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

AZ Alkmaar

No standing data

5-1

AZ Alkmaar
Win Probability 38%

19/04/2026 12:00

NEC Nijmegen

No standing data

KNVB Cup

MATCH INTRO

Betiball's prediction for AZ Alkmaar vs NEC Nijmegen on 19 April 2026 (kick-off: 12:00) 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 KNVB Cup on April 19, 2026 at 12:00.
Current model prediction leans yellow with a projected score of 2 - 1 and average coefficient 2.31.

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

12:00

2026-04-19

AZ Alkmaar vs NEC Nijmegen - Prediction & Odds

AZ Alkmaar

NEC Nijmegen

2026-04-19 12:00

STANDINGS UP TO 19/04/2026

The standings compare the rankings (Rank-XH) of AZ Alkmaar and NEC Nijmegen in the KNVB Cup football standings for the 2025-2026 season, updated before kickoff and immediately after the match ends.

Head To Head

31/01/2026 11:30

AZ Alkmaar

1 - 3

NEC Nijmegen

HOL D1

28/09/2025 06:15

NEC Nijmegen

2 - 1

AZ Alkmaar

HOL D1

29/03/2025 16:00

NEC Nijmegen

3 - 3

AZ Alkmaar

HOL D1

17/08/2024 14:00

AZ Alkmaar

1 - 0

NEC Nijmegen

HOL D1

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

AZ Alkmaar

33%

Draw

17%

NEC Nijmegen

50%

AZ Alkmaar Last 6 matches

12/04/2026 10:45

AZ Alkmaar 3 - 0 SC Heerenveen

HOL D1

09/04/2026 15:00

FC Shakhtar Donetsk 3 - 0 AZ Alkmaar

UEFA ECL

04/04/2026 13:00

AZ Alkmaar 2 - 0 Fortuna Sittard

HOL D1

22/03/2026 11:45

Groningen 3 - 0 AZ Alkmaar

HOL D1

19/03/2026 16:00

AC Sparta Prague 0 - 4 AZ Alkmaar

UEFA ECL

15/03/2026 09:30

AZ Alkmaar 4 - 0 Heracles Almelo

HOL D1

Win

67%

Draw

Lost

33%

Last 6 matches NEC Nijmegen

12/04/2026 08:30

NEC Nijmegen 1 - 1 Feyenoord

HOL D1

04/04/2026 15:00

Excelsior SBV 0 - 2 NEC Nijmegen

HOL D1

22/03/2026 07:15

NEC Nijmegen 2 - 2 SC Heerenveen

HOL D1

14/03/2026 13:45

PSV Eindhoven 2 - 3 NEC Nijmegen

HOL D1

08/03/2026 15:00

NEC Nijmegen 3 - 0 Volendam

HOL D1

03/03/2026 15:00

NEC Nijmegen 3 - 2 PSV Eindhoven

HOLC

Win

67%

Draw

33%

Lost

Overall Home/Away

Full time First half Second half

All leagues KNVB Cup

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

1.05

Conceded

Avg. per game

0.77

Scored

Avg. per game

1.33

Conceded

Avg. per game

0.73

Scored a goal

In last 6 matches

YesNo

4 (67%)2 (33%)

In last 6 matches

NoYes

4 (67%)2 (33%)

In last 57 matches

YesNo

37 (65%)20 (35%)

In last 57 matches

NoYes

35 (88%)5 (13%)

AZ Alkmaar

Recent matches

NEC Nijmegen

Under /Over

(82%)37 8(18%)

1.5

Full Time

Under /Over

(95%)38 2(5%)

Under /Over

(42%)19 26(58%)

1.5

1st Half

Under /Over

(55%)22 18(45%)

Under /Over

(60%)27 18(40%)

1.5

2nd Half

Under /Over

(63%)25 15(37%)

/Yes

(53%)24 21(47%)

Both scored
(Yes/No)

No /Yes

(83%)33 7(17%)

GOALS BY TIME PERIOD

AZ Alkmaar

NEC Nijmegen

Shots

AZ Alkmaar

Total shots

15.72 avg / game

Blocked

232 total

Avg. 4.22

NEC Nijmegen

Total shots

16.75 avg / game

Blocked

193 total

Avg. 4.83

AZ Alkmaar Pass NEC Nijmegen

Total passes

26228

Avg. 460 / game

Accurate

82%

Ball possession

53%

Total passes

17155

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

0.35

Clean sheets

0.15

5.67

323

Corners

241

6.03

17.33

988

Throw-ins

858

21.45

1.37

Offsides

1.90

2.84

162

GK saves

137

3.43

AZ Alkmaar

DISCIPLINARY

NEC Nijmegen

Avg / game Total Total Avg / game

2.12

121

1.75

0.05

0.08

10.91

622

Fouls

465

11.63

11.82

674

Tackles

391

9.78

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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 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 KNVB Cup 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.

KNVB Cup 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 KNVB Cup standings and the KNVB Cup form table to understand exactly where AZ Alkmaar and NEC Nijmegen sit and what this result means for both clubs.

Prediction Accuracy & Track Record

Betiball.com publishes a weekly prediction accuracy review so you can verify our historical hit rate across 1x2, Over/Under, and BTTS markets. We do not hide results that went against our tip — full transparency on model performance is a core part of how Betiball.com operates. Our KNVB Cup predictions are among the highest-rated by our users precisely because the data is always shown alongside the recommendation.

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