NEC Nijmegen vs AFC Ajax: Prediction, Betting Tips & Match Preview – 20 December

NEC Nijmegen

W D D D L

3rd place in Holland Eredivisie

2-2

20/12/2025 15:00

AFC Ajax

L W W D L

5th place in Holland Eredivisie

Holland Eredivisie

MATCH INTRO

Betiball's prediction for NEC Nijmegen vs AFC Ajax on 20 December 2025 (kick-off: 15:00) is built from both teams' recent form, head-to-head history, squad availability, and tactical analysis. Read the full NEC Nijmegen vs AFC Ajax preview before placing your bet.

NEC Nijmegen are currently 3rd with 59 points after 34 matches.
AFC Ajax sit 5th with 56 points from 34 matches.
Our algorithm prediction: NEC Nijmegen to win with probability 41%.
Head-to-head history favors AFC Ajax, who have won 3 of the last 6 meetings. NEC Nijmegen have one win, while 2 matches ended in draws.

Predictions 1x2 Under/Over 2.5 1X2 Live Half Time Half Time / Full Time Both To Score Double chance Handicap Scorers Corners Cards

Home team Away team

Probability %

Pred

Correct

Avg.g

Coef.

Score.

Live coef.

Weather

15:00

2025-12-20

NEC Nijmegen vs AFC Ajax - Prediction & Odds

NEC Nijmegen

AFC Ajax

2025-12-20 15:00

STANDINGS UP TO 20/12/2025

Overall Table	PTS	GP	W	D	L	GF	GA	+/-

01 PSV Eindhoven	84	34	27	3	4	101	45	56
02 Feyenoord	65	34	19	8	7	70	44	26
03 NEC Nijmegen	59	34	16	11	7	77	53	24
04 FC Twente Enschede	58	34	15	13	6	59	40	19
05 AFC Ajax	56	34	14	14	6	62	41	21
06 FC Utrecht	53	34	15	8	11	55	42	13
07 AZ Alkmaar	52	34	14	10	10	58	51	7
08 SC Heerenveen	51	34	14	9	11	57	53	4
09 Groningen	48	34	14	6	14	49	45	4
10 Sparta Rotterdam	43	34	12	7	15	40	62	-22
11 Fortuna Sittard	39	34	11	6	17	49	63	-14
12 Go Ahead Eagles	38	34	8	14	12	54	53	1
13 Excelsior SBV	38	34	10	8	16	43	56	-13
14 SC Telstar	37	34	9	10	15	49	55	-6
15 PEC Zwolle	37	34	9	10	15	44	71	-27
16 Volendam	32	34	8	8	18	35	55	-20
17 NAC Breda	29	34	6	11	17	35	58	-23
18 Heracles Almelo	19	34	5	4	25	35	85	-50

