Eredivisie — Regular Season
How did AZ and NEC perform?
AZ and NEC Match Stats
AZ and NEC Lineups
AZ
4-2-3-1 NEC
4-1-4-1AZ and NEC Head to Head
Past H2H Matches & Results
Eredivisie Standings Season 2025/2026
| Pos | Team | MP | W | D | L | +/- | GD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  PSV |
18 | 16 | 1 | 1 | 57-22 | 35 | 49 |
| 2 |  Feyenoord |
18 | 11 | 3 | 4 | 44-23 | 21 | 36 |
| 3 |  Ajax |
17 | 8 | 6 | 3 | 32-22 | 10 | 30 |
| 4 | Nijmegen |
17 | 8 | 5 | 4 | 43-29 | 14 | 29 |
| 5 | AZ Alkmaar |
17 | 8 | 4 | 5 | 32-28 | 4 | 28 |
| 6 |  Groningen |
18 | 8 | 4 | 6 | 25-22 | 3 | 28 |
| 7 |  Twente |
18 | 6 | 8 | 4 | 27-22 | 5 | 26 |
| 8 |  Heerenveen |
18 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 31-28 | 3 | 24 |
| 9 |  Utrecht |
17 | 6 | 5 | 6 | 28-23 | 5 | 23 |
| 10 |  Sparta Rotterdam |
17 | 7 | 2 | 8 | 18-31 | -13 | 23 |
| 11 |  Sittard |
17 | 6 | 3 | 8 | 25-29 | -4 | 21 |
| 12 |  Zwolle |
18 | 5 | 5 | 8 | 22-39 | -17 | 20 |
| 13 |  G.A. Eagles |
17 | 4 | 7 | 6 | 26-29 | -3 | 19 |
| 14 |  Excelsior |
17 | 6 | 1 | 10 | 17-32 | -15 | 19 |
| 15 |  Telstar |
17 | 3 | 6 | 8 | 20-27 | -7 | 15 |
| 16 |  Heracles |
17 | 4 | 2 | 11 | 26-44 | -18 | 14 |
| 17 |  NAC Breda |
18 | 3 | 5 | 10 | 16-26 | -10 | 14 |
| 18 |  FC Volendam |
18 | 3 | 5 | 10 | 19-32 | -13 | 14 |
Qualification/Relegation
AZ vs NEC Video Highlights & Match Recap – 2021-11-20
Tactical discipline and raw talent were on full display as AZ faced off against NEC at AFAS Stadion (Alkmaar). The Eredivisie — Regular Season fixture, contested on November 20, 2021, showcased the tactical evolution of both squads.
From the opening whistle, it was clear that both managers had done their homework. The midfield battles were intense, and the decisive moments came down to execution in the final third. It was a game where tactical adjustments made all the difference.
League Context & Table Position
Heading into this match, AZ were sitting in 5th place with 28 points. Their campaign has seen 8 wins and 4 draws, leaving them with a record of 5 losses.
NEC, sitting in 4th with 29 points, approached the game with a different philosophy. With 8 wins to their name, they aimed to exploit the spaces left by the hosts.
Historical Matchup
In their last 7 Eredivisie — Regular Season meetings, the balance of power has been intriguing. AZ have secured 3 wins.
However, NEC have proven to be tough opponents, winning 2 times. There have been 2 draws. Notably, both teams scored in 4 of these encounters, and over 2.5 goals were seen in 5 matches.
Recent Form Guide
Here is how both teams have fared in their recent matches before this encounter:
Recent Matches of AZ
- AZ Alkmaar 1-0 FC Volendam (Eredivisie, Jan 10, 2026)
- Sittard 4-3 AZ Alkmaar (Eredivisie, Dec 21, 2025)
- AZ Alkmaar 2-2 G.A. Eagles (Eredivisie, Dec 07, 2025)
- Twente 1-0 AZ Alkmaar (Eredivisie, Nov 30, 2025)
- Heerenveen 3-1 AZ Alkmaar (Eredivisie, Nov 23, 2025)
- AZ Alkmaar 1-5 PSV (Eredivisie, Nov 09, 2025)
Recent Matches of NEC
- Nijmegen 2-2 Ajax (Eredivisie, Dec 20, 2025)
- Telstar 2-2 Nijmegen (Eredivisie, Dec 13, 2025)
- FC Volendam 2-3 Nijmegen (Eredivisie, Dec 07, 2025)
- Nijmegen 3-1 Sparta Rotterdam (Eredivisie, Nov 29, 2025)
- Feyenoord 2-4 Nijmegen (Eredivisie, Nov 23, 2025)
- Nijmegen 2-0 Groningen (Eredivisie, Nov 09, 2025)
- Utrecht 1-0 Nijmegen (Eredivisie, Nov 02, 2025)
- Zwolle 2-2 Nijmegen (Eredivisie, Oct 25, 2025)
Full Match Replay
Catch all the tactical breakdowns and highlights from AZ vs NEC clash right here. We provide in-depth post-match analysis to help you understand the game better.
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