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NEC vs Go Ahead Eagles: lineups

NEC 11 · 7 points
Go Ahead Eagles 9 · 9 points

Predicted lineups NEC vs Go Ahead Eagles

NEC 3-4-2-1
12 Polster or Crettaz
66 Kabar
3 Sandler
21 Storm
77 Thomas or Bischoff
6 Nejašmić
18 Geiger
19 Tahaui
10 Tadić or Lebreton
9 Chery
14 Sierhuis

Predicted lineup for NEC: Polster, Kabar, Sandler, Storm, Thomas, Nejašmić, Geiger, Tahaui, Tadić, Chery, Sierhuis

Go Ahead Eagles 4-2-3-1
1 Haug
5 James
4 Kramer
26 Dirksen
2 Sampsted
8 Linthorst
21 Meulensteen
17 Suray
16 Edvardsen
10 Tengstedt
9 Sigurdarson

Predicted lineup for Go Ahead Eagles: Haug, James, Kramer, Dirksen, Sampsted, Linthorst, Meulensteen, Suray, Edvardsen, Tengstedt, Sigurdarson

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NEC

Clement Bischoff went off injured during last week's game at Juventus, and his hamstring problem is expected to keep him out for a longer spell. Dennis Geiger, who replaced him that night, is pencilled in to start this weekend.

In goal, Gonzalo Crettaz is back in contention after missing the trip to Italy through suspension, and could return in place of Nikolas Polster, who deputised there.

Further forward, Dušan Tadić is pencilled in again, although Noé Lebreton remains the alternative for that place behind the front line.

Go Ahead Eagles

Nick Marsman's fitness for the trip to NEC was still not settled this week. Kjetil Haug is expected to continue in goal, having started Go Ahead Eagles' last five matches.

Further forward, Søren Tengstedt has been Go Ahead Eagles' standout performer over that same stretch, scoring four goals and adding two assists. He is expected to keep his place on the right of the attack.

Erik Flataker has started three of Go Ahead Eagles' last five matches but been substituted each time, coming off in the 46th, 67th and 73rd minutes. Stefan Sigurdarson is expected to lead the line on Sunday instead.

Injuries and suspensions

NEC

  • Ahmetcan Kaplan Knee injury Unavailable
  • Deveron Fonville Ankle injury Unavailable
  • Emre Mor Injury Unavailable
  • Clement Bischoff Injury Doubtful

Go Ahead Eagles

  • Gerrit Nauber Broken leg Unavailable
  • Pim Saathof Knee injury Unavailable
  • Eus Waayers Injury Unavailable

Players to watch

The five players from each team with the most combined goals and assists this season.

All stats

NEC

  1. Tjaronn Chery Midfielder 3 goals 1 assists
  2. Adam Tahaui Midfielder 2 goals 0 assists
  3. Kaj Sierhuis Forward 2 goals 0 assists
  4. Perr Schuurs Defender 1 goals 1 assists
  5. Noé Lebreton Midfielder 1 goals 0 assists

Go Ahead Eagles

  1. Søren Tengstedt Midfielder 5 goals 2 assists
  2. Victor Edvardsen Midfielder 3 goals 2 assists
  3. Mathis Suray Midfielder 2 goals 2 assists
  4. Stefan Sigurdarson Forward 2 goals 1 assists
  5. Melle Meulensteen Midfielder 1 goals 1 assists

Playing time and form

Who has played the most in recent weeks, and how have they performed?

NEC

Player Starts Min. Form
Tobias Storm 5/5 450 mixed
Noé Lebreton 4/5 375 mixed
Tjaronn Chery 4/4 360 solid
Dušan Tadić 4/4 350 poor
Bryan Linssen 3/4 281 mixed
Darko Nejašmić 3/3 270 solid
Clement Bischoff 4/5 264 poor
Almugera Kabar 3/4 252 mixed

Go Ahead Eagles

Player Starts Min. Form
Kjetil Haug 5/5 450 mixed
Joris Kramer 5/5 450 mixed
Mathis Suray 5/5 439 strong
Søren Tengstedt 5/5 418 excellent
Evert Linthorst 5/5 417 mixed
Dean James 5/5 415 solid
Victor Edvardsen 5/5 405 strong
Alfons Sampsted 5/5 389 mixed

Pre-match prediction

Pre-match goals forecast
1.87 1.38
  • Predicted goals4.7
  • Both teams to score100%
  • Over 2.5 goals100%
  • Corners10.3

Team comparison

NEC home Per match GAE away
0.33 Points 0.67
1.33 Goals for 2.33
2.33 Goals against 3.33
1.87 xG for 1.38
1.22 xG against 2.27
5.3 Corners 5.0
LLD Home and away form DLD

NEC vs Go Ahead Eagles: head-to-head record

25 previous meetings
6 NEC 10 draws 9 Go Ahead Eagles
  • Goals per match3.52
  • Both teams scored80%
  • Over 2.5 goals64%
  • May 2026 NEC 2 - 1 Go Ahead Eagles
  • Oct 2025 Go Ahead Eagles 1 - 1 NEC
  • Mar 2025 NEC 2 - 3 Go Ahead Eagles
  • Dec 2024 Go Ahead Eagles 5 - 0 NEC
  • May 2024 NEC 1 - 2 Go Ahead Eagles
  • Jan 2024 Go Ahead Eagles 2 - 2 NEC
  • Jan 2024 NEC 2 - 1 Go Ahead Eagles
  • Nov 2023 NEC 1 - 1 Go Ahead Eagles
  • Feb 2023 Go Ahead Eagles 1 - 0 NEC
  • Oct 2022 NEC 3 - 3 Go Ahead Eagles

Frequently asked questions

When will the lineup for NEC vs Go Ahead Eagles be announced?

Predicted lineups will appear on this page a few days before the match. Confirmed teams usually follow around an hour before kick-off, scheduled for .

Who is unavailable for NEC against Go Ahead Eagles?

NEC are without Ahmetcan Kaplan (knee injury), Deveron Fonville (ankle injury), Emre Mor (injury) and Clement Bischoff (injury).

Who is unavailable for Go Ahead Eagles against NEC?

Go Ahead Eagles are without Gerrit Nauber (broken leg), Pim Saathof (knee injury) and Eus Waayers (injury).

What formation do NEC play?

NEC have used a 3-4-2-1 in 3 of their last 5 matches. In their last match, they played a 3-4-2-1.

What formation do Go Ahead Eagles play?

Go Ahead Eagles have used a 4-2-3-1 formation in their last 5 matches under Oosting.

How did the last meeting between NEC and Go Ahead Eagles finish?

On 17 May 2026, NEC vs Go Ahead Eagles finished 2-1.

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