Bet on AZ Alkmaar vs NEC Nijmegen April 19, 2026

NEC Nijmegen is favored to win this Netherlands Cup match against AZ Alkmaar. NEC currently sits third in the Eredivisie with 53 points and a strong goal difference of +24, while AZ Alkmaar has 45 points with a +4 goal difference. NEC's superior league position and recent form make them the betting favorites for this cup encounter, with DexWin offering competitive odds on your favorite sports.

The match kicks off at 4:00 PM UTC on Saturday, April 19, 2026. For viewers in Central European Time, this translates to 6:00 PM CEST, making it an early evening fixture in the Netherlands.

The venue for this Netherlands Cup match will be determined by the competition format, though AZ Alkmaar's home ground is the AFAS Stadion in Alkmaar with a capacity of 19,500, while NEC Nijmegen plays at Goffertstadion in Nijmegen. Both stadiums are modern facilities in the Netherlands.

NEC Nijmegen are predicted to win this cup tie based on their superior league standing and recent performances. With NEC averaging 2.4 goals per game this season compared to AZ's 1.6, the odds favor a NEC victory, though cup matches can be unpredictable and AZ showed strong form with a 2-0 win over Fortuna Sittard on April 4.

Recent head-to-head data between these teams is limited in the provided information, but both are competing at the highest level of Dutch football. NEC's current league position as third-place contenders gives them momentum heading into this cup encounter against AZ Alkmaar, who are sixth in the standings.