NEC and AZ will play on Sunday, May 21st, 2023 in a Eredivisie game to be held in Netherlands, check the NEC vs AZ betting tip 2022/2023 to win with your bets.
Stadium and City where NEC vs AZ will occur
The game is set to be played in the small Goffertstadion stadium, in the city of Nijmegen, with a capacity for 12500 spectators, who hope to help the team to surprise in this match.
Where to follow the live game
You can find all the follow-up to the match live on Betarena, bringing odds, events, statistics, and more to help with your sports betting.
Introduction to the NEC vs AZ betting tip 2022/2023
In the current edition of the Eredivisie, we can see a growth in the average goals. While last season the tournament had an average of 2.88 goals per match, now the competition has an average of 3 goals per match.
NEC last match
NEC come from a defeat in the last match. The game against FC Twente, valid for the Eredivisie, ended with a 4-0. The team coached by R. Meijer lined up in the last match with a 4-2-3-1 formation.
Before the match all forecasts pointed to a defeat. The odds of their win, 6.00 were the best proof of this.
The whole defensive section of the team suffered a lot from the opponent’s raids, but the most in trouble seemed to be Iván Márquez. The player made many crucial mistakes during the match, and he will have to regain his lucidity as early as the next match in order to return useful to his team.
AZ last match
On the other hand, the visiting team arrives at this match after a victory in the last round. In a dispute valid for Eredivisie, AZ, who used a 4-2-3-1 formation, faced the FC Emmen team with a final score of 5-1.
Prior to the match the odds were 1.33, making clear the team’s favoritism, which was later confirmed with the positive result.
NEC vs AZ h2h
AZ was in 5th place in the Eredivisie while NEC was in 9th place, the last time these teams faced each other. AZ team entered the field with the 4-2-3-1 formation, the same tactic NEC used in the match.
The last time these teams played against each other during the 2022/2023 season in a Eredivisie themed match was a hard-fought battle as it ended in a 1-1 draw.
Last time a draw between these teams, what to expect now?
The performance of the AZ team in their five recent games to date has been relatively good, unlike the NEC team.
Differently equipped teams striving for their own ambitions.
NEC
Eredivisie leaderboard now
Unfortunately, NEC comes into this game with only 38 points. The team occupies 10th place in the Eredivisie, saddled with a negative balance of 8 wins, 10 losses, and 14 draws.
Which means that in the 33rd round, the team has 1 point in advantage, over Go Ahead Eagles team who is in the position 11.
Positioned in the middle of the league table in the Netherlands Eredivisie without high aspirations or fears of relegating, the NEC will try to take full advantage of the home factor to get a win.
NEC has been struggling to find their form lately, with just 1 win in their last 5 matches. They need to work on their defensive solidity and finishing if they want to turn their fortunes around and start climbing up the league table.
NEC analysis
After round number 32 in Eredivisie, NEC has 41 goals scored and 41 conceded.
Best goalscorer from NEC
There are always individualities that stand out in a squad and in the team’s attack, Landry Dimata has held that position so far in the competition. Serving NEC with 9 goals this season, the Attacker has been a key player in winning triumphs.
It should also be noted that 2 of the goals scored by the player were from the penalty spot.
AZ
Eredivisie leaderboard now
The AZ team with 64 points currently occupies the 4th place of the leaderboard, being in the qualifying place for the UEFA Conference League Play-offs, with a campaign of 19 wins, 7 draws, and 6 losses.
With a small disadvantage of 2 points against Ajax who occupies position 3, the team starts the 33rd round.
AZ analysis
We have reached matchday 32 in Eredivisie and at the moment AZ has made 64 goals and conceded 33.
This is a top 5 team in the Eredivisie that wants to keep up with the good performances!
With a balance of 10 wins, 4 losses, and 2 draws in the Eredivisie, AZ playing away does not usually give much chance to opponents.
AZ is a more offensive team than NEC, having 3677 attacks vs. 3153 from NEC, having scored 64 times, in comparison, NEC converted into goal 41 times.
Best goalscorer from AZ
If we want to highlight a player from the team’s attack at this stage, we have to name Vangelis Pavlidis. The Attacker scored 12 goals in the current season, helping AZ to achieve victory in several disputes.
It should also be noted that 1 of the goals scored by the player were from the penalty spot.
Bet suggestions for this game:
Goals Top Betting Tips
It can also be interesting to bet on who will score in this match. The featured player of NEC is L. Dimata, who has already scored 9 goals in the competition. On the other hand, the leading scorer of AZ is V. Pavlidis, he has scored in 12 opportunities.
AZ has conceded 15 away goals in 16 away matches. Here the recommended bet will be that AZ will have a clean sheet, remember that the last time these teams met the score was 1-1, something to take into consideration.
A good time to bet for those watching the live game is in the 75-90 minute period where most goals happen.
Bets on the under 2.5 goals market is an alternative because adding the goals scored at home by NEC 1.75 and the average conceding goals of the visiting team AZ 1.81 does not exceed the average of 3 goals, suggesting a good entry in this market.
Currently, at Bet365, the odds for the Total Goals Under 2.5 market are quoted at 2.3.
Corners Top Betting Tips
The corners market can help a favorable return on your bets, the average team corners per game are 5.4 corners.
Cards Top Betting Tips
Highly disciplined, the teams have an average of only 3 yellow cards per match, when added together. In other words, the ‘Under 4.5 cards’ option looks like a great alternative for bettors.
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NEC vs AZ betting tip 2022/2023: FAQ
The match will be played on May 21st, 2023, Sunday.
The match will take place at the Goffertstadion stadium in Nijmegen.
The last time these teams faced each other was in Eredivisie match, referring to the 2022/2023 season, and ended with a 1-1 draw.
For this match, the probability indicates that the net is more likely to swing between 75-90 minutes.
The bookmaker with the best odds for this match is Bet365.
When analyzing football matches, it’s important to consider a variety of factors such as team form, injuries and suspensions, head-to-head records, home and away form, and tactical matchups. You can find all this information and more on Betarena. You should also take into account any external factors such as weather conditions, the importance of the match, and team motivation.
Yes, statistics can be a useful tool when analyzing football matches for betting purposes. At Betarena, we provide access to a wealth of statistical information such as team and player form, goals scored and conceded, possession percentage, shots on target, and corner kicks. However, it’s important to not rely solely on statistics and to also consider the subjective factors mentioned earlier.
