Nijmegen vs AZ Alkmaar Prediction
In the upcoming Eredivisie clash, NEC Nijmegen host AZ Alkmaar on home turf. An exciting match is anticipated as both teams are in fine form and scoring actively. NEC have won three of their last five matches and are eager to solidify their position in the upper part of the table. Meanwhile, AZ continue to impress with their attacking prowess, remaining unbeaten in their last six matches. Considering both teams' average goal-scoring ability and their recent head-to-head encounters, fans can expect a thrilling contest with plenty of goals.
Head-to-Head
The last official clash between these teams took place on 29 March 2025 and ended in a thrilling 3-3 draw. Here's a breakdown of the comparative stats from that encounter (with NEC Nijmegen as the home side):
- possession: 49% vs 51%;
- corners: 5 vs 7;
- fouls: 9 vs 9;
- yellow cards: 3 vs 3;
- shots on target: 4 vs 5.
📊Statistical preview of the official encounters between NEC Nijmegen and AZ Alkmaar:
- 16 matches played;
- home team wins - 4, away team wins - 7, draws - 5;
- goals scored - 20 for NEC, 30 for AZ;
- average total in the first half - 1.56, in the second half - 1.56;
- average total goals per match - 3.13.
H2H Stats Matches and Previous Teams Results
NEC Nijmegen Team Overview
The team's last official match took place on as part of the Eredivisie (with Heerenveen as the home side and NEC Nijmegen as the visitors). The game concluded with a 3-2 scoreline.
Here's the match stats (NEC Nijmegen vs Heerenveen):
- possession: 61% vs 39%;
- corners: 6 vs 6;
- fouls: 14 vs 10;
- yellow cards: 1 vs 1;
- shots on target: 6 vs 9.
NEC Nijmegen currently sit in 7th place in the standings, showcasing commendable performances this season. The team recently secured back-to-back victories following a run of three defeats, highlighting their fluctuating form: three wins and three losses in their last six matches. Over these games, they have averaged 3.17 goals per match, underscoring their attacking prowess. In their last ten outings, they have emerged victorious six times but have also suffered four losses, indicating a clear inconsistency with frequent shifts in match outcomes.
Match Results: NEC Nijmegen
AZ Alkmaar Team Overview
The visitors played their last official match on in the Eredivisie, with AZ Alkmaar hosting Zwolle. The game ended in a 2-2 draw.
Here are the match statistics (AZ Alkmaar vs Zwolle):
- possession: 65% vs 35%;
- corners: 9 vs 1;
- fouls: 12 vs 10;
- yellow cards: 1 vs 2;
- shots on target: 9 vs 4.
AZ Alkmaar are firmly holding onto 4th place in the standings, thanks to an impressive unbeaten streak over their last six matches (three wins and three draws). Their recent run includes three consecutive victories, with an average of 2.33 goals scored per match while conceding minimally-only 1 goal per game. Notably, they have also performed well on the road against NEC, scoring more than 1.5 goals in six of their last seven encounters with them.
Match Results: AZ Alkmaar
Prediction for the 1st half
Head-to-Head Matches:
- Total encounters - 16;
- First-half wins for the home team (at home) - 0; for the away team (on the road) - 4; draws - 4;
- Average first-half total: 1.56;
- Today's home team scores an average of 0.63 goals, while the visitors net 0.94.
First-Half Statistics: NEC Nijmegen (home) vs AZ Alkmaar (away)
- Matches played in the tournament: 3 vs 3;
- Wins: 2 (66.67%) vs 0 (0%);
- Losses: 1 (33.33%) vs 0 (0%);
- Draws: 0 (0%) vs 3 (100%);
- Average goals scored: 2 vs 1.33;
- Average goals conceded: 1 vs 0.67.
Last 10 Matches (overall):
- Wins: 3 vs 4;
- Losses: 4 vs 0;
- Draws: 3 vs 6;
- Average first-half total: 1.4 (scored - 0.6, conceded - 0.8) vs 1.7 (scored - 1.2, conceded - 0.5).
- AZ Alkmaar have conceded in the first half in 6 of their last 7 matches (Eredivisie).
