AZ Alkmaar vs NEC Nijmegen predictions, Apr 19, 2026

Apr 13, 2026 0 Comment By Yuriy Borshchenko

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NEC Nijmegen

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As the Dutch KNVB Beker approaches, AZ Alkmaar will host NEC Nijmegen on April 19, 2026, in what promises to be an intriguing matchup. AZ Alkmaar enters this fixture with a solid record, winning three of their last five matches, showcasing their offensive capabilities and tactical discipline under pressure. Playing at home, they will look to leverage their familiar surroundings to gain an upper hand.

Conversely, NEC Nijmegen comes into this game in impressive form, having secured victories in four of their last five outings. This momentum could provide them with the confidence needed to navigate AZ’s defensive setup. Their recent performances indicate a cohesive unit capable of breaking down opposing defenses, which could pose challenges for the home side.

Bookmakers have set the odds at 2.23 for an AZ win, compared to 2.93 for NEC, reflecting a slight favoritism towards the hosts. Model predictions suggest a 42.8% chance of an AZ Alkmaar victory, while NEC stands at 31.5% for an away win. With both teams demonstrating strong recent form and tactical strengths, this encounter promises to be competitive, making any predicted outcome uncertain without a clear advantage for either side.

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AZ
42.2%		 Draw
25.7%		 Nijmegen
32.1%

Prediction (the most likely score): 1:1

Outrights of Dutch KNVB Beker AZ Alkmaar: 52.7% Nijmegen: 47.3%

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Betting Odds

1 X 2
betsson 2.22 3.55 2.92
MarathonBet 2.21 3.7 2.91
Pinnacle 2.23 3.69 2.94

Latest Results

12.04.26 AZ Alkmaar – SC Heerenveen – 3:0
09.04.26 Shakhtar Donetsk – AZ Alkmaar – 3:0
04.04.26 AZ Alkmaar – Fortuna Sittard – 2:0
22.03.26 FC Groningen – AZ Alkmaar – 3:0
19.03.26 AC Sparta Prague – AZ Alkmaar – 0:4		 12.04.26 NEC Nijmegen – Feyenoord – 1:1
04.04.26 Excelsior Rotterdam – NEC Nijmegen – 0:2
22.03.26 NEC Nijmegen – SC Heerenveen – 2:2
14.03.26 PSV Eindhoven – NEC Nijmegen – 2:3
08.03.26 NEC Nijmegen – FC Volendam – 3:0

Facts

  • Neutral location – De Kuip.
  • In the last 5 head-to-head matches, AZ won 2.
  • AZ has had mixed results lately (last 5 games: 3 wins).
  • Nijmegen is in great form at the moment (in the last 5 games, wins – 3).
  • AZ may face physical challenges compared to their opponent, as they have played more matches in recent days.
  • In this match, both teams are almost equally likely to win.
  • In the last 20 head-to-head matches, AZ won 8 matches, drew 6 matches, lost 6 matches, and goals 36:26. (average 1.8:1.3).
  • Including home matches between the teams, AZ won 4 matches, drew 3 matches, lost 3 matches, and goals 16:14. (average 1.6:1.4).

    Latest Head To Head

    31.01.26 AZ Alkmaar – NEC Nijmegen – 1:3
    28.09.25 NEC Nijmegen – AZ Alkmaar – 2:1
    29.03.25 NEC Nijmegen – AZ Alkmaar – 3:3
    17.08.24 AZ Alkmaar – NEC Nijmegen – 1:0
    28.04.24 NEC Nijmegen – AZ Alkmaar – 0:3

