Vleminckx and Hamdaoui to star in NEC Nijmegen versus http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/AFC-Ajax-c38228 Amsterdam – Dutch Eredivisie preview
http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/NEC-c40018 Nijmegen will take on the Eredivisie giants, AFC Ajax Amsterdam, at McDOS Goffertstadion on Sunday, 17 April.
NEC Nijmegen
Nobody in Nijmegen was expecting that NEC would be competing for a UEFA Europa League berth at this stage of the season. They finished 13th in the league table last season and expectations were low this term. However, the fans are ecstatic to
see their side perform impressively so far.
NEC are coming in to this game following a splendid 4-1 win over VVV-Venlo at De Koel Venlo Stadium last week. They are currently placed 10th in the Eredivisie table, trailing the last Europa League spot by mere two points. With four matches left
to play in the season, NEC have every right to remain optimistic to play in the Europe’s secondary club competition.
NEC have staged a good show on the field in front of their home crowd, losing only twice in their 15 encounters. They have an overall record of 30 played, 9 won, 12 drawn and 9 lost.
http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Wiljan-Vloet-c36841, NEC manager, will be hoping that his side secure maximum points in the remaining encounters of the season and increase their chances to play in European competition next term.
AFC Ajax Amsterdam
The Amsterdammers were out of the Eredivisie title hunt a couple of weeks before. However, back-to-back wins against http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/FC-Groningen-c39119 have boosted their chances of becoming Dutch champions.
The Amsterdammers are currently placed third in the league table, trailing the league leaders, http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/PSV-c40281 Eindhoven. The way the Amsterdammers are playing currently, it seems
like they have a good chance of lifting the Eredivisie title this season.
De Joden have played impressively in front of their home crowd, losing only twice in their 15 matches. They have also staged impressive show on the road, as they were beaten in only three of their 15 matches while playing away from their home turf. They
have an overall record of 30 played, 18 won, 7 drawn and 5 lost.
Frank de Boer, the Amsterdammers manager, would be extremely delighted with his side’s recent performances. Boer will now be confident that his side can achieve superior results in the remaining fixtures and crowned Dutch champions.
Players to watch
Bjorn Vleminckx – NEC Nijmegen
The 25-year-old prolific striker is in supreme goal-scoring form this season. He has scored 19 goals in 28 appearances so far and will be looking to add more to his tally in the remaining encounters. It will be hard for the Amsterdammers to restrict him
from finding the back of the net.
http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Mounir-El-Hamdaoui-c26905 – AFC Ajax Amsterdam
The Moroccan international has played vital role for the Amsterdammers this season. He is the leading goal scorer for his side, scoring 13 goals from 24 matches. If the Amsterdammers secure all three points in this encounter, he will certainly play a key
role in their triumph.
Head-to-Head statistics
The Amsterdammers have remained the better side against NEC in their last five encounters. The Amsterdammers won four matches and the remaining fixture ended in a stalemate.
Prediction
The Amsterdammers are enjoying good form. They have also dominated in their last five encounters against NEC that puts them the favourites to win the match easily. The final score-line would read 2-1 in favour of AFC Ajax Amsterdam.
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