NEC Nijmegen vs GO Ahead Eagles Prediction

Eredivisie · Sun 17 May 2026
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NEC NijmegenDWDLW
2 - 1
Full time · HT 2 - 0
GO Ahead EaglesLWWLW
Kick-offSun 17 May, 13:30
Our tip1 @ 1.37 ✓
GoalsOver 2.5
Confidence75%

Full-time report

Our tip1 ✓
Double chance12 ✓
BTTSYes ✓
Over/Under 2.5Over 2.5 ✓

Recent form

Last 5 matches, home and away
NEC NijmegenDWDLW
05 Nov 26HOmonia Nicosia3 - 1UEFA Europa League
31 Oct 26AHeerenveen0 - 1Eredivisie
25 Oct 26HGroningen2 - 2Eredivisie
22 Oct 26ADinamo Zagreb4 - 2UEFA Europa League
18 Oct 26HFortuna Sittard2 - 2Eredivisie
GO Ahead EaglesLWWLW
07 Nov 26AExcelsior1 - 0Eredivisie
31 Oct 26ACambuur0 - 4Eredivisie
27 Oct 26AKoninklijke HFC5 - 0KNVB Beker
23 Oct 26HTelstar3 - 2Eredivisie
18 Oct 26APEC Zwolle1 - 4Eredivisie

Head to head

Full head to head: NEC Nijmegen vs GO Ahead Eagles →

Our prediction

NEC Nijmegen to win

@ 1.37
Double chance
12  •  NEC Nijmegen or GO Ahead Eagles
@ 1.11
Both teams to score
Yes – both teams score
@ 1.45
Confidence
75%

Our record

Our tips on NEC Nijmegenlast 20 tipped matches
7/2035%
Our tips on GO Ahead Eagleslast 20 tipped matches
12/2060%
Our tips in Eredivisielast 30 days
19/4245%

Correct 1X2 tips (home win, draw or away win), checked against the final score.

Who will win?

Voting closed at kick-off.

Goals outlook

Over/Under 2.5
Over 2.5
Confidence
90%
Over 2.5: 68%Under 2.5: 32%
Expected goals
1.51NEC Nijmegen
3.50Total
1.99GO Ahead Eagles

Possible correct scores

2 – 1 NEC Nijmegen win 8% @ 7.50 Our pick ✓ Final score
3 – 1 NEC Nijmegen win 8% @ 8.00
2 – 0 NEC Nijmegen win 7% @ 8.50
1 – 0 NEC Nijmegen win 6% @ 10.00
3 – 0 NEC Nijmegen win 6% @ 10.00

Final score: 2 – 1 – in our list ✓. Exact scores are long shots – even the likeliest score usually comes in only 1 time in 8–10. 18+.

Win probability

NEC Nijmegen69%
Draw15%
GO Ahead Eagles16%

Odds (1X2)

11.37
X5.10
27.10

NEC Nijmegen vs GO Ahead Eagles preview and result

NEC Nijmegen and GO Ahead Eagles met in the Eredivisie on Sunday 17 May 2026 at 13:30 (Nigerian time). The match finished 2 - 1, 2 - 0 at half time.

Our model gives NEC Nijmegen a 69% chance of winning, the draw 15% and GO Ahead Eagles 16%. Our pick was NEC Nijmegen to win with 75% confidence at odds of 1.37. The pick came in ✓. For a safer option, the double chance 12 (NEC Nijmegen or GO Ahead Eagles) covers two of the three results at odds of 1.11.

Goals: we expect about 3.5 goals (1.5 for NEC Nijmegen, 2.0 for GO Ahead Eagles). The chance of three or more goals is 68%, so our goals pick is Over 2.5 (90% confidence). 3 goals were scored.

Form and head to head

NEC Nijmegen have 2 wins, 2 draws and 1 defeat in their last 5 matches (D-W-D-L-W), scoring 11 and conceding 8. GO Ahead Eagles have 3 wins, 0 draws and 2 defeats in their last 5 matches (L-W-W-L-W), scoring 10 and conceding 10. In the table, NEC Nijmegen are 14th with 11 points and GO Ahead Eagles are 8th with 17 points.

Frequently asked questions

What was the prediction for NEC Nijmegen vs GO Ahead Eagles?

Our pre-match prediction is NEC Nijmegen to win (75% confidence) at odds of 1.37. Win chances: NEC Nijmegen 69%, draw 15%, GO Ahead Eagles 16%.

Will there be over 2.5 goals in NEC Nijmegen vs GO Ahead Eagles?

We expect about 3.5 goals. Our pick is Over 2.5 with 90% confidence (chance of 3+ goals: 68%).

What time is NEC Nijmegen vs GO Ahead Eagles?

NEC Nijmegen vs GO Ahead Eagles (Eredivisie) was played on Sunday 17 May 2026 at 13:30 Nigerian time (WAT).

What is a safe bet for NEC Nijmegen vs GO Ahead Eagles?

The double chance 12 (NEC Nijmegen or GO Ahead Eagles) covers two outcomes at odds of 1.11. No bet is risk-free – stake only what you can afford. 18+.

Predictions are estimates from our model, not guarantees. 18+ only – bet responsibly. More: today's predictions · Bet Slip Builder · booking codes.

Eredivisie table

NEC Nijmegen14th11 pts
GO Ahead Eagles8th17 pts
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