AZ Alkmaar vs NEC Nijmegen: Prediction, Betting Tips & Match Preview – 31 January

AZ Alkmaar

W W D D D

7th place in Holland Eredivisie

1-3

31/01/2026 15:30

NEC Nijmegen

W D D D L

3rd place in Holland Eredivisie

Holland Eredivisie

MATCH INTRO

Betiball's prediction for AZ Alkmaar vs NEC Nijmegen on 31 January 2026 (kick-off: 15:30) 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 are currently 7th with 52 points after 34 matches.
NEC Nijmegen sit 3rd with 59 points from 34 matches.
Our algorithm prediction: AZ Alkmaar to win with probability 52%.
Head-to-head history favors AZ Alkmaar, who have won 3 of the last 6 meetings. NEC Nijmegen have 2 wins, while one match ended in a draw.

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

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Pred

Correct

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Score.

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Weather

15:30

2026-01-31

AZ Alkmaar vs NEC Nijmegen - Prediction & Odds

AZ Alkmaar

NEC Nijmegen

2026-01-31 15:30

STANDINGS UP TO 31/01/2026

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

01 PSV Eindhoven	84	34	27	3	4	101	45	56
02 Feyenoord	65	34	19	8	7	70	44	26
03 NEC Nijmegen	59	34	16	11	7	77	53	24
04 FC Twente Enschede	58	34	15	13	6	59	40	19
05 AFC Ajax	56	34	14	14	6	62	41	21
06 FC Utrecht	53	34	15	8	11	55	42	13
07 AZ Alkmaar	52	34	14	10	10	58	51	7
08 SC Heerenveen	51	34	14	9	11	57	53	4
09 Groningen	48	34	14	6	14	49	45	4
10 Sparta Rotterdam	43	34	12	7	15	40	62	-22
11 Fortuna Sittard	39	34	11	6	17	49	63	-14
12 Go Ahead Eagles	38	34	8	14	12	54	53	1
13 Excelsior SBV	38	34	10	8	16	43	56	-13
14 SC Telstar	37	34	9	10	15	49	55	-6
15 PEC Zwolle	37	34	9	10	15	44	71	-27
16 Volendam	32	34	8	8	18	35	55	-20
17 NAC Breda	29	34	6	11	17	35	58	-23
18 Heracles Almelo	19	34	5	4	25	35	85	-50

Head To Head

28/09/2025 10:15

NEC Nijmegen

2 - 1

AZ Alkmaar

HOL D1

29/03/2025 20:00

NEC Nijmegen

3 - 3

AZ Alkmaar

HOL D1

17/08/2024 18:00

AZ Alkmaar

1 - 0

NEC Nijmegen

HOL D1

28/04/2024 10:15

NEC Nijmegen

0 - 3

AZ Alkmaar

HOL D1

06/12/2023 18:00

AZ Alkmaar

1 - 2

NEC Nijmegen

HOL D1

21/05/2023 12:30

NEC Nijmegen

0 - 3

AZ Alkmaar

HOL D1

AZ Alkmaar

50%

Draw

17%

NEC Nijmegen

33%

AZ Alkmaar Last 6 matches

21/01/2026 17:45

AZ Alkmaar 1 - 1 Excelsior SBV HOL D1

17/01/2026 17:45

PEC Zwolle 3 - 1 AZ Alkmaar HOL D1

14/01/2026 20:00

AZ Alkmaar 6 - 0 AFC Ajax HOLC

10/01/2026 15:30

AZ Alkmaar 1 - 0 Volendam HOL D1

21/12/2025 15:45

Fortuna Sittard 4 - 3 AZ Alkmaar HOL D1

18/12/2025 20:00

AZ Alkmaar 0 - 0 Jagiellonia Bialystok UEFA ECL

Win

33%

Draw

33%

Lost

33%

Last 6 matches NEC Nijmegen

20/01/2026 17:45

De Treffers 1 - 2 NEC Nijmegen HOLC

17/01/2026 20:00

NAC Breda 3 - 4 NEC Nijmegen HOL D1

20/12/2025 19:00

NEC Nijmegen 2 - 2 AFC Ajax HOL D1

16/12/2025 19:00

AFC Amsterdam 1 - 3 NEC Nijmegen HOLC

13/12/2025 15:30

SC Telstar 2 - 2 NEC Nijmegen HOL D1

07/12/2025 13:30

Volendam 2 - 3 NEC Nijmegen HOL D1

Win

67%

Draw

33%

Lost

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

0.94

Conceded

Avg. per game

0.71

Scored

Avg. per game

0.88

Conceded

Avg. per game

0.88

Scored a goal

In last 6 matches

YesNo

5 (83%)1 (17%)

In last 6 matches

NoYes

3 (50%)3 (50%)

In last 34 matches

YesNo

20 (59%)14 (41%)

In last 34 matches

NoYes

24 (71%)10 (29%)

AZ Alkmaar

Recent matches

NEC Nijmegen

Under /Over

(82%)28 6(18%)

1.5

Full Time

Under /Over

(97%)33 1(3%)

Under /Over

(62%)21 13(38%)

1.5

1st Half

Under /Over

(56%)19 15(44%)

Under /Over

(47%)16 18(53%)

1.5

2nd Half

Under /Over

(65%)22 12(35%)

/Yes

(65%)22 12(35%)

Both scored
(Yes/No)

No /Yes

(82%)28 6(18%)

GOALS BY TIME PERIOD

AZ Alkmaar

NEC Nijmegen

Shots

AZ Alkmaar

Total shots

15.76 avg / game

Blocked

140 total

Avg. 4.38

NEC Nijmegen

Total shots

17.03 avg / game

Blocked

165 total

Avg. 4.85

AZ Alkmaar Pass NEC Nijmegen

Total passes

15554

Avg. 457 / game

Accurate

82%

Ball possession

53%

Total passes

14599

Avg. 429 / game

Accurate

79%

Ball possession

57%

TOTAL ATTACKS

DANGEROUS ATTACKS

OTHERS

AZ Alkmaar

Played games

NEC Nijmegen

Avg / game Total Total Avg / game

0.26

Clean sheets

0.15

5.76

196

Corners

208

6.12

16.71

568

Throw-ins

707

20.79

1.21

Offsides

2.00

3.09

105

GK saves

116

3.41

AZ Alkmaar

DISCIPLINARY

NEC Nijmegen

Avg / game Total Total Avg / game

1.85

1.79

0.03

0.09

10.21

347

Fouls

405

11.91

11.12

378

Tackles

343

10.09

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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 31 January 2026 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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