NEC Nijmegen vs GO Ahead Eagles
NEC Nijmegen and GO Ahead Eagles share spoils
An early exchange of goals set the tone for a balanced Eredivisie encounter.
NEC Nijmegen and GO Ahead Eagles played out a 1-1 draw in a match where both teams struck early, with P. Schuurs opening the scoring for NEC in the second minute before S. Sigurðarson equalised for GO Ahead Eagles just eight minutes later. Despite Fipster's high-confidence prediction favouring an away win, the sides settled for a share of the points, defying expectations of a narrow victory for the visitors.
Outcome probability
NEC Nijmegen and GO Ahead Eagles face off in what promises to be an entertaining encounter. Both teams have shown attacking intent this season, with GO Ahead Eagles slightly ahead in the league standings and goal-scoring prowess.
Match factors
Chery's strong away scoring form
Chery has scored 3 goals in 3 away games this season, making him a key threat on the road
GO Ahead Eagles' superior scoring rate
GO Ahead Eagles average 2.5 goals per game, higher than NEC's 1.83, supporting predicted away win
Impact of doubtful attackers on NEC
NEC's Kaj Sierhuis and Emre Mor are doubtful, capping their scoring and assist probabilities
Consistent scoring streak for GO Ahead Eagles
GO Ahead Eagles have scored in their last 5 matches, showing strong offensive momentum
Perr Schuurs' offensive contribution from defense
Schuurs provides goal and assist threat from defense, adding an extra dimension to NEC's attack
The context
In their 20 previous meetings, NEC Nijmegen have won 5 times while GO Ahead Eagles have claimed 7 victories, with 8 draws. The average goals per match stand at a lively 3.5, reflecting the attacking nature of this fixture. Currently, NEC sit 10th with 7 points from 5 games, whereas GO Ahead Eagles are 7th with 9 points from 6 games.
Key insights
Tjaronn Chefren Chery
NEC Nijmegen
Chery has been clinical away from home, scoring 3 goals in 3 away games this season, making him NEC's main attacking threat on the road.
Eredivisie 26/273 goals in 4 appearances, all away
Søren Østergaard Tengstedt
GO Ahead Eagles
Tengstedt leads GO Ahead Eagles with 4 goals and 2 assists in 5 games, playing a key role in their offensive momentum.
Eredivisie 26/274 goals and 2 assists in 5 appearances
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Kaj Sierhuis
NEC Nijmegen
Sierhuis is doubtful with a fitness concern, which could limit NEC's attacking options and impact their goal threat.
Eredivisie 26/272 goals in 3 appearances
Perr Schuurs
NEC Nijmegen
Schuurs adds an offensive edge from defence with 1 assist this season, but his doubtful status may affect NEC's lineup.
Eredivisie 26/271 assist in 3 appearances
Analysis
GO Ahead Eagles have been in fine scoring form, netting in each of their last five matches and averaging 2.5 goals per game this season, outpacing NEC's 1.83. Key to their threat is Søren Østergaard Tengstedt, who leads their scoring charts with 4 goals in 5 appearances and also chips in with assists. NEC's Tjaronn Chefren Chery is a danger man too, boasting 3 goals in 4 games, all away from home, making him a pivotal figure in this clash. However, NEC face some doubts with attackers Kaj Sierhuis and Emre Mor potentially missing, which could hamper their attacking options. Defensive contributions from Perr Schuurs add an extra dimension to NEC’s play, but his doubtful status might affect the lineup.
Key facts
- 1.In 20 head-to-head meetings, NEC Nijmegen have won 5, GO Ahead Eagles 7, with 8 draws.
- 2.Head-to-head matches average 3.5 total goals (33 for NEC Nijmegen, 36 for GO Ahead Eagles).
- 3.NEC Nijmegen are ranked 10th with 7 points from 5 games (W2 D1 L2).
- 4.GO Ahead Eagles are ranked 7th with 9 points from 6 games (W2 D3 L1).
- 5.GO Ahead Eagles have scored in their last 5 matches, showing strong offensive momentum.
- 6.NEC's Kaj Sierhuis and Emre Mor are doubtful, potentially limiting attacking options.
