NEC Nijmegen vs AZ Alkmaar Prediction, Betting Tips, Lineups & Odds | 28 Sep 2025

Eredivisie Betting Preview: NEC Nijmegen vs AZ Alkmaar

NEC Nijmegen host AZ Alkmaar in this Dutch Eredivisie meeting at Stadion De Goffert, with kick-off set for 06:15 on Sunday 28 September. Our betting preview features expert predictions, betting tips, the latest odds, H2H stats, team news and both predicted and confirmed lineups.

NEC +0.25 look like a value bet on the Asian Handicap. This involves splitting our stake between 0 and +0.5, with a win against AZ the desired outcome at betting odds of -100.

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NEC Nijmegen have lost their last three games. On their travels, they recently suffered a 3-2 defeat against Heerenveen at Abe Lenstra Stadion. NEC had the majority of the ball enjoying 61% possession and six shots on target, while Koki Ogawa and Sami Ouaissa each scored one goal.

AZ Alkmaar drew their previous game which was at home. The action at AFAS Stadion ended 2-2 against PEC Zwolle. Maarten Martens' side boasted 64% possession and had nine shots on goal, with Kees Smit and Weslley Pinto finding the net.

Head-to-Head Statistics

AZ have avoided defeat against NEC in the past three games, with their last clash being a 3-3 draw at Stadion De Goffert. The past 8 meetings between these sides have resulted in four AZ victories and one NEC win. There have also been three draws.

Eredivisie		G	W	D	L	GF	GA	GD	GD	P
3	AZ Alkmaar	12	7	3	2	25	18	7	25:18	24
7	NEC Nijmegen	12	5	3	4	29	20	9	29:20	18

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6 wins and 4 losses, averaging 2.9 goals from 16.0 attempts and 7.6 shots on goal. NEC have had 56.3% possession, 465.9 passes and 5.2 corners per match. On average, the opposition have scored 1.6 goals from 13.6 attempts and 5.8 shots on goal, while earning 4.6 corners.

Top goalscorer Bryan Linssen has found the net 5 times, with Koki Ogawa, Sami Ouaissa and Tjaronn Chery scoring 3 each. Bryan Linssen, Virgil Misidjan and Tjaronn Chery are tied for the most assists on 2, with goalie Gonzalo Crettaz managing 2 clean sheets.

AZ have won 6 and drawn 4, with an average of 2.5 goals from 17.0 attempts and 6.5 shots on goal. The Alkmaar club average 54.2% possession, 462.4 passes, 5.9 corners in their favour and 3.3 corners against, while conceding 1.5 goals from 12.4 attempts and 4.5 shots on goal.

The leading scorer has been Mexx Meerdink with 6, while Denso Kasius and Troy Parrott have 3. Sven Mijnans has had 8 assists, with Rome Owusu-Oduro notching one clean sheet in the previous 10 games.

Confirmed Lineups

NEC Nijmegen confirmed lineup (4-4-2): Gonzalo Crettaz (GK), Darko Nejasmic, Ahmetcan Kaplan, Thomas Ouwejan, Brayann Pereira, Dirk Proper, Kodai Sano, Basar Onal, Sami Ouaissa, Koki Ogawa, Bryan Linssen.

AZ Alkmaar confirmed lineup (4-3-3): Rome Owusu-Oduro (GK), Denso Kasius, Wouter Goes, Alexandre Penetra, Mees de Wit, Peer Koopmeiners, Jordy Clasie, Sven Mijnans, Ibrahim Sadiq, Mexx Meerdink, Ro-Zangelo Daal.

NEC Nijmegen vs AZ Alkmaar Prediction & Betting Tips

Tackle NEC Nijmegen vs AZ Alkmaar with all the betting insight you need, including our match prediction, scoreline forecast, corners market advice, key player prop selections and a hand-picked bet builder.

Match Prediction

NEC look capable of winning this Eredivisie encounter and we’ll take them on the Asian Handicap. Back them at -100 with a +0.25 goal start, with confidence high that they can perform well.

In order to come up with the best football predictions, we like to know the Eredivisie team news and study the latest form. There are also plenty of numbers to crunch from the available stats.

Key NEC Nijmegen vs AZ Alkmaar league stats:

• The +0.25 line has been covered by NEC in 8 of their last 10 games at home.
• The +0.25 line has been covered by NEC in 4 of their last 5 games at home.
• The -0.25 line hasn’t been covered by AZ in 3 of their last 5 games.
• The -0.25 line hasn’t been covered by AZ in 11 of their last 20 games.
• The -0.25 line hasn’t been covered by AZ in 2 consecutive games.

