NAC Breda vs AZ Alkmaar – Schedule & Where to Watch on TV

Result
0:1
31/08/2025 at 10:45 (Time Zone – GMT-4 (America/New_York))
  • Eredivisie - Round 4
  • Referee: Manschot J. (Ned)
  • Where to Watch on TV:
argentinaArgentinaDisney+
brazilBrazilDisney+
bulgariaBulgariaRing, Voyo
canadaCanadaAmazon Prime Video, Sportsnet+, Sportsnet World, Sportsnet World Now
chileChileDisney+
colombiaColombiaDisney+
croatiaCroatiaSportKlub 8, SportKlub
germanyGermanySportdigital FUSSBALL
japanJapanU-NEXT
mexicoMexicoDisney+
netherlandsNetherlandsCanal+, ESPN 2, ESPN Extra
north-central-americaNorth-central-americaDisney+ Caribbean
north-macedoniaNorth-macedoniaMaxTV GO
peruPeruDisney+
russiaRussiaTV Start
serbiaSerbiaArena Sport 3, SportKlub 8
slovakiaSlovakiaArena sport 1
sloveniaSloveniaSport TV3
switzerlandSwitzerlandSunrise TV, Sunrise TV
turkeyTurkeyTivibu Spor 4
uruguayUruguayDisney+
usaUsaESPN App, ESPN+
venezuelaVenezuelaDisney+
worldWorldTriller TV, Triller TV+

Match Stats

Expected Goals (xG)
1.822.49
Ball Possession
39%61%
Total shots
1125
Shots on target
68
Big Chances
25
Corner Kicks
17
Passes
76% (218/288)86% (397/461)
Yellow Cards
05
Red Cards
10
Expected Goals (xG)
1.822.49
xG on target (xGOT)
1.232.52
Total shots
1125
Shots on target
68
Shots off target
210
Blocked Shots
37
Shots inside the Box
915
Shots outside the Box
210
Hit the Woodwork
01
Big Chances
25
Corner Kicks
17
Touches in opposition box
2448
Accurate through passes
00
Offsides
13
Free Kicks
118
Passes
76% (218/288)86% (397/461)
Long passes
42% (23/55)56% (23/41)
Passes in final third
67% (55/82)82% (151/184)
Crosses
27% (4/15)36% (5/14)
Expected assists (xA)
0.702.57
Throw-ins
1612
Fouls
813
Tackles
56% (10/18)60% (9/15)
Duels won
4941
Clearances
2827
Interceptions
53
Errors leading to shot
10
Errors leading to goal
00
Goalkeeper Saves
76
xGOT faced
2.521.23
Goals prevented
1.521.23

Key Moments

Here there are
  • 1st Half (0 - 0)
  • 35', de Wit M. 🟨,
  • 41', van Hooijdonk S. 🟥,
  • 2nd Half (0 - 1)
  • 46', Nassoh M. , Brym C. ,
  • 46', Talvitie J. , Valerius C. ,
  • 55', Sadiq I. 🟨,
  • 56', Brym C. (Pen),
  • 60', Sadiq I. , Weslley Patati ,
  • 60', de Wit M. , Mijnans S. ,
  • 67', Greiml L. , Mahmutovic E. ,
  • 69', Penetra 🟨,
  • 81', Kasius D. , Zeefuik L. ,
  • 81', Daal R. , Jensen I. ,
  • 83', Smit K. 🟨,
  • 86', Smit K. , Sin M. ,
  • 89', 0 - 1, Mijnans S. , Sin M. (A),
  • 90+1', Holtby L. , Leemans C. ,
  • 90+1', Lucassen B. , Versluis D. ,
  • 90+4', Mijnans S. 🟨,

Chances of winning


NAC Breda
19.8%
Draw
23.7%
AZ Alkmaar
56.5%

Initial Probability

(when we started the analysis)
16.5% 22.1% 61.5%

Our Initial ML Estimation

16.2% 21.7% 62.6%


Analysis of Changes in Winning Probabilities:

  • NAC Breda has improved its chances compared to the initial analysis. (+3.3%)
  • AZ Alkmaar has seen a decrease in its chances compared to the initial analysis. (-5%)
  • ML Model estimates a lower probability for NAC Breda than the current prediction. (-3.6%)
  • ML Model estimates a higher probability for AZ Alkmaar than the current prediction. (+6.1%)
  • Note: The ML model's higher estimate suggests that AZ Alkmaar could outperform expectations, possibly based on recent matchups or player stats.
  • NAC Breda - AZ Alkmaar Odds

