Eredivisie — Regular Season
How did Ajax and NEC perform?
Ajax and NEC Match Stats
Ajax and NEC Lineups
Ajax
4-2-3-1 NEC
4-2-3-1Ajax and NEC Head to Head
Past H2H Matches & Results
Eredivisie Standings Season 2025/2026
| Pos | Team | MP | W | D | L | +/- | GD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  PSV |
18 | 16 | 1 | 1 | 57-22 | 35 | 49 |
| 2 |  Feyenoord |
18 | 11 | 3 | 4 | 44-23 | 21 | 36 |
| 3 | Ajax |
18 | 9 | 6 | 3 | 35-24 | 11 | 33 |
| 4 | Nijmegen |
17 | 8 | 5 | 4 | 43-29 | 14 | 29 |
| 5 |  AZ Alkmaar |
17 | 8 | 4 | 5 | 32-28 | 4 | 28 |
| 6 |  Groningen |
18 | 8 | 4 | 6 | 25-22 | 3 | 28 |
| 7 |  Twente |
18 | 6 | 8 | 4 | 27-22 | 5 | 26 |
| 8 |  Sparta Rotterdam |
18 | 8 | 2 | 8 | 20-31 | -11 | 26 |
| 9 |  Heerenveen |
18 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 31-28 | 3 | 24 |
| 10 |  Utrecht |
17 | 6 | 5 | 6 | 28-23 | 5 | 23 |
| 11 |  Sittard |
18 | 6 | 4 | 8 | 27-31 | -4 | 22 |
| 12 |  G.A. Eagles |
18 | 4 | 8 | 6 | 28-31 | -3 | 20 |
| 13 |  Zwolle |
18 | 5 | 5 | 8 | 22-39 | -17 | 20 |
| 14 |  Excelsior |
17 | 6 | 1 | 10 | 17-32 | -15 | 19 |
| 15 |  Telstar |
18 | 3 | 6 | 9 | 22-30 | -8 | 15 |
| 16 |  NAC Breda |
18 | 3 | 5 | 10 | 16-26 | -10 | 14 |
| 17 |  FC Volendam |
18 | 3 | 5 | 10 | 19-32 | -13 | 14 |
| 18 |  Heracles |
18 | 4 | 2 | 12 | 26-46 | -20 | 14 |
Qualification/Relegation
Ajax vs NEC Video Highlights & Match Recap – 2021-08-14
Football fans were treated to a spectacle as Ajax squared off against NEC at Johan Cruijff Arena (Amsterdam). The Eredivisie — Regular Season clash, held on August 14, 2021, provided plenty of talking points regarding team strategies and player grit.
The game was a chess match in the middle of the park, with both teams cancelling each other out for large spells. However, the quality in the final decision-making was the defining factor. Set-pieces and quick counters played a pivotal role in the outcome.
Season Statistics Overview
Ajax came into this game from a position of strength (or weakness), sitting in 3rd. Their tally of 33 points reflects a season of ups and downs: 9 wins, 6 draws, and 3 losses.
Meanwhile, NEC has had a mixed run, currently placed at 4th. Their 29 points, boosted by 8 wins, suggested they were capable of causing an upset on the road.
Past Encounters & Rivalry
The history between Ajax and NEC is rich. Out of the last 7 Eredivisie — Regular Season meetings, the hosts have won 3.
The visitors, NEC, have won 1 times, indicating they are no pushovers. There have been 3 draws. Interestingly, both teams found the net in 5 matches, with 5 games seeing over 2.5 goals.
Recent Match Results
Here is a summary of the performances leading up to today’s game:
Recent Results of Ajax
Recent Results of NEC
- Nijmegen 2-2 Ajax (Eredivisie, Dec 20, 2025)
- Telstar 2-2 Nijmegen (Eredivisie, Dec 13, 2025)
- FC Volendam 2-3 Nijmegen (Eredivisie, Dec 07, 2025)
- Nijmegen 3-1 Sparta Rotterdam (Eredivisie, Nov 29, 2025)
- Feyenoord 2-4 Nijmegen (Eredivisie, Nov 23, 2025)
- Nijmegen 2-0 Groningen (Eredivisie, Nov 09, 2025)
- Utrecht 1-0 Nijmegen (Eredivisie, Nov 02, 2025)
- Zwolle 2-2 Nijmegen (Eredivisie, Oct 25, 2025)
Watch Full Highlights
Relive the excitement of Ajax vs NEC. We bring you the best saves, goals, and tactical insights from the Eredivisie — Regular Season match played on August 14, 2021.
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