AJA vs NEC Dream11 Team Prediction Ajax vs NEC Nigmegen Dutch League Live Score August 14

AJA vs NEC Dream11: Ajax will start of their title defence by facing off to NEC Nijmegen at the Johan Cruijff Arena. NEC Nijmegan made their way to the top division by registering all important win by 2-1 versus NAC in the playoff final. This is the first time after five years, NEC Nijmegan will see themselves in the Erdivise.

AJA vs NEC Dream 11 Team Prediction

As for the Dutch Champions, Ajax, they were left stunned to PSV Eindhoven in the Johan Cryff Shield Final. Ajax were comprehensively beaten 4-0, and that’s how Erik ten Hag’s 16-game unbeaten streak finally came to an end. However, Ajax are the top dogs of their division and will once again be keen on going the distance in the league. NEC Nijmegn have tough first assignment in the top division, and it could turn out to be an interesting watch.

Date: August 15, Sunday
Kick-Off: 12:30 AM (IST)
Venue: Amsterdam Arena

Where to Watch Dutch League Live: No Coverage in India

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Ajax: WDDWL

NEC Nijmegan: LLWWW

Ajax News

Injury Report and Unavailability: Sean Klaiber is ruled out due to an injury. Nicolas Tagliafico and Andre Onana are suspended.

Expected Changes and Strategy: 

• M Stekelnburg should be starting in at goal.
• N Mazroui, J Timber, D Blind and D Rensch could line up in defence.
• R Gravanberch, K Taylor and Z Labyad are expected to feature in the midfield region.
• S Berghuis, S Haller and D Tadic are in contention to lead the attack.

Ajax Starting XI (Likely)

Maarten Stekelenburg
Noussair Mazraoui
Jurrien Timber
Daley Blind
Devyne Rensch
Ryan Gravenberch
Kenneth Taylor
Zakaria Labyad
Steven Berghuis
Sebastien Haller
Dusan Tadic

NEC Nijmegan News

Injury Report and Unavailability: Rens van Eijden is ruled out due to injury.

Expected Changes and Strategy:

• M Branderhorst should be starting in at goal.
• B van Roij, I Marquez, C Odenthal and S El Karouani could line up in defence.
• L Schone, D Proper and J Bruijn are expected to start in midfield.
• J Okita, O Romeny and M Duelund should be leading the attack up top.

NEC Nigmegen Starting XI (Likely)

Mattijs Branderhorst
Bart van Rooij
Iván Márquez
Cas Odenthal
Souffian El Karouani
Lasse Schöne
Dirk Proper
Jordy Bruijn
Jonathan Okita
Ole Romeny
Mikkel Duelund

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Captain Options

Dusan Tadic can play a pivotal role from the flanks for Ajax. Tadic bagged 22 goals from 51 appearances.

Jordy Bruijn has impressed in central midfield for NEC Nijmegen. Bruijn scored 13 goals from 39 starts last season.

Differential Picks 

Jonathan Okita can pack a punch in the final third region for  NEC Nijmegen. Okita has scored eight goals from 38 start last season.

Sebastian Haller can pack a punch for Ajax in the final third region. The former West Ham United player scored 13 goals from the 23 appearances last season.

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AJA vs NEC Dream 11 Team Prediction

GK: M Branderhorst
DEF: D Blind, M Maroui, J TIimber, C ODenthal
MID: S Berghuis, R Gravenberch, J Bruijn
FOR: D Tadic, S Haller, J Okita

Who will win?

NEC Nijmegan have a massive task ahead of them, and even a point against the defending champions could do them a world of good. However, with ample depth in quality, the AJA vs NEC Today Match Prediction odds are in favor of Ajax to get the win.