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As Ajax Amsterdam gears up to host NEC Nijmegen on February 21, 2026, both teams will come into the match with differing recent performances that could impact the outcome. Ajax has secured only 2 wins from their last 5 matches, suggesting some inconsistency that may be a concern for fans. In contrast, NEC Nijmegen is riding a wave of form, with an impressive 4 victories in their last 5 fixtures, highlighting their current competitive edge.
Ajax will look to utilize their attacking prowess and home advantage at the Johan Cruijff Arena. Their tactical approach often centers around maintaining possession and quick ball movement, aiming to create opportunities through their dynamic midfield and forward line.
On the other hand, NEC Nijmegen will likely adopt a more disciplined defensive strategy, focusing on counter-attacking football to exploit any lapses from Ajax’s backline. With bookmakers offering odds of 1.78 for a home win and 3.88 for an away victory, the match could be tightly contested. The model predicts a 54.4% chance of an Ajax win and forecasts a final score of 2:1. However, given NEC’s form and motivation, this encounter may not yield a straightforward outcome.
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| Ajax 52.6% |
Draw 23.4% |
Nijmegen 23.9% |
Prediction (the most likely score): 2:1
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Betting Odds
| 1 | X | 2 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
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1.8 | 4.1 | 3.9 | |
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1.8 | 4.03 | 4.21 | Watch and Bet |
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1.75 | 3.7 | 3.9 | |
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1.77 | 4.07 | 4.03 | |
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1.76 | 4 | 3.66 |
Latest Results
| 14.02.26 Ajax Amsterdam – Fortuna Sittard – 4:1 08.02.26 AZ Alkmaar – Ajax Amsterdam – 1:1 01.02.26 Excelsior Rotterdam – Ajax Amsterdam – 2:2 28.01.26 Ajax Amsterdam – FC Olympiacos Piraeus – 1:2 24.01.26 Ajax Amsterdam – FC Volendam – 2:0 |
11.02.26 NEC Nijmegen – FC Utrecht – 1:3 07.02.26 NEC Nijmegen – Heracles Almelo – 4:1 04.02.26 NEC Nijmegen – FC Volendam – 1:0 31.01.26 AZ Alkmaar – NEC Nijmegen – 1:3 24.01.26 NEC Nijmegen – PEC Zwolle – 2:1 |
Facts
Latest Head To Head
| 20.12.25 NEC Nijmegen – Ajax Amsterdam – 2:2 11.05.25 Ajax Amsterdam – NEC Nijmegen – 0:3 01.12.24 NEC Nijmegen – Ajax Amsterdam – 1:2 18.02.24 Ajax Amsterdam – NEC Nijmegen – 2:2 03.12.23 NEC Nijmegen – Ajax Amsterdam – 1:2 |
Standings
2025/26
| Pl | W | D | L | Diff | Pts | |||
| 1 | PSV | 23 | 19 | 2 | 2 | 67:28 | 39 | 59 |
| 2 | Feyenoord | 22 | 13 | 3 | 6 | 52:32 | 20 | 42 |
| 3 | Ajax | 23 | 11 | 9 | 3 | 46:30 | 16 | 42 |
| 4 | Nijmegen | 22 | 12 | 5 | 5 | 57:38 | 19 | 41 |
| 5 | Sparta Rotterdam | 22 | 11 | 3 | 8 | 29:36 | -7 | 36 |
| 6 | AZ Alkmaar | 23 | 10 | 6 | 7 | 39:37 | 2 | 36 |
| 7 | Twente | 22 | 8 | 10 | 4 | 36:24 | 12 | 34 |
| 8 | Groningen | 23 | 9 | 4 | 10 | 30:30 | 0 | 31 |
| 9 | Utrecht | 23 | 8 | 6 | 9 | 35:30 | 5 | 30 |
| 10 | Heerenveen | 22 | 7 | 7 | 8 | 35:37 | -2 | 28 |
| 11 | Zwolle | 22 | 7 | 5 | 10 | 31:45 | -14 | 26 |
| 12 | Sittard | 23 | 7 | 5 | 11 | 34:42 | -8 | 26 |
| 13 | Excelsior | 23 | 7 | 5 | 11 | 25:39 | -14 | 26 |
| 14 | FC Volendam | 23 | 6 | 6 | 11 | 26:38 | -12 | 24 |
| 15 | G.A. Eagles | 22 | 4 | 11 | 7 | 33:38 | -5 | 23 |
| 16 | NAC Breda | 23 | 4 | 7 | 12 | 24:36 | -12 | 19 |
| 17 | Telstar | 22 | 3 | 8 | 11 | 26:38 | -12 | 17 |
| 18 | Heracles | 23 | 5 | 2 | 16 | 31:58 | -27 | 17 |
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