NEC vs Go Ahead Eagles: match statistics
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NEC vs Go Ahead Eagles: form, goals and key statistics
Game details
NEC plays Go Ahead Eagles in Eredivisie (Netherlands). The game is scheduled for September 20, 2026. Venue: Goffertstadion.
Recent form
NEC has 2 wins, 1 draw and 2 losses over its last five games, averaging 1.40 points per game. Go Ahead Eagles has 1 win, 3 draws and 1 loss, with 1.20 points per game.
Scoring records
NEC scores 1.83 goals per game and allows 2.00. Go Ahead Eagles scores 2.50 and allows 2.17. Games in this league average 3.94 goals.
BTTS and goal totals
Both teams score in 83% of NEC's games and 100% of Go Ahead Eagles's. The Over 2.5 rates are 100% and 83%, compared with league averages of 74% for BTTS and 80% for Over 2.5.
xG and shots
Go Ahead Eagles has the higher season xG average, 1.73 to 1.68 per game. NEC takes 14.8 shots per game, while Go Ahead Eagles takes 15.3.
First-half and second-half trends
NEC leads at halftime in 33% of its games and scores 1.17 goals per game after halftime. Go Ahead Eagles leads at halftime in 33% and scores 1.83 after halftime.
When the teams score
NEC's most productive scoring window is minutes 76-90+ (3 goals). For Go Ahead Eagles, it is minutes 61-75 (5 goals). These are past scoring patterns, not predicted goal times.
League scoring profile
Eredivisie games average 3.94 goals. Both teams score in 74% of games, and 80% finish with at least three goals.
Head-to-head record
Before this game, 2 previous meetings were available. The record was 1 home win, 1 draw and 0 away wins. Those games averaged 2.50 goals, with both teams scoring in 100% of them.
Before kickoff
1X2 odds
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 | Go Ahead Eagles | |
|---|---|---|
| Accuracy (shots on target) | 27% | 41% |
| Chance quality (xG per shot) | 0.11 | 0.11 |
| Finishing (goals per shot on target) | 0.46 | 0.39 |
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 17% better for: last-5 form.
1.4 pts / game - NEC · 1.2 pts / game - Go Ahead Eagles
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.
Go Ahead Eagles is 37% better for: goals scored per game.
1.83 goals / game - NEC · 2.5 goals / game - Go Ahead Eagles
NEC is 8% better for: goals allowed per game.
2 goals / game - NEC · 2.17 goals / game - Go Ahead Eagles
NEC scores in 83% of games (5 of 6 games), while Go Ahead Eagles keeps a clean sheet in 0% (0 of 6 games).
Go Ahead Eagles scores in 100% of games (6 of 6 games), while NEC keeps a clean sheet in 0% (0 of 6 games).
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 - Go Ahead Eagles
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.
NEC is 14% better for: first-half form (half-time points).
1.33 pts / game - NEC · 1.17 pts / game - Go Ahead Eagles
Before half-time (1st half)
After half-time (2nd half)
NEC - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 33% of games and wins 33%. Also wins some games without leading at halftime.
Allows 0.3 more goals per game after halftime, a sign that the defense becomes less effective later in games.
Go Ahead Eagles - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 33% of games and wins 33%. Also wins some games without leading at halftime.
Allows 0.2 more goals per game after halftime, a sign that the defense becomes less effective later in games.
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 1.60 | 1.40 |
| Goals scored / game | 0.8 | 1.2 |
| Goals allowed / game | 0.6 | 1.4 |
| Average goals per game | 1.4 | 2.6 |
| 1 goal | 80% | 100% |
| 2 goals | 40% | 80% |
| 3 goals | 20% | 40% |
| Clean sheet | 40% | 20% |
| No goal | 40% | 20% |
| Goal difference | +1 | -1 |
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 1.20 | 1.80 |
| Goals scored / game | 0.6 | 1.6 |
| Goals allowed / game | 1.0 | 1.4 |
| Average goals per game | 1.6 | 3.0 |
| 1 goal | 100% | 100% |
| 2 goals | 40% | 80% |
| 3 goals | 20% | 60% |
| Clean sheet | 40% | 40% |
| No goal | 40% | 0% |
| Goal difference | -2 | +1 |
* 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 (3 goals). Concedes most in 61-75 (3). Late-goal balance (76-90): +1 - wins late phases.
Most dangerous in minutes 61-75 (5 goals). Concedes most in 31-45 (4). Late-goal balance (76-90): 0.
* 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
Go Ahead Eagles
* 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 | Go Ahead Eagles | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average goals per game | ▼ 3.83 | 3.94 | ▲ 4.67 |
| Both teams scored | ▲ 83% | 74% | ▲ 100% |
| Min. 3 goals (Over 2.5) | ▲ 100% | 80% | ▲ 83% |
| Clean sheets | ▼ 0% | 14% | ▼ 0% |
| Goal before half-time | ▲ 83% | 80% | ▲ 100% |
| Goal after half-time | ▲ 100% | 94% | ▲ 100% |
^ green = above league average, ˇ red = below league average. This shows direction of the gap, not a team rating.
Head-to-head
Record from NEC's perspective: 1 win, 1 draw and 0 losses against Go Ahead Eagles. Games average 2.50 goals, and both teams scored in 100% of them.
FAQ
When do NEC and Go Ahead Eagles play?
NEC face Go Ahead Eagles on September 20, 2026 in Eredivisie at Goffertstadion. The exact kick-off time in your timezone is shown at the top of the match page.
What is the head-to-head record between NEC and Go Ahead Eagles?
In the last 2 head-to-head matches NEC won 1, Go Ahead Eagles won 0 and 1 ended level. These games averaged 2.50 goals, with both teams scoring in 100% of them.
What do the goal statistics show before NEC vs Go Ahead Eagles?
NEC score 1.83 goals per game on average and Go Ahead Eagles 2.50. The Eredivisie average is 3.94 goals, with Over 2.5 landing in 80% of games. Both teams score in 83% of NEC's matches and 100% of Go Ahead Eagles's.
What form are NEC and Go Ahead Eagles in?
Over the last 5 games NEC have a 2-1-2 record (1.40 points per game) and Go Ahead Eagles 1-3-1 (1.20 points per game).
Where can I find a betting tip and analysis for NEC vs Go Ahead Eagles?
The statistical background for NEC vs Go Ahead Eagles — 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.