AZ 1-3 NEC Nijmegen - Result & Match Stats (Eredivisie)

AZ vs NEC Nijmegen - result

AZ 1-3 NEC Nijmegen in Eredivisie at AFAS Stadion, Alkmaar on 31 January 2026. Scorers: Troy Parrott for AZ; Tjaronn Chery, Başar Önal, Kodai Sano for NEC Nijmegen. 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 1-3 NEC Nijmegen in Eredivisie on Saturday 31 January 2026 at AFAS Stadion. Scorers: Troy Parrott for AZ; Tjaronn Chery, Başar Önal, Kodai Sano for NEC Nijmegen.

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 L W L D W (oldest to newest): 2 wins, 1 draw and 2 losses.

What is NEC Nijmegen's recent form?

NEC Nijmegen's last five results read W D D W W (oldest to newest): 3 wins and 2 draws.

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 NEC Nijmegen 2-1 AZ on 28 September 2025 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?

Serdar Gözübüyük refereed AZ vs NEC Nijmegen, averaging 31.3 fouls and 5.0 yellow cards per game this season.

AZ vs NEC Nijmegen - previous meetings

Date	Competition	Match	Score
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
6 Dec 2023	Eredivisie	AZ vs NEC Nijmegen	1-2
21 May 2023	Eredivisie	NEC Nijmegen vs AZ	0-3

AZ 1-3 NEC Nijmegen: match stats

Stat	AZ	NEC Nijmegen
Possession	48%	52%
Shots	11	19
Shots on target	2	8
Corners	3	3
Fouls	15	16
Yellow cards	1	2
Tackles	19	11
Passes	394	418

AZ vs NEC Nijmegen goals and red cards

AZ: T. Parrott 40'. NEC Nijmegen: T. Chery 10', B. Önal 12', K. Sano 52'.

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).