AZ Alkmaar vs NAC Breda predictions, May 17, 2026

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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

	1	X	2
	1.4	5.4	7.08
	1.4	5.44	7.05	Watch and Bet
	1.36	4.8	6.5
	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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