
Season 2025/2026
Eredivisie
AZ Alkmaar vs NAC Breda – Lineups & Match Details
AZ Alkmaar and NAC Breda drew 3-3.
Eredivisie · Regular Season - 34
Sunday, 17 May 2026
AZ Alkmaar3 - 3
Full Time
HT: 2 - 0
NAC BredaReferee: E. van de Graaf
Match preview
AZ Alkmaar host NAC Breda on Sunday, 17 May 2026 at AFAS Stadion. The kick-off time is 12:30 local. The fixture is part of the Eredivisie schedule. AZ Alkmaar go into the match 7th in the table; NAC Breda sit 17th. The two squads have prepared for a tight contest.
Form coming in
AZ Alkmaar have taken 2 wins, 3 draws and 0 losses from their last 5. Recent run: 3 draws in a row. NAC Breda have collected 1 win, 2 draws and 2 losses over the same span. Recent run: 1 win.
Head to head
The two clubs have met 3 times recently. Past results: 31 Aug 2025: AZ Alkmaar 1-0 NAC Breda; 24 Apr 2025: AZ Alkmaar 1-1 NAC Breda; 15 Dec 2024: AZ Alkmaar 2-1 NAC Breda. The series gives both sides something to draw on before kick-off.
Match recap
AZ Alkmaar and NAC Breda drew 3-3. AZ Alkmaar scored through S. Mijnans 8', M. Chávez 12', M. Meerdink 90'. NAC Breda replied with M. Soumano 61', M. Soumano 71', J. Talvitie 89'. The decisive goal arrived in minute 90 as the contest closed.
Stat highlights
AZ Alkmaar held 55% of the ball against 45% for NAC Breda. Shots on target finished 10-11. Expected goals read 1.45 for AZ Alkmaar, 2.08 for NAC Breda.
Verdict
The 3-3 draw gives both clubs a single point. AZ Alkmaar sat 7th and NAC Breda 17th before kick-off, so the table reshuffles slightly. The next round of fixtures will say more about where each side is going.