Match Analysis: NEC Nijmegen vs AZ Alkmaar – Prediction
Match Details
- Date: 2025-03-29
- Time: 8:00 PM UTC
- Location: Stadion de Goffert, Nijmegen, Netherlands
Game Overview
NEC Nijmegen, currently ranked 11th in the Eredivisie, hosts AZ Alkmaar, who is 6th in the standings. This match is crucial for both teams as they strive to improve their positions in the league.
Key Factors to Consider
- NEC Nijmegen has struggled with consistency, winning only 8 out of 26 games, while AZ Alkmaar has shown better form with 13 wins in 25 games. AZ Alkmaar’s attack has been more potent, scoring 42 goals compared to NEC Nijmegen’s 37.
- Historically, AZ Alkmaar has dominated this matchup, winning 22 out of the last 49 encounters. At NEC Nijmegen’s home ground, AZ Alkmaar has won 11 times in the last 22 meetings.
- No specific injury reports are available for this match, which might not significantly impact the prediction.
- Both teams will want to capitalize on their current positions to climb higher in the Eredivisie standings. Weather conditions or any other external factors are not reported to have an impact on the match.
- AZ Alkmaar is more motivated given their higher league position and need to solidify a top-six spot, while NEC Nijmegen aims to avoid further slipping in the rankings.
Odds and Predictions
Category | Odds | Prediction | Confidence |
---|---|---|---|
Moneyline | AZ Alkmaar: 115, NEC Nijmegen: 225, Draw: 235 | AZ Alkmaar to win | ★★☆☆☆ 45% |
Spread | AZ Alkmaar: -0.25 -115, NEC Nijmegen: +25 -105 | AZ Alkmaar to cover | ★★☆☆☆ 45% |
Over_under | Over 2.5: -112, Under 2.5: -108 | Over 2.5 | ★★★☆☆ 55% |
Predicted Outcome
AZ Alkmaar is favored to win based on their stronger past performance and current league position.
Predicted Score: NEC Nijmegen 1, AZ Alkmaar 2