Ajax Amsterdam vs NEC Nijmegen match preview | February 21, 2026

Eredivisie | Matchday 24

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February 21, 2026 | 8:00 pmNEC NijmegenThe most detailed statistics and predictions ahead of the Eredivisie match between Ajax Amsterdam and NEC Nijmegen at Johan Cruijff ArenA, as well as the most attractive betting odds!

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Both Teams To Score Yes/NoYesProbability74%Best Odd1.53Bookmaker Wazobet

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Goals Over/Under 2.5Over 2.5 goalsProbability75%Best Odd1.53Bookmaker Wazobet

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Win/Draw/WinNEC NijmegenProbability41%Best Odd4.10Bookmaker Bet9ja

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Expert TipDouble Chance X2Probability63%Best Odd2.00Bookmaker N1Bet

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With little separating the two teams in the Eredivisie table, Ajax Amsterdam and NEC Nijmegen will both be looking to come out on top when they meet at the Johan Cruijff ArenA on February 21, 2026. Both teams have struggled for consistency throughout the campaign, which is just one of the reasons as to why a tight affair is expected when they take to the field.

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Best odds for the tie between Ajax Amsterdam and NEC Nijmegen

ProbabilityAjax Amsterdam37%Draw22%NEC Nijmegen41%

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Head-to-head record comparison

PerformanceAjax Amsterdam W 4 - 1 D 1 - 1 D 2 - 2 W 2 - 0 D 2 - 2 Ajax Amsterdam recorded a 4 - 1 when they played against Fortuna Sittard last time around.During the last 21 month, Ajax Amsterdam have won 10, drawn 8 and lost 3 of their matches, demonstrating what kind of form they are in ahead of kick-off. In their previous 10 matches, Ajax Amsterdam has scored a total of 23 goal(s), which works out at an average of 2.3 goal(s) per game. In contrast, Ajax Amsterdam has conceded 3 goal(s).PerformanceNEC Nijmegen L 1 - 3 W 4 - 1 W 1 - 3 W 2 - 1 W 3 - 4 In their last match, NEC Nijmegen recorded a 1 - 3 when they took on FC Utrecht.Over the last 6 month, NEC Nijmegen has registered a total of 10 wins, while losing 5 matches. As well as this, NEC Nijmegen has drawn 5. In their last 10 matches, NEC Nijmegen have scored a total of 28 goals, meaning that they have averaged 2.8 goals per 90 minutes.

Our expert tip for the clash between Ajax Amsterdam and NEC Nijmegen

Our football experts tip for this match is to bet on Double Chance X2, a market which is available at odds of 2.00 from N1Bet. As a result of little separating the duo in the standings, this market is offered a probability rating of 63%. A awaywin is very likely to happen (%). The analysis suggest Over 2.5 goals goals with odds of 1.53 in this match (75%). And a Yes for both teams to score (74%).

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