Eredivisie
How did NEC and Ajax perform?
NEC and Ajax Match Stats
NEC and Ajax Lineups
NEC
4-3-3 Ajax
4-3-3NEC and Ajax Head to Head
Past H2H Matches & Results
Eredivisie Standings Season 2025/2026
| Pos | Team | MP | W | D | L | +/- | GD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  PSV |
17 | 15 | 1 | 1 | 52-21 | 31 | 46 |
| 2 |  Feyenoord |
17 | 11 | 2 | 4 | 42-21 | 21 | 35 |
| 3 | Ajax |
17 | 8 | 6 | 3 | 32-22 | 10 | 30 |
| 4 | Nijmegen |
17 | 8 | 5 | 4 | 43-29 | 14 | 29 |
| 5 |  Groningen |
17 | 8 | 3 | 6 | 25-22 | 3 | 27 |
| 6 |  AZ Alkmaar |
16 | 7 | 4 | 5 | 31-28 | 3 | 25 |
| 7 |  Twente |
17 | 6 | 7 | 4 | 26-21 | 5 | 25 |
| 8 |  Utrecht |
17 | 6 | 5 | 6 | 28-23 | 5 | 23 |
| 9 |  Heerenveen |
17 | 6 | 5 | 6 | 29-26 | 3 | 23 |
| 10 |  Sparta Rotterdam |
17 | 7 | 2 | 8 | 18-31 | -13 | 23 |
| 11 |  Sittard |
17 | 6 | 3 | 8 | 25-29 | -4 | 21 |
| 12 |  Excelsior |
16 | 6 | 1 | 9 | 16-27 | -11 | 19 |
| 13 |  G.A. Eagles |
17 | 4 | 7 | 6 | 26-29 | -3 | 19 |
| 14 |  Zwolle |
17 | 5 | 4 | 8 | 21-38 | -17 | 19 |
| 15 |  Telstar |
17 | 3 | 6 | 8 | 20-27 | -7 | 15 |
| 16 |  FC Volendam |
17 | 3 | 5 | 9 | 19-31 | -12 | 14 |
| 17 |  Heracles |
17 | 4 | 2 | 11 | 26-44 | -18 | 14 |
| 18 |  NAC Breda |
17 | 3 | 4 | 10 | 16-26 | -10 | 13 |
Qualification/Relegation
NEC vs Ajax Video Highlights & Match Recap – 2023-01-08
It was a clash of titans at Goffertstadion (Nijmegen) when NEC locked horns with Ajax. The Eredivisie fixture on January 08, 2023 had all the makings of a classic showdown.
Every pass was calculated, and every tackle was a statement of intent. It was a test of character for both squads. The tension was palpable, and the players stepped up to deliver a spectacle for the fans.
Standings at Stake
For NEC, sitting at 4th with 29 points, this was a must-win to keep their hopes alive. Their record of 8W-5D-4L reflects the challenges they have faced.
Ajax, currently at 3rd with 30 points, were not to be outdone. They brought their A-game, aiming to improve their 8W-6D-3L record away from home.
Showdown History
Historically, these games are close. In 7 meetings, NEC has won 1 times, while Ajax has 3 wins. 3 games ended in a stalemate.
High intensity is the norm here: 5 times both teams scored, and there were over 2.5 goals in 5 games.
Form Before The Showdown
Recent Matches 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)
Relive The Showdown
Watch the highlights of this epic showdown. Every key moment is captured for you right here.
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