Go Ahead Eagles - NEC predictions

The visiting team knows the task they face will not be easy. Beating Go Ahead Eagles on their own turf would be a major accomplishment, and it is always a formidable challenge.

The visitors are conscious of the challenge before them. To come out on top against Go Ahead Eagles on their home field would be a noteworthy accomplishment, and it is never an easy task.

Go Ahead Eagles are coming off of a harsh 4:2 defeat in their previous away game. Most betting predictions agreed that the game could have gone either way, but few expected such a complete rout in both halves and a 4:2 beating.

Previously in the Eredivisie, NEC overcame 2.00 in a surprising turn of events. Before kickoff, they were considered the clear underdogs despite playing at home. However, they were already in the lead at the 45-minute mark and maintained it until the 2:1 finish.

The biggest issue the hosts have is a lacklustre backline. They’re currently on a bit of a trend of conceding a lot of goals – over 5 across their 3 previous matches, to be exact.

NEC’s recent track record shows a very concerning amount of concessions – 7 of them in their previous 3 matches, to be exact. While it’s obvious their defence has a lot of problems, Over markets might be a good option for this match.

Go Ahead Eagles bagged a decent enough position in the standings so far, moving up to 10th. They’ll definitely want to keep up the momentum and try to get higher, though NEC are not about to make it easy for them.

Go Ahead Eagles have a relatively recent victory on record against NEC. It happened last season, but they managed to secure a hefty goal difference as well. With that in mind, their position as the favourites in this matchup makes a lot of sense.

Sunday's match will see both teams at their strongest, with no players missing due to injury or suspension.

An Over 3.5 Goals bet is easily the smartest choice for this fixture, consider in the teams’ respective histories. It’s a considerably more probable outcome than it seems, so the 1 odds are great value.