NAC Breda vs Ajax Prediction, Preview and Stats
2025/2026 Eredivisie, Netherlands
Eredivisie
Ajax AJASTANDINGS
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CONTEXT
NAC Breda hosted Ajax in a competitive Eredivisie clash, ending in a 0-2 defeat for the home side. Ajax took control early, scoring both goals in the first half to lead 0-2 at halftime, a margin they preserved through a resilient second half. Despite NAC Breda's 57% possession advantage over Ajax's 43%, the visitors demonstrated superior clinical finishing. No red cards disrupted play, and Ajax, preseason favorites as the stronger team, delivered a performance marked by a significant 53.6% structural deviation in their favor. The result reflects Ajax's ability to outperform despite less ball control, with efficiency remaining in line with norms. This victory underscores Ajax's tactical discipline and counter-attacking prowess against a possession-heavy NAC Breda.
TL;DR
- Structural deviation: Match exhibited a significant 53.6% structural deviation favoring Ajax.
- Efficiency shift: Efficiency remained in line with expectations for both teams.
- xG alignment: xG data unavailable, preventing alignment assessment.
- Market alignment: Outcome aligned with pre-market expectations.
- xG expectations: xG expectations unevaluable due to absent data.
- Event impact: No second-half adjustments or key events altered match dynamics.
- Red card distortion: No red cards issued, avoiding any dismissal-related distortion.
Quality vs Volume
Open Play vs Set Play
Expected Points
| Team | xPts |
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| Home | 1.8 |
| Away | 1.2 |
Match referee
Serdar Gozubuyuk
Other match officials
P. Inia
1st Assistant
R. Honig
2nd Assistant
M. Vos
4th Official


Win Probabilities
Live Win Probability (90 Min)
NAC Breda
AjaxMovement
Changes since opening
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AjaxTeam Power Ranking
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14.91
28.73
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AjaxForm Analysis Opponent-Weighted
Line chart of recent results (points/trend). Friendlies excluded by default. Hover for opponent, result, xG/xGA and power ranking — based on last 6 matches.


Heatmaps Ball coordinates
Attack and defence zones from ball position data. Filters: last 6 matches (overall/home/away), time period, competition.
NAC Breda
Ajax

Possession Efficiency Possession-Adjusted
How effectively each team uses and defends their share of possession. Efficiency adjusted based on team possession percentage
NAC Breda ⚠ Proxy
Attacking Efficiency 
Defensive Efficiency 
Positive = above league average.
Negative = below league average.
Formula: EfficiencyIndex = z(AttackEff) − z(DefenceEff)




Set Pieces Efficiency Attack & Defence
Set-piece reliance and strength using expected metrics and actual outcomes for each team.
NAC Breda ⚠ Proxy
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Counter / Transition Attack & Defence
What happens in the 15 seconds immediately after possession changes hands — based on Last 6 matches.
NAC Breda
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PRESSURE INDEX
Momentum phases from smoothed minute-by-minute pressure.
- NAC had peak pressure around 78'.
- AJA started the game with stronger pressure.
Team Head to Head Last 6 Seasons
Summary of 27 matches between these sides — filtered by competition and venue context.


Match Record 
Goals 
Data last updated: 2026-04-26T00:07:54+00:00
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General Information
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Events
CONCLUSION
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