Outcome Prediction
Head-to-Head Matches:
- Total encounters - 16;
- Home team wins - 4, away team wins - 7, draws - 5.
Statistics: NEC Nijmegen vs AZ Alkmaar
- Matches played in the tournament: 6 vs 6;
- Wins: 3 vs 3;
- Win percentage: 50% vs 50%;
- Losses: 3 vs 0;
- Draws: 0 vs 3.
Last 10 Matches:
- Wins: 6 vs 7;
- Losses: 4 vs 0;
- Draws: 0 vs 3.
- NEC Nijmegen have failed to win in 7 of their last 8 head-to-head encounters against AZ Alkmaar (Eredivisie).
- AZ Alkmaar are unbeaten in 19 of their last 20 matches.
- AZ Alkmaar are on a 13-match unbeaten streak (Eredivisie).
- AZ Alkmaar have not lost in their last 5 away matches (Eredivisie).
Total Goals Prediction
Head-to-Head Matches:
- The home team scores an average of - 1.25, while the visitors score - 1.88;
- Average total goals in head-to-head matches - 3.13;
- Both teams have scored: overall - 11 times; at the home team's ground - 5 times.
Statistics: NEC Nijmegen vs AZ Alkmaar
- Average total in the tournament: 5.17 vs 3.83;
- Average goals scored: 3.17 vs 2.33;
- Average first-half total: 0.83 vs 1.33;
- Average second-half total: 2.33 vs 1;
- NEC Nijmegen: average home total in the tournament - 3.67;
- AZ Alkmaar: average away total in the tournament - 1.67;
- Last 10 matches (average total): 2.9 (home - 3.5) vs 2.4 (away - 1.6).
- AZ Alkmaar have scored more than 1.5 goals in 6 of their last 7 away head-to-head encounters against NEC Nijmegen (Eredivisie).
- AZ Alkmaar have scored more than 1.5 goals in 7 of their last 8 matches (Eredivisie).
- AZ Alkmaar have scored more than 1.5 goals in 6 of their last 7 matches.
Corners Prediction
NEC Nijmegen: Statistics
- Season: average total in the tournament - 5.83; at home - 6;
- Last 10 matches: average total - 5.2; at home - 5.25.
AZ Alkmaar: Statistics
- Season: average total in the tournament - 6.5, away - 6.67;
- Last 10 matches: average total - 5.1; away - 4.6.
Cards Prediction
Head-to-Head Matches
- Average total yellow cards in head-to-head matches - 2.76 (1.38 for the home team and 1.38 for the visitors);
- Average total yellow cards at the home ground - 3.63 (1.75 for the home team and 1.88 for the visitors).
NEC Nijmegen: Statistics
- Season: average total in the tournament - 1.5; at home - 1.67;
- Last 10 matches: average total - 1.6; at home - 1.25.
AZ Alkmaar: Statistics
- Season: average total in the tournament - 3.33, away - 4.33;
- Last 10 matches: average total - 3; away - 3.8.
Both Teams to Score Prediction
Head-to-Head Matches:
- Total encounters - 16;
- Both teams scored overall - 11 times;
- At the home team's ground - 5 times.
Statistics: NEC Nijmegen vs AZ Alkmaar
- Total matches played in the tournament: 6 vs 6;
- Total matches in the season where both teams scored (BTTS): 4 vs 5;
- BTTS for NEC Nijmegen at home - 1 (33%);
- BTTS for AZ Alkmaar away - 2 (67%).
Last 10 matches:
- Total BTTS matches: 6 vs 6;
- BTTS for NEC Nijmegen at home - 1 (25%);
- BTTS for AZ Alkmaar away - 2 (40%).
- AZ Alkmaar have both scored and conceded in 9 of their last 10 matches (Eredivisie).
⭐ Editorial Prediction
Both teams boast strong attacking lines and tend to engage in high-scoring matches, as evidenced by recent stats and their head-to-head encounters: their last clash ended in a 3-3 draw. Considering the current form of both sides and recent trends, it's reasonable to expect a goal-fest from both teams. However, the odds for both teams to score are too low. Therefore, a more suitable choice would be the total over 2.5 goals. Our bet is on total match goals over 2.5.
Betting Tips: NEC Nijmegen - AZ Alkmaar
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