Eredivisie
2026/27 · Regular Season - 7
Match analysis preview
On 20 September 2026, NEC Nijmegen will face GO Ahead Eagles at Stadion de Goffert in the 7th round of the Eredivisie. NEC Nijmegen have won two, drawn one and lost two of their last five matches, while GO Ahead Eagles have won one, drawn three and lost one.
| # | Team | P | Scored | Conceded | Points |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11 |
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6 | 11 | 12 | 7 |
| 9 |
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6 | 15 | 13 | 9 |
Squad news
Injuries and suspensions: NEC Nijmegen — GO Ahead Eagles
A. Kaplan
Knee Injury
C. Bischoff
Injury
⚽0
0
0
D. Fonville
Ankle Injury
⚽0
0
0
E. Mor
Injury
⚽0
0
0
G. Nauber
Broken Leg
P. Saathof
Knee Injury
Pre-match statistics
Form over the last five matches: NEC Nijmegen — GO Ahead Eagles
2 wins, 1 draws, 2 losses in the last 5 matches
NEC Nijmegen's home form over their last five matches includes one win, two draws and two defeats. The team have scored seven goals and conceded nine, averaging 1.4 and 1.8 goals per game respectively; the hosts have scored in each of these fixtures but have kept no clean sheets. Their most recent home game ended in a 2:2 draw with Excelsior, while before that NEC Nijmegen lost 1:3 to Feyenoord.
The team's overall form also consists of two wins, one draw and two defeats in their last five matches, with ten goals scored and ten conceded. After wins over PEC Zwolle and Willem II, NEC Nijmegen lost 0:3 to Cambuur and therefore go into the next game on the back of a defeat.
1 wins, 2 draws, 2 losses in the last 5 matches
NEC Nijmegen's home form over their last five matches includes one win, two draws and two defeats. The team have scored seven goals and conceded nine, averaging 1.4 and 1.8 goals per game respectively; the hosts have scored in each of these fixtures but have kept no clean sheets. Their most recent home game ended in a 2:2 draw with Excelsior, while before that NEC Nijmegen lost 1:3 to Feyenoord.
The team's overall form also consists of two wins, one draw and two defeats in their last five matches, with ten goals scored and ten conceded. After wins over PEC Zwolle and Willem II, NEC Nijmegen lost 0:3 to Cambuur and therefore go into the next game on the back of a defeat.
1 wins, 3 draws, 1 losses in the last 5 matches
Away from home, GO Ahead Eagles have drawn three and lost two of their last five matches, without winning any of them. The team have scored 10 goals and conceded 14, averaging 2 goals per match and 2.8 goals conceded; the visitors have scored and conceded in each of their five matches, and go into the next game after a 2:5 defeat by AZ Alkmaar. Their overall form in their last five Eredivisie matches is more balanced: one win, three draws and one defeat with an 11:11 goal difference, while the team have avoided defeat in their two most recent matches.
0 wins, 3 draws, 2 losses in the last 5 matches
Away from home, GO Ahead Eagles have drawn three and lost two of their last five matches, without winning any of them. The team have scored 10 goals and conceded 14, averaging 2 goals per match and 2.8 goals conceded; the visitors have scored and conceded in each of their five matches, and go into the next game after a 2:5 defeat by AZ Alkmaar. Their overall form in their last five Eredivisie matches is more balanced: one win, three draws and one defeat with an 11:11 goal difference, while the team have avoided defeat in their two most recent matches.
Pre-match statistics
Head-to-head: NEC Nijmegen and GO Ahead Eagles
In the last five meetings between the sides, NEC Nijmegen have won once, one match ended in a draw and GO Ahead Eagles have won three times. NEC scored 6 goals and conceded 12 in these matches, with both teams scoring in four of the five encounters.
| Date | Competition | Opponent | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| 17.05.2026 |
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2:1 |
| 05.10.2025 |
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1:1 |
| 09.03.2025 |
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2:3 |
| 07.12.2024 |
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5:0 |
| 23.05.2024 |
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1:2 |
| Date | Competition | Opponent | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| 17.05.2026 |
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2:1 |
| 09.03.2025 |
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2:3 |
| 23.05.2024 |
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1:2 |
Prediction
NEC Nijmegen vs GO Ahead Eagles prediction
An even match is the most likely outcome: the teams' expected goals are close, at 2.15 for NEC Nijmegen and 2.00 for GO Ahead Eagles. Their overall form also offers little to separate them: NEC's goal difference over five matches is 0, compared with −0.2 for the visitors, making a scenario with a slight advantage for either side or a draw likely.
NEC Nijmegen — GO Ahead Eagles
2:2
Draw (X)
Estimated goals: 2.15 — 2. The score is a model estimate, not an exact promise.
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25.9%
Estimated probability
Factors supporting this pick
Overall form · points per game: 1.4 : 1.2
Estimated scoring potential: 2.15 : 2
Average goal difference: 0 : -0.2
Factors against
Home / away form · points: 1 : 0.6
Head to head · points: 0.8 : 2
Prediction
Prediction: Corners — NEC Nijmegen — GO Ahead Eagles
In their five home matches, NEC Nijmegen average 7.6 corners and allow opponents 2.4, for a combined average of 10.0; the 10.5 line has been exceeded in two of the five matches, with no consistent run in either direction. In GO Ahead Eagles' five away matches, the averages are 5.4 corners for the team and 8.0 for their opponents, with a combined average of 13.4 and the line being surpassed in all five matches. The statistical prediction is over 10.5 corners: the model rating is 3/5, while the calculated probability is not provided in the data.
