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NEC Nijmegen vs GO Ahead Eagles

EredivisieFull time Β· 17 May 2026
NEC Nijmegen

NEC Nijmegen

Won Β· xG 4.16WLDDDLast 5
Full time
2 β€” 1
90+4'
⚽ Noé Lebreton 12' · ⚽ Noé Lebreton 27' · ⚽ Søren Tengstedt 55'

GO Ahead Eagles

Lost Β· xG 0.54LLDDDLast 5
GO Ahead Eagles
PRESSURE INDEX Β· FINALβ–² GO Ahead Eagles Β· last goal Β· 55'
79
21
NEC Nijmegen Β· 4.16 xG0.54 xG Β· GO Ahead Eagles
Match StoryFull breakdown

NEC Nijmegen 2–1 GO Ahead Eagles

NEC Nijmegen secured a narrow 2-1 victory over GO Ahead Eagles at the Goffertstadion, a result that will satisfy the home support but leaves plenty to think about when you look at what the pre-match model was actually saying.

EredivisieSun 17 May, 13:30
Key Takeaways
Result

NEC Nijmegen picked up three points at home, extending their winning run.

Goals

Plenty of attacking intent from both sides produced an entertaining goal tally.

Table

The result has implications at both ends of the NEC Nijmegen end of the standings.

Match Facts
VenueN/A
AttendanceN/A
RefereeN/A
RoundN/A
CompetitionEredivisie
First Goal
NoΓ© Lebreton
12'⚽
NoΓ© Lebreton2 goals in match
Başar Γ–nalAssist: Başar Γ–nal
Match Report
NEC Nijmegen 2-1 GO Ahead Eagles: Home Side Hold On Despite Signals Pointing the Other Way
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NEC Nijmegen 2-1 GO Ahead Eagles: Home Side Hold On Despite Signals Pointing the Other Way

NEC Nijmegen secured a narrow 2-1 victory over GO Ahead Eagles at the Goffertstadion, a result that will satisfy the home support but leaves plenty to think about when you look at what the pre-match model was actually saying.

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Key Events
  1. 12'
    NEC NijmegenNoΓ© LebretonNoΓ© Lebreton
    assist: Başar Γ–nal
  2. 22'
    GO Ahead EaglesGiovanni van ZwamGiovanni van Zwam
  3. 27'
    NEC NijmegenNoΓ© LebretonNoΓ© Lebreton
    Left foot shot
  4. 46'
    GO Ahead EaglesEvert LinthorstEvert Linthorst
  5. 48'
    GO Ahead EaglesVictor EdvardsenVictor Edvardsen
    Foul
  6. 50'
    NEC NijmegenDarko NejasmicDarko Nejasmic
    Foul
  7. 55'
    GO Ahead EaglesSΓΈren TengstedtSΓΈren Tengstedt
    assist: Victor Edvardsen
  8. 70'
    GO Ahead EaglesThibo BaetenThibo Baeten
    off: Alfons Sampsted
  9. 70'
    GO Ahead EaglesOskar SivertsenOskar Sivertsen
    off: SΓΈren Tengstedt
  10. 71'
    NEC NijmegenDaniloDanilo
    off: Bryan Linssen
  11. 71'
    NEC NijmegenKoki OgawaKoki Ogawa
    off: Başar Γ–nal
  12. 77'
    GO Ahead EaglesJulius DirksenJulius Dirksen
    Foul
  13. 81'
    GO Ahead EaglesRichonell MargaretRichonell Margaret
    off: Julius Dirksen
  14. 85'
    NEC NijmegenBram NuytinckBram Nuytinck
  15. 85'
    NEC NijmegenDirk ProperDirk Proper
    off: Philippe Sandler
Game Flow

Expected Goals (xG)

NEC Nijmegen 4.16 xGGO Ahead Eagles 0.54 xG
Cumulative Β· approximated from goal events
0'45'90'
Table ImpactFull table

How the result affects the Eredivisie standings.

#TeamPWDLPts
1PSV Eindhoven34273484
2Feyenoord34198765
3NEC Nijmegen341611759
4Twente341513658
5Ajax341414656
6Utrecht341581153
7AZ Alkmaar3414101052
8SC Heerenveen341491151
Frequently Asked Questions
What was the final score of NEC Nijmegen vs GO Ahead Eagles?

The match finished 2-1 to NEC Nijmegen.

Who won NEC Nijmegen vs GO Ahead Eagles?

NEC Nijmegen won the match 2-1.

When did NEC Nijmegen vs GO Ahead Eagles take place?

The match took place on Sunday, 17 May 2026.

πŸ“Š AI-generated recap and structured data

NEC Nijmegen beat GO Ahead Eagles 2-1 at Goffertstadion in an Eredivisie match where our model backed the home side at 56% probability, a pick that landed. NEC's recent form showed two wins in five games alongside a 75% both-teams-to-score rate, while GO Ahead Eagles arrived winless in their last five outings. The visitor managed a goal despite their struggles but could not prevent the home side from securing three points. Past performance does not guarantee future results.

NEC chase European qualification from fourth; Eagles battle mid-table mediocrity 8 points adrift. The home side's 75% BTTS rate contrasts sharply with Eagles' 33%, indicating NEC's attacking intent versus Eagles' caution. NEC's recent draw sequence ended with victory; Eagles remain winless in five. Position differential and form gap suggest NEC favourites, though their defensive lapses warrant caution.

NEC Nijmegen v GO Ahead Eagles Β· Eredivisie Β· 17/05/2026, 13:30:00