NEC Nijmegen return to home soil to face Ajax at 8:00 PM Dec 20, 2025 in what could be a turning point in their Eredivisie campaign.

NEC Nijmegen are under pressure to rediscover form after a difficult run. Ajax will be hoping to turn things around after a tough stretch.

Historically, Ajax lead the rivalry with 7 wins over NEC Nijmegen's 1. 2 of those have ended in draws. Their most recent meeting saw NEC Nijmegen edged it 0-3.

Expect a tight, tactical affair. NEC Nijmegen may hold the edge at Stadion De Goffert, but Ajax's quality on the break shouldn't be underestimated.