AZ Alkmaar

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NAC Breda

  1. Prediction
  2. Odds
  3. Stats
  4. Team News
  5. Lineups
  6. Injuries
  7. Squads
  8. Table

NAC Can Avoid a Heavy Defeat

We think that NAC are a great pick against AZ, with bettors able to back them at +1.25 at odds of -105. Taking this Asian Handicap wager allows us to divide our stake between +1 and +1.5.

Teams’ Last H2H Saw 2-1 AZ Win

AZ Alkmaar have suffered defeat in their last two games. Most recently, a 1-0 scoreline occurred on the road at Asito Stadion against Heracles. The Cheeseheads enjoyed 47% possession and had three shots on target.

NAC Breda played Go Ahead Eagles at home in their previous game. It was a 1-1 draw at Rat Verlegh Stadion. Carl Hoefkens' team had 50% possession and managed seven shots on goal, while Maximilien Balard found the net.

AZ triumphed in the last clash between these teams. A 2-1 away win was recorded against NAC at Rat Verlegh Stadion. In the past 3 H2H meetings, we have seen two AZ wins and one NAC victory.

Eredivisie G W D L GF GA GD GD P
5 AZ Alkmaar logo AZ Alkmaar 34 16 9 9 58 37 21 58:37 57
15 NAC Breda logo NAC Breda 34 8 9 17 34 58 -24 34:58 33
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AZ Alkmaar – Last 10 League Games

3 wins, 4 losses and 3 draws, averaging 1.4 goals from 13.6 attempts and 4.9 shots on goal. AZ have had 55.3% possession, 496.9 passes and 6.6 corners per match. On average, the opposition have scored 1.4 goals from 9.2 attempts and 3.4 shots on goal, while earning 3.3 corners.

Top scorer Troy Parrott has found the net 4 times, Zico Buurmeester 3, with Mexx Meerdink and Ibrahim Sadiq both scoring 2. Ernest Poku, Wouter Goes and Peer Koopmeiners are tied for the most assists on 2, with goalie Rome Owusu-Oduro managing 2 clean sheets.

NAC Breda – Last 10 League Games

NAC have 4 defeats and 6 draws, with an average of 0.8 goals from 3.7 shots on goal and 12.7 attempts. There’s been an average of 46.0% possession, 399.5 passes, 3.9 corners awarded and 5.5 corners against, while they’ve conceded 1.7 goals from 5.7 shots on goal and 15.1 attempts.

Leo Sauer has scored 3 goals, followed by Maximilien Balard, Clint Leemans, Sydney van Hooijdonk and Elias Mar Omarsson on 1. Jan van den Bergh has clocked up 2 assists, with Daniel Bielica keeping one clean sheet in the last 10 games.

Confirmed Lineups

AZ Alkmaar confirmed lineup (4-2-3-1): Rome Owusu-Oduro (GK), Denso Kasius, Alexandre Penetra, Maxim Dekker, David Moeller Wolfe, Peer Koopmeiners, Zico Buurmeester, Ibrahim Sadiq, Kees Smit, Ruben van Bommel, Mexx Meerdink.

NAC Breda confirmed lineup (3-2-4-1): Daniel Bielica (GK), Leo Greiml, Enes Mahmutovic, Terence Kongolo, Cherrion Valerius, Boy Kemper, Kamal Sowah, Maximilien Balard, Clint Leemans, Leo Sauer, Elias Mar Omarsson.

Expert Eredivisie Analysis

The football betting tips are created after keeping tabs on the latest team news along with the form guide. We also delve into the latest stats which can provide a barometer for how the action might play out.

Key AZ Alkmaar vs NAC Breda league stats:

  • The +1.25 line has been covered by NAC in 8 of their last 10 games.
  • The +1.25 line has been covered by NAC in 4 of their last 5 games.
  • The -1.25 line hasn’t been covered by AZ in any of their last 5 games.
  • The -1.25 line hasn’t been covered by AZ in 9 of their last 10 games at home.
  • The -1.25 line hasn’t been covered by AZ in 7 consecutive games.
  • The +1.25 line has been covered by NAC in 2 consecutive games against AZ.

AZ Alkmaar vs NAC Breda Prediction

NAC with a +1.25 goal start look really appealing when it comes to this Eredivisie clash. We’re expecting a fine performance from the visitors, with odds of -105 looking attractive.

We recommend moving the line if you are searching for bigger odds about the same selection. Take your pick and get the juice that you want from your bet in the process.

