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

Betiball's prediction for AZ Alkmaar vs NEC Nijmegen on 31 January 2026 (kick-off: 11:30) 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 vs NEC Nijmegen: Starting Lineups Time : 31/01/2026 11:30

AZ Alkmaar
1 - 3
Finished
NEC Nijmegen
83' event Mateo Chavez Garcia / Kasper Boogaard
71' event Mees de Wit
65' event Ibrahim Sadiq / Ro-Zangelo Daal
65' event Seiya Maikuma / Maxim Dekker
65' event Jizz Hornkamp / Matej Sin
65' event Ayoub Oufkir / Isak Jensen
40' event Troy Parrott
event 90+1' Youssef El Kachati / Tjaronn Chery
event 82' Virgil Misidjan / Basar Onal
event 77' Kodai Sano
event 76' Philippe Sandler / Noe Lebreton
event 76' Dirk Proper / Bryan Linssen
event 75' Brayann Pereira / Sami Ouaissa
event 52' Kodai Sano
event 12' Basar Onal
event 10' Tjaronn Chery
event 6' Noe Lebreton
83' event Mateo Chavez Garcia / Kasper Boogaard
event 90+1' Youssef El Kachati / Tjaronn Chery
71' event Mees de Wit
event 82' Virgil Misidjan / Basar Onal
65' event Ibrahim Sadiq / Ro-Zangelo Daal
event 77' Kodai Sano
65' event Seiya Maikuma / Maxim Dekker
event 76' Philippe Sandler / Noe Lebreton
65' event Jizz Hornkamp / Matej Sin
event 76' Dirk Proper / Bryan Linssen
65' event Ayoub Oufkir / Isak Jensen
event 75' Brayann Pereira / Sami Ouaissa
40' event Troy Parrott
event 52' Kodai Sano
event 12' Basar Onal
event 10' Tjaronn Chery
event 6' Noe Lebreton
AZ Alkmaar AZ Alkmaar
Substitutions
#11 Ibrahim Sadiq
#2 Seiya Maikuma
#15 Mateo Chavez Garcia
#24 Ayoub Oufkir
#19 Jizz Hornkamp
#23 Billy van Duijl
#22 Elijah Dijkstra
#12 Hobie Verhulst
#56 Rio Robbemond
#7 Patati Weslley
#1 Rome Jayden Owusu-Oduro
AZ Alkmaar AZ Alkmaar NEC Nijmegen NEC Nijmegen
11Shots19
2Shots on Goal8
15Fouls16
3Corner Kick3
16Free kick15
2Offside2
1Yellow card2
56Aerial50
5Save2
10Successful Tackles7
9Interceptions16
36Long pass33
1Assist2
4Successful center6
4Shots off goal8
30Head Success23
5Blocked3
10Tackle7
6Dribbles11
17Throw-in12
396Passes416
84Attacks136
31Dangerous attacks54
1Corner Kicks(HT)3
3BigChances2
2BigChancesMissed2
9ShotsInsideBox10
2ShotsOutsideBox9
66DuelsWon61
1.39ExpectedGoals1.36
1.18xGOpenPlay1.18
1.39xGNonPenalty1.36
0.94xGOT1.3
16Touches In Opposition Box35
7AccurateCrosses16
36GroundDuelsWon37
30AerialDuelsWon24
26Clearances19
NEC Nijmegen NEC Nijmegen
Substitutions
#2 Brayann Pereira
#71 Dirk Proper
#3 Philippe Sandler
#34 Youssef El Kachati
#7 Virgil Misidjan
#18 Koki Ogawa
#31 Rijk Janse
#5 Thomas Ouwejan
#22 Jasper Cillessen
#15 Jetro Willems
#35 Sam de Laat
#39 Kevin Kers
Commentary
90+1' NEC Nijmegen — substitution: Youssef El Kachati / Tjaronn Chery
83' AZ Alkmaar — substitution: Mateo Chavez Garcia / Kasper Boogaard
82' NEC Nijmegen — substitution: Virgil Misidjan / Basar Onal
77' Kodai Sano - NEC Nijmegen receive a yellow card
76' NEC Nijmegen — substitution: Philippe Sandler / Noe Lebreton
76' NEC Nijmegen — substitution: Dirk Proper / Bryan Linssen
75' NEC Nijmegen — substitution: Brayann Pereira / Sami Ouaissa
71' Mees de Wit - AZ Alkmaar receive a yellow card
65' AZ Alkmaar — substitution: Ibrahim Sadiq / Ro-Zangelo Daal
65' AZ Alkmaar — substitution: Seiya Maikuma / Maxim Dekker
65' AZ Alkmaar — substitution: Jizz Hornkamp / Matej Sin
65' AZ Alkmaar — substitution: Ayoub Oufkir / Isak Jensen
52' Goal! Kodai Sano - NEC Nijmegen
40' Goal! Troy Parrott - AZ Alkmaar
12' Goal! Basar Onal - NEC Nijmegen
10' Goal! Tjaronn Chery - NEC Nijmegen
6' Noe Lebreton - NEC Nijmegen receive a yellow card

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 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.

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 standings and the 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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