8 May 2022 at 10:15

Referee: I. Oostrom

Betting Odds & Historical Data

Opening pre-match odds recorded for this fixture at the time it was played. These are historical figures for analytical reference only and do not reflect any current market.

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Home Record / Away Record

Aggregated season statistics from all available historical data. Use these to assess each team's overall form, scoring frequency, and tendency for high-scoring matches.

Home Record: NEC Nijmegen

Away Record: GO Ahead Eagles

W 99D 90L 181
Over 2.559
Goals scored469

Data: football-data.co.uk

Match Summary

NEC Nijmegen defeated GO Ahead Eagles 1:0. The match was played in Eredivisie 2021. Goals were scored by I. Cissoko 90′. 4 yellow cards were shown. NEC Nijmegen had 53% possession while GO Ahead Eagles held 47%. NEC Nijmegen had 17 shots (7 on target) compared to 8 (2 on target) for GO Ahead Eagles. NEC Nijmegen made 3 substitutions, GO Ahead Eagles made 5.

Match Events

Key match events between NEC Nijmegen and GO Ahead Eagles — 1 goals and 4 cards recorded during the match.

NEC Nijmegen
GO Ahead Eagles
Kick Off
Half Time
D. ProperJ. Vet
66′
70′
I. LidbergCardona
70′
M. DeijlO. Heil
J. BruijnM. Duelund
80′
E. TavşanI. Cissoko
80′
83′
R. OratmangoenJ. Bakker
83′
J. IdzesM. Berden
89′
Iñigo CórdobaJ. Mulenga
I. Cissoko

assist: M. Duelund

90+2′
Full Time

Match Statistics

NEC Nijmegen had 53% possession against GO Ahead Eagles's 47%. NEC Nijmegen registered 17 shots (7 on target) while GO Ahead Eagles managed 8 (2 on target). Corner kicks: 5–2. Fouls committed: 9–17.

7Shots on Goal2
4Shots off Goal5
17Total Shots8
6Blocked Shots1
8Shots insidebox3
9Shots outsidebox5
9Fouls17
5Corner Kicks2
0Offsides0
53%Ball Possession47%
2Yellow Cards2
0Red Cards0
3Goalkeeper Saves6
407Total passes359
302Passes accurate270
74%Passes %75%

Lineups

NEC Nijmegen lined up in a 4-2-3-1 formation under R. Meijer, while GO Ahead Eagles deployed a 4-4-2 under K. van Wonderen.

Squad Ratings

The overall squad rating for NEC Nijmegen is 6.75, compared to 7.00 for GO Ahead Eagles. This metric is derived from each player's average match rating across all league appearances this season — anything above 7.00 is considered strong, while below 6.50 signals inconsistency. NEC Nijmegen's highest-rated starter is D. Proper (6.75), while GO Ahead Eagles's best-rated player is G. Nauber (7.17).

Attacking Output

The starting XI of NEC Nijmegen have contributed 3 goals and 0 assists this season, led by D. Proper (3G). GO Ahead Eagles's starters account for 3 goals and 3 assists, spearheaded by G. Nauber (2G). Goals reflect clinical finishing and chance creation, while assists highlight the ability to unlock defences through through-balls, crosses, and set pieces.

Defensive Solidity

NEC Nijmegen deploy 4 defenders rated — on average, against GO Ahead Eagles's 4-man backline averaging 7.17. Higher defensive ratings suggest better positional awareness, fewer individual errors, and a greater likelihood of keeping clean sheets. The rating accounts for tackles won, interceptions, aerial duels, and blocks throughout the season.

Midfield Control

NEC Nijmegen field 5 midfielders averaging 6.75, versus GO Ahead Eagles's 4 rated 6.82. Midfield ratings reflect passing accuracy, interceptions, key passes, and overall control of possession — the team that dominates midfield typically dictates the tempo and territory of the match.

Forward Threat

NEC Nijmegen start 1 forward(s) averaging —, compared to 2 for GO Ahead Eagles averaging —. Forward ratings capture shot accuracy, movement off the ball, dribbling success, and involvement in build-up play — they indicate who carries the greater goal threat on the day.

Passing & Build-Up

Passing accuracy averages 80% for NEC Nijmegen and 86% for GO Ahead Eagles. Higher passing accuracy generally indicates a possession-based style with patient build-up through the thirds, while lower figures may suggest a more direct, counter-attacking approach with long balls and quick transitions.

