AZ Alkmaar vs NEC Nijmegen: Prediction, Betting Tips & Match Preview – 17 August

AZ Alkmaar

L D W W W

5th place in Holland Eredivisie

1-0

17/08/2024 14:00

NEC Nijmegen

W L D W W

8th place in Holland Eredivisie

Holland Eredivisie

MATCH INTRO

Betiball's prediction for AZ Alkmaar vs NEC Nijmegen on 17 August 2024 (kick-off: 14:00) is built from both teams' recent form, head-to-head history, squad availability, and tactical analysis. Read the full AZ Alkmaar vs NEC Nijmegen preview before placing your bet.

AZ Alkmaar will face NEC Nijmegen in Holland Eredivisie on August 17, 2024 at 14:00.
AZ Alkmaar are currently 5th with 57 points after 34 matches.
NEC Nijmegen sit 8th with 43 points from 34 matches.
Current model prediction leans green with a projected score of 2 - 1 and average coefficient 1.40.

Predictions 1x2 Under/Over 2.5 1X2 Live Half Time Half Time / Full Time Both To Score Double chance Handicap Scorers Corners Cards

Home team Away team

Probability %

Pred

Correct

Avg.g

Coef.

Score.

Live coef.

Weather

14:00

2024-08-17

AZ Alkmaar vs NEC Nijmegen - Prediction & Odds

AZ Alkmaar

NEC Nijmegen

2024-08-17 14:00

STANDINGS UP TO 17/08/2024

Overall Table	PTS	GP	W	D	L	GF	GA	+/-

01 PSV Eindhoven	79	34	25	4	5	103	39	64
02 AFC Ajax	78	34	24	6	4	67	32	35
03 Feyenoord	68	34	20	8	6	76	38	38
04 FC Utrecht	64	34	18	10	6	62	45	17
05 AZ Alkmaar	57	34	16	9	9	58	37	21
06 FC Twente Enschede	54	34	15	9	10	62	49	13
07 Go Ahead Eagles	51	34	14	9	11	57	55	2
08 NEC Nijmegen	43	34	12	7	15	51	46	5
09 SC Heerenveen	43	34	12	7	15	42	57	-15
10 PEC Zwolle	41	34	10	11	13	43	51	-8
11 Fortuna Sittard	41	34	11	8	15	37	54	-17
12 Sparta Rotterdam	39	34	9	12	13	39	43	-4
13 Groningen	39	34	10	9	15	40	53	-13
14 Heracles Almelo	38	34	9	11	14	42	63	-21
15 NAC Breda	33	34	8	9	17	34	58	-24
16 Willem II	26	34	6	8	20	34	56	-22
17 RKC Waalwijk	25	34	6	7	21	44	74	-30
18 Almere City FC	22	34	4	10	20	23	64	-41