NAC +1.25 Probability

The betting sites make it a 51.3% chance that our pick is settled as a winner. However, our experts think that the probability sits between 55-60% taking all factors into consideration. That means we’re regarding it as a value bet.

Our Pick

NAC Breda Asian Hcp +1.25 @ -105 Bet Now bet365 logo
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Player Props

Sydney Van Hooijdonk Over 0.5 Shots On Target -100 bet365 logo

Sydney Van Hooijdonk (NAC) has chalked up one or more shots on goal in five consecutive Eredivisie games on the road. There is odds of -100 available when it comes to this Shots on Target wager and we think he’ll cover the line.

Latest Sydney Van Hooijdonk Player Prop Odds

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Leo Sauer to Score +460 bet365 logo

Leo Sauer (NAC) has netted two goals in his past five Eredivisie matches. When it comes to him scoring, we think that the +460 available is attractive when it comes to betting on Anytime Goalscorer.

Latest Leo Sauer Player Prop Odds

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Corners Prediction

Under 9.5 Corners -110 bet365 logo

It’s been four straight NAC Breda games where 9.5 corners has not been covered, while the same outcome has happened in two  consecutive AZ Alkmaar matches. We’re happy to back the -110 when it comes to the teams falling short of the Total Corners line which looks generous.

Corner Stats

League Games
Last 10 Total For Against
Last 10 at Home Total For Against
Last 10 Away Total For Against
AZ Alkmaar Logo AZ Alkmaar
Total
9.90 6.60 3.30
Home
9.70 6.90 2.80
Away
9.40 4.50 4.90
NAC Logo NAC
Total
9.40 3.90 5.50
Home
10.00 4.90 5.10
Away
10.80 3.60 7.20

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AZ Alkmaar vs NAC Breda Odds

The odds are updated on a frequent basis. You might therefore find that they are different to the ones listed for the above betting predictions.

Bookies Make AZ Big Favourites

You might not get rich backing AZ Alkmaar at -238 to win this Eredivisie match. However, these bookies betting odds imply a high 70% chance of winning the game. The market suggests that NAC Breda are least likely to win at +550.

The expectation is that Over 2.5 Goals will be scored according to the latest odds. If you think both teams will score, then BTTS Yes could appeal. Otherwise, you can back BTTS No as an alternative.

There are hundreds of markets when it comes to betting on the Eredivisie coupon and we recommend visiting the leading betting sites to find the bet that matches your view on the game.

Troy Parrott Top of First Goalscorer List

Troy Parrott is available at -103 when it comes to Anytime Goalscorer, with the favourite priced at odds of +290 to find the net first.

Player Goals

Troy Parrott (AZ)
First
-103
Anytime
+290
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Mexx Meerdink (AZ)
First
+175
Anytime
+440
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Ibrahim Sadiq (AZ)
First
+250
Anytime
+600
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Sven Mijnans (AZ)
First
+295
Anytime
+750
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Team Stats

AZ Alkmaar logo AZ Alkmaar League Stats

NAC Breda logo NAC Breda League Stats

Full-Time Result

  • 3 wins, 4 defeats and 3 draws in previous 10 matches
  • 5 wins, 3 defeats and 2 draws in previous 10 home matches

Full-Time Result

  • 0 wins, 4 defeats and 6 draws in previous 10 matches
  • 2 wins, 6 defeats and 2 draws in previous 10 away matches

Goals

Goals

Corners

Corners

Possession

Possession

Top Scorers & Assists

Top Scorers & Assists

Team News

It’s great to get the latest lineups for the match, with injuries being flagged up thanks to our up-to-date AZ Alkmaar vs NAC Breda team news.

The Eredivisie squads highlight the star players operating for every team in the division.

AZ Alkmaar vs NAC Breda Lineups

AZ Alkmaar Confirmed Lineup 4-2-3-1

NAC Breda Confirmed Lineup 3-2-4-1

AZ Alkmaar Confirmed Lineup 4-2-3-1

1 Rome Owusu-Oduro
30 Denso Kasius 5 Alexandre Penetra 22 Maxim Dekker 18 David Moeller Wolfe
6 Peer Koopmeiners 28 Zico Buurmeester
11 Ibrahim Sadiq 26 Kees Smit 7 Ruben van Bommel
35 Mexx Meerdink
99 Daniel Bielica
12 Leo Greiml 15 Enes Mahmutovic 23 Terence Kongolo
25 Cherrion Valerius 4 Boy Kemper
55 Kamal Sowah 16 Maximilien Balard 8 Clint Leemans 77 Leo Sauer
10 Elias Mar Omarsson

