Your Web 3 Guru and Moonbet presenting todays match: Ajax Amsterdam – NEC Nijmegen
In their home stadium, the Johan Cruijff ArenA, Ajax narrowly avoided a potential setback last Thursday evening by securing two late goals in the first leg (2-2) against Norwegian side FK Bodø/Glimt in the UEFA Europa Conference League (UECL). Despite this, John van ‘t Schip‘s team has maintained an unbeaten streak at home for seven matches. However, out of the last four home games, three have ended in draws.
Taking a broader view since the winter break, it’s evident that Ajax has been conceding goals quite easily while also demonstrating productivity in their own attacks. Over six matches, they’ve scored 16 goals but conceded 11. Notably, their defense has yet to achieve a clean sheet. With one eye on the upcoming Thursday, Ajax will be focusing on the return leg in Norway for the UECL.
NEC Nijmegen
Their opponent, NEC, is enjoying a successful season, having reached the semi-finals of the cup tournament where they’ll face SC Cambuur at the end of the month. In the league, things are going well under the guidance of coach Rogier Meijer. Despite earlier scrutiny, NEC‘s 29 points from 21 matches have positioned them seventh in the standings before this round.
Their outlook for the remaining thirteen matches is participation in the playoffs for European football, although their attention will also be on Tuesday, February 27, when they visit SC Cambuur in the cup tournament. NEC‘s away performances haven’t been as strong as their home ones, with only 11 out of 29 points collected away from De Goffert. The last time NEC faced Ajax on December 3, 2023, the match ended in a 1-2 victory for Ajax.
Players to Watch
Players to watch: Although not yet fit to start, Branco van den Boomen (D2, A1) made a comeback last Thursday after three months out due to injury, scoring a penalty. For NEC, Tjarron Chery (D2) has emerged as a key player in recent matches, capable of making a difference.
Hot stat: Ajax last kept a clean sheet on November 25, 2023, when they defeated Vitesse 5-0 in Amsterdam.
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