The Facts
- A tightly contested fixture between two evenly matched mid-table sides (ranked 11th and 9th).
- In the last 5 head-to-head matches, Nijmegen won 1.
- Nijmegen is going through a lean spell lately (last 5 matches: 1 win).
- Performances by Go Ahead have been somewhat unpredictable lately (last 5 matches: 1 win).
- Go Ahead could enjoy a physical edge thanks to more rest days ahead of this match.
- A closely fought contest is anticipated, with Nijmegen holding a narrow advantage.
- Confirmed absences for Nijmegen: Fonville D. (Ankle Injury) Kaplan A. (Knee Injury) Mor E. (Injury).
- Confirmed absences for Go Ahead: Nauber G. (Broken Leg) Saathof P. (Knee Injury).
- Doubtful / questionable for Nijmegen: Bischoff C. (Injury).
- In the last 20 head-to-head meetings, Nijmegen has recorded 6 wins, 7 draws, and 7 losses, with a goal aggregate of 34:36 (averaging 1.7:1.8 goals per game).
- Specifically in home fixtures for Nijmegen against this opponent, the record stands at 5 wins, 4 draws, and 3 losses, with 23:19 goals (averaging 1.9:1.6 per game).
Standings
| Pl | W | D | L | Diff | Pts | |||
| 1 | Feyenoord | 9 | 7 | 2 | 0 | 31:10 | 21 | 23 |
| 2 | AZ Alkmaar | 9 | 6 | 2 | 1 | 20:10 | 10 | 20 |
| 3 | PSV | 9 | 6 | 1 | 2 | 27:12 | 15 | 19 |
| 4 | Ajax | 9 | 5 | 3 | 1 | 27:12 | 15 | 18 |
| 5 | Twente | 9 | 5 | 2 | 2 | 17:10 | 7 | 17 |
| 6 | Sittard | 9 | 4 | 3 | 2 | 16:17 | -1 | 15 |
| 7 | Heerenveen | 10 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 18:13 | 5 | 15 |
| 8 | Groningen | 9 | 4 | 2 | 3 | 22:19 | 3 | 14 |
| 9 | G.A. Eagles | 10 | 3 | 5 | 2 | 23:23 | 0 | 14 |
| 10 | Cambuur | 10 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 19:22 | -3 | 12 |
| 11 | Utrecht | 10 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 17:27 | -10 | 12 |
| 12 | Excelsior | 9 | 3 | 2 | 4 | 16:18 | -2 | 11 |
| 13 | Nijmegen | 9 | 2 | 4 | 3 | 15:16 | -1 | 10 |
| 14 | Sparta Rotterdam | 9 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 16:22 | -6 | 9 |
| 15 | Zwolle | 10 | 2 | 2 | 6 | 11:23 | -12 | 8 |
| 16 | Telstar | 10 | 1 | 3 | 6 | 12:21 | -9 | 6 |
| 17 | Den Haag | 10 | 1 | 3 | 6 | 13:23 | -10 | 6 |
| 18 | Willem II | 10 | 0 | 2 | 8 | 10:32 | -22 | 2 |
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