Very strong pick · fair odds 1.26 · bookmaker 1.30 · Won ✓
9/10Rating
1.30Odds
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Value bet: NEC Nijmegen to win @ 1.85 – our chance 58% vs 54% implied by the price (edge +8%). Bigger price, more risk. Lost ✗
Picks by market
ResultNEC Nijmegen to win ✗58% · @1.85
Double chanceNEC Nijmegen or draw ✓79% · @1.30
Both teams scoreBoth teams to score ✓69% · @1.35
GoalsOver 2.5 goals ✗80% · fair 1.26
Correct scoreCorrect score 2–1 ✗8% · fair 12.49
NEC Nijmegen vs GO Ahead Eagles: Betarazi preview and prediction
The fixture
15:45 WAT, Sunday 20 September: NEC Nijmegen v GO Ahead Eagles in the Eredivisie, played at Stadion de Goffert. In the table, NEC Nijmegen are 11th, lower half, on 14 points after 12 matches; GO Ahead Eagles are 8th (upper half) with 17. Only 3 points split them, so the winner climbs above the loser.
Current form
NEC Nijmegen, last 5: LLDLW Their latest outing: 0–5 defeat to Juventus, away. Goals for and against: 1.0 scored, 2.8 conceded per game.
GO Ahead Eagles, last 5: DDLWD Their latest outing: 1–1 draw with Groningen, at home. Away from home the record reads 0 won, 1 lost from 3. Scoring is no problem – 2.5 a game lately.
Momentum favours GO Ahead Eagles, collecting 1.5 points per game to 0.7 for NEC Nijmegen.
Head to head
When they last met (17 May 2026) it ended NEC Nijmegen 2–1 GO Ahead Eagles.
Where the goals come from
Betarazi's ratings give NEC Nijmegen 2.6 xG, GO Ahead Eagles 1.6 xG – a total near 4.3. That is an open game on paper: 80% for three or more goals, 69% for GG. Both teams' recent matches have tended to go over 2.5.
Markets worth a look
1X2 according to our numbers – NEC Nijmegen 58%, draw 21%, GO Ahead Eagles 21%.
Lower-risk option: NEC Nijmegen or draw (79%) at 1.30.
GG/NG: GG (69%) at 1.35.
Price worth noting: NEC Nijmegen to win @1.85 – the bookmaker implies 54%, our ratings say 58%.
Our call before kick-off
Our pre-match call was NEC Nijmegen or draw (79%, odds 1.30 – longer than our fair 1.26, so there is value too). Most likely score in line with that pick: NEC Nijmegen 2–1 GO Ahead Eagles. Settled on the 90-minute result. Nothing in football is guaranteed – 18+, bet only what you can afford.
Result chances
NEC Nijmegen58%fair 1.72 · @1.85
Draw21%fair 4.73 · @3.80
GO Ahead Eagles21%fair 4.86 · @3.30
4.25Expected goals
2.64NEC Nijmegen xG
1.61GO Ahead Eagles xG
69%Both score
80%Over 2.5
Score grid: top six
2–18%
3–17%
2–26%
1–16%
3–26%
2–05%
From our goals model: NEC Nijmegen 2.6 – 1.6 GO Ahead Eagles expected. Correct scores are long shots even at the top of this list.
What is the prediction for NEC Nijmegen vs GO Ahead Eagles?
Our pick is NEC Nijmegen or draw with a 79% chance, at bookmaker odds of 1.30.
Who will win NEC Nijmegen vs GO Ahead Eagles?
On our numbers NEC Nijmegen have a 58% chance of winning, the draw 21% and GO Ahead Eagles 21%.
How many goals will there be in NEC Nijmegen vs GO Ahead Eagles?
We expect about 4.3 goals. Over 2.5 goals is 80% likely and both teams score 69% of the time on our projection.
What is the predicted score for NEC Nijmegen vs GO Ahead Eagles?
Our predicted score is NEC Nijmegen 2–1 GO Ahead Eagles, the most likely score that fits our pick. We expect about 4.3 goals in total.
When is NEC Nijmegen vs GO Ahead Eagles?
NEC Nijmegen vs GO Ahead Eagles (Eredivisie) kicks off on Sunday 20 September 2026 at 15:45 (West Africa Time) at Stadion de Goffert.
Numbers from Betarazi' team ratings and score grid, with bookmaker lines for late news. Kick-off times shown in your local time. Predictions are estimates, not guarantees – 18+, please bet responsibly.