The betting apps are estimating that there is a 50% likelihood of this pick landing a return. Our experts think there’s a stronger chance of success and calculate the probability to be closer to 60%. That means we’re regarding it as a value wager.

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Our Match Prediction

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Correct Score Prediction

NEC 2 - 1 AZ Alkmaar

Our correct score prediction is a 2-1 win for NEC which is available at odds of +900. We think they’ll achieve victory and this is a way of getting bigger odds and more excitement.

Player Prop Picks

Top Pick: Sven Mijnans Over 2.5 Shots +140

Sven Mijnans (AZ) has recorded over 2.5 shots in five consecutive Eredivisie matches away from home. We think it’s achievable that he will cover the Player Shots line and there are odds of +140 available.

Latest Sven Mijnans Player Prop Odds

Goalscorer

Anytime

+265

First

+700

Shots On Target

Over 0.5

-143

Under 0.5

-118

Shots

Over 2.5

+128

Under 2.5

-

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Sami Ouaissa to Score +450

Sami Ouaissa (NEC) has scored two goals in his past five Eredivisie games. It’s worth a play on the +450 that he is Anytime Goalscorer as there’s lots of value for these betting odds.

Latest Sami Ouaissa Player Prop Odds

Goalscorer

Anytime

+410

First

+1300

Shots On Target

Over 0.5

+112

Under 0.5

-192

Shots

Over 1.5

-137

Under 1.5

-

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Corners Prediction

AZ Alkmaar To Have Most Corners -130

AZ Alkmaar have been awarded the most corners in five consecutive away games. AZ look worth backing at -130 to triumph in the Corner Match bet.

League Games

League Games

Last 10 Total For Against

Last 10 at Home Total For Against

Last 10 Away Total For Against

NEC

Total

9.80 5.20 4.60

Home

9.90 4.40 5.50

Away

10.60 4.60 6.00

AZ Alkmaar

Total

9.20 5.90 3.30

Home

10.50 6.90 3.60

Away

10.40 6.70 3.70

Latest Corner Odds

Total Corners

Over 10.5

+104

Under 10.5

-147

NEC Corners

Over 4.5

-110

Under 4.5

-125

AZ Alkmaar Corners

Over 5.5

-100

Under 5.5

-138

Most Corners

1

+143

X

+650

2

-127

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NEC Nijmegen vs AZ Alkmaar 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.

With the bookies giving them a 51% probability of winning, AZ Alkmaar might be a popular acca pick. Their current betting odds are -103 when it comes to triumphing in this Eredivisie clash. NEC Nijmegen are trading at a bigger price than their opponents and the outsiders can be backed at +225.

AZ can be backed at -200 on the Draw No Bet and you’ll get stakes refunded if the game ends level. Alternatively, NEC can be chanced at +140 on the same market.

The Over 2.5 pick is trading as the favourite when it comes to betting on Total Goals. If you think both sides will find the net, then you can back the Yes option on the Both Teams to Score market at -244.

The best football betting sites provide bettors with an abundance of options. For every Eredivisie game, you’re able to select from hundreds of markets and make the best choice.

Full-Time Result

1

+225

X

+310

2

-103

Half-Time Result

1

+245

X

+160

2

+143

Double Chance

1X

-128

12

-435

X2

-303

Draw No Bet

1

+140

2

-200

Asian Handicap

1 Hcp +0.5

-120

2 Hcp -0.5

-103

Total Goals

Under 2.5

+175

Over 2.5

-238

Both Teams to Score

Yes

-244

No

+175

Favourite Mexx Meerdink is now available at +320 to be the First Goalscorer. You will find similar odds apply when it comes to him scoring the last goal.

Mexx Meerdink (AZ)

First

-106

Anytime

+320

Tjaronn Chery (NEC)

First

+220

Anytime

+525

Ibrahim Sadiq (AZ)

First

+230

Anytime

+650

Koki Ogawa (NEC)

First

+235

Anytime

+700

Bryan Linssen (NEC)

First

+255

Anytime

+750

Sven Mijnans (AZ)

First

+265

Anytime

+700

Vito Van Crooij (NEC)

First

+270

Anytime

+750

Isak Steiner Jensen (AZ)

First

+280

Anytime

+750

Kees Smit (AZ)

First

+340

Anytime

+900

Sami Ouaissa (NEC)

First

+410

Anytime

+1300

Denso Kasius (AZ)

First

+460

Anytime

+1400

Ro-Zangelo Daal (AZ)

First

+460

Anytime

+1150

Kodai Sano (NEC)