Discipline

NEC Nijmegen's starters have collected 2 yellow cards this season, compared to 4 for GO Ahead Eagles. Yellow cards reflect how aggressively a team presses and tackles — a high count may indicate a physical, high-pressing style but also risks suspensions and late free-kicks in dangerous areas.

Age & Experience

The average age of NEC Nijmegen's starting XI is 23.0 (youngest: D. Proper (23), oldest: D. Proper (23)), while GO Ahead Eagles average 30.5 (youngest: M. Deijl (28), oldest: G. Nauber (33)). Younger squads typically offer pace, energy, and pressing intensity, while experienced lineups bring composure, game management, and the ability to handle high-pressure moments.

Squad Depth

NEC Nijmegen's starters average 20 league appearances each, versus 14 for GO Ahead Eagles. High appearance counts indicate an established, well-drilled unit that the manager trusts week in and week out. Lower figures may suggest rotation, injuries, or emerging players still earning their place in the team.

NEC Nijmegen4-2-3-14-4-2GO Ahead Eagles
GKDEFMIDFWD
1Brander.4Márquez5Guth16Karouani28Rooij20Schöne6Bruijn71Proper10Okita7Tavşan9Akman23Noppert3Nauber5Kuipers20Deijl2Lucassen21Córdoba10Rommens8Brouwers6Idzes9Lidberg11Oratman.

Substitutes

Coach: R. Meijer

Substitutes

Coach: K. van Wonderen

NEC NijmegenPosition StrengthGO Ahead Eagles
6.75
Avg Rating
7.00
Defender (4 v 4)7.17
0G 0A2G 0A
6.75Midfielder (5 v 4)6.82
3G 0A1G 3A
NEC Nijmegen4-2-3-1
1GoalkeeperM. Branderhorst
4DefenderIván Márquez
5DefenderRodrigo Guth
16DefenderS. El Karouani
28DefenderB. van Rooij
20MidfielderL. Schöne
6MidfielderJ. Bruijn
71MidfielderD. Proper6.83G
10MidfielderJ. Okita
7MidfielderE. Tavşan
9ForwardA. Akman
GO Ahead Eagles4-4-2
23GoalkeeperA. Noppert
3DefenderG. Nauber7.22G
5DefenderB. Kuipers
2DefenderB. Lucassen
6DefenderJ. Idzes
20MidfielderM. Deijl6.81G3A
10MidfielderP. Rommens
8MidfielderL. Brouwers
11MidfielderR. Oratmangoen
21ForwardIñigo Córdoba
9ForwardI. Lidberg

Recent Form

In their last 6 matches, NEC Nijmegen have recorded 3 wins, 2 draws and 1 defeats. GO Ahead Eagles show 2 wins, 2 draws and 2 losses from their last 6 outings.

NEC Nijmegen

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GO Ahead Eagles

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NEC Nijmegen vs GO Ahead Eagles Head to Head Results

NEC Nijmegen and GO Ahead Eagles have met 23 times — NEC Nijmegen won 4, GO Ahead Eagles won 9, with 10 draws. Their rivalry dates back to 2013. GO Ahead Eagles leads the head-to-head with 9 victories from 23 meetings. A combined 84 goals have been scored across these fixtures, averaging 3.65 per match (39 for the home side, 45 for the visitors). Both teams scored in 19 matches (83%). Over 2.5 goals landed in 15 games (65%), making it a fixture that tends to produce goals. GO Ahead Eagles are currently unbeaten in the last 5 meetings. The highest-scoring encounter finished 4–4 in 2019.

4

NEC Nijmegen

10

Drawn

9

GO Ahead Eagles

Goals: 39Goals: 45

Recent Meetings (23)

5 Oct 2025GO Ahead Eagles1 – 1NEC Nijmegen
9 Mar 2025NEC Nijmegen2 – 3GO Ahead Eagles
7 Dec 2024GO Ahead Eagles5 – 0NEC Nijmegen
23 May 2024NEC Nijmegen1 – 2GO Ahead Eagles
28 Jan 2024GO Ahead Eagles2 – 2NEC Nijmegen
17 Jan 2024NEC Nijmegen2 – 1GO Ahead Eagles
26 Nov 2023NEC Nijmegen1 – 1GO Ahead Eagles
5 Feb 2023GO Ahead Eagles1 – 0NEC Nijmegen
23 Oct 2022NEC Nijmegen3 – 3GO Ahead Eagles
10 Feb 2022NEC Nijmegen0 – 2GO Ahead Eagles
Statistics are for informational purposes only. Past performance does not guarantee future results.

API data: 15 Mar 2026