AZ 1-2 NEC Nijmegen - Result & Match Stats (Eredivisie)

AZ vs NEC Nijmegen - result

AZ 1-2 NEC Nijmegen in Eredivisie at AFAS Stadion, Alkmaar on 6 December 2023. In their last 6 meetings, AZ have won 3, NEC Nijmegen 2, with 1 draw.

Frequently Asked Questions

What was the score in AZ vs NEC Nijmegen?

AZ 1-2 NEC Nijmegen in Eredivisie on Wednesday 6 December 2023 at AFAS Stadion.

Where was AZ vs NEC Nijmegen played?

AZ vs NEC Nijmegen was played at AFAS Stadion in Alkmaar, the home ground of AZ.

What is AZ's recent form?

AZ's last five results read W D L W D (oldest to newest): 2 wins, 2 draws and 1 loss.

What is NEC Nijmegen's recent form?

NEC Nijmegen's last five results read D D D D L (oldest to newest): 4 draws and 1 loss.

What is the head-to-head record between AZ and NEC Nijmegen?

Across the last 6 meetings AZ have won 3, NEC Nijmegen have won 2 and 1 was drawn. The most recent was AZ 1-3 NEC Nijmegen on 31 January 2026 in the Eredivisie.

Who is the standout player for AZ?

Mexx Meerdink leads AZ with 4 goals across their last 10 games.

Who is the standout player for NEC Nijmegen?

Tjaronn Chery leads NEC Nijmegen with 4 goals across their last 10 games.

Who is the referee for AZ vs NEC Nijmegen?

Jeroen Manschot refereed AZ vs NEC Nijmegen.

AZ vs NEC Nijmegen - previous meetings

Date	Competition	Match	Score
31 Jan 2026	Eredivisie	AZ vs NEC Nijmegen	1-3
28 Sep 2025	Eredivisie	NEC Nijmegen vs AZ	2-1
29 Mar 2025	Eredivisie	NEC Nijmegen vs AZ	3-3
17 Aug 2024	Eredivisie	AZ vs NEC Nijmegen	1-0
28 Apr 2024	Eredivisie	NEC Nijmegen vs AZ	0-3
21 May 2023	Eredivisie	NEC Nijmegen vs AZ	0-3

AZ 1-2 NEC Nijmegen: match stats

Stat	AZ	NEC Nijmegen
Possession	49%	51%
Shots	27	4
Shots on target	4	2
Corners	13	1
Fouls	6	4
Yellow cards	0	1
Tackles	12	25
Passes	707	255

AZ vs NEC Nijmegen goals and red cards

AZ: V. Pavlidis 57'. NEC Nijmegen: B. Dost 11', M. Mattsson 31'.

AZ season stats 2026/2027: per-game averages and league rank

Stat	Per game	Rank
Goals for	2.6	4 of 18
Goals against	0.9	1 of 18
Shots	19.6	5 of 18
Shots on target	7.6	4 of 18
Fouls	10.9	8 of 18
Tackles	16.3	6 of 18
Passes	543.1	3 of 18
Corners	8.6	1 of 18

AZ player leaders 2026/2027

Goals: Ro-Zangelo Daal (4), Mexx Meerdink (3), Jizz Hornkamp (2).
Assists: Mateo Chávez (3), C. Stengs (2), Mexx Meerdink (2).
Shots: Mexx Meerdink (26), Weslley Patati (18), Ro-Zangelo Daal (18).
Fouls: Mexx Meerdink (13), Mateo Chávez (11), Peer Koopmeiners (10).

NEC Nijmegen season stats 2026/2027: per-game averages and league rank

Stat	Per game	Rank
Goals for	1.7	11 of 18
Goals against	1.9	9 of 18
Shots	15.1	7 of 18
Shots on target	4.1	12 of 18
Fouls	11.1	7 of 18
Tackles	16.1	7 of 18
Passes	500.9	7 of 18
Corners	5	9 of 18

NEC Nijmegen player leaders 2026/2027

Goals: Tjaronn Chery (3), Bryan Linssen (2), P. Schuurs (2).
Assists: Dušan Tadić (3), Tjaronn Chery (2), P. Schuurs (1).
Shots: Tjaronn Chery (36), Bryan Linssen (18), K. Sierhuis (15).
Fouls: Noé Lebreton (19), Bryan Linssen (18), T. Storm (17).