- 7.Tjaronn Chefren Chery has scored 3 goals in 4 games, all away, making him a key threat on the road.
Prediction
The prediction leans towards an away win for GO Ahead Eagles with a 3-2 scoreline. The halftime score is expected to be 1-2, indicating an early offensive burst from the visitors. The match is also anticipated to be competitive with around four cards shown, reflecting the intensity of the contest.
Player Insights
Standout players Fipster expects to impact the match — curated highlights, not full squad lists
Home — NEC Nijmegen
Away — GO Ahead Eagles
The verdict
Expect a lively, end-to-end game with GO Ahead Eagles edging out NEC Nijmegen thanks to their consistent scoring and slightly stronger squad depth. NEC will fight hard but may just fall short in this high-scoring affair.
Form as the teams went into this match — excludes this result and anything since.
Team Comparison
Season shape — attack, defence, form, clean sheets & win rate
Home vs Away comparison
Goal difference in each of the last few fixtures — above the line is a net win, below is a net loss
Season comparison
Goals scored & conceded, goal difference and clean sheets across the season
Halftime Performance
What each side does once the whistle goes for half time
Streaks
Recent-form runs — each side’s most-recent game meets in the middle
Head to Head
Schuurs
Assist: Chery
Sigurðarson
Tengstedt
Yellow Card
Schuurs
Kers
Dirksen
Sampsted
Lebreton
Thomas
Baeten
Yellow Card
Tengstedt
Suray
Edvardsen
| # | Team | P | W | D | L | GD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  AZ Alkmaar | 7 | 6 | 1 | 0 | +12 | 19 |
| 8 |  Groningen | 7 | 3 | 2 | 2 | +2 | 11 |
| 9 |  GO Ahead Eagles | 6 | 2 | 3 | 1 | +2 | 9 |
| 10 |  Heerenveen | 7 | 2 | 3 | 2 | +2 | 9 |
| 11 |  NEC Nijmegen | 6 | 2 | 1 | 3 | -1 | 7 |
| 12 |  Sparta Rotterdam | 7 | 1 | 2 | 4 | -7 | 5 |
Match Statistics
NEC Nijmegen
3-4-2-1Starting XI
- 4P. SchuursD
- 6D. NejašmićM
- 9T. CheryM
- 10D. TadićM
- 12N. PolsterG
- 20N. LebretonM
- 21T. StormD
- 30B. LinssenF
- 34Kevin KersM
- 73Gabriel BrásD
- 77A. ThomasM
Substitutes
- 8I. Hansen-AarøenM
- 11W. WillumssonM
- 14K. SierhuisF
- 17B. NuytinckD
- 18D. GeigerM
- 19Adam TahauiF
- 35Jamiro MonteiroM
- 36Freek EntiusG
- 37M. van de WielM
- 38Joep GenesteG
- 42Y. MoslihD
- 66Almugera Raouf Mohammed KabarD
GO Ahead Eagles
4-2-3-1Starting XI
- 1K. HaugG
- 2A. SampstedD
- 4J. KramerD
- 5D. JamesD
- 8E. LinthorstM
- 9S. SigurðarsonF
- 10S. TengstedtM
- 16V. EdvardsenM
- 17M. SurayM
- 21M. MeulensteenM
- 26J. DirksenD
Substitutes
- 3G. NauberD
- 6T. JukićD
- 11O. SivertsenF
- 15R. WeijenbergM
- 18R. MargaretF
- 22N. MarsmanG
- 23T. BaetenF
- 25G. van ZwamD
- 27Tomas GalvezD
- 29E. FlatakerF
- 33N. VerdoniG
- 34Y. RahmouniM
NEC Nijmegen
| Player | Pos | Min | Rating | G | A | Shots | SoT | Key Passes | Dribbles |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| T. Chery | M | 90 | 7.6 | — | 1 | 4 | 1 | 4 | 0/3 |
| P. Schuurs | D | 46 | 7.3 | 1 | — | 3 | 1 | — | — |
| N. Polster | G | 90 | 6.9 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Jamiro Monteiro | M | 19 | 6.8 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| T. Storm | D | 90 | 6.7 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Gabriel Brás | D | 90 | 6.6 | — | — | — | — | 1 | 1/1 |
| D. Tadić | M | 90 | 6.6 | — | — | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0/1 |
