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

NEC Nijmegen vs AZ - result

NEC Nijmegen 2-1 AZ in Eredivisie at Goffertstadion, Nijmegen on 28 September 2025. Scorers: Başar Önal, Dirk Proper for NEC Nijmegen; Ibrahim Sadiq for AZ. In their last 6 meetings, NEC Nijmegen have won 2, AZ 3, with 1 draw.

Frequently Asked Questions

What was the score in NEC Nijmegen vs AZ?

NEC Nijmegen 2-1 AZ in Eredivisie on Sunday 28 September 2025 at Goffertstadion. Scorers: Başar Önal, Dirk Proper for NEC Nijmegen; Ibrahim Sadiq for AZ.

Where was NEC Nijmegen vs AZ played?

NEC Nijmegen vs AZ was played at Goffertstadion in Nijmegen, the home ground of NEC Nijmegen.

What is NEC Nijmegen's recent form?

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

What is AZ's recent form?

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

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

Across the last 6 meetings NEC Nijmegen have won 2, AZ have won 3 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 NEC Nijmegen?

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

Who is the standout player for AZ?

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

Who is the referee for NEC Nijmegen vs AZ?

Sander van der Eijk refereed NEC Nijmegen vs AZ, averaging 24.0 fouls and 3.0 yellow cards per game this season.

NEC Nijmegen vs AZ - previous meetings

Date	Competition	Match	Score
31 Jan 2026	Eredivisie	AZ vs NEC Nijmegen	1-3
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

NEC Nijmegen 2-1 AZ: match stats

Stat	NEC Nijmegen	AZ
Possession	44%	56%
Shots	14	7
Shots on target	4	2
Corners	5	4
Fouls	14	16
Yellow cards	1	6
Tackles	24	16
Passes	327	423

NEC Nijmegen vs AZ goals and red cards

NEC Nijmegen: B. Önal 26', D. Proper 79'. AZ: I. Sadiq 60', J. Clasie (red card) 85'.

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).

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).