NAC Breda Confirmed Lineup 3-2-4-1

AZ Alkmaar Substitutes

  • 3Wouter Goes
  • 4Bruno Martins Indi
  • 10Sven Mijnans
  • 12Hobie Verhulst
  • 16Seiya Maikuma
  • 17Jayden Addai
  • 21Ernest Poku
  • 23Mayckel Lahdo
  • 24Lewis Schouten
  • 27Ro-Zangelo Daal
  • 31Daniel Virginio Deen
  • 34Mees de Wit

NAC Breda Substitutes

  • 6Casper Staring
  • 9Kacper Kostorz
  • 11Raul Paula
  • 14Adam Kaied
  • 18Daan van Reeuwijk
  • 19Sana Fernandes
  • 20F. Oldrup Jensen
  • 28Lars Mol
  • 29Sydney van Hooijdonk
  • 31Kostas Lamprou
  • 39Dominik Janosek
  • 44Maxime Busi

Previous AZ Alkmaar Lineups

21 Apr KNVB Cup
AZ Alkmaar 3-5 Go Ahead E.
13 Apr Eredivisie
Heracles 1-0 AZ Alkmaar
05 Apr Eredivisie
AZ Alkmaar 0-1 Feyenoord
01 Apr Eredivisie
AZ Alkmaar 2-2 RKC Waalwijk
29 Mar Eredivisie
NEC Nijmegen 3-3 AZ Alkmaar
16 Mar Eredivisie
Ajax 2-2 AZ Alkmaar

Previous NAC Breda Lineups

12 Apr Eredivisie
NAC Breda 1-1 Go Ahead E.
06 Apr Eredivisie
Ajax 3-1 NAC Breda
29 Mar Eredivisie
NAC Breda 1-1 Groningen
14 Mar Eredivisie
Almere 1-1 NAC Breda
07 Mar Eredivisie
NAC Breda 1-1 Sp. Rotterdam
01 Mar Eredivisie
Utrecht 1-0 NAC Breda

Injuries & Suspensions

AZ Alkmaar Injury Table

Type Name Info
Kristijan Belic Other

NAC Breda Injury Table

Type Name Info
Matthew Garbett Other
Boyd Lucassen Knee

Netherlands FlagEredivisie Table

2024/2025 Season

# Team G W D L +/- P
1 PSV 34 25 4 5 103:39 79
2 Ajax 34 24 6 4 67:32 78
3 Feyenoord 34 20 8 6 76:38 68
4 Utrecht 34 18 10 6 62:45 64
5 AZ Alkmaar 34 16 9 9 58:37 57
6 Twente 34 15 9 10 62:49 54
7 Go Ahead E. 34 14 9 11 57:55 51
8 NEC Nijmegen 34 12 7 15 51:46 43
9 SC Heerenveen 34 12 7 15 42:57 43
10 PEC Zwolle 34 10 11 13 43:51 41
11 Fortuna Sittard 34 11 8 15 37:54 41
12 Sp. Rotterdam 34 9 12 13 39:43 39
13 Groningen 34 10 9 15 40:53 39
14 Heracles 34 9 11 14 42:63 38
15 NAC Breda 34 8 9 17 34:58 33
16 Willem II 34 6 8 20 34:56 26
17 RKC Waalwijk 34 6 7 21 44:74 25
18 Almere 34 4 10 20 23:64 22
# Team G W D L +/- P
1 PSV 17 13 3 1 55:15 42
2 Ajax 17 13 3 1 38:14 42
3 Feyenoord 17 11 3 3 38:18 36
4 SC Heerenveen 17 10 6 1 30:15 36
5 Twente 17 10 4 3 36:21 34
6 Go Ahead E. 17 10 4 3 32:22 34
7 Groningen 17 8 6 3 27:14 30
8 Utrecht 17 9 3 5 28:24 30
9 AZ Alkmaar 17 8 4 5 30:17 28
10 PEC Zwolle 17 7 4 6 24:20 25
11 Heracles 17 6 7 4 29:27 25
12 Fortuna Sittard 17 8 1 8 17:24 25
13 NEC Nijmegen 17 6 6 5 36:24 24
14 NAC Breda 17 6 6 5 21:22 24
15 Sp. Rotterdam 17 4 6 7 20:24 18
16 RKC Waalwijk 17 5 3 9 25:31 18
17 Willem II 17 3 3 11 20:27 12
18 Almere 17 2 5 10 13:36 11