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Match Analysis & Tactical Insights

"NEC Nijmegen host AZ Alkmaar in what promises to be a statistically significant matchup. NEC Nijmegen have been relatively disciplined, with an average of 10.8 fouls over their last 10 outings. NEC Nijmegen's offensive output is strong, averaging 6.7 shots on target, putting pressure on AZ Alkmaar's defensive line. "

Our algorithm analyzes the last 10 matches and historical data for both NEC Nijmegen and AZ Alkmaar to identify patterns in behavior, referee tendencies, and market value.

Betting Market Indicators

Projected Fouls20.0
Goal Potential~ 3.8 xG
VolatilityLOW

Stat Comparison

H2H Average (Last 1 Meetings)

NEC NijmegenAZ Alkmaar
Goals
3.0
1.0
Shots
19.0
11.0
Shots on Target
8.0
2.0
Fouls
16.0
15.0
Yellow Cards
2.0
1.0
Corners
3.0
3.0
Possession
51%
49%

NEC Nijmegen vs AZ Alkmaar Match Recap

Final result analysis for this Eredivisie encounter. We break down how the actual match stats compared to historical season averages.

NEC Nijmegen

2

Final Score

AZ Alkmaar

1

Overall Possession

NEC

44%

AZ

56%

14Shots7
4Shots on Target2
14Fouls Committed16
5Corners4
0Tackles0
Discipline
3Offsides
0Offsides
Discipline

Statistical Verification

The match finished with 14 fouls for NEC Nijmegen. Compared to their season average of 10.8, this performance was more aggressive than projected.

In the booking department, 1 yellows were shown to the home side.AZ Alkmaar recorded 6 cards, against a historical average of 1.4.

Referee Impact Recap

Sander van der Eijk, Netherlands oversaw a match with 7 total cards. This met the high-volatility thresholds often monitored by card-market bettors in the Eredivisie.

With an aggregate projected foul count of 20.0 between these two sides, bettors should keep a close eye on early match intensity.

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2.20Goals For2.00
1.00Goals Conceded1.00
18.60Shots For16.00
7.20Shots On Target7.00
6.80Corners7.20
10.80Fouls Committed7.60
1.40Yellow Cards0.60

Defensive

PlayerFoulsFouls WonYellows1+ Fouls2+ Fouls
P. Sandler
1.60
0.20
2
-
-
B. Pereira
1.00
1.20
0
-
-
Deveron Fonville
0.60
0.60
0
-
-
E. Dasa
0.40
1.00
0
-
-
T. Ouwejan
0.40
0.60
0
-
-
J. Willems
0.20
0.00
0
-
-
G. Crettaz
0.00
0.00
0
-
-

Offensive

PlayerFoulsFouls WonYellowsAssists1+ F Won
S. Ouaissa
1.00
1.40
0
0.60
-
K. Sano
1.40
1.00
1
0.40
-
N. Lebreton
1.20
1.00
0
0.20
-
D. Nejašmić
0.80
0.60
1
0.20
-
B. Önal
0.40
1.00
0
0.00
-
D. Proper
0.40
0.60
0
0.00
-

Shooting

PlayerSoTShotsGoalsAssists1+ SoT
B. Linssen
1.60
3.00
0.60
0.00
-
T. Chery
0.80
1.80
0.40
0.20
-
K. Shiogai
0.80
1.00
0.80
0.00
-
Y. El Kachati
0.80
1.20
0.20
0.00
-
Danilo
0.60
0.80
0.20
0.00
-
Koki Ogawa
0.20
0.60
0.20
0.00
-
V. Misidjan
0.20
0.40
0.00
0.00
-
V. van Crooij
0.20
0.40
0.00
0.20
-
S. Hansen
0.00
0.40
0.00
0.00
-

Defensive

PlayerFoulsFouls WonYellows1+ Fouls2+ Fouls
M. de Wit
0.60
0.40
1
-
-
Alexandre Penetra
0.60
0.80
1
-
-
M. Chávez
0.20
0.20
1
-
-
R. Owusu-Oduro
0.20
0.20
1
-
-
W. Goes
1.00
1.40
0
-
-
S. Maikuma
0.80
0.60
0
-
-
D. Kasius
0.60
0.00
0
-
-
B. van Duijl
0.40
0.40
0
-
-
E. Dijkstra
0.20
0.40
0
-
-
J. Zoet
0.00
0.00
0
-
-
M. Dekker
0.00
0.20
0
-
-

Offensive

PlayerFoulsFouls WonYellowsAssists1+ F Won
D. Kwakman
1.40
2.20
1
0.40
-
K. Smit
1.20
1.80
1
0.20
-
Weslley Patati
0.80
1.40
0
0.00
-
R. Daal
0.20
1.80
1
0.00
-
S. Mijnans
0.00
1.60
0
0.00
-
P. Koopmeiners
1.00
0.60
0
0.00
-
Z. Buurmeester
0.80
0.40
1
0.00
-
K. Boogaard
0.80
0.20
0
0.20
-
J. Clasie
0.60
0.20
3
0.00
-
M. Šín
0.60
0.20
0
0.00
-
E. Poku
0.20
0.00
0
0.20
-

Shooting

PlayerSoTShotsGoalsAssists1+ SoT
T. Parrott
1.20
1.80
0.40
0.40
-
L. Zeefuik
0.80
2.40
0.00
0.00
-
S. van Duijn
0.80
1.80
0.20
0.40
-
I. Jensen
0.80
1.00
0.20
0.40
-
M. Meerdink
0.40
1.00
0.20
0.00
-
I. Sadiq
0.20
1.00
0.00
0.00
-

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Data-Led Match Summary

NEC Nijmegen come into this Eredivisie fixture averaging 17.7 shots, 10.8 fouls, and 1.6 cards across their last ten tracked matches. AZ Alkmaar are returning 14.1 shots, 9.2 fouls, and 1.4 cards over the same sample, which gives this page a direct pre-match benchmark for shots, discipline, and volatility markets.

Use this match page alongside the Eredivisie fixture hub, the stat leaderboards, and the referee page for Sander van der Eijk, Netherlands to compare player props, team form, and booking pressure before kickoff.

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