AZ Alkmaar vs Nijmegen: Summary, H2H Stats, Lineups & Highlights

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31 January
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AZ VS NEC - NETHERLANDS: EREDIVISIE MATCH PREVIEW

NETHERLANDS: EREDIVISIE MATCH DETAILS: AZ VS NEC

As AZ prepare to host NEC on January 31, 2026, with kick-off at 16:30 under referee Gozubuyuk, this NETHERLANDS: Eredivisie fixture promises high stakes in a tightly contested title race.

AZ PREVIEW IN NETHERLANDS: EREDIVISIE

AZ, currently 6th in the standings with 36 points from 23 games, trail the leaders by 23 points. They've earned 17 points from 11 home games this season. Their recent form has been mixed, with 2 wins, 2 draws and 1 loss in their last five matches. They've shown defensive issues, conceding 6 goals. At the same time, they've displayed a positive attacking record, scoring 6 goals.

NEC PREVIEW IN NETHERLANDS: EREDIVISIE

NEC, sitting 3rd with 42 points, enter as favorites but face a tough test on the road, where they've earned 19 points from 12 games this season. Their recent form has been strong, with 3 wins, 1 draw and 1 loss in their last five matches. They've shown defensive issues, conceding 7 goals. At the same time, they've displayed a strong attacking output with 11 goals scored.

HEAD-TO-HEAD AND TACTICAL CONTEXT FOR AZ VS NEC

Recent meetings between AZ and NEC have favored NEC, with NEC claiming victory in their most recent clash (1-3). Head-to-head results have gone either way in the last few seasons.

In their previous league match against Excelsior, AZ recorded a 2-1 victory while lining up in a 4-3-3 formation. Their starting XI featured Zoet, Chavez, Goes, Penetra, De Wit, Boogaard, Robbemond, Daal, Parrott, Patati, Hornkamp. This shape emphasized attacking fluidity, with wide players providing constant threat in advanced positions.

NEC's last outing came against Sparta Rotterdam, where they secured a 1-1 draw using a 3-4-2-1 system. Their starting XI featured Crettaz, Fonville, Kaplan, Dasa, Onal, Sano, Nejasmic, Pereira, Chery, Willumsson, Linssen. The chosen system aimed to exploit specific weaknesses in the opposition while maintaining structural integrity.

Looking ahead, AZ are expected to maintain their 4-3-3 structure, while NEC are likely to counter with a 3-4-2-1 setup. The contest is set to revolve around midfield control, pressing efficiency, and how effectively each side manages transitions between defense and attack.

GOAL TRENDS AND PREDICTION FOR AZ VS NEC

Goal trends from the last ten games across all competitions suggest plenty of goals: AZ's fixtures have averaged 2.7 goals per game, with 5 going over 2.5 and both teams scoring in 60% of those matches, alongside 3 clean sheets. NEC's games average 3.7 goals, with 8 going over 2.5 and both teams scoring in 90% of those matches, alongside 1 clean sheets. With both sides capable in attack, expect goals at both ends.
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