NEC Nijmegen vs GO Ahead Eagles preview and prediction
The match
NEC Nijmegen host GO Ahead Eagles in the Eredivisie on Sunday 17 May, with kick-off at 13:30 (WAT) at Goffertstadion. NEC Nijmegen are 11th with 14 points from 12 games (in the bottom half), while GO Ahead Eagles sit 8th on 17 points (in the top half). Only 3 points separate the two sides, so there is plenty riding on it.
Form guide
NEC Nijmegen's last 3: DWD Most recently they drew with Heerenveen 2–2 at home. They are scoring freely – 2.0 goals a game.
GO Ahead Eagles's last 5: DWLWL Most recently they drew with AZ Alkmaar 0–0 at home. They are scoring freely – 2.7 goals a game. 4 clean sheets in that run show a solid defence.
Goals outlook
Our model expects about 3.6 goals: 2.5 for NEC Nijmegen and 1.1 for GO Ahead Eagles. Expect chances at both ends: over 2.5 sits at 70% and both teams to score at 64%. Recent games involving both sides have mostly gone over 2.5.
Betting angles
Win chances: NEC Nijmegen 69%, draw 16%, GO Ahead Eagles 15%.
Both teams to score: yes (64%) at 1.45.
Our prediction
Our pre-match pick was Over 2.5 goals – a 70% chance at odds of 1.33. Predicted score: NEC Nijmegen 2–1 GO Ahead Eagles. Bets settle on the 90-minute score. Predictions are estimates, not guarantees – 18+, bet responsibly.
Win chances
NEC Nijmegen69%fair 1.45 · @1.37
Draw16%fair 6.14 · @5.10
GO Ahead Eagles15%fair 6.69 · @7.10
3.59Expected goals
2.51NEC Nijmegen xG
1.09GO Ahead Eagles xG
64%Both score
70%Over 2.5
Most likely scores
2–19%
2–09%
3–18%
1–17%
3–07%
1–07%
From our goals model: NEC Nijmegen 2.5 – 1.1 GO Ahead Eagles expected. Correct scores are long shots even at the top of this list.
Every market, with fair odds
Market
Most likely
Chance
Fair odds
Bookmaker
Match result
NEC Nijmegen to win✓
69%
1.45
1.37
Double chance
NEC Nijmegen or draw✓
85%
1.18
1.09
Both teams to score
Both teams to score✓
64%
1.57
1.45
Over/under 1.5 goals
Over 1.5 goals✓
86%
1.16
1.10
Over/under 2.5 goals
Over 2.5 goals✓
70%
1.42
1.33
Over/under 3.5 goals
Over 3.5 goals✗
50%
1.98
1.80
Half-time result
NEC Nijmegen ahead at half-time✓
51%
1.96
–
Half-time / full-time
HT NEC Nijmegen / FT NEC Nijmegen✓
46%
2.19
–
Correct score
Correct score 2–1✓
9%
10.65
–
Form
NEC Nijmegen – last 3
DWD
22 Mar
vs Heerenveen
2–2
D
3 Mar
vs PSV Eindhoven
3–2
W
17 Feb
@ Sparta Rotterdam
1–1
D
2.0Scored / game
1.7Conceded / game
100%Both scored
67%Over 2.5
GO Ahead Eagles – last 6
DWLWLW
23 Apr
vs AZ Alkmaar
0–0
D
5 Apr
vs PEC Zwolle
5–0
W
22 Mar
@ Utrecht
0–2
L
15 Mar
vs NAC Breda
6–0
W
8 Mar
vs Twente
1–4
L
22 Feb
vs Heracles
4–0
W
2.7Scored / game
1.0Conceded / game
17%Both scored
67%Over 2.5
Head to head
No previous meetings on record between NEC Nijmegen and GO Ahead Eagles.
What is the prediction for NEC Nijmegen vs GO Ahead Eagles?
Our pick is Over 2.5 goals with a 70% chance, at bookmaker odds of 1.33.
Who will win NEC Nijmegen vs GO Ahead Eagles?
On our numbers NEC Nijmegen have a 69% chance of winning, the draw 16% and GO Ahead Eagles 15%.
How many goals will there be in NEC Nijmegen vs GO Ahead Eagles?
We expect about 3.6 goals. Over 2.5 goals is 70% likely and both teams score 64% of the time on our projection.
What is the predicted score for NEC Nijmegen vs GO Ahead Eagles?
Our predicted score is NEC Nijmegen 2–1 GO Ahead Eagles, the most likely score that fits our pick. We expect about 3.6 goals in total.
When is NEC Nijmegen vs GO Ahead Eagles?
NEC Nijmegen vs GO Ahead Eagles (Eredivisie) kicks off on Sunday 17 May 2026 at 13:30 (West Africa Time) at Goffertstadion.
Analysis by the Footrivo model, blended with bookmaker prices. Kick-off times shown in your local time. Predictions are estimates, not guarantees – 18+, please bet responsibly.
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