AZ Alkmaar - NEC Nijmegen

Eredivisie Season 2026 - Round 16
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AZ Alkmaar take on NEC Nijmegen in Eredivisie at AFAS Stadion on 13 December 2026.

The most recent match for AZ Alkmaar was a 0-1 defeat against Ajax, preceded by a 0-2 defeat against Twente.

The most recent match for NEC Nijmegen was a 0-1 defeat against Heerenveen, preceded by a 2-2 draw with Groningen.

The numbers favour AZ Alkmaar, with 20 points and 13 goals conceded in 11 matches, against 11 points and 19 goals conceded in 11 matches for NEC Nijmegen.

The record over the 16 previous meetings: 8 wins for AZ Alkmaar, 5 wins for NEC Nijmegen and 3 draws. See every meeting between AZ Alkmaar and NEC Nijmegen.

Our algorithm predicts AZ Alkmaar to win, with a probability of 47%.

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Previous confrontations (H2H)

8 AZ Alkmaar
3 Draw
5 NEC Nijmegen
75% Over 2.5 goals
69% Both teams scored
3.5 Goals per match
Logo AZ Alkmaar 5 | Logo NEC Nijmegen 0 Clean sheets
Biggest win: AZ Alkmaar 5-1 NEC Nijmegen (2026)
Goals scored all matches
Logo AZ Alkmaar
2.19
Logo NEC Nijmegen
1.31
Goals in home matches
Logo AZ Alkmaar
2.00
Logo NEC Nijmegen
1.14
Goals in away matches
Logo AZ Alkmaar
2.43
Logo NEC Nijmegen
1.44
Above is calculated based on the below matches

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Stadion

Stadion name

AFAS Stadion

Capacity

17082

Address

Stadionweg 1
Alkmaar

table 2026

Possible line-up

This possible line-up is based on both teams' past line-ups, especially the most recent one. The actual line-up may differ and will be shown here as soon as it is announced.