Prediction 1
AZ to win & BTTS
1.90/1 (2.90)
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Prediction 2
Over 2.5 goals
8/13 (1.62)
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* Betting odds were correct at the time of publication but are subject to change.
AZ vs NEC: Our top betting tips
AZ have started their campaign with three straight wins; will they make that four as they host NEC here? Find out with our AZ vs NEC match preview with free tips, predictions and odds mentioned along the way.
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AZ to win with both teams scoring
AZ Alkmaar have been unstoppable this summer; they've won nine of their last 10 matches across all competitions, including their last six. Pascal Jansen's men have a perfect record in the Eredivisie this season, with three wins from three; they've fared better than NEC Nijmegen, who have a win, a draw and a loss in three matches. Also, we would like to point out that AZ Alkmaar tend to play well against NEC Nijmegen; as they've won four of the last six clashes between these teams. All things considered, we believe that AZ Alkmaar will win this match; considering NEC Nijmegen scored five goals in their last two games, both teams should score as well.
Going over 2.5 goals
We've mentioned that NEC Nijmegen registered five goals in their last two matches; because of the way they score, most of NEC's games have been on the high-scoring side. As a matter of fact, six of NEC Nijmegen's last eight games saw at least four goals scored. In like manner, AZ Alkmaar have had their fair share of high-scoring games; four of their last five games went above the 2.5 goal mark with three of those games going over 3.5. Furthermore, we would like to point out that the last four meetings between these teams saw 3.5 goals scored on average. With that in mind, our tip is for over 2.5 goals but if you’re feeling ballsy then going for 3.5 is possibly worth a nibble too!
Here are the key stats & form guide for AZ vs NEC
Head to Head
21/08/22
Netherlands Eredivisie Netherlands
AZ
NEC
0
0
06/03/22
Netherlands Eredivisie Netherlands
NEC
AZ
1
3
20/11/21
Netherlands Eredivisie Netherlands
AZ
NEC
1
1
03/07/21
Europe Friendlies Europe
AZ
NEC
4
1
07/05/17
Netherlands Eredivisie Netherlands
NEC
AZ
2
1
Last Five - AZ
28/01/23
Netherlands Eredivisie Netherlands
FC Utrecht
AZ
5
5
D
25/01/23
Netherlands Eredivisie Netherlands
Go Ahead Eagles
AZ
1
4
W
22/01/23
Netherlands Eredivisie Netherlands
Fortuna Sittard
AZ
1
3
W
14/01/23
Netherlands Eredivisie Netherlands
Heerenveen
AZ
0
2
W
11/01/23
Netherlands Cup Netherlands
Excelsior
AZ
1
4
W
Last Five - NEC
28/01/23
Netherlands Eredivisie Netherlands
Sparta Rotterdam
NEC
1
1
D
25/01/23
Netherlands Eredivisie Netherlands
Feyenoord
NEC
2
0
L
21/01/23
Netherlands Eredivisie Netherlands
FC Emmen
NEC
1
3
W
15/01/23
Netherlands Eredivisie Netherlands
Vitesse
NEC
0
0
D
11/01/23
Netherlands Cup Netherlands
Almere City FC
NEC
0
4
W
Will AZ maintain their perfect start?
AZ Alkmaar have a couple of absentees heading into this match; Riechedly Bazoer is recovering from an illness, and hasn't played in the Eredivisie this season, while Jesper Karlsson is in the recovery room due to a muscle injury he sustained last season.
AZ Predicted lineup – Verhulst, Hatzidiakos, Beukema, Indi, Kerkez, Reijnders, Clasie, Evjen, Wit, Brederode, Pavlidis
Just like tonight's opponents, NEC Nijmegen have their fair share of players in the recovery room; as Magnus Mattsson and Mathias De Wolf are not available for selection. It'll be interesting to see how Rogier Meijer's men will fare against AZ Alkmaar without these players.
NEC Predicted lineup – Cillessen, Van Rooij, Marquez, Kramer, Karouani, Proper, Tavsan, Tannane, Schøne, Duelund, Brujin
A quickfire FAQ on AZ vs NEC
- Where is the match being hosted? – AFAS Stadium
- Who do the bookmakers have as favourites? – AZ
- What time does the match kick off? 19:00 GMT