    Standings

    Draw

    2025/26

    1/128-finals

    1 Helmond Bye
    4 Bye Zwolle
    8 Bye AZ Alkmaar
    9 Aalsmeer HZVV Hoogeveen 2 : 4
    10 Bye Excelsior Maassluis
    12 Bye Excelsior
    16 Bye Ajax
    17 Walcheren Noordwijk 1 : 3
    18 Bye Hardenberg
    20 Bye Oss
    24 Bye Utrecht
    25 USV Hercules GOES 4 : 0
    26 Bye Spakenburg
    27 Erp VV DOVO 0 : 4
    28 TEC SV Poortugaal 3 : 2
    29 Raalte HVV Hollandia 4 : 1
    30 SteDoCo DVS ’33 Ermelo 0 : 2
    32 Bye Twente
    33 SV Juliana Meerssen 0 : 2
    34 Gemert Huizen 2 : 1
    36 Bye Sittard
    37 Harkemase Boys Sparta Nijkerk 0 : 1
    38 Kloetinge DVO 3 : 0
    40 Bye Almere City
    41 Hoek Rijnvogels 6 : 4
    42 Blauw Geel VVOG 2 : 1
    44 Bye Eindhoven FC
    45 Lisse Westlandia 1 : 0
    46 VV Zwaluwen Urk 1 : 2
    48 Bye Telstar
    49 VVSB Capelle 1 : 2
    50 Scheveningen Staphorst 2 : 0
    52 Bye Roda
    56 Bye G.A. Eagles
    57 NAC Breda Bye
    60 Bye Heracles
    61 De Foresters VV Scherpenzeel 2 : 3
    62 Hoogeveen Velocitas 6 : 1
    64 Bye FC Emmen
    65 TOGB UDI’19 1 : 3
    66 Sportlust Sportclub 25 4 : 1
    67 Kozakken Boys Kampong 4 : 0
    68 Bye Barendrecht
    69 De Treffers Bye
    70 Bye RKAV Volendam
    72 Bye Maastricht
    73 Eemdijk Dongen 4 : 0
    74 Emmen Excelsior 31 2 : 5
    76 Bye AFC
    77 Rijnsburgse Boys Bye
    80 Bye Nijmegen
    81 Willem II Bye
    84 Bye Dordrecht
    85 Sparta Rotterdam Bye
    88 Bye Groningen
    89 Quick Boys Bye
    92 Bye FC Volendam
    93 Heino Groene Ster 3 : 4
    94 IJsselmeervogels Genemuiden 0 : 1
    95 Halsteren ACV Assen 3 : 1
    96 AWC ASWH 0 : 2
    97 Den Bosch Bye
    100 Bye Den Haag
    101 Katwijk Bye
    104 Bye Vitesse
    105 PSV Bye
    109 ADO 20 Heemskerk Roosendaal 0 : 2
    110 Bye GVVV
    112 Bye De Graafschap
    113 Feyenoord Bye
    117 Venlo Bye
    120 Bye Heerenveen
    121 Olde Veste HSC ’21 0 : 3
    122 ‘t Zand Mierlo-Hout 4 : 2
    123 HFC Bye
    124 UNA ARC 1 : 2
    125 Waalwijk Bye
    128 Bye Cambuur

    1/64-finals

    1 Helmond Bye
    2 Bye Zwolle
    4 Bye AZ Alkmaar
    5 HZVV Hoogeveen Excelsior Maassluis 1 : 5
    6 Bye Excelsior
    8 Bye Ajax
    9 Noordwijk Hardenberg 0 : 2
    10 Bye Oss
    12 Bye Utrecht
    13 USV Hercules Spakenburg 1 : 3
    14 VV DOVO TEC 1 : 0
    15 Raalte DVS ’33 Ermelo 1 : 0
    16 Bye Twente
    17 Meerssen Gemert 0 : 1
    18 Bye Sittard
    19 Sparta Nijkerk Kloetinge 4 : 3
    20 Bye Almere City
    21 Hoek Blauw Geel 1 : 0
    22 Bye Eindhoven FC
    23 Lisse Urk 4 : 1
    24 Bye Telstar
    25 Capelle Scheveningen 5 : 1
    26 Bye Roda
    28 Bye G.A. Eagles
    29 NAC Breda Bye
    30 Bye Heracles
    31 VV Scherpenzeel Hoogeveen 3 : 4
    32 Bye FC Emmen
    33 UDI’19 Sportlust 0 : 1
    34 Kozakken Boys Barendrecht 2 : 3
    35 De Treffers RKAV Volendam 6 : 3
    36 Bye Maastricht
    37 Eemdijk Excelsior 31 2 : 1
    38 Bye AFC
    39 Rijnsburgse Boys Bye
    40 Bye Nijmegen
    41 Willem II Bye
    42 Bye Dordrecht
    43 Sparta Rotterdam Bye
    44 Bye Groningen
    45 Quick Boys Bye
    46 Bye FC Volendam
    47 Groene Ster Genemuiden 1 : 2
    48 Halsteren ASWH 3 : 2
    49 Den Bosch Bye
    50 Bye Den Haag
    51 Katwijk Bye
    52 Bye Vitesse
    53 PSV Bye
    55 Roosendaal GVVV 0 : 1
    56 Bye De Graafschap
    57 Feyenoord Bye
    59 Venlo Bye
    60 Bye Heerenveen
    61 HSC ’21 ‘t Zand 3 : 1
    62 HFC ARC 5 : 0
    63 Waalwijk Bye
    64 Bye Cambuur