First

+460

Anytime

+1400

Thomas Ouwejan (NEC)

First

+475

Anytime

+1500

Dirk Proper (NEC)

First

+575

Anytime

+1700

Basar Önal (NEC)

First

+600

Anytime

+1900

Mees de Wit (AZ)

First

+750

Anytime

+2200

Peer Koopmeiners (AZ)

First

+750

Anytime

+2200

Koki Ogawa (NEC)

Over 0.5

-213

Under 0.5

+123

Tjaronn Chery (NEC)

Over 0.5

-200

Under 0.5

+123

Bryan Linssen (NEC)

Over 0.5

-179

Under 0.5

+104

Ibrahim Sadiq (AZ)

Over 0.5

-167

Under 0.5

-100

Vito Van Crooij (NEC)

Over 0.5

-164

Under 0.5

+102

Sven Mijnans (AZ)

Over 0.5

-143

Under 0.5

-118

Isak Steiner Jensen (AZ)

Over 0.5

-128

Under 0.5

-122

Ro-Zangelo Daal (AZ)

Over 0.5

-103

Under 0.5

-164

Mexx Meerdink (AZ)

Over 1.5

-102

Under 1.5

-167

Kees Smit (AZ)

Over 0.5

+105

Under 0.5

-167

Sami Ouaissa (NEC)

Over 0.5

+112

Under 0.5

-192

Thomas Ouwejan (NEC)

Over 0.5

+135

Under 0.5

-238

Basar Önal (NEC)

Over 0.5

+138

Under 0.5

-244

Denso Kasius (AZ)

Over 0.5

+170

Under 0.5

-313

Kodai Sano (NEC)

Over 0.5

+170

Under 0.5

-313

Dirk Proper (NEC)

Over 0.5

+185

Under 0.5

-357

Mees de Wit (AZ)

Over 0.5

+290

Under 0.5

-714

Peer Koopmeiners (AZ)

Over 0.5

+300

Under 0.5

-769

Mexx Meerdink (AZ)

Over 3.5

-128

Under 3.5

-

Koki Ogawa (NEC)

Over 2.5

+110

Under 2.5

-

Bryan Linssen (NEC)

Over 2.5

+138

Under 2.5

-

Sven Mijnans (AZ)

Over 2.5

+128

Under 2.5

-

Vito Van Crooij (NEC)

Over 2.5

+140

Under 2.5

-

Ibrahim Sadiq (AZ)

Over 2.5

+128

Under 2.5

-

Ro-Zangelo Daal (AZ)

Over 1.5

+125

Under 1.5

-

Basar Önal (NEC)

Over 1.5

+148

Under 1.5

-

Thomas Ouwejan (NEC)

Over 1.5

+150

Under 1.5

-

Sami Ouaissa (NEC)

Over 1.5

-137

Under 1.5

-

Denso Kasius (AZ)

Over 1.5

-104

Under 1.5

-

Kees Smit (AZ)

Over 1.5

-112

Under 1.5

-

Isak Steiner Jensen (AZ)

Over 1.5

-179

Under 1.5

-

Kodai Sano (NEC)

Over 0.5

-250

Under 0.5

-

Dirk Proper (NEC)

Over 0.5

-192

Under 0.5

-

Mees de Wit (AZ)

Over 0.5

-227

Under 0.5

-

Peer Koopmeiners (AZ)

Over 0.5

-217

Under 0.5

-

NEC have secured four wins, four draws and two defeats in the last 10 home matches, scoring an average of 2.70 goals per game and conceding 1.80.

AZ are unbeaten over their previous five games on the road. The Cheeseheads have secured five wins, three draws and two defeats in the last 10 away matches, scoring an average of 1.90 goals per game and conceding 1.40.

NEC drew 3-3 with AZ when the sides last met at Stadion De Goffert. There have been three AZ wins and one draw in the past 4 H2H meetings at Stadion De Goffert.

Last 10 League Games		W-D-L	G	GF	GA	O2.5	U2.5	B-Y	B-No
NEC Nijmegen Home Stats		4-4-2	4.50	2.70	1.80	9	1	7	3
AZ Alkmaar Away Stats		5-3-2	3.30	1.90	1.40	7	3	6	4

• W-D-L = Wins-Draws-Losses
• G = Avg. Goals
• GF = Avg. Goals For
• GA = Avg. Goals Against
• O2.5 = Matches Over 2.5 Goals
• U2.5 = Matches Under 2.5 Goals
• B-Y = Matches BTTS Yes
• B-No = Matches BTTS No

NEC Nijmegen vs AZ Alkmaar Lineups & Team News

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