NEC vs Ajax: match statistics
NEC vs Ajax: form, goals and key statistics
Game details
NEC played against Ajax in Eredivisie (Netherlands). The game was played on December 20, 2025. Final score: 2:2.
Recent form
NEC has 4 wins, 1 draw and 0 losses over its last five games, averaging 2.60 points per game. Ajax has 3 wins, 0 draws and 2 losses, with 1.80 points per game.
Scoring records
NEC scores 2.56 goals per game and allows 1.69. Ajax scores 1.88 and allows 1.25. Games in this league average 3.28 goals.
BTTS and goal totals
Both teams score in 75% of NEC's games and 69% of Ajax's. The Over 2.5 rates are 81% and 56%, compared with league averages of 61% for BTTS and 63% for Over 2.5.
xG and shots
NEC has the higher season xG average, 1.88 to 1.72 per game. NEC takes 15.9 shots per game, while Ajax takes 14.6.
First-half and second-half trends
NEC leads at halftime in 31% of its games and scores 1.75 goals per game after halftime. Ajax leads at halftime in 38% and scores 1.06 after halftime.
When the teams score
NEC's most productive scoring window is minutes 76-90+ (11 goals). For Ajax, it is minutes 46-60 (9 goals). These are past scoring patterns, not predicted goal times.
League scoring profile
Eredivisie games average 3.28 goals. Both teams score in 61% of games, and 63% finish with at least three goals.
Head-to-head record
There is not enough head-to-head history for a meaningful comparison.
Stats by half
Game stats
Pre-game profile— what do the season numbers say?
This team profile combines season stats and recent form. In-game statistics appear after the final whistle.
Team stats— who is more efficient?
Compare both teams' attacking and defensive records this season.
Shooting quality
| NEC | Ajax | |
|---|---|---|
| Accuracy (shots on target) | 44% | 41% |
| Chance quality (xG per shot) | 0.12 | 0.12 |
| Finishing (goals per shot on target) | 0.37 | 0.31 |
xG per shot around 0.08 usually means long-range attempts; 0.15+ usually means box chances. The style label comes from possession, shot volume and conversion.
* xG (expected goals) says how many goals a team should score from its chances. If actual goals are above xG, finishing is above average; if below xG, chances are being missed.
Team form— who is in better shape?
Last five games and season record, overall, at home and away.
NEC is 44% better for: last-5 form.
2.6 pts / game - NEC · 1.8 pts / game - Ajax
Goals— how do both teams score and concede?
How many goals both teams score and concede, plus how often they keep a clean sheet or fail to score.
NEC is 36% better for: goals scored per game.
2.56 goals / game - NEC · 1.88 goals / game - Ajax
Ajax is 35% better for: goals allowed per game.
1.69 goals / game - NEC · 1.25 goals / game - Ajax
NEC scores in 94% of games (15 of 16 meczów), while Ajax keeps a clean sheet in 25% (4 of 16 meczów).
Ajax scores in 94% of games (15 of 16 meczów), while NEC keeps a clean sheet in 19% (3 of 16 meczów).
How often they score at least...
How often they concede at least...
* Statistics include both teams' home and away games this season.
Both teams scored (BTTS)— how often do both teams score?
How often games involving these teams produce goals at both ends, compared with the league average.
Goal patterns
BTTS and goal count
Goal count (Over/Under)— how often do these games cross the goal lines?
See how often games involving these teams clear each goal line, for the full game and each half.
Full game - team comparison (Over)
Over / Under - NEC
Over / Under - Ajax
1st half
2nd half
Game halves— when do the teams score more often?
How teams split performance between first and second half: goals, points, clean sheets and half-time state.
Ajax is 10% better for: first-half form (half-time points).
1.31 pts / game - NEC · 1.44 pts / game - Ajax
Before half-time (1st half)
After half-time (2nd half)
NEC - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 31% of games and wins 50%. Also wins some games without leading at halftime.
Defense stays consistent across the full game.
Ajax - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 38% of games and wins 50%. Also wins some games without leading at halftime.
Defense stays consistent across the full game.
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 1.20 | 2.20 |
| Goals scored / game | 0.8 | 2.0 |
| Goals allowed / game | 0.6 | 0.8 |
| Average goals per game | 1.4 | 2.8 |
| 1 goal | 80% | 100% |
| 2 goals | 60% | 100% |
| 3 goals | 0% | 40% |
| Clean sheet | 40% | 20% |
| No goal | 40% | 0% |
| Goal difference | +1 | +6 |
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 1.40 | 2.20 |
| Goals scored / game | 0.6 | 1.2 |
| Goals allowed / game | 0.6 | 0.4 |
| Average goals per game | 1.2 | 1.6 |
| 1 goal | 100% | 100% |
| 2 goals | 20% | 60% |
| 3 goals | 0% | 0% |
| Clean sheet | 40% | 60% |
| No goal | 40% | 0% |
| Goal difference | 0 | +4 |
* Table colors show frequency: green is common, yellow is moderate and red is rare. They are not team ratings.
Goals by minute— when do goals arrive?
The parts of a game in which both teams score and allow the most goals.
Most dangerous in minutes 76-90 (11 goals). Concedes most in 31-45 (6). Late-goal balance (76-90): +7 - wins late phases.
Most dangerous in minutes 46-60 (9 goals). Concedes most in 31-45 (5). Late-goal balance (76-90): +5 - wins late phases.
* Buckets 31-45 and 76-90 include added-time goals.
Additional team indicators— what do xG, efficiency and form show?
A comparison of chance quality, results and trends from completed games this season.
Game profile
NEC
Ajax
* The estimated goal total and split, BTTS estimate, 0:0 risk and goal range use public season averages and frequencies for both teams. This is a statistical game profile, not a private model prediction or betting pick. The remaining indicators describe completed games from the season.
League context— is this a high-scoring league?
How both teams compare with league-wide averages (Eredivisie).
Teams vs league
| NEC | Liga | Ajax | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average goals per game | ▲ 4.25 | 3.28 | ▼ 3.13 |
| Both teams scored | ▲ 75% | 61% | ▲ 69% |
| Min. 3 goals (Over 2.5) | ▲ 81% | 63% | ▼ 56% |
| Clean sheets | • 19% | 20% | ▲ 25% |
| Goal before half-time | ▲ 94% | 86% | ▲ 100% |
| Goal after half-time | ▲ 94% | 85% | ▲ 88% |
^ green = above league average, ˇ red = below league average. This shows direction of the gap, not a team rating.
Lineups and player events
Verified starters, substitutes and recorded player events for this match.
Home team
Starting lineup
Away team
Starting lineup
Substitutes
Match timeline
Goals, cards and substitutions arranged in chronological order.
Referee and managers
Open their season profiles to compare match records, goals and disciplinary trends.
FAQ
What was the result of NEC vs Ajax?
The Eredivisie match finished NEC 2:2 Ajax. Full match statistics, the half-by-half breakdown and head-to-head are on this page.
What do the goal statistics show before NEC vs Ajax?
NEC score 2.56 goals per game on average and Ajax 1.88. The Eredivisie average is 3.28 goals, with Over 2.5 landing in 63% of games. Both teams score in 75% of NEC's matches and 69% of Ajax's.
What form are NEC and Ajax in?
Over the last 5 games NEC have a 4-1-0 record (2.60 points per game) and Ajax 3-0-2 (1.80 points per game).
Where can I find a betting tip and analysis for NEC vs Ajax?
The statistical background for NEC vs Ajax — form, head-to-head, goals, BTTS and Over/Under — is on this page. The tip with full reasoning and a value assessment is in the NoFluffPicks app.