On April 19, 2026, AZ Alkmaar will face NEC Nijmegen in the KNVB Beker. According to the 1X2 odds, NEC Nijmegen's victory is priced at 2.47, AZ Alkmaar's win at 2.56, and a draw at 3.62. The probability percentages are as follows: 37.78% for NEC Nijmegen to win, 36.45% for AZ Alkmaar, and 25.78% for a draw. The odds for both teams to score is set at 1.51, which looks like one of the most attractive betting options considering the current form of both teams. There are also options for totals, with over 2.5 goals offered at 1.64, but betting on both teams to score seems preferable given the statistics.
In their last three matches, AZ Alkmaar played as follows: 16.04.2026 - AZ Alkmaar vs Shakhtar Donetsk - 2-2, 12.04.2026 - AZ Alkmaar vs Heerenveen - 3-0, 09.04.2026 - Shakhtar Donetsk vs AZ Alkmaar - 3-0. During the same period, NEC Nijmegen had these results: 12.04.2026 - NEC Nijmegen vs Feyenoord - 1-1, 04.04.2026 - Excelsior vs NEC Nijmegen - 0-2, 22.03.2026 - NEC Nijmegen vs Heerenveen - 2-2. On average, in their last five matches, AZ Alkmaar had 53.6% possession, 1.6 yellow cards, 9.6 fouls, and 2 offsides. NEC Nijmegen had 50.8% possession, 1.2 yellow cards, 10.2 fouls, and 1.8 offsides. In their last head-to-head on 31.01.2026, AZ Alkmaar lost to NEC Nijmegen 1-3.
Both teams show a strong attacking profile. In their last five matches, AZ Alkmaar's average total goals per game is 3, while NEC Nijmegen's is 3.2. AZ Alkmaar scores an average of 1.4 and concedes 1.6, while NEC Nijmegen scores 2.2 and concedes 1 per game. Over 2.5 goals occurred in 4 out of 5 matches for AZ Alkmaar and 3 out of 5 for NEC Nijmegen. The first half saw over 1.5 goals in 2 out of 5 matches for both teams, while in the second half, AZ Alkmaar had 3 out of 5, and NEC Nijmegen 2 out of 5. AZ Alkmaar most frequently scores in the 0-15 minute (31%) and 76-90 minute (31%) intervals. NEC Nijmegen has three intervals at 25%: 31-45, 46-60, and 76-90. AZ Alkmaar concedes most in the 46-60 and 76-90 minute intervals (50% each), while NEC Nijmegen concedes in the 16-30 and 31-45 minute intervals (38% each). Given that both teams regularly score and have high goal stats, betting on both to score at 1.51 seems logical. The support for totals and consistent scoring from both sides strengthens the case for both teams to score.
AZ Alkmaar averages 6.4 corners per match, while NEC Nijmegen averages 6.6. Over 9.5 corners occurred in 3 out of 5 matches for AZ Alkmaar and 2 out of 5 for NEC Nijmegen. Considering the total corners, the combined average of both teams is 13. The closest option is over 9.75 corners, with odds of 1.52 for over and 2.30 for under. Based on the statistics, it makes sense to consider a bet on over 9.75 corners, given the high activity of both teams in this aspect. In terms of corners outcome, AZ Alkmaar is the favorite with odds of 1.82. Overall, both teams demonstrate an attacking style, contributing to a high number of corners in their matches.
Sportwars.net Prediction for AZ Alkmaar vs NEC Nijmegen, 19.04.2026 - Both Teams to Score: Yes, odds 1.51. Correct Score: 1-1, odds 6.00.






