AZ Alkmaar return to home soil to face NEC Nijmegen at 4:30 PM Jan 31, 2026 in what could be a turning point in their Eredivisie campaign.

AZ Alkmaar enter this contest riding a strong wave of form, with 4 wins from their last 5 matches. NEC Nijmegen will be hoping to turn things around after a tough stretch.

Historically, AZ Alkmaar hold the edge with 5 wins to NEC Nijmegen's 2 in 10 meetings. 3 of those have ended in draws. Their most recent meeting saw NEC Nijmegen came out on top 1-2.

Expect a tight, tactical affair. AZ Alkmaar may hold the edge at AFAS Stadion, but NEC Nijmegen's quality on the break shouldn't be underestimated.