| Adam Tahaui | F | 30 | 6.5 | — | — | 1 | — | 1 | 0/2 |
| B. Nuytinck | D | 44 | 6.5 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| B. Linssen | F | 90 | 6.4 | — | — | 2 | — | 2 | — |
| D. Nejašmić | M | 90 | 6.3 | — | — | 3 | — | 1 | — |
| D. Geiger | M | 19 | 6.3 | — | — | — | — | — | 1/1 |
| N. Lebreton | M | 71 | 6.2 | — | — | — | — | 1 | — |
| Kevin Kers | M | 60 | 6.2 | — | — | — | — | 1 | — |
| A. Thomas | M | 71 | 6.0 | — | — | 2 | 1 | — | 2/2 |
| I. Hansen-Aarøen | M | 0 | 0.0 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| W. Willumsson | M | 0 | 0.0 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Almugera Raouf Mohammed Kabar | D | 0 | 0.0 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Joep Geneste | G | 0 | 0.0 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Freek Entius | G | 0 | 0.0 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Y. Moslih | D | 0 | 0.0 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| M. van de Wiel | M | 0 | 0.0 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| K. Sierhuis | F | 0 | 0.0 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
GO Ahead Eagles
| Player | Pos | Min | Rating | G | A | Shots | SoT | Key Passes | Dribbles |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| S. Sigurðarson | F | 90 | 7.7 | 1 | — | 5 | 1 | — | 2/4 |
| M. Meulensteen | M | 90 | 7.2 | — | — | — | — | 2 | 2/3 |
| J. Dirksen | D | 69 | 7.1 | — | — | — | — | — | 1/1 |
| J. Kramer | D | 90 | 7.1 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| A. Sampsted | D | 69 | 6.9 | — | — | — | — | 1 | 0/1 |
| K. Haug | G | 90 | 6.8 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| D. James | D | 90 | 6.8 | — | — | 1 | — | 1 | — |
| O. Sivertsen | F | 1 | 6.7 | — | — | — | — | 1 | — |
| S. Tengstedt | M | 83 | 6.5 | — | — | 2 | 2 | 1 | 0/1 |
| T. Baeten | F | 21 | 6.5 | — | — | 2 | — | — | 1/3 |
| Tomas Galvez | D | 7 | 6.4 | — | — | — | — | 1 | — |
| G. van Zwam | D | 21 | 6.4 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| M. Suray | M | 89 | 6.3 | — | — | — | — | 2 | 1/1 |
| Y. Rahmouni | M | 1 | 6.3 | — | — | 1 | — | — | — |
| E. Linthorst | M | 90 | 6.3 | — | — | — | — | 1 | — |
| V. Edvardsen | M | 89 | 6.1 | — | — | 2 | 2 | 1 | 0/1 |
| N. Verdoni | G | 0 | 0.0 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| E. Flataker | F | 0 | 0.0 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| T. Jukić | D | 0 | 0.0 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| G. Nauber | D | 0 | 0.0 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| R. Margaret | F | 0 | 0.0 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| N. Marsman | G | 0 | 0.0 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| R. Weijenberg | M | 0 | 0.0 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Prediction Q&A
- Who did Fipster predict to win NEC Nijmegen vs GO Ahead Eagles?
- Fipster's AI model predicted GO Ahead Eagles to win against NEC Nijmegen.
- What score did Fipster predict for NEC Nijmegen vs GO Ahead Eagles?
- Fipster predicted a final score of NEC Nijmegen 2–3 GO Ahead Eagles.
- What were the win probabilities for NEC Nijmegen vs GO Ahead Eagles?
- Fipster's model gave NEC Nijmegen a 7% chance of winning, GO Ahead Eagles a 85% chance, and a 8% chance of a draw.
- How confident was Fipster in this prediction?
- Fipster's model assigned this prediction 85% confidence — a high-confidence call.