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Below are football news updates connected to this competition and the teams involved! 📰
Finally: Ajax secure their first UCL points with a wild comeback in Baku against Qarabag. ⚔️🔴
😬🇳🇱 Ajax remain the only team with 0 points in the UCL after another defeat to Benfica — crisis deepens in Amsterdam 😯⚠️
⚪️🔴 Ajax sack John Heitinga and approach Erik ten Hag over a possible return — talks ongoing as he assesses his options ⚡️🤔
AJAX VS NEC - NETHERLANDS: EREDIVISIE MATCH PREVIEW
NETHERLANDS: EREDIVISIE MATCH DETAILS: AJAX VS NEC
As Ajax prepare to host NEC on February 21, 2026, with kick-off at 21:00, this NETHERLANDS: Eredivisie fixture promises high stakes in a tightly contested title race.
AJAX PREVIEW IN NETHERLANDS: EREDIVISIE
Ajax, currently 4th in the standings with 42 points from 23 games, trail the leaders by 17 points. They've earned 26 points from 12 home games this season. Their recent form has been mixed, with 2 wins and 3 draws in their last five matches.
They've shown defensive issues, conceding 6 goals.
At the same time, they've displayed a strong attacking output with 11 goals scored.
NEC PREVIEW IN NETHERLANDS: EREDIVISIE
NEC, sitting 3rd with 42 points, enter as favorites but face a tough test on the road, where they've earned 19 points from 12 games this season.
Their recent form has been strong, with 3 wins, 1 draw and 1 loss in their last five matches.
They've shown defensive issues, conceding 7 goals.
At the same time, they've displayed a strong attacking output with 11 goals scored.
HEAD-TO-HEAD AND TACTICAL CONTEXT FOR AJAX VS NEC
Recent meetings between Ajax and NEC have been competitive, ending in a 2-2 draw.
Neither team has managed to gain a clear advantage in recent encounters.
In their previous league match against Fortuna Sittard, Ajax recorded a 4-1 victory while lining up in a 4-3-3 formation. Their starting XI featured Jaros, Zinchenko, Baas, Sutalo, Rosa, Steur, Mokio, Klaassen, Godts, Dolberg, Bounida. This shape emphasized attacking fluidity, with wide players providing constant threat in advanced positions.
NEC's last outing came against Sparta Rotterdam, where they secured a 1-1 draw using a 3-4-2-1 system. Their starting XI featured Crettaz, Fonville, Kaplan, Dasa, Onal, Sano, Nejasmic, Pereira, Chery, Willumsson, Linssen. This tactical approach balanced risk and reward, adapting dynamically to the flow of the game.
Looking ahead, Ajax are expected to maintain their unknown structure, Ajax and NEC are expected to use their standard structures. The contest is set to revolve around midfield control, pressing efficiency, and how effectively each side manages transitions between defense and attack.
In their previous league match against Fortuna Sittard, Ajax recorded a 4-1 victory while lining up in a 4-3-3 formation. Their starting XI featured Jaros, Zinchenko, Baas, Sutalo, Rosa, Steur, Mokio, Klaassen, Godts, Dolberg, Bounida. This shape emphasized attacking fluidity, with wide players providing constant threat in advanced positions.
NEC's last outing came against Sparta Rotterdam, where they secured a 1-1 draw using a 3-4-2-1 system. Their starting XI featured Crettaz, Fonville, Kaplan, Dasa, Onal, Sano, Nejasmic, Pereira, Chery, Willumsson, Linssen. This tactical approach balanced risk and reward, adapting dynamically to the flow of the game.
Looking ahead, Ajax are expected to maintain their unknown structure, Ajax and NEC are expected to use their standard structures. The contest is set to revolve around midfield control, pressing efficiency, and how effectively each side manages transitions between defense and attack.
GOAL TRENDS AND PREDICTION FOR AJAX VS NEC
Goal trends from the last ten games across all competitions suggest plenty of goals: Ajax's fixtures have averaged 3.8 goals per game, with 8 going over 2.5 and both teams scoring in 80% of those matches, alongside 1 clean sheets. NEC's games average 3.7 goals, with 8 going over 2.5 and both teams scoring in 90% of those matches, alongside 1 clean sheets. With both sides capable in attack, expect goals at both ends.
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