Head To Head

28/04/2024 06:15

NEC Nijmegen

0 - 3

AZ Alkmaar

HOL D1

06/12/2023 14:00

AZ Alkmaar

1 - 2

NEC Nijmegen

HOL D1

21/05/2023 08:30

NEC Nijmegen

0 - 3

AZ Alkmaar

HOL D1

01/09/2022 14:00

AZ Alkmaar

1 - 1

NEC Nijmegen

HOL D1

06/03/2022 11:45

NEC Nijmegen

1 - 3

AZ Alkmaar

HOL D1

20/11/2021 15:00

AZ Alkmaar

1 - 1

NEC Nijmegen

HOL D1

NEC Nijmegen

Draw

33%

AZ Alkmaar

67%

AZ Alkmaar Last 6 matches

03/08/2024 10:00

Stoke City 0 - 1 AZ Alkmaar

INT CF

31/07/2024 13:00

AZ Alkmaar 1 - 1 Le Havre

INT CF

27/07/2024 09:00

AZ Alkmaar 2 - 2 Atalanta

INT CF

24/07/2024 12:30

AZ Alkmaar 2 - 1 Aris Thessaloniki

INT CF

20/07/2024 08:00

AZ Alkmaar 3 - 0 Kortrijk

INT CF

13/07/2024 08:00

AZ Alkmaar 8 - 0 Excelsior SBV

INT CF

Win

67%

Draw

33%

Lost

Last 6 matches NEC Nijmegen

02/08/2024 13:00

NEC Nijmegen 1 - 1 Le Havre

INT CF

27/07/2024 09:30

NEC Nijmegen 0 - 2 Olympiakos Piraeus

INT CF

20/07/2024 10:00

NEC Nijmegen 0 - 1 Hertha Berlin

INT CF

13/07/2024 10:00

NEC Nijmegen 1 - 2 Standard Liege

INT CF

23/05/2024 12:45

NEC Nijmegen 1 - 2 Go Ahead Eagles

HOL D1

19/05/2024 08:30

Almere City FC 1 - 4 NEC Nijmegen

HOL D1

Win

17%

Draw

17%

Lost

67%

Overall Home/Away

Full time First half Second half

All leagues Holland Eredivisie

Goals use the selected half; shots, passes and possession are averaged over full matches in the sample.

Played games

AZ Alkmaar

NEC Nijmegen

Goals

Scored

Avg. per game

1.03

Conceded

Avg. per game

0.67

Scored

Avg. per game

1.06

Conceded

Avg. per game

0.66

Scored a goal

In last 6 matches

YesNo

6 (100%)0 (0%)

In last 6 matches

NoYes

5 (83%)1 (17%)

In last 36 matches

YesNo

27 (75%)9 (25%)

In last 36 matches

NoYes

20 (57%)15 (43%)

AZ Alkmaar

Recent matches

NEC Nijmegen

Under /Over

(72%)26 10(28%)

1.5

Full Time

Under /Over

(77%)27 8(23%)

Under /Over

(36%)13 23(64%)

1.5

1st Half

Under /Over

(34%)12 23(66%)

Under /Over

(42%)15 21(58%)

1.5

2nd Half

Under /Over

(46%)16 19(54%)

/Yes

(58%)21 15(42%)

Both scored
(Yes/No)

No /Yes

(49%)17 18(51%)

GOALS BY TIME PERIOD

AZ Alkmaar

NEC Nijmegen

Shots

AZ Alkmaar

Total shots

14.56 avg / game

Blocked

101 total

Avg. 3.48

NEC Nijmegen

Total shots

12.91 avg / game

Blocked

85 total

Avg. 3.40

AZ Alkmaar Pass NEC Nijmegen

Total passes

17198

Avg. 478 / game

Accurate

82%

Ball possession

52%

Total passes

14778

Avg. 422 / game

Accurate

79%

Ball possession

49%

TOTAL ATTACKS

DANGEROUS ATTACKS

OTHERS

AZ Alkmaar

Played games

NEC Nijmegen

Avg / game Total Total Avg / game

0.33

Clean sheets

0.29

6.11

220

Corners

174

4.97

19.22

692

Throw-ins

755

21.57

1.25

Offsides

0.91

1.94

GK saves

127

3.63

AZ Alkmaar

DISCIPLINARY

NEC Nijmegen

Avg / game Total Total Avg / game

1.61

1.51

0.11

0.09

10.36

373

Fouls

375

10.71

17.97

647

Tackles

595

17.00

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How We Build the AZ Alkmaar vs NEC Nijmegen Prediction

Betiball.com's prediction for AZ Alkmaar vs NEC Nijmegen on 17 August 2024 is generated by a statistical model that processes over 30 data points per match — including each team's last ten results, expected goals (xG), shots on target, defensive line metrics, set-piece vulnerability, and confirmed squad availability. For this Holland Eredivisie fixture, our model also factors in home and away performance splits and any confirmed injuries or suspensions reported within 48 hours of kick-off. Every tip includes a probability percentage — not just a pick, but the data behind it.

AZ Alkmaar vs NEC Nijmegen Form Analysis

Heading into this match, both sides carry distinct statistical profiles our model weighs carefully. We assess AZ Alkmaar's recent home record, scoring rate, and clean sheet frequency against NEC Nijmegen's away form — particularly goals conceded on the road and their tendency to score or keep clean sheets in away fixtures. Over/Under 2.5 goals, Both Teams to Score (BTTS), and the Asian Handicap line are all evaluated through this lens before a final recommendation is issued.

Holland Eredivisie Context: Standings, Form & What's at Stake

League position and match context are decisive inputs. A team fighting relegation defends differently from one chasing European qualification — and our model accounts for that pressure. Check the live Holland Eredivisie standings and the Holland Eredivisie form table to understand exactly where AZ Alkmaar and NEC Nijmegen sit and what this result means for both clubs.

Prediction Accuracy & Track Record

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