NEC Nijmegen vs AZ Alkmaar: Prediction, Betting Tips & Match Preview – 21 May

NEC Nijmegen

L W L L L

12th place in Holland Eredivisie

0-3

21/05/2023 08:30

AZ Alkmaar

W W D W W

4th place in Holland Eredivisie

Holland Eredivisie

MATCH INTRO

Betiball's prediction for NEC Nijmegen vs AZ Alkmaar on 21 May 2023 (kick-off: 08:30) is built from both teams' recent form, head-to-head history, squad availability, and tactical analysis. Read the full NEC Nijmegen vs AZ Alkmaar preview before placing your bet.

NEC Nijmegen will face AZ Alkmaar in Holland Eredivisie on May 21, 2023 at 08:30.
NEC Nijmegen are currently 12th with 39 points after 34 matches.
AZ Alkmaar sit 4th with 67 points from 34 matches.
Current model prediction leans green with a projected score of 2 - 1 and average coefficient 1.72.

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

08:30

2023-05-21

NEC Nijmegen vs AZ Alkmaar - Prediction & Odds

NEC Nijmegen

AZ Alkmaar

2023-05-21 08:30

STANDINGS UP TO 21/05/2023

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

01 Feyenoord	82	34	25	7	2	81	30	51
02 PSV Eindhoven	75	34	23	6	5	89	40	49
03 AFC Ajax	69	34	20	9	5	86	38	48
04 AZ Alkmaar	67	34	20	7	7	68	35	33
05 FC Twente Enschede	64	34	18	10	6	66	27	39
06 Sparta Rotterdam	59	34	17	8	9	60	37	23
07 FC Utrecht	54	34	15	9	10	55	50	5
08 SC Heerenveen	46	34	12	10	12	44	50	-6
09 RKC Waalwijk	41	34	11	8	15	50	64	-14
10 Vitesse Arnhem	40	34	10	10	14	45	50	-5
11 Go Ahead Eagles	40	34	10	10	14	46	56	-10
12 NEC Nijmegen	39	34	8	15	11	42	45	-3
13 Fortuna Sittard	36	34	10	6	18	39	62	-23
14 Volendam	36	34	10	6	18	42	71	-29
15 Excelsior SBV	32	34	9	5	20	32	71	-39
16 Emmen	28	34	6	10	18	33	65	-32
17 SC Cambuur	19	34	5	4	25	26	69	-43
18 Groningen	18	34	4	6	24	31	75	-44

Head To Head

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

03/07/2021 10:00

AZ Alkmaar

4 - 1

NEC Nijmegen

INT CF

07/05/2017 08:30

NEC Nijmegen

2 - 1

AZ Alkmaar

HOL D1

28/08/2016 10:45

AZ Alkmaar

2 - 0

NEC Nijmegen

HOL D1

AZ Alkmaar

50%

Draw

33%

NEC Nijmegen

17%

NEC Nijmegen Last 6 matches

12/05/2023 14:00

FC Twente Enschede 4 - 0 NEC Nijmegen

HOL D1

06/05/2023 14:00

NEC Nijmegen 2 - 3 SC Heerenveen

HOL D1

25/04/2023 09:00

Groningen 0 - 1 NEC Nijmegen

HOL D1

16/04/2023 06:15

NEC Nijmegen 1 - 4 Vitesse Arnhem

HOL D1

09/04/2023 08:30

Emmen 0 - 0 NEC Nijmegen

HOL D1

01/04/2023 14:00

NEC Nijmegen 2 - 4 PSV Eindhoven

HOL D1

Win

17%

Draw

17%

Lost

67%

Last 6 matches AZ Alkmaar

18/05/2023 15:00

AZ Alkmaar 0 - 1 West Ham United

UEFA ECL

14/05/2023 14:00

AZ Alkmaar 5 - 1 Emmen

HOL D1

11/05/2023 15:00

West Ham United 2 - 1 AZ Alkmaar

UEFA ECL

06/05/2023 15:00

AFC Ajax 0 - 0 AZ Alkmaar

HOL D1

23/04/2023 14:00

AZ Alkmaar 3 - 0 RKC Waalwijk

HOL D1

20/04/2023 12:45

AZ Alkmaar 2 - 0 Anderlecht

UEFA ECL

Win

50%

Draw

17%

Lost

33%

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

NEC Nijmegen

AZ Alkmaar

Goals

Scored

Avg. per game

0.82

Conceded

Avg. per game

0.68

Scored

Avg. per game

0.82

Conceded

Avg. per game

0.56

Scored a goal

In last 6 matches

YesNo

4 (67%)2 (33%)

In last 6 matches

NoYes

4 (67%)2 (33%)

In last 34 matches

YesNo

18 (53%)16 (47%)

In last 34 matches

NoYes

21 (62%)13 (38%)

NEC Nijmegen

Recent matches

AZ Alkmaar

Under /Over

(71%)24 10(29%)

1.5

Full Time

Under /Over

(82%)28 6(18%)

Under /Over

(35%)12 22(65%)

1.5

1st Half

Under /Over

(47%)16 18(53%)

Under /Over

(50%)17 17(50%)

1.5

2nd Half

Under /Over

(44%)15 19(56%)

/Yes

(50%)17 17(50%)

Both scored
(Yes/No)

No /Yes

(62%)21 13(38%)

GOALS BY TIME PERIOD

NEC Nijmegen

AZ Alkmaar

Shots

NEC Nijmegen

Total shots

13.59 avg / game

Blocked

99 total

Avg. 3.54

AZ Alkmaar

Total shots

14.79 avg / game

Blocked

114 total

Avg. 4.07

NEC Nijmegen Pass AZ Alkmaar

Total passes

14647

Avg. 431 / game

Accurate

81%

Ball possession

51%

Total passes

17036

Avg. 501 / game

Accurate

82%

Ball possession

54%

TOTAL ATTACKS

DANGEROUS ATTACKS

OTHERS

NEC Nijmegen

Played games

AZ Alkmaar

Avg / game Total Total Avg / game

0.26

Clean sheets

0.35

5.41

184

Corners

183

5.38

19.91

677

Throw-ins

683

20.09

1.09

Offsides

1.68

4.09

139

GK saves

1.79

NEC Nijmegen

DISCIPLINARY

AZ Alkmaar

Avg / game Total Total Avg / game

1.41

1.50

0.09

0.03

10.47

356

Fouls

342

10.06

15.21

517

Tackles

541

15.91

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How We Build the NEC Nijmegen vs AZ Alkmaar Prediction

Betiball.com's prediction for NEC Nijmegen vs AZ Alkmaar on 21 May 2023 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.

NEC Nijmegen vs AZ Alkmaar Form Analysis

Heading into this match, both sides carry distinct statistical profiles our model weighs carefully. We assess NEC Nijmegen's recent home record, scoring rate, and clean sheet frequency against AZ Alkmaar'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 NEC Nijmegen and AZ Alkmaar sit and what this result means for both clubs.

Prediction Accuracy & Track Record

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