NEC Nijmegen vs AZ Alkmaar Prediction & Match Preview

NEC Nijmegen vs AZ Alkmaar Match Preview

NEC Nijmegen welcome AZ Alkmaar in what promises to be a lively Eredivisie contest. Both sides carry attacking momentum into this clash, with NEC scoring heavily at home and AZ showing resilience away. With neither team short on goals, fans should expect an open game with chances at both ends.

NEC Nijmegen Analysis

NEC Nijmegen’s campaign has been a rollercoaster so far. They have three wins and three defeats from six matches, scoring 19 goals but conceding 12.

Recent results show their attacking flair but also defensive issues: they scored twice in losses against Heerenveen and Fortuna Sittard and hit three in a high-scoring 5–3 defeat to PSV.

At home they’ve been impressive, beating NAC Breda 3–0 before a thriller against PSV. With goals flowing freely, Nijmegen are dangerous going forward but struggle to shut teams out.

AZ Alkmaar Analysis

AZ remain unbeaten after six league matches, with three wins and three draws. Their record highlights balance, with 14 goals scored and only nine conceded.

Recent draws against Zwolle (2–2) and Feyenoord (3–3) underline their attacking quality but also show they can be exposed defensively.

Away from home they look solid, edging Heracles 2–1 and NAC Breda 1–0, proving they can grind out results when needed.

Consistency in front of goal has been a major strength, with scoring in every league match this season.

Smart Insights by LeagueLane®

• Both teams have scored in 5 of NEC’s last 6 matches.
• AZ have drawn their last two games with scorelines of 2–2 and 3–3.
• NEC have scored 3 or more goals in 3 of their 6 league outings.
• Head-to-head: 3 of the last 4 meetings produced 3 or more goals, including a 3–3 draw in March 2025.

NEC Nijmegen vs AZ Alkmaar Prediction

This fixture has all the ingredients for goals. NEC’s high scoring but leaky defense pairs with an AZ side that thrives in open games. Given Nijmegen’s ability to score at home and AZ’s habit of conceding but responding, both teams should find the net. AZ’s stronger unbeaten run and recent away results suggest they can edge this encounter.

A repeat of past goal-laden clashes looks realistic. Alkmaar to win while both teams score stands out, and a 3–1 away win matches both form and history.

For the anytime goalscorer market, Mexx Meerdink is worth backing after netting 2 goals in the last 3 outings for the visitors.

Finn Larsson- September 25, 2025

NEC Nijmegen vs AZ Alkmaar Betting Tips

Alkmaar to win & Both teams to Score

OK

3.40 Odds

Alkmaar 3-1

OK

15.00 Odds

Mexx Meerdink to score anytime

OK

2.38 Odds