AZ Alkmaar vs NEC Nijmegen predictions, Jan 31, 2026

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In an intriguing Dutch Eredivisie matchup, AZ Alkmaar will face off against NEC Nijmegen at home on January 31, 2026. Both teams have shown mixed form in their recent matches, with AZ Alkmaar winning 2 out of their last 5 games, while NEC Nijmegen has won 3 of their last 5.

In terms of bookmakers’ odds, AZ Alkmaar are slight favorites with odds of 2.12 for a home win, compared to 2.92 for an away win for NEC Nijmegen. Our model prediction gives a 45% probability for a home win, 24.5% for a draw, and 31.3% for an away win, with a predicted final score of 1:1.

Both teams will be looking to capitalize on their recent form and secure crucial points in the league standings. AZ Alkmaar will rely on their attacking prowess, while NEC Nijmegen will look to disrupt their opponents with solid defense and counter-attacking football.

With the odds and predictions pointing towards a closely contested match, fans can expect an exciting game with both teams fighting for the win.

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AZ 47.4%

Draw 24.4%

Nijmegen 28.2%

Prediction (the most likely score): 2:1

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Betting Odds

	1	X	2
	2.02	3.95	3.25
	2.03	3.91	3.42	Watch and Bet
	1.95	3.6	3.3
	1.91	3.95	3.54
	2.08	3.75	2.9

Latest Results

21.01.26 AZ Alkmaar – Excelsior Rotterdam – 1:1 17.01.26 PEC Zwolle – AZ Alkmaar – 3:1 14.01.26 AZ Alkmaar – Ajax Amsterdam – 6:0 10.01.26 AZ Alkmaar – FC Volendam – 1:0 21.12.25 Fortuna Sittard – AZ Alkmaar – 4:3

24.01.26 NEC Nijmegen – PEC Zwolle – 2:1 20.01.26 De Treffers – NEC Nijmegen – 1:2 17.01.26 NAC Breda – NEC Nijmegen – 3:4 20.12.25 NEC Nijmegen – Ajax Amsterdam – 2:2 16.12.25 Amsterdamsche FC – NEC Nijmegen – 1:3

Facts

Enjoy a meeting between a mid-ranked team and one of the leaders (ranked 7 in the zone Promotion ~ Eredivisie (Conference League ~ Play Offs: ) and 4 in the zone Promotion ~ Europa League (Qualification: )).

In the last 5 head-to-head matches, AZ won 2.

AZ has had mixed results lately (last 5 games: 2 wins).

Nijmegen is in great form and has won several matches in a row (last 5 games: 4 wins).

AZ may have a physical advantage due to more rest days in recent times.

AZ will hold a modest advantage in this match.

In the last 20 head-to-head matches, AZ won 8 matches, drew 6 matches, lost 6 matches, and goals 35:25. (average 1.8:1.3).

Including home matches between the teams, AZ won 4 matches, drew 3 matches, lost 3 matches, and goals 15:13. (average 1.5:1.3).

Latest Head To Head

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 06.12.23 AZ Alkmaar – NEC Nijmegen – 1:2

Standings

2025/26

		Pl	W	D	L		Diff	Pts
1	PSV	20	17	2	1	61:25	36	53
2	Ajax	20	10	7	3	39:26	13	37
3	Feyenoord	19	11	3	5	47:27	20	36
4	Nijmegen	19	10	5	4	49:33	16	35
5	Groningen	19	9	4	6	27:22	5	31
6	Twente	20	7	9	4	29:22	7	30
7	AZ Alkmaar	19	8	5	6	34:32	2	29
8	Sparta Rotterdam	19	9	2	8	24:34	-10	29
9	Heerenveen	19	6	6	7	31:30	1	24
10	Utrecht	18	6	5	7	29:25	4	23
11	Zwolle	20	6	5	9	26:42	-16	23
12	Sittard	19	6	4	9	28:33	-5	22
13	Excelsior	20	6	4	10	20:35	-15	22
14	G.A. Eagles	19	4	9	6	30:33	-3	21
15	FC Volendam	20	4	5	11	21:35	-14	17
16	Telstar	19	3	7	9	24:32	-8	16
17	NAC Breda	20	3	6	11	21:32	-11	15
18	Heracles	19	4	2	13	26:48	-22	14

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