NEC Nijmegen vs AZ Alkmaar Prediction, Lineups & Odds

We’re Expecting Both Teams to Score

We’re anticipating that NEC and AZ will both find the net. With this in mind, head to the Both Teams to Score market where you can get a generous 1.75 when it comes to the BTTS Yes selection.

AZ Won 1-0 in Teams’ Last Encounter

NEC Nijmegen won last time out by a 1-0 scoreline. It was on their travels against FC Utrecht at Stadion Galgenwaard. Rogier Meijer's team had 46% possession and recorded four shots on target, with a late goal from Vito van Crooij making all the difference.

AZ Alkmaar played out a 2-2 draw in their previous game. This was on their travels to Johan Cruijff ArenA, with Ajax the opponents. The Cheeseheads had 46% of possession and two shots on goal, while Zico Buurmeester and Ibrahim Sadiq found the net.

AZ have landed victories in their last two encounters against NEC. There was a 1-0 home victory at AFAS Stadion after a 3-0 away success at Stadion De Goffert. We’ve seen four AZ wins, one NEC victory and two draws for the past 7 matches involving these teams.

Eredivisie		G	W	D	L	GF	GA	GD	GD	P
6	AZ Alkmaar	30	13	8	9	48	34	14	48:34	47
12	NEC Nijmegen	29	9	6	14	42	43	-1	42:43	33

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NEC have 3 wins, 4 losses and 3 draws, averaging 1.5 goals from 4.4 shots on goal and 10.9 attempts. NEC have averaged 45.8% possession, 392.8 passes and 3.9 corners per game, with the opposition getting 1.7 goals from 5.7 shots on goal, 13.3 attempts and 6.4 corners.

Vito van Crooij is the top scorer with 4 goals, Sami Ouaissa has 3, with Kento Shiogai and Koki Ogawa on 2. Vito van Crooij is the leading assists maker with 2, while goalie Robin Roefs has 3 clean sheets.

AZ have won 5, lost 2 and drawn 3, with an average of 12.7 attempts, 4.9 shots on goal and 1.4 goals. Maarten Martens' side average 52.0% possession, 482.3 passes, 5.7 corners awarded and 3.2 corners against them, while 1.0 goals have been conceded from 3.4 shots on goal and 9.1 attempts.

Troy Parrott has scored 4 goals, followed by Zico Buurmeester on 3 and Mexx Meerdink with 2. Peer Koopmeiners has been chief assist maker with 3, while Rome Owusu-Oduro and Jeroen Zoet have recorded 3 clean sheets between them in the last 10 games.

Confirmed Lineups

NEC Nijmegen confirmed lineup (4-3-1-2): Robin Roefs (GK), Lefteris Lyratzis, Philippe Sandler, Bram Nuytinck, Calvin Verdonk, Sontje Hansen, Dirk Proper, Thomas Ouwejan, Lars Olden Larsen, Bryan Linssen, Vito van Crooij.

AZ Alkmaar confirmed lineup (4-3-3): Rome Owusu-Oduro (GK), Denso Kasius, Wouter Goes, Bruno Martins Indi, David Moeller Wolfe, Kristijan Belic, Peer Koopmeiners, Zico Buurmeester, Ernest Poku, Troy Parrott, Ibrahim Sadiq.

Expert Eredivisie Analysis

The latest team news and current form are always useful information when it comes to providing football tips. It’s also important to pay attention to the available stats so that we make the best predictions.

Key NEC Nijmegen vs AZ Alkmaar league stats:

• BTTS Yes has been covered in all of the last 5 NEC games at home.
• BTTS Yes has been covered in 8 of the last 10 NEC games at home.
• BTTS Yes has been covered in 7 straight NEC games at home.
• BTTS Yes has been covered in 7 of the last 10 AZ games on the road.
• BTTS Yes has been covered in 13 of the last 20 AZ games.
• BTTS Yes has been covered in 2 straight AZ games.

NEC Nijmegen vs AZ Alkmaar Prediction

There could be goals from both teams which leads us to a confident BTTS Yes wager for this Eredivisie clash. We’re especially taken by the 1.75 available when it comes to the teams scoring.

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BTTS Yes Probability

The betting sites are estimating that there is a 57.1% likelihood of this pick landing a return. In the opinion of our tipsters, there’s actually a probability of success between 60-65%. It’s why we think it’s worth placing this bet.

Our Pick

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Correct Score Prediction

NEC 1 - 2 AZ Alkmaar

We’ve found an attractive bet at odds of 8.00 and it involves AZ winning 2-1. We like a wager on correct score as there’s the chance to bank a bigger return.

Corners Prediction

NEC Under 4.5 Corners 1.80

NEC Nijmegen have not covered the 4.5 corners line in four consecutive home games, with AZ Alkmaar conceding under 4.5 corners in their past seven matches. On this evidence, we can take odds of 1.80 that this NEC Nijmegen Team Corners wager falls short of the line.

Corner Stats

League Games

Last 10 Total For Against

Last 10 at Home Total For Against

Last 10 Away Total For Against

NEC

Total

10.30 3.90 6.40

Home

10.50 4.90 5.60

Away

11.00 5.30 5.70

AZ Alkmaar

Total

8.90 5.70 3.20

Home

8.40 6.00 2.40

Away

10.00 5.00 5.00

Latest Corner Odds

Total Corners

Over 10.5

2.00

Under 10.5

1.73

NEC Corners

Over 4.5

2.07

Under 4.5

1.66

AZ Alkmaar Corners

Over 5.5

1.90

Under 5.5

1.78

Most Corners

1

2.55

X

6.50

2

1.61

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NEC Nijmegen vs AZ Alkmaar Odds

With a 53% chance of winning, AZ Alkmaar are favourites to win this Eredivisie match and they’re available at betting odds of 1.90 with the bookies. NEC Nijmegen are trading at a bigger price than their opponents and they can be backed at 3.80.

You can get a similar price whether you’re backing Over or Under 2.5 Goals. For those expecting both sides to find the net, Both Teams to Score Yes is available at 1.75.

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Team Stats

Team News

Our NEC Nijmegen vs AZ Alkmaar team news will highlight the injuries for both squads, with the lineups giving you a helping hand with your bets.

We’ve got details of the Eredivisie squads so that you know every player on the roster.

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