Nijmegen vs AZ Alkmaar Prediction & Tips
On 28 September, NEC Nijmegen will host AZ Alkmaar in the seventh round of the VriendenLoterij Eredivisie season at the Goffert Stadium. This match presents a fascinating contrast between two teams currently experiencing significant differences in form.
AZ Alkmaar goes into this match as the clear favourite, backed by a solid start to its season and several strong performances against top Dutch teams. The Alkmaar team has proven its quality with impressive performances in the UEFA Conference League, including convincing victories over Levski Sofia and earlier qualifying success against Vaduz.
Meanwhile, NEC Nijmegen will be desperate to take advantage of home advantage against higher-ranked opponents. After a very strong start to the season, NEC has shown little in the last three rounds of play, so a win is certainly not out of the question.
For NEC, this match is an opportunity to secure valuable points against a team juggling multiple competitions, while AZ will be determined to maintain momentum on all fronts with European football in mind.
AZ TO WIN @ 2.10
