NEC takes on the Go Ahead Eagles at Govert Stadium in what will be a passionate and crucial matchup!
After finishing in the bottom half of the Eredivisie standings for the past two seasons, NEC has made a remarkable turnaround in the 2023-24 campaign, securing a sixth-place finish, their highest in over 20 years.
Their resurgence was punctuated by a resounding 4-1 away victory against Almere City in the final match of the regular season, matching their points record from the 1971-72 season. With goals from Kodai Sano, Dirk Proper, Koki Ogawa, and Tjaronn Chery, NEC clinched their 14th league win, surpassing their previous season's tally by six victories.
While Go Ahead Eagles have struggled in recent meetings with NEC, they arrive at Goffertstadion with hopes of securing a European berth for the first time since the 2015-16 campaign. Despite a somewhat inconsistent end to the Eredivisie season, Rene Hake's side managed to improve on their previous 11th-place finish and are determined to make a mark on the continental stage once again.
Prediction: NEC 2-1 Go Ahead Eagles
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