    1/32-finals

    1 Helmond Zwolle 1 : 4
    2 Bye AZ Alkmaar
    3 Excelsior Maassluis Excelsior 1 : 0
    4 Bye Ajax
    5 Hardenberg Oss 0 : 2
    6 Bye Utrecht
    7 Spakenburg VV DOVO 5 : 1
    8 Raalte Twente 1 : 4
    9 Gemert Sittard 0 : 1
    10 Sparta Nijkerk Almere City 0 : 2
    11 Hoek Eindhoven FC 3 : 2
    12 Lisse Telstar 0 : 5
    13 Capelle Roda 1 : 5
    14 Bye G.A. Eagles
    15 NAC Breda Heracles 1 : 4
    16 Hoogeveen FC Emmen 1 : 0
    17 Sportlust Barendrecht 1 : 0
    18 De Treffers Maastricht 3 : 1
    19 Eemdijk AFC 1 : 2
    20 Rijnsburgse Boys Nijmegen 2 : 3
    21 Willem II Dordrecht 7 : 0
    22 Sparta Rotterdam Groningen 5 : 2
    23 Quick Boys FC Volendam 1 : 2
    24 Genemuiden Halsteren 1 : 0
    25 Den Bosch Den Haag 4 : 3
    26 Katwijk Vitesse 2 : 1
    27 PSV Bye
    28 GVVV De Graafschap 4 : 2
    29 Feyenoord Bye
    30 Venlo Heerenveen 0 : 3
    31 HSC ’21 HFC 3 : 0
    32 Waalwijk Cambuur 3 : 2

    1/16-finals

    1 Zwolle AZ Alkmaar 1 : 3
    2 Excelsior Maassluis Ajax 2 : 7
    3 Oss Utrecht 0 : 2
    4 Spakenburg Twente 3 : 6
    5 Sittard Almere City 2 : 3
    6 Hoek Telstar 1 : 4
    7 Roda G.A. Eagles 1 : 2
    8 Heracles Hoogeveen 4 : 1
    9 Sportlust De Treffers 0 : 1
    10 AFC Nijmegen 1 : 3
    11 Willem II Sparta Rotterdam 1 : 5
    12 FC Volendam Genemuiden 2 : 0
    13 Den Bosch Katwijk 2 : 1
    14 PSV GVVV 3 : 0
    15 Feyenoord Heerenveen 2 : 3
    16 HSC ’21 Waalwijk 0 : 9

    1/8-finals

    1 AZ Alkmaar Ajax 6 : 0
    2 Utrecht Twente 1 : 2
    3 Almere City Telstar 1 : 3
    4 G.A. Eagles Heracles 3 : 2
    5 De Treffers Nijmegen 1 : 2
    6 Sparta Rotterdam FC Volendam 1 : 2
    7 Den Bosch PSV 1 : 4
    8 Heerenveen Waalwijk 3 : 1

    Quarter-finals

    1 AZ Alkmaar Twente 2 : 1
    2 Telstar G.A. Eagles 2 : 1
    3 Nijmegen FC Volendam 1 : 0
    4 PSV Heerenveen 4 : 1

    Semi-finals

    1 AZ Alkmaar Telstar 2 : 1
    2 Nijmegen PSV 3 : 2

    Final

    1 AZ Alkmaar Nijmegen

    Dutch KNVB Beker Outrights

    1. AZ Alkmaar: 1.76 (52.7%)

    2. Nijmegen: 1.96 (47.3%)

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