40%
Estimated probability
Corners Over 10.5 — odds 1.89 (Pinnacle). Bookmaker-implied probability without margin: 50.3%.
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Average per match
6.6
Team 3.4
Opponent 3.2
Above the line in 1 of 5 matches
Average per match
10
Team 7.6
Opponent 2.4
Above the line in 2 of 5 matches
Average per match
10.6
Team 5.8
Opponent 4.8
Above the line in 3 of 5 matches
Average per match
13.4
Team 5.4
Opponent 8
Above the line in 5 of 5 matches
Prediction
Prediction: Shots on target — NEC Nijmegen — GO Ahead Eagles
In their five home matches, NEC Nijmegen have averaged 5.6 shots on target, with opponents averaging 3.8, for a combined total of 9.4; the 7.5 line has been exceeded in four matches, indicating a consistent tendency towards a high number of shots on target. In GO Ahead Eagles' five away matches, the averages are 4.6 shots on target for the visitors and 7 for their opponents, with a combined total of 11.6, while the line has been surpassed in all five cases; the model rated over 7.5 at 5/5 with a calculated probability of 69.13%, and the away sample provides the strongest support for the prediction.
69%
Estimated probability
Select a sample to see its matches
Average per match
8.4
Team 4
Opponent 4.4
Above the line in 4 of 5 matches
Average per match
9.4
Team 5.6
Opponent 3.8
Above the line in 4 of 5 matches
Average per match
10.6
Team 5.6
Opponent 5
Above the line in 5 of 5 matches
Average per match
11.6
Team 4.6
Opponent 7
Above the line in 5 of 5 matches
Pre-match statistics
Yellow cards: NEC Nijmegen — GO Ahead Eagles
There is currently no sufficiently reliable statistical signal for a prediction in this section.
Select a sample to see its matches
Average per match
3.6
Team 1.8
Opponent 1.8
Above the line in 3 of 5 matches
Average per match
3.8
Team 1.6
Opponent 2.2
Above the line in 3 of 5 matches
Average per match
2.3
Team 1
Opponent 1.3
Above the line in 0 of 3 matches
Average per match
4
Team 2.7
Opponent 1.3
Above the line in 1 of 3 matches
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Bookmaker odds
Saved odds: NEC Nijmegen — GO Ahead Eagles
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Match result (1X2)
Totals
Both teams to score
Corners: total
Both teams to score
Yes · 0%
No · 0%
Match result (1X2)
NEC Nijmegen · 0%
Draw · 0%
GO Ahead Eagles · 0%
Totals
Over +3.5 · 0%
Under +3.5 · 0%
Corners: total
Over +10.5 · 0%
Under +10.5 · 0%
Match information
Match information: NEC Nijmegen — GO Ahead Eagles
Kick-off20 September 2026, 17:45
CompetitionEredivisie
Season2026/27
Round / stageRegular Season - 7
VenueStadion de Goffert
CityNijmegen
RefereeMartijn Vos
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FAQ
Frequently asked questions: NEC Nijmegen — GO Ahead Eagles
01 What time does NEC Nijmegen vs GO Ahead Eagles kick off?
NEC Nijmegen vs GO Ahead Eagles (Eredivisie) kicks off 20 September 2026, 17:45.
02 Where is NEC Nijmegen vs GO Ahead Eagles being played?
The match is played at Stadion de Goffert (Nijmegen).
03 Who is the referee for NEC Nijmegen vs GO Ahead Eagles?
The referee for NEC Nijmegen vs GO Ahead Eagles is Martijn Vos.
04 Who will win NEC Nijmegen vs GO Ahead Eagles?
According to our statistical model, a draw is the most likely result of NEC Nijmegen vs GO Ahead Eagles, with a probability of 25.9%.
05 What is the prediction for NEC Nijmegen vs GO Ahead Eagles?
The statistical model favours Draw (X), with an estimated probability of 25.9%.
06 What are the over/under odds for NEC Nijmegen vs GO Ahead Eagles?
For NEC Nijmegen vs GO Ahead Eagles, bookmakers offer 1.88 on over 3.5 goals and 1.96 on under 3.5 goals.
07 What are the match winner odds for NEC Nijmegen vs GO Ahead Eagles?
Bookmaker odds for NEC Nijmegen vs GO Ahead Eagles: NEC Nijmegen — 1.82, Draw — 4.02, GO Ahead Eagles — 3.93.
08 What is the recent form of NEC Nijmegen and GO Ahead Eagles?
NEC Nijmegen: 2 wins, 1 draws and 2 losses in the last 5 matches, goals 10–10. GO Ahead Eagles: 1 wins, 3 draws and 1 losses in the last 5 matches, goals 11–12.
09 How many times have NEC Nijmegen and GO Ahead Eagles played each other?
Our database has 5 previous head-to-head meetings for these teams.
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