NEC vs AFC Ajax
Saturday, 20 March 2027 · Kickoff 00:00 UTC
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NEC host AFC Ajax in the Eredivisie on Saturday, 20 March 2027. It's matchday 27 of the competition.
NEC sit 13th in the table with 11 points from 11 games (2W 5D 4L, goal difference -2). AFC Ajax sit 2nd in the table with 24 points from 11 games (7W 3D 1L, goal difference +17).
NEC are showing mixed form coming into this match, with 0 wins, 4 draws and 1 loss in their last 5 games (D-D-D-D-L), scoring 6 and conceding 7 in that span. AFC Ajax are in strong form coming into this match, with 3 wins, 2 draws and 0 losses in their last 5 games (D-D-W-W-W), scoring 11 and conceding 6 in that span. AFC Ajax arrive with the better recent momentum of the two sides.
Across their last 10 meetings, NEC have won 0, AFC Ajax have won 0, and 10 ended level — the two sides are evenly matched historically. Their last meeting finished AFC Ajax 1-1 NEC in the Eredivisie.
Confirmed lineups are typically published shortly before kickoff.
Head-to-Head
Eredivisie Table
| # | Team | P | W | D | L | GD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Feyenoord Rotterdam | 11 | 7 | 4 | 0 | +21 | 25 |
| 2 | AFC Ajax | 11 | 7 | 3 | 1 | +17 | 24 |
| 3 | PSV | 11 | 7 | 2 | 2 | +22 | 23 |
| 4 | FC Twente '65 | 11 | 7 | 2 | 2 | +18 | 23 |
| 5 | AZ | 11 | 6 | 2 | 3 | +7 | 20 |
| 6 | Fortuna Sittard | 11 | 5 | 4 | 2 | +0 | 19 |
| 7 | SC Heerenveen | 11 | 5 | 3 | 3 | +6 | 18 |
| 8 | FC Groningen | 11 | 4 | 3 | 4 | +2 | 15 |
| 9 | SC Cambuur-Leeuwarden | 11 | 4 | 3 | 4 | +1 | 15 |
| 10 | Go Ahead Eagles | 11 | 3 | 5 | 3 | -4 | 14 |
| 11 | Sparta Rotterdam | 11 | 3 | 3 | 5 | -6 | 12 |
| 12 | FC Utrecht | 11 | 3 | 3 | 5 | -12 | 12 |
| 13 | NEC | 11 | 2 | 5 | 4 | -2 | 11 |
| 14 | PEC Zwolle | 11 | 3 | 2 | 6 | -11 | 11 |
| 15 | SBV Excelsior | 11 | 3 | 2 | 6 | -12 | 11 |
| 16 | Telstar 1963 | 11 | 2 | 3 | 6 | -7 | 9 |
| 17 | ADO Den Haag | 11 | 1 | 3 | 7 | -11 | 6 |
| 18 | Willem II Tilburg | 11 | 0 | 2 | 9 | -29 | 2 |
Frequently Asked Questions
What time does NEC vs AFC Ajax kick off?+
Kickoff is at 00:00 UTC (00:00 UTC) on Saturday, 20 March 2027.
Where can I watch NEC vs AFC Ajax?+
Use the Watch Live button on this page for the latest streaming link. Broadcast and streaming rights vary by region, so availability depends on where you're located — check local listings or your usual sports streaming service for confirmed coverage in your country.
Who won the last meeting between NEC and AFC Ajax?+
AFC Ajax 1-1 NEC (Eredivisie).
Where do NEC and AFC Ajax stand in the Eredivisie table?+
NEC are 13th with 11 points; AFC Ajax are 2nd with 24 points.
