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Compare Ajax vs NEC

Ajax vs NEC Head-to-Head Stats and Form Comparison

Compare Ajax vs NEC: head-to-head stats, recent form, goals, defensive record and strength indicators from last matches.

Ajax Ajax Home Team
NEC NEC Away Team
Ajax
57.2
W W W D D W D L D W

Last 10 Matches

NEC
72.0
W W L D D D W D W W

Performance Radar

Ajax
NEC

Categories Won

3

Ajax

2

Draw

10

NEC

Statistical Comparison

Win Percentage
50%

5W, 4D, 1L

50%

5W, 4D, 1L

Goals Scored / Match
1.6

16 / 10 matches

2.3

23 / 10 matches

Goals Conceded / Match
0.8

8 / 10 matches

1.0

10 / 10 matches

Goal Difference
+8

+8

+13

+13

Clean Sheet
40%

4 / 10 matches

30%

3 / 10 matches

Over 2.5 Goals
40%

4 / 10 matches

60%

6 / 10 matches

Both Teams to Score
60%

6 / 10 matches

70%

7 / 10 matches

Top Scorer
D. Klaassen (3 goals)
B. Linssen (4 goals)
Most Goals by Half
1st Half: 8 / 2nd Half: 8
1st Half: 8 / 2nd Half: 15
Home Win Rate
43%

3W / 7 matches

50%

3W / 6 matches

Away Win Rate
67%

2W / 3 matches

50%

2W / 4 matches

Schedule Strength (SoS)
47.4

League Difficulty: 69.3, Opponent Quality: 56.3

64.9

League Difficulty: 76.5, Opponent Quality: 62.3

Elite Opponent Record
0%

0W / 1 matches

50%

1W / 2 matches

Expected Goals (xG)
1.77

Actual: 1.6 | Diff: -0.17

2.6

Actual: 2.3 | Diff: -0.3

Adjusted Power Rating
57.2

Attack: 51.9, Defense: 71.4, Form: 48.7

72.0

Attack: 88.1, Defense: 76.6, Form: 57.5

Goal Timing Analysis

3

0-15'

1
2

16-30'

4
3

31-45'

3
2

46-60'

2
1

61-75'

3
5

76-90+'

3
Ajax
NEC
Ajax

Power Rating Breakdown

57.2

Overall

Attack 51.9
Defense 71.4
Form 48.7
Consistency 61.3
NEC

Power Rating Breakdown

72.0

Overall

Attack 88.1
Defense 76.6
Form 57.5
Consistency 61.3

Strength of Schedule

Measures the difficulty of opponents faced. Higher = tougher schedule.

League Difficulty

69.3 vs 76.5

Opponent Quality

56.3 vs 62.3

Elite Opponent Record

0% vs 50%
Ajax logo Ajax
W
Burnley (24%)
W
Vojvodina (67%)
W
Olympiakos (41%)
D
Bochum (45%)
D
Utrecht (66%)
W
Groningen (53%)
D
Heerenveen (68%)
L
Utrecht (66%)
NEC logo NEC
W
Fayha (30%)
W
Go Ahead (61%)
L
Groningen (58%)
D
Telstar (68%)
D
Twente (68%)
D
Feyenoord (73%)
W
Excelsior (69%)
D
Heerenveen (63%)

Opponent Quality: Quality blends league strength, recent points form, goal difference, and home/away context. It is not only club size or reputation.

Opponent Breakdown
Opponent Breakdown
Score
Opp. Quality
Burnley H
2 - 1 W
24%
Vojvodina A
4 - 1 W
67%
Olympiakos H
1 - 0 W
41%
Bochum H
1 - 1 D
45%
Utrecht H
1 - 1 D
66%
Groningen H
2 - 0 W
53%
Heerenveen A
0 - 0 D
68%
Utrecht H
1 - 2 L
66%
PSV H
2 - 2 D
71%
NAC A
2 - 0 W
62%
Opponent Breakdown
Opponent Breakdown
Score
Opp. Quality
Fayha H
7 - 0 W
30%
Go Ahead H
2 - 1 W
61%
Groningen A
1 - 2 L
58%
Telstar H
1 - 1 D
68%
Twente A
1 - 1 D
68%
Feyenoord H
1 - 1 D
73%
Excelsior A
2 - 0 W
69%
Heerenveen H
2 - 2 D
63%
PSV A
3 - 2 W
76%
Volendam H
3 - 0 W
57%

AI Analysis

The statistics point to a clear direction in this matchup, though the underdog should not be underestimated. When we factor in the quality of opponents each team has faced, the gap narrows slightly but the overall picture remains consistent.

NEC has earned their numbers the hard way, posting a SoS of 64.9 against considerably stronger competition than Ajax (SoS: 47.4). Their figures deserve greater analytical credence as a result — forged against genuinely difficult opponents.

NEC holds the attacking edge with 2.3 goals per match versus Ajax's 1.6, though the gap isn't insurmountable.

Both defenses are comparable, with Ajax conceding 0.8 and NEC conceding 1.0 per match.

Ajax is a strong road performer with a 67% away win rate, proving they can deliver results regardless of venue.

Statistical modeling projects 2.9 goals in this fixture. The data points Over 2.5 as the value threshold, while BTTS stands at likely based on both sides' scoring records.

📈 Form Momentum: Ajax has been remarkably consistent, maintaining a steady 1.9 points per game over their last 10 matches. This stability makes them a predictable but reliable force.

📈 Form Momentum: NEC has been remarkably consistent, maintaining a steady 1.9 points per game over their last 10 matches. This stability makes them a predictable but reliable force.

💡 Why This Matters: The 14.8-point power rating gap between these teams translates to approximately a 85% win probability for NEC. In practical terms, NEC would win 8 out of 10 such matchups.

NEC has the edge based on adjusted metrics, but this is far from a foregone conclusion. The 14.8-point power gap suggests an advantage without guaranteeing victory.

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Comparison Summary

This head-to-head comparison analyzes the last 10 matches of each team, evaluating attack power, defensive strength, form consistency, and overall performance metrics. The power ratings are calculated using a weighted algorithm that considers goals scored, goals conceded, win rate, and recent form trends.

Ajax

5W 4D 1L · 16 goals scored · 8 conceded

NEC

5W 4D 1L · 23 goals scored · 10 conceded

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