AZ Alkmaar vs NAC Breda: pre-game Stats and Predictions
On May 17, 2026, AZ Alkmaar will face NAC Breda in an Eredivisie match-up that could prove decisive as both teams look to finish out the Dutch football season on an upswing. Playing at home, Alkmaar are hoping to continue their strong form and secure another important win while NAC Breda aim to overcome recent road struggles to claim success against Alkmaar and claim an important triumph of their own. With both sides looking for ways to end this campaign on an encouraging note this match-up promises an intense tactical contest as both look to end their respective campaigns on an outstanding note – making this fixture sure not disappoint in terms of excitement!
Pre-game Form
AZ Alkmaar come into this match with a decent run of results, particularly at home. Their last five home games have shown resilience and goal-scoring ability, with a notable offensive output. AZ’s recent matches include a 2-2 draw against Twente, a commanding 5-1 win over NEC, and a 3-0 victory against Heerenveen. They also managed draws against Shakhtar Donetsk in European competition and Feyenoord in the domestic league. Overall, AZ Alkmaar have demonstrated consistency in front of their fans and remain difficult to overcome at their home ground.
NAC Breda, on the other hand, have faced challenges on their travels. Their last five away games have been especially tough, with multiple defeats including heavy losses such as 6-0 against Go Ahead Eagles and 3-0 against Telstar. Their only positive away result recently was a 1-1 draw against Fortuna Sittard. NAC’s struggle to find form on the road has impacted their league standing, and they will need to improve significantly if they are to get anything from this game against AZ Alkmaar.
| AZ Alkmaar – Last 3 Matches (Home) | Result | Date |
|---|---|---|
| AZ vs Twente | 2 – 2 | 03.05.2026 |
| AZ vs NEC | 5 – 1 | 19.04.2026 |
| AZ vs Heerenveen | 3 – 0 | 12.04.2026 |
| NAC Breda – Last 3 Matches (Away) | Result | Date |
|---|---|---|
| Utrecht vs NAC Breda | 2 – 0 | 02.05.2026 |
| PEC Zwolle vs NAC Breda | 2 – 1 | 21.03.2026 |
| Go Ahead Eagles vs NAC Breda | 6 – 0 | 15.03.2026 |
Head to Head stats
The recent head-to-head clashes between AZ Alkmaar and NAC Breda indicate a clear edge for AZ. Over their last 10 encounters, there are no direct matchups between them listed in the immediate data, but historically, AZ has recorded significant victories over NAC Breda, including an overwhelming 8-1 win on August 18, 2006. Conversely, NAC Breda’s biggest success in this rivalry dates back to May 24, 2003, when they defeated AZ 4-0, marking their most emphatic win against the Alkmaar side.
Given the historical context and the current relative strengths of the two teams, AZ Alkmaar generally have maintained dominance in this fixture, especially in recent seasons. This dominant pattern is consistent with their better overall form and stronger squad performances as the league progresses.
Match Predictions
Looking ahead to the upcoming fixture, the prediction favors AZ Alkmaar to secure a home victory given their superior home form and attacking prowess. The probability of AZ winning is higher than a draw or an away team victory, considering NAC Breda’s recent difficulties on the road. While a draw is always possible in football, NAC’s recent away record suggests they may struggle to score, so AZ likely will be the team to find the net.
On goal scoring, it is anticipated that AZ Alkmaar will continue their strong offensive displays at home by scoring. Meanwhile, NAC Breda might find scoring difficult; leading them into potentially ending without scoring. Therefore, most likely outcome would be an away victory for AZ Alkmaar and at least one goal scored during this match; NAC would likely end without even scoring once!
Final Thoughts
This Eredivisie fixture between AZ Alkmaar and NAC Breda seems set to follow established patterns seen over recent seasons and recent form trends. Given AZ Alkmaar’s consistent home form and history of dominating NAC Breda matches, their team should start out as favorites going into this match; NAC Breda must overcome their poor away form and defensive vulnerabilities if they hope to gain points here; fans and neutrals alike should enjoy what should be an exciting contest although probability leans firmly in favour of an away win by AZ Alkmaar.
The article provides a match preview for the Dutch Eredivisie football meeting between AZ Alkmaar and NAC Breda, which will be played on 2026-05-17. Previous references to H2H stats and team performance from the past meetings are included to help you better assess what might happen during this game.