AZ vs NAC H2H Stats, Lineups and Live Stream

Preview

AZ went head-to-head with NAC in the Eredivisie of Netherlands on May 17. The match concluded with both teams sharing the points in a 3-3 draw.

The scoreline opened on the 8th minute when Sven Mijnans converted the chance, tipping the balance in AZ's favor. The scoreline was shaped by further goals from Mateo Chavez, Moussa Soumano, Juho Talvitie and Mexx Meerdink, ending the game at 3-3.

Anticipation reaches a fever pitch as AZ and NAC renew their battle, 9 months after their previous Eredivisie face-off that concluded in a 0-1 victory for AZ. AZ enter this match after three consecutive draws, having shared points with Feyenoord, Twente and Go Ahead Eagles, marking their 6th consecutive unbeaten match. Conceding goals in their last three home matches in a row, they need to tighten their defense to avoid further setbacks.

NAC are in a poor form, preparing for the match after two consecutive losses against Utrecht and Ajax, having failed to win in their last eight outings. Their backline remains a concern, having conceded goals in each of their last five away matches.

This Eredivisie match offers a platform for AZ and NAC’s goal-scorers to step up and leave their mark on the contest. AZ’s attacking options, shaped by Leeroy Echteld’s vision, have been bolstered by Troy Parrott, the team’s top scorer, and Sven Mijnans, both of whom have contributed crucial goals and assists. Parrott leads AZ’s scoring charts in Eredivisie this season with sixteen goals, with Mijnans leading their creative tally in the league with six assists. AZ have also relied on Mees De Wit, Isak Jensen and Kees Smit to energize their attack through key shots and passes.

Meanwhile, NAC’s top finisher Boy Kemper and Mohamed Nassoh have played important roles in ensuring their attack, under Carl Hoefkens’s management, remains effective. In Eredivisie, Kemper has been NAC’s standout scorer with five goals, while Holtby remains their top assist provider in the competition with five. Adding further support are Charles-Andreas Brym, Sydney van Hooijdonk and Juho Talvitie, who have combined to deliver key goals and assists for the team.

ScoreBat provides real-time coverage of AZ vs NAC with detailed head-to-head team analysis, team lineups, match stats, and a match timeline. We also offer official live stream options to help you find where to watch the game - our coverage includes all matches of the Eredivisie of Netherlands, with live streaming available whenever possible.

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Head-to-head

The teams have met five times since February 2019. AZ have won three times, NAC once, and one game ended in draw. Their latest meeting occurred on August 31, 2025, during the Eredivisie of Netherlands, with AZ winning 0-1. Over the course of these five head-to-head games, AZ have found the net eight times, whereas NAC have scored five. Overall, AZ hold a stronger head-to-head record against NAC in recent meetings.

AZ have won fourteen of their 34 matches in Eredivisie this season, with ten draws and ten defeats, scoring 58 goals, averaging 1.71 per match, while conceding 51, an average of 1.50 per match. NAC have played 34 matches in Eredivisie, with six wins, eleven draws, and seventeen losses this season, scoring 35 goals, averaging 1.03 per match, while conceding 58, an average of 1.71 per match.

AZ are on a three-game drawing streak, having drawn against Feyenoord, Twente and Go Ahead Eagles in their last three matches, while NAC are currently on a run of two straight losses, having lost to Utrecht and Ajax in their last two matches. Overall, in their last twenty matches, AZ have recorded eleven wins, five losses, and four draws, while in their last nineteen matches, NAC have recorded two wins, ten losses, and seven draws.

AI Prediction

The AI gives an initial outlook on AZ vs NAC before the match; once underway, the AI tracks every minute and refreshes its forecast accordingly. Based on numbers run before the whistle, AI forecasted that AZ’s victory was projected as most likely, carrying 68%, while a draw was at 22% and NAC’s victory was at 10%.

Line-Ups

We are updating team formations and line-ups for AZ - NAC in real time.

AZ kicked off the game with Rome Jayden Owusu Oduro, Mateo Chavez who got substituted by Denso Kasius on the 57th minute, Alexandre Penetra, Wouter Goes, Elijah Dijkstra, Peer Koopmeiners, Jordy Clasie who got substituted by Kasper Boogaard on the 70th minute, Ro-Zangelo Daal who got substituted by Ayoub Oufkir on the 70th minute, Sven Mijnans, Isak Jensen who got substituted by Weslley Patati on the 57th minute and Troy Parrott who got substituted by Mexx Meerdink on the 37th minute as starters, with Jeroen Zoet, Billy van Duijl, Seiya Maikuma, Denso Kasius, Rion Ichihara, Ayoub Oufkir, Ibrahim Sadiq, Kasper Boogaard, Weslley Patati, Matej Sin, Mexx Meerdink and Bendeguz Kovacs on the bench.

NAC's starting eleven were Daniel Bielica, Rio Hillen, Fredrik Oldrup Jensen, Enes Mahmutovic who got substituted by Juho Talvitie on the 55th minute, Cherrion Valerius, Kamal Sowah who got substituted by Jayden Candelaria on the 54th minute, Clint Leemans who got substituted by Andre Ayew on the 68th minute, Max Balard, Brahim Ghalidi who got substituted by Lewis Holtby on the 68th minute, Moussa Soumano and Pepijn Reulen who got substituted by Charles-Andreas Brym on the 55th minute, with Kostas Lamprou, Thomas Goos, Roy Kortsmit, Jayden Candelaria, Boy Kemper, Juho Talvitie, Lewis Holtby, Andre Ayew, Charles-Andreas Brym and Mylan Brouwers on the bench.

Live Streaming

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Live Standings

As always, Netherlands Eredivisie's live standings are availble and updated in real time. AZ hold 7th place with 52 points after 34 matches, while NAC are currently 17th in the table with 29 points from 34 matches.

Stats

Explore stats from AZ vs NAC on ScoreBat - we are updating the numbers on this page every second of the game.

• Expected Goals: 1.35 - 1.97
• Ball Possession: 55 - 45
• Big Scoring Chances: 1 - 5
• Total Attempts: 16 - 17
• Shots On Target: 10 - 11
• Blocked Shots: 2 - 2
• Shots in the Box: 12 - 8
• Shots from Outside the Box: 4 - 9
• Woodwork Hits: 1 - 0
• Fouls: 11 - 6
• Corners: 7 - 6
• Throw-Ins: 22 - 11
• Saves: 7 - 7
• Free Kicks: 6 - 11
• Offsides: 1 - 3
• Passes into Final Third: 139 - 137
• Completed Passes in Final Third: 107 - 112
• Touches in Opponent's Box: 42 - 20
• Tackles: 18 - 19
• Completed Tackles: 11 - 13
• Total Crosses: 24 - 18
• Successful Crosses: 5 - 6
• Interceptions: 2 - 9
• Clearances: 15 - 37

Referee showed the yellow card twice throughout the game. Rio Hillen and Mexx Meerdink were the ones to receive it.

Video Highlights

We are adding goal videos and full video highlights of the match between AZ and NAC in real time. You can watch the goals by Sven Mijnans, Mateo Chavez, Moussa Soumano, Juho Talvitie and Mexx Meerdink as the videos of the goals are added usually minutes after the actual event if there are any official videos available. Full video highlights of AZ - NAC are being added as they become available on the official social media channels of the league or the teams.