AZ Alkmaar vs NEC Nijmegen: Prediction, Betting Tips & Match Preview – 19 April

Betiball's prediction for AZ Alkmaar vs NEC Nijmegen on 19 April 2026 (kick-off: 09:00) 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.

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AZ Alkmaar vs NEC Nijmegen: Starting Lineups Time : 19/04/2026 09:00

AZ Alkmaar
5 - 1
Finished
NEC Nijmegen
90+5' event Troy Parrott
90+5' event Troy Parrott
90+1' event Kees Smit
90+1' event Kees Smit
86' event Denso Kasius / Peer Koopmeiners
85' event Sven Mijnans Goal Disallowed - offside
73' event Peer Koopmeiners
69' event Billy van Duijl / Jordy Clasie
67' event Sven Mijnans
55' event Isak Jensen / Ro-Zangelo Daal
53' event Mees de Wit
32' event Mees de Wit
8' event Jordy Clasie
event 90+4' Noe Lebreton
event 78' Koki Ogawa
event 75' Philippe Sandler
event 74' Youssef El Kachati / Kodai Sano
event 74' Koki Ogawa / Deveron Fonville
event 74' Danilo Pereira da Silva / Bryan Linssen
event 46' Willum Thor Willumsson / Basar Onal
event 10' Sami Ouaissa
90+5' event Troy Parrott
event 90+4' Noe Lebreton
90+5' event Troy Parrott
event 78' Koki Ogawa
90+1' event Kees Smit
event 75' Philippe Sandler
90+1' event Kees Smit
event 74' Youssef El Kachati / Kodai Sano
86' event Denso Kasius / Peer Koopmeiners
event 74' Koki Ogawa / Deveron Fonville
85' event Sven Mijnans Goal Disallowed - offside
event 74' Danilo Pereira da Silva / Bryan Linssen
73' event Peer Koopmeiners
event 46' Willum Thor Willumsson / Basar Onal
69' event Billy van Duijl / Jordy Clasie
event 10' Sami Ouaissa
67' event Sven Mijnans
55' event Isak Jensen / Ro-Zangelo Daal
53' event Mees de Wit
32' event Mees de Wit
8' event Jordy Clasie
AZ Alkmaar AZ Alkmaar
Substitutions
#20 Kasper Boogaard
#15 Mateo Chavez Garcia
#18 Rion Ichihara
#17 Isak Jensen
#30 Denso Kasius
#45 Bendeguz Kovacs
#2 Seiya Maikuma
#35 Mexx Meerdink
#24 Ayoub Oufkir
#23 Billy van Duijl
#7 Patati Weslley
#41 Jeroen Zoet
AZ Alkmaar AZ Alkmaar NEC Nijmegen NEC Nijmegen
13Shots11
7Shots on Goal3
13Fouls12
2Corner Kick8
12Free kick13
3Offside0
4Yellow card3
0Aerial1
2Save2
14Successful Tackles11
10Interceptions6
27Long pass25
0Successful center5
3Shots off goal3
1Hit The Post0
3Blocked5
14Tackle10
11Dribbles3
26Throw-in19
298Passes408
100Attacks110
56Dangerous attacks49
2Corner Kicks(HT)4
6BigChances2
1BigChancesMissed1
8ShotsInsideBox5
5ShotsOutsideBox6
66DuelsWon54
2.34ExpectedGoals0.85
2.63xGOT0.55
32Touches In Opposition Box18
5AccurateCrosses28
44GroundDuelsWon31
22AerialDuelsWon23
39Clearances35
NEC Nijmegen NEC Nijmegen
Substitutions
#1 Gonzalo Alejandro Crettaz
#9 Danilo Pereira da Silva
#34 Youssef El Kachati
#4 Ahmetcan Kaplan
#7 Virgil Misidjan
#17 Bram Nuytinck
#18 Koki Ogawa
#5 Thomas Ouwejan
#2 Brayann Pereira
#71 Dirk Proper
#15 Jetro Willems
#19 Willum Thor Willumsson
Commentary
90+5' Troy Parrott - AZ Alkmaar receive a yellow card
90+5' Goal! Troy Parrott - AZ Alkmaar
90+4' Noe Lebreton - NEC Nijmegen receive a yellow card
90+1' Kees Smit - AZ Alkmaar receive a yellow card
90+1' Goal! Kees Smit - AZ Alkmaar
86' AZ Alkmaar — substitution: Denso Kasius / Peer Koopmeiners
85' VAR review - AZ Alkmaar
78' Goal! Koki Ogawa - NEC Nijmegen
75' Philippe Sandler - NEC Nijmegen receive a yellow card
74' NEC Nijmegen — substitution: Youssef El Kachati / Kodai Sano
74' NEC Nijmegen — substitution: Koki Ogawa / Deveron Fonville
74' NEC Nijmegen — substitution: Danilo Pereira da Silva / Bryan Linssen
73' Goal! Peer Koopmeiners - AZ Alkmaar
69' AZ Alkmaar — substitution: Billy van Duijl / Jordy Clasie
67' Goal! Sven Mijnans - AZ Alkmaar
55' AZ Alkmaar — substitution: Isak Jensen / Ro-Zangelo Daal
53' Mees de Wit - AZ Alkmaar receive a yellow card
46' NEC Nijmegen — substitution: Willum Thor Willumsson / Basar Onal
32' Goal! Mees de Wit - AZ Alkmaar
10' Sami Ouaissa - NEC Nijmegen receive a yellow card
8' Jordy Clasie - AZ Alkmaar 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 19 April 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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