AZ Alkmaar vs NAC Breda predictions, May 17, 2026

May 11, 2026 0 Comment By Yuriy Borshchenko

Dutch Eredivisie, on Sunday,

AZ Alkmaar

Breda

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As AZ Alkmaar prepares to host NAC Breda on May 17, 2026, they will be looking to leverage their home advantage in a crucial Dutch Eredivisie clash. Recent form indicates that AZ has struggled, securing just one victory in their last five matches. However, their performance at home often adds a significant boost, as they seek to capitalize on their familiar surroundings.

On the other hand, NAC Breda is facing a more daunting challenge, having not won any of their last five encounters. This current streak of poor results could weigh heavily on their morale as they travel to face a team of AZ’s caliber. Despite their recent struggles, NAC Breda will aim to disrupt AZ’s rhythm, potentially employing a more defensive tactic to limit their host’s scoring opportunities.

Bookmakers favor AZ with odds reflecting their position at 1.39 for a home win, while NAC’s odds sit at 6.82, highlighting the perceived disparity in form. The model predicts a 70.8% probability of an AZ win, contrasted by a 17.3% chance of a draw and 13.4% for an away victory. While statistics lean heavily towards a home triumph, anything can happen in football, making this a match worth watching closely.

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AZ
68.1%		 Draw
18.1%		 Breda
13.8%

Prediction (the most likely score): 2:1

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Betting Odds

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bet_at_home 1.4 5.4 7.08
MarathonBet 1.4 5.44 7.05 Watch Watch and Bet
WilliamHill 1.36 4.8 6.5
Pinnacle 1.39 5.27 6.78

Latest Results

10.05.26 Feyenoord – AZ Alkmaar – 1:1
03.05.26 AZ Alkmaar – FC Twente – 2:2
23.04.26 Go Ahead Eagles – AZ Alkmaar – 0:0
19.04.26 AZ Alkmaar – NEC Nijmegen – 5:1
16.04.26 AZ Alkmaar – Shakhtar Donetsk – 2:2		 02.05.26 FC Utrecht – NAC Breda – 2:0
25.04.26 NAC Breda – Ajax Amsterdam – 0:2
12.04.26 Fortuna Sittard – NAC Breda – 1:1
05.04.26 NAC Breda – Sparta Rotterdam – 0:0
21.03.26 PEC Zwolle – NAC Breda – 2:1

Facts

  • A leader and an outsider will face off in this match (ranked 6 in the zone Promotion ~ Eredivisie (Conference League ~ Play Offs: ) and 17 in the zone Relegation ~ Eerste Divisie).
  • In the last 5 head-to-head matches, AZ won 3.
  • AZ has had mixed results lately (last 5 games: 1 wins).
  • Breda is currently in poor form (in the last 5 games, wins – 0).
  • AZ may face physical challenges compared to their opponent, as they have played more matches in recent days.
  • In this match, AZ is the clear favorite.
  • In the last 15 head-to-head matches, AZ won 9 matches, drew 2 matches, lost 4 matches, and goals 26:15. (average 1.7:1).
  • Including home matches between the teams, AZ won 4 matches, drew 2 matches, lost 2 matches, and goals 15:8. (average 1.9:1).

    Latest Head To Head

    31.08.25 NAC Breda – AZ Alkmaar – 0:1
    24.04.25 AZ Alkmaar – NAC Breda – 1:1
    15.12.24 NAC Breda – AZ Alkmaar – 1:2
    12.02.20 AZ Alkmaar – NAC Breda – 1:3
    08.02.19 NAC Breda – AZ Alkmaar – 0:3

    Standings

    Draw

    Relegation – Play Offs

    1/8-finals

    1 Roda Waalwijk 1 : 2, 1 : 1
    2 Bye Willem II
    3 Den Bosch Almere City 0 : 3, 2 : 3
    4 Bye De Graafschap

    Quarter-finals

    1 Waalwijk Willem II 1 : 1, 0 : 1
    2 Almere City De Graafschap 2 : 2, 3 : 1

    Semi-finals

    1 Willem II Almere City

    Final

    1 TBD #1 Bye

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