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NEC Nijmegen vs AZ Alkmaar

Expert Overview

The upcoming match between NEC Nijmegen and AZ Alkmaar on September 28, 2025, at 10:15, promises to be an intriguing encounter. With both teams having a history of competitive matches, this fixture is anticipated to be a tightly contested affair. The betting odds suggest a high-scoring game with significant chances of goals in both halves. Given the predicted average total goals of 4.50, fans can expect an exciting and dynamic match.

NEC Nijmegen

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AZ Alkmaar

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Date: 2025-09-28
Time: 10:15
(FT)
Venue: McDos Goffertstadion
Score: 2-1

Predictions:

MarketPredictionOddResult
Home Team To Score In 2nd Half97.50%(2-1)
Away Team To Score In 2nd Half97.50%(2-1)
Over 2.5 Goals88.20%(2-1) 1.40
Over 1.5 Goals86.80%(2-1) 1.12
First Goal Between Minute 0-2983.30%(2-1) 26' min 1.83
Both Teams Not To Score In 2nd Half66.30%(2-1) 1-1 2H 1.55
Last Goal 73+ Minutes66.10%(2-1) 79' min 1.83
Over 4.5 Cards65.20%(2-1)
Over 5.5 Cards68.00%(2-1)
Away Team To Score In 1st Half69.90%(2-1)
Home Team To Score In 1st Half64.10%(2-1)
Goal In Last 15 Minutes69.10%(2-1)
Avg. Total Goals4.80%(2-1)
Yellow Cards3.50%(2-1)
Avg. Goals Scored3.87%(2-1)
Avg. Conceded Goals2.33%(2-1)

Betting Predictions

Scoring Predictions

  • Home Team To Score In 2nd Half: 97.90 – A high probability suggests that NEC Nijmegen is likely to find the net in the second half, indicating potential vulnerability in AZ Alkmaar’s defense as the game progresses.
  • Away Team To Score In 2nd Half: 97.60 – Similarly, AZ Alkmaar is also highly likely to score in the second half, pointing towards an open game with opportunities for both sides.
  • Over 2.5 Goals: 88.20 – The odds favor a match with more than two and a half goals, reinforcing the expectation of an attacking display from both teams.
  • Over 1.5 Goals: 87.70 – This further supports the likelihood of a goal-rich match.
  • First Goal Between Minute 0-29: 85.40 – The opening minutes are expected to be crucial, with a strong possibility of an early goal setting the tone for the match.
  • Last Goal 73+ Minutes: 64.30 – The match is likely to remain open until the final stages, with goals expected late in the game.
  • Goal In Last 15 Minutes: 68.40 – This aligns with the prediction of a late goal, indicating that both teams will continue to attack until the final whistle.

Defensive and Disciplinary Predictions

  • Both Teams Not To Score In 2nd Half: 64.90 – Despite high scoring probabilities earlier, there’s still a chance for defensive resilience in the latter stages.
  • Over 4.5 Cards: 68.50 – The match is expected to be intense, with a higher likelihood of bookings due to competitive play.
  • Over 5.5 Cards: 65.70 – This suggests a rough game with potential for numerous cautions.

Halftime Scoring Predictions

  • Away Team To Score In 1st Half: 64.50 – AZ Alkmaar has a reasonable chance of scoring before halftime.
  • Home Team To Score In 1st Half: 67.00 – NEC Nijmegen also has a solid chance of finding the net in the first half.

Average Statistics

  • Avg. Total Goals: 4.50 – The average total goals reinforce the expectation of an exciting match with multiple goals scored by both teams.
  • Avg. Goals Scored: 2.97 – This average indicates that NEC Nijmegen is expected to score around three goals on average.
  • Avg. Conceded Goals: 1.73 – AZ Alkmaar is predicted to concede slightly under two goals on average, suggesting they might struggle defensively against NEC’s attack.
  • Yellow Cards: 3.40 – The average number of yellow cards indicates a potentially heated encounter with disciplined play being tested.