AZ Alkmaar VS NEC Nijmegen Match Prediction

The last six games between the two sides show there have been two wins for each team, as well as two draws. Last year in the Eredivisie, the away team claimed the points in both of the league games that were played. NEC won 4-2 at AZ but later in the campaign AZ were able to get their revenge with a 3-0 win of their own, the goals on that day coming from Markus Henriksen, Alireza Jahanbakhsh and Levi Garcia.

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AZ v NEC: Prediction

With both teams heading into this Eredivisie fixture on the back of a good run of form, a high quality match looks to be likely here. However, it is possible that the teams cancel each other out, which could mean a draw is the most likely result in this match. 

The last three games between the sides have all seen over 2.5 goals scored, which suggests football fans could be in for entertainment.

AZ v NEC: Betting Tips

As the home team, AZ have understandably been made the favourites for this game but a price of 10/29 looks to be too short to get on board with, while NEC are at a massive 17/2. The draw might well provide the best value on the match odds market and it can be backed at 19/4.

The last three meetings between NEC and AZ have seen over 2.5 goals land, so taking that on at a price of 1/2 could be worthwhile for this Eredivisie match. NEC have failed to win their last 12 away matches in the league, but 11/4 on NEC to avoid defeat at AZ could prove to be a fine bet.

After back-to-back wins it is unlikely there will be many changes for AZ here, with Vojvodina and Utrecht both beating on the road in the last couple of weeks. Alireza Jahanbakhsh hit the winner against Utrecht in a 2-1 victory and he will again be a player to watch out for in this match.

AZ Alkmaar likely XI:

NEC also come into the game in decent form, having taken a total of five points from their three matches in the Eredivisie so far this season, winning 2-1 at home to Heerenveen last time out to get their first three points of the new campaign. Quincy Owusu-Abeyie set up Reagy Ofosu for the winner in that victory and both players will start in a front three for NEC in this league game.

NEC Nijmegen likely XI:

AZ have a very good home record and that might well prove to give them the edge in this match, but NEC cannot be underestimated after starting the new Eredivisie campaign in strong form. With no wins away from home in their last 12 away matches, it is difficult to back NEC to get all three points here but they are certainly capable of claiming a draw.

AZ have scored at least twice in 11 of their last 12 matches and they have only lost one of their last 10 home games in the league.