Our prediction for this Netherlands Eredivisie match:
Nijmegen
Match Time & Date:
28 September 2025
11:15
Prediction: 2-3
AZ
Out-of-form NEC Nijmegen will look to put an end to their three-game losing run when they take on AZ Alkmaar in the Eredivisie round 7. NEC made a flying start to the season, winning each of their first three league fixtures, but they do not seem to be at their sharpest ahead of AZ’s visit. The hosts experienced all sorts of problems at the back in a 3-2 loss to Heerenveen and with key midfielder Tjarron Chery missing Sunday’s game through suspension, home win should not be considered.
The Cheese Farmers, on the other hand, played out a thrilling 3-3 draw with Feyenoord at the weekend. Given AZ’s attacking potential and NEC’s difficulties at the back, we believe that gamblers from all around the globe can find value in betting on the visiting team. Defender Seiya Maikuma should be the only absentee in the away team.
Highlighted Team (AZ):
AZ Alkmaar are a professional football club that play their home matches at AFAS Stadion. The venue was opened on 4 August, 2006 and the construction of the stadium cost €38 million. AFAS Stadion is able to hold 17 023 spectators.
The Cheeseheads were founded on 10 May, 1967 and they won their first trophy in 1981, finishing the season 12 points clear of Dutch giants Ajax. 18 years later AZ clinched their second Eredivisie trophy, with the team finishing the 2008/2009 campaign with 80 points, 11 clear of second-placed Twente. In 1981 the club made it to the UEFA Cup final, but English side Ipswich Town proved to be a big catch for the Dutch team.
AZ’s home kits are red and white and they wear black shirts when playing on the road. The likes of Shota Arveladze, Jozy Altidore, Ron Vlaar, Joris Mathijsen, Graziano Pelle, Simon Poulsen, Moussa Dembele and Sergio Romero are notable footballers who played for AZ in the past.
