (2.75) – 36.4%
If you ask the bookmakers, there is little that separates the two teams. Going for some different options might be a good idea in this instance: Go Ahead Eagles winning with BTTS will give you odds at 7/2 (4.50) – 22.2%. If you don't believe this match will produce many goals or feel that NEC is about the play out another draw, going for a Correct Score of 1-1 could be a good idea at the odds of 11/2 (6.50) – 15.4%.
Team News, Preview, and Predicted Lineups
Go Ahead Eagles
The Eagles were a model of consistency for most of the season, but lately, they have endured some tough times. With three losses in a row, they have jeopardized their Eredivisie status as they are now only four points away from the relegation zone, and the list of teams in that kind of danger is growing, it seems, with each passing round of play. The home team has conceded nine goals in those three defeats, and locking the doors in the back line should be a prevalent mission for coach Rene Hake and his players. Bas Kuipers is still out with an elbow injury, and Philippe Rommens has problems with his shoulder, but he might be available to play.
Predicted lineup: De Lange, Deijl, Nauber, Amofa, Fontan, Linthorst, Idzes, Adekanye, Willumsson, Edvardsen, Lidberg.
NEC Nijmegen
The visiting team loves playing draw games, they had eleven this season, by far the highest mark in the league. However, in their last five away games, NEC only played a single draw while losing three times. Contrary to their opponents, the Nijmegen team has more of an advantage points-wise from the bottom teams, so they can be more relaxed coming into this match. Magnus Mattsson is injured while Jordy Bruijn, Robin Roefs, and Mathias De Wolf are doubtful to play.
Predicted lineup: Cillessen, El Karouani, Sandler, Marquez, van Rooij, Schone, Proper, Cissoko, Duelund, Tavsan, Dimata.
Starting lineups
Starting lineups are usually released 60 minutes before kick-off.
Player to Watch: Landry Dimata
The Belgian center-forward has taken over the scoring charts for NEC Nijmegen with five goals and was credited with one assist this season. The 25-year-old has been in a good run of form lately, not only going for goals but also producing some positive displays which was the key for NEC moving inside the top ten of the rankings.
Netherlands Eredivisie
| # | Team | P | W | D | L | +/- | Points |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  Feyenoord | 19 | 12 | 6 | 1 | 27 | 42 |
| 2 |  AZ | 19 | 12 | 4 | 3 | 16 | 40 |
| 3 |  PSV | 19 | 12 | 2 | 5 | 24 | 38 |
| 4 |  Ajax | 19 | 10 | 7 | 2 | 30 | 37 |
| 5 |  FC Twente | 19 | 10 | 6 | 3 | 19 | 36 |
| 6 |  Sparta Rotterdam | 20 | 9 | 7 | 4 | 13 | 34 |
| 7 |  FC Utrecht | 19 | 8 | 6 | 5 | 1 | 30 |
| 8 |  Heerenveen | 19 | 7 | 6 | 6 | -1 | 27 |
| 9 |  RKC | 19 | 6 | 7 | 6 | 0 | 25 |
| 10 | NEC | 19 | 4 | 11 | 4 | 3 | 23 |
| 11 |  Fortuna Sittard | 20 | 6 | 5 | 9 | -8 | 23 |
| 12 | Go Ahead Eagles | 19 | 4 | 7 | 8 | -8 | 19 |
| 13 |  Vitesse | 19 | 4 | 7 | 8 | -12 | 19 |
| 14 |  Excelsior | 19 | 6 | 1 | 12 | -23 | 19 |
| 15 |  FC Volendam | 19 | 4 | 4 | 11 | -23 | 16 |
| 16 |  FC Emmen | 19 | 3 | 6 | 10 | -19 | 15 |
| 17 |  Cambuur Leeuwarden | 19 | 3 | 3 | 13 | -19 | 12 |
| 18 |  FC Groningen | 19 | 3 | 3 | 13 | -20 | 12 |
Go Ahead Eagles vs NEC Nijmegen Notes
- Where is the match venue? – De Adelaarshorst, Deventer
- Who is the favorite? – The Eagles are running away as the favorite with a small margin
- Which player leads the assist charts? – Oussama Tannane from NEC Nijmegen has 7 assists
