NEC Nijmegen vs Go Ahead Eagles: Prediction, Betting Tips & Match Preview – 17 May

NEC Nijmegen

W D D D L

3rd place in Holland Eredivisie

2-1

17/05/2026 08:30

Go Ahead Eagles

W D D D L

12th place in Holland Eredivisie

Holland Eredivisie

MATCH INTRO

Betiball's prediction for NEC Nijmegen vs Go Ahead Eagles on 17 May 2026 (kick-off: 08:30) is built from both teams' recent form, head-to-head history, squad availability, and tactical analysis. Read the full NEC Nijmegen vs Go Ahead Eagles preview before placing your bet.

NEC Nijmegen are currently 3rd with 59 points after 34 matches.
Go Ahead Eagles sit 12th with 38 points from 34 matches.
Our algorithm prediction: NEC Nijmegen to win with probability 68%.
Head-to-head history favors Go Ahead Eagles, 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

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Pred

Correct

Avg.g

Coef.

Score.

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Weather

08:30

2026-05-17

NEC Nijmegen vs Go Ahead Eagles - Prediction & Odds

NEC Nijmegen

Go Ahead Eagles

2026-05-17 08:30

STANDINGS UP TO 17/05/2026

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

05/10/2025 14:00

Go Ahead Eagles

1 - 1

NEC Nijmegen

HOL D1

09/03/2025 09:30

NEC Nijmegen

2 - 3

Go Ahead Eagles

HOL D1

07/12/2024 11:30

Go Ahead Eagles

5 - 0

NEC Nijmegen

HOL D1

23/05/2024 12:45

NEC Nijmegen

1 - 2

Go Ahead Eagles

HOL D1

28/01/2024 09:30

Go Ahead Eagles

2 - 2

NEC Nijmegen

HOL D1

17/01/2024 13:45

NEC Nijmegen

2 - 1

Go Ahead Eagles

HOLC

NEC Nijmegen

17%

Draw

33%

Go Ahead Eagles

50%

NEC Nijmegen Last 6 matches

10/05/2026 10:45

Groningen 2 - 1 NEC Nijmegen HOL D1

02/05/2026 15:00

NEC Nijmegen 1 - 1 SC Telstar HOL D1

25/04/2026 15:00

FC Twente Enschede 1 - 1 NEC Nijmegen HOL D1

19/04/2026 12:00

AZ Alkmaar 5 - 1 NEC Nijmegen HOLC

12/04/2026 08:30

NEC Nijmegen 1 - 1 Feyenoord HOL D1

04/04/2026 15:00

Excelsior SBV 0 - 2 NEC Nijmegen HOL D1

Win

17%

Draw

50%

Lost

33%

Last 6 matches Go Ahead Eagles

10/05/2026 10:45

Go Ahead Eagles 1 - 4 PSV Eindhoven HOL D1

03/05/2026 10:45

Sparta Rotterdam 2 - 2 Go Ahead Eagles HOL D1

23/04/2026 12:45

Go Ahead Eagles 0 - 0 AZ Alkmaar HOL D1

11/04/2026 14:10

Groningen 0 - 0 Go Ahead Eagles HOL D1

05/04/2026 07:50

Go Ahead Eagles 5 - 0 PEC Zwolle HOL D1

22/03/2026 09:30

FC Utrecht 2 - 0 Go Ahead Eagles HOL D1

Win

17%

Draw

50%

Lost

33%

Overall Home/Away

Full time First half Second half

All leagues Holland Eredivisie

Goals use the selected half; shots, passes and possession are averaged over full matches in the sample.

Played games

NEC Nijmegen

Go Ahead Eagles

Goals

Scored

Avg. per game

1.47

Conceded

Avg. per game

0.59

Scored

Avg. per game

1.06

Conceded

Avg. per game

0.82

Scored a goal

In last 6 home matches

YesNo

5 (83%)1 (17%)

In last 6 home matches

NoYes

4 (67%)2 (33%)

In last 17 home matches

YesNo

16 (94%)1 (6%)

In last 17 home matches

NoYes

11 (65%)6 (35%)

NEC Nijmegen

Recent matches

Go Ahead Eagles

Under /Over

(100%)17 0(0%)

1.5

Full Time

Under /Over

(94%)16 1(6%)

Under /Over

(59%)10 7(41%)

1.5

1st Half

Under /Over

(41%)7 10(59%)

Under /Over

(65%)11 6(35%)

1.5

2nd Half

Under /Over

(71%)12 5(29%)

/Yes

(76%)13 4(24%)

Both scored
(Yes/No)

No /Yes

(59%)10 7(41%)

GOALS BY TIME PERIOD

NEC Nijmegen

Go Ahead Eagles

Shots

NEC Nijmegen

Total shots

18.29 avg / game

Blocked

86 total

Avg. 5.06

Go Ahead Eagles

Total shots

13.65 avg / game

Blocked

45 total

Avg. 3.00

NEC Nijmegen Pass Go Ahead Eagles

Total passes

7344

Avg. 432 / game

Accurate

80%

Ball possession

57%

Total passes

7075

Avg. 416 / game

Accurate

81%

Ball possession

51%

TOTAL ATTACKS

DANGEROUS ATTACKS

OTHERS

NEC Nijmegen

Played games

Go Ahead Eagles

Avg / game Total Total Avg / game

0.24

Clean sheets

0.35

6.76

115

Corners

110

6.47

20.47

348

Throw-ins

298

17.53

1.65

Offsides

1.53

3.35

GK saves

3.71

NEC Nijmegen

DISCIPLINARY

Go Ahead Eagles

Avg / game Total Total Avg / game

1.59

0.94

0.06

0.00

10.47

178

Fouls

147

8.65

12.35

210

Tackles

132

7.76

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How We Build the NEC Nijmegen vs Go Ahead Eagles Prediction

Betiball.com's prediction for NEC Nijmegen vs Go Ahead Eagles on 17 May 2026 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 Go Ahead Eagles 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 Go Ahead Eagles'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 Go Ahead Eagles sit and what this result means for both clubs.

Prediction Accuracy & Track Record

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