    1 X 2 Marga
    Avarage Now
    (Initially)
    4.84
    (5.7)
    4.02
    (4.25)
    1.7
    (1.53)
    4.3%
    (6.6%)

    • The most likely Over/Under: 2.75
    What is the prediction for NAC Breda - AZ Alkmaar?
  • High ROI Users Predictions (ROI>2%): 1 high ROI users predict this event. AZ (votes: 1 - 100%).
  • Over/Under & Asian Handicap Predictions by High ROI users:
    • AH +0.5 - AZ (1.68) (votes: 1 - 100%) .
    • O/U 1.5, 1st Half - over (votes: 1 - 100%) .
  • Users Predictions: AZ Alkmaar will win (11 of 13 users predict this - 84.62%).
    Confidence interval (95%): 65.01%100%.
  • Overall votes from High ROI Users Predictions (including all markets): 2 high ROI users predict this event. AZ (votes: 2 - 100%).
  • The most likely score by Bookmakers is 1:2.
  • Preview Facts
    • In the last 5 head-to-head matches, Breda won 1.
    • Breda has been struggling lately (last 5 games: 1 wins).
    • AZ is in superb shape, having picked up a string of victories recently (last 5 games: 4 wins).
    • AZ may face physical challenges compared to their opponent, as they have played more matches in recent days.
    • In this match, AZ is considered a favorite.
    • There will not play in Breda: Brym C. (Arm Injury) Kongolo T. (Muscle Injury) Soumano M. (Inactive)
    • There will not play in AZ: Maikuma S. (Knee Injury) Sin M. (Inactive)
    • There are questionable in AZ: Meerdink M. (Injury)
    • In the last 14 head-to-head matches, Breda won 4 matches, drew 2 matches, lost 8 matches, and goals 15:25. (average 1.1:1.8).
    • Including home matches between the teams, Breda won 2 matches, drew 0 matches, lost 4 matches, and goals 7:10. (average 1.2:1.7).
    What were the results of their latest head-to-head matches?
    The latest head-to-head matches between NAC Breda - AZ Alkmaar were as follows:
    24.04.2025 AZ Alkmaar - NAC Breda 1:1
    15.12.2024 NAC Breda - AZ Alkmaar 1:2
    Latest results of NAC Breda
    24.08.2025 NEC Nijmegen - NAC Breda 3:0
    09.08.2025 Feyenoord - NAC Breda 2:0
    02.08.2025 Norwich City - NAC Breda 2:0
    29.07.2025 NAC Breda - Volos 0:0
    Latest results of AZ Alkmaar
    28.08.2025 AZ Alkmaar - Levski Sofia 4:1
    21.08.2025 Levski Sofia - AZ Alkmaar 0:2
    17.08.2025 Volendam - AZ Alkmaar 2:2
    14.08.2025 Vaduz - AZ Alkmaar 0:1
    10.08.2025 AZ Alkmaar - Groningen 4:1
    Dutch Eredivisie Table
    2025/26
    PlWDLDiffPts
    1PSV29232482:404271
    2Feyenoord29166761:402154
    3Nijmegen29158671:472453
    4Twente291311549:311850
    5Ajax291212554:371748
    6AZ Alkmaar291361049:45445
    7Heerenveen29128953:47644
    8Sparta Rotterdam291261135:47-1242
    9Utrecht291181045:351041
    10Groningen291251242:37541
    11G.A. Eagles298111050:45535
    12Sittard291051443:54-1135
    13Zwolle29891238:58-2033
    14FC Volendam29771530:48-1828
    15Telstar29691438:48-1027
    16Excelsior29761629:49-2027
    17NAC Breda29591529:50-2124
    18Heracles29542034:74-4019

          Promotion ~ Champions League (League phase: )
          Promotion ~ Champions League (Qualification: )
          Promotion ~ Europa League (Qualification: )
          Promotion ~ Eredivisie (Conference League ~ Play Offs: )
          Eredivisie (Relegation)
          Relegation ~ Eerste Divisie