Sun, 20 Sept 2026, 14:45
Eredivisie
Netherlands
Netherlands
Full Time

Match Timeline

1'
Perr Schuurs⚽
Normal Goal → Tjaronn Chery
10'
Stefán Ingi Sigurdarson⚽
Normal Goal
31'
Søren Tengstedt🟨
Yellow Card
45'
Perr Schuurs🔄
Substitution 1 → Bram Nuytinck
60'
Kevin Kers🔄
Substitution 2 → Adam Tahaui
69'
Alfons Sampsted🔄
Substitution 1 → Thibo Baeten
69'
Julius Dirksen🔄
Substitution 2 → Giovanni Van Zwam
71'
Noe Lebreton🔄
Substitution 3 → Dennis Geiger
71'
Ayodele Thomas🔄
Substitution 4 → Jamiro Monteiro
77'
Thibo Baeten🟨
Yellow Card
83'
Søren Tengstedt🔄
Substitution 3 → Tomas Galvez
89'
Mathis Suray🔄
Substitution 4 → Oskar Siira Sivertsen
89'
Victor Kaj Edvardsen🔄
Substitution 5 → Yassir Salah Rahmouni

Match Statistics

297Passes accurate368
9Shots insidebox11
8Shots outsidebox3
6Blocked Shots3
6Free Kicks8
5Shots on Goal6
5Goalkeeper Saves4
6Shots off Goal5
2Offsides1
388Total passes460
17Total Shots14
5Corner Kicks7
0Yellow Cards2
8Fouls6
0Red Cards0
46Ball Possession54

Starting Lineups

NEC NijmegenNEC Nijmegen1:1

Starting XI

12N. PolsterG
21T. StormD
77A. ThomasM
10D. TadićM
30B. LinssenF
4P. SchuursD
20N. LebretonM
9T. CheryM
73Gabriel BrásD
6D. NejašmićM
34Kevin KersM

GO Ahead EaglesGO Ahead Eagles1:1

Starting XI

1K. HaugG
5D. JamesD
8E. LinthorstM
17M. SurayM
9S. SigurðarsonF
4J. KramerD
21M. MeulensteenM
16V. EdvardsenM
26J. DirksenD
10S. TengstedtM
2A. SampstedD

Head-to-Head

📈 Team Form & Statistics

NEC Nijmegen
NEC Nijmegen
Form: L-D-D-D-L
GO Ahead Eagles
GO Ahead Eagles
Form: D-D-L-W-D
Record
1 W
4 D
5 L
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4 W
3 D
3 L
Goals Per Game
0.7
Scored
vs
2.1
Scored
2.0
Conceded
vs
1.8
Conceded
Betting Indicators
Clean Sheets
30%
Clean Sheets
20%
BTTS
40%
BTTS
70%
Home/Away Performance
Scored
Home:1.0
Away:0.5
Conceded
Home:2.0
Away:2.0
Scored
Home:2.4
Away:1.8
Conceded
Home:1.2
Away:2.4

ELO comparison

Pre-match ratings

Rating period
Match snapshot
NEC Nijmegen versus GO Ahead Eagles: long term ELO, before the match
NEC NijmegenHomeRatingGO Ahead EaglesAway
Strength
1,595.7Overall1,550.3
1,545.3Match venue1,469.8
1,545.3At home1,583.8
1,588.3Away1,469.8
Attack & defence
1,615.1Attack1,567.9
1,511.8Defence1,533.2
1,620.5Home attack1,566.5
1,580.6Away attack1,517.7
1,498.6Home defence1,558.9
1,541.6Away defence1,500.1
Match profile
2,080Goal environment1,940
1,855Home goals1,755
1,725Away goals1,685
1,539.6Possession1,503
Specialist ratings
1,565.4Set-piece attack1,516.4
1,564Set-piece defence1,516
1,511.8Close games1,537.1
1,608Winning margin1,559.4

Match venue compares NEC Nijmegen at home with GO Ahead Eagles away. All ratings are within this league.

Higher goal environment ratings mean higher-scoring games, not necessarily a stronger team. A starting league rating is 1500.

📝 Match Preview

The Paper Tiger at Home: Why the GO Ahead Eagles are the Perfect Pup to Back
Recommendation:AWAY_WIN
Odds:3.90
Expected Value:+24.8%
Confidence:7

In the world of football, the biggest dogs often have the loudest bark but the weakest bite. Today, NEC Nijmegen enters the fray as the bookmakers' favorite, but a deeper look at the numbers reveals a 'paper tiger' situation that is just begging for an underdog upset. As Umery Underdog, I am always sniffing out the hidden value, and right now, that value is wrapped in the colors of the GO Ahead Eagles. Let’s look at the facts. NEC Nijmegen has been struggling significantly to find any offensive rhythm. They have managed only one win in their last 10 matches, and their recent form in European competition has been a string of scoreless draws against teams like Rennes, Celje, Benfica, and Ararat-Armenia. Perhaps most telling for bettors is their home form: NEC Nijmegen has a 0.00% win rate in their last four home games. They are finding it nearly impossible to turn home-field advantage into three points, settling for draws or losses instead. Their average goals scored per game sits at a meager 0.60, making it incredibly difficult to see how they will break through a determined defense. On the other side of the pitch, the 'little puppies' from GO Ahead Eagles are showing much more teeth. While they are the underdogs today, their offensive output is vastly superior. They are averaging a robust 2.10 goals per game over their last 10 fixtures, including a dominant 3-1 victory over ADO Den Haag. While their away win rate is currently 20%, they have shown they can go toe-to-toe with the giants, notably holding Feyenoord to a 2-2 draw. Historically, this fixture is remarkably balanced. In their 10 head-to-head meetings, the record is split almost down the middle: 4 wins for GO Ahead Eagles, 4 draws, and 2 wins for NEC Nijmegen. Furthermore, 80% of these meetings have seen both teams find the back of the net, and 70% have cleared the Over 2.5 goals line. With NEC Nijmegen's inability to win at home and GO Ahead Eagles' superior goal-scoring potency, the odds of 3.90 for an away victory represent a massive value opportunity. We are looking for that surprise victory where the underdog's persistence overcomes the favorite's stagnation. Key Points: - NEC Nijmegen has a 0.00% win rate in their last 4 home games. - NEC Nijmegen has struggled to score, averaging only 0.60 goals per game in their last 10 matches. - GO Ahead Eagles are significantly more prolific, averaging 2.10 goals per game. - Head-to-head history is nearly equal, with GO Ahead Eagles holding 4 wins to NEC's 2. - The goal environment suggests a high-scoring atmosphere, favoring the more clinical Eagles. I am backing the underdog GO Ahead Eagles to secure the win in this fixture. Recommended Bet: AWAY_WIN

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