De Kuip (Rotterdam) will be the centre of attention when AZ Alkmaar and NEC Nijmegen face off in the KNVB Beker final. As AZ Alkmaar are brimming with confidence following a 3-0 Eredivisie win over Heerenveen, we predict a 2-1 win. The Cheese Farmers enter the clash in solid form, winning 60% of their last 10 matches and averaging 3.00 total goals per game, while boasting a perfect 100% home win rate in that span. Lee-Roy Echteld's troops score 1.80 goals per match and concede just 1.20, with 40% clean sheets highlighting defensive stability.
NEC Nijmegen, however, look dangerous, averaging 1.90 goals scored and 3.40 total goals per game, with BTTS landing in 80% of their recent outings. Their expected goals stand at an impressive 2.14, showing consistent attacking threat. Head-to-head meetings favor goals, with 95% of the last 21 encounters producing over 1.5 goals and 62% over 2.5. With both sides in decent form and no major absences for AZ, this final promises an open and competitive battle.
Considering that AZ are more balanced side than NEC Nijmegen, we predict Home Win, alongside BTTS, and Over 2.5 goals (strong attacking numbers and high-scoring H2H trend).
This KNVB Cup match will be played on Sunday 19 April 2026 at 17:00.
What is our AZ vs Nijmegen prediction?
Our prediction for this match: AZ 2 - 1 Nijmegen
AZ vs Nijmegen Betting Tips
- European Handicap: AZ +1 @ -200 Odds
- Shots on Target (Home): Over 4.5
- Shots on Target (Away): Over 2.5
- Shots on Target (Total): Over 7.5
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View OfferAZ Team Form and Stats
| Form | Results | Points Per Game |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | lwlwwwlwlw | 1.80 |
| Home | wwwww | 3.00 |
| Away | llwll | 0.60 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 60% | 100% | 20% |
| Average Goals Per Game | 3.00 | 3.00 | 3.00 |
| Scored | 1.80 | 2.60 | 1.00 |
| Conceded | 1.20 | 0.40 | 2.00 |
| BTTS | 30% | 40% | 20% |
| Clean Sheets | 40% | 60% | 20% |
| Failed to Score | 30% | 0% | 60% |
| Expected Goals | 1.69 | 1.94 | 1.43 |
| Expected Goals Against | 1.13 | 0.87 | 1.39 |
Nijmegen Team Form and Stats
| Form | Results | Points Per Game |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | lddlwwwdwd | 1.60 |
| Home | llwwdd | 1.33 |
| Away | ddww | 2.00 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 40% | 33% | 50% |
| Average Goals Per Game | 3.40 | 3.83 | 2.75 |
| Scored | 1.90 | 2.00 | 1.75 |
| Conceded | 1.50 | 1.83 | 1.00 |
| BTTS | 80% | 83% | 75% |
| Clean Sheets | 20% | 17% | 25% |
| Failed to Score | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Expected Goals | 2.14 | 2.42 | 1.72 |
| Expected Goals Against | 1.29 | 1.29 | 1.28 |
AZ vs Nijmegen Head to Head Statistics (H2H)
AZ (38%)
21 Matches
Nijmegen (33%)
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