Head To Head

11/05/2025 10:45

AFC Ajax

0 - 3

NEC Nijmegen

HOL D1

01/12/2024 11:45

NEC Nijmegen

1 - 2

AFC Ajax

HOL D1

18/02/2024 09:30

AFC Ajax

2 - 2

NEC Nijmegen

HOL D1

03/12/2023 09:30

NEC Nijmegen

1 - 2

AFC Ajax

HOL D1

05/03/2023 11:45

AFC Ajax

1 - 0

NEC Nijmegen

HOL D1

08/01/2023 09:30

NEC Nijmegen

1 - 1

AFC Ajax

HOL D1

NEC Nijmegen

17%

Draw

33%

AFC Ajax

50%

NEC Nijmegen Last 6 matches

13/12/2025 11:30

SC Telstar 2 - 2 NEC Nijmegen HOL D1

07/12/2025 09:30

Volendam 2 - 3 NEC Nijmegen HOL D1

29/11/2025 16:00

NEC Nijmegen 3 - 1 Sparta Rotterdam HOL D1

23/11/2025 09:30

Feyenoord 2 - 4 NEC Nijmegen HOL D1

09/11/2025 09:30

NEC Nijmegen 2 - 0 Groningen HOL D1

02/11/2025 11:45

FC Utrecht 1 - 0 NEC Nijmegen HOL D1

Win

67%

Draw

17%

Lost

17%

Last 6 matches AFC Ajax

10/12/2025 13:45

Qarabag 2 - 4 AFC Ajax UEFA CL

06/12/2025 13:45

Fortuna Sittard 1 - 3 AFC Ajax HOL D1

02/12/2025 09:30

AFC Ajax 2 - 0 Groningen HOL D1

25/11/2025 13:45

AFC Ajax 0 - 2 Benfica UEFA CL

22/11/2025 13:45

AFC Ajax 1 - 2 Excelsior SBV HOL D1

09/11/2025 07:15

FC Utrecht 2 - 1 AFC Ajax HOL D1

Win

50%

Draw

Lost

50%

Overall Home/Away

Full time First half Second half

All leagues Holland Eredivisie

Played games

NEC Nijmegen

AFC Ajax

Goals

Scored

Avg. per game

2.41

Conceded

Avg. per game

1.47

Scored

Avg. per game

1.79

Conceded

Avg. per game

0.89

Scored a goal

In last 6 home matches

YesNo

6 (100%)0 (0%)

In last 6 home matches

NoYes

5 (83%)1 (17%)

In last 17 home matches

YesNo

17 (100%)0 (0%)

In last 17 home matches

NoYes

17 (89%)2 (11%)

NEC Nijmegen

Recent matches

AFC Ajax

Under /Over

(100%)17 0(0%)

1.5

Full Time

Under /Over

(95%)18 1(5%)

Under /Over

(59%)10 7(41%)

1.5

1st Half

Under /Over

(47%)9 10(53%)

Under /Over

(65%)11 6(35%)

1.5

2nd Half

Under /Over

(32%)6 13(68%)

/Yes

(76%)13 4(24%)

Both scored
(Yes/No)

No /Yes

(53%)10 9(47%)

GOALS BY TIME PERIOD

NEC Nijmegen

AFC Ajax

Shots

NEC Nijmegen

Total shots

18.29 avg / game

Blocked

86 total

Avg. 5.06

AFC Ajax

Total shots

16.16 avg / game

Blocked

77 total

Avg. 4.28

NEC Nijmegen Pass AFC Ajax

Total passes

7344

Avg. 432 / game

Accurate

80%

Ball possession

57%

Total passes

10396

Avg. 547 / game

Accurate

86%

Ball possession

57%

TOTAL ATTACKS

DANGEROUS ATTACKS

OTHERS

NEC Nijmegen

Played games

AFC Ajax

Avg / game Total Total Avg / game

0.24

Clean sheets

0.42

6.76

115

Corners

102

5.37

20.47

348

Throw-ins

306

16.11

1.65

Offsides

1.53

3.35

GK saves

3.05

NEC Nijmegen

DISCIPLINARY

AFC Ajax

Avg / game Total Total Avg / game

1.59

1.53

0.06

0.00

10.47

178

Fouls

193

10.16

12.35

210

Tackles

206

10.84

NEXT MATCHES

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How We Build the NEC Nijmegen vs AFC Ajax Prediction

Betiball.com's prediction for NEC Nijmegen vs AFC Ajax on 20 December 2025 is generated by a statistical model that processes over 30 data points per match — including each team's last ten results, expected goals (xG), shots on target, defensive line metrics, set-piece vulnerability, and confirmed squad availability. For this Holland Eredivisie fixture, our model also factors in home and away performance splits and any confirmed injuries or suspensions reported within 48 hours of kick-off. Every tip includes a probability percentage — not just a pick, but the data behind it.

NEC Nijmegen vs AFC Ajax Form Analysis

Heading into this match, both sides carry distinct statistical profiles our model weighs carefully. We assess NEC Nijmegen's recent home record, scoring rate, and clean sheet frequency against AFC Ajax's away form — particularly goals conceded on the road and their tendency to score or keep clean sheets in away fixtures. Over/Under 2.5 goals, Both Teams to Score (BTTS), and the Asian Handicap line are all evaluated through this lens before a final recommendation is issued.

Holland Eredivisie Context: Standings, Form & What's at Stake

League position and match context are decisive inputs. A team fighting relegation defends differently from one chasing European qualification — and our model accounts for that pressure. Check the live Holland Eredivisie standings and the Holland Eredivisie form table to understand exactly where NEC Nijmegen and AFC Ajax sit and what this result means for both clubs.

Prediction Accuracy & Track Record

Betiball.com publishes a weekly prediction accuracy review so you can verify our historical hit rate across 1x2, Over/Under, and BTTS markets. We do not hide results that went against our tip — full transparency on model performance is a core part of how Betiball.com operates. Our Holland Eredivisie predictions are among the highest-rated by our users precisely because the data is always shown alongside the recommendation.

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