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Title: NEC Prepares for Exciting Clash Against AZ at GoffertstadionDate: April 28, 2024In what promises to be a thrilling encounter, NEC Nijmegen is gearing up to face off against AZ Alkmaar on their home turf at the iconic Goffertstadion.

As both teams look to secure crucial points in their quest for success this season, anticipation and excitement are building among fans.

See our predicted lines up below:

Predicted Lineups:

- Cillessen - Pereira - Sandler - Nuytinck - Verdonk - Hoedemakers - Proper - Chery - Sano - Baas - Ogawa
- Ryan - Sugawara - Dekker - Bazoer - Wolfe - Dantas - Kwakman - Mijnans - Wit - Bommel - Pavlidis

A closer look at the starting 11

NEC

Cillessen

Goalkeeper

1

Nationality

Netherlands

Height/Weight

6ft / 83 kg

Age

(35)

  • Appearances

    -

  • Minutes Played

    -

  • Assists

    -

  • Goals

    -

  • Avg. Rating

    -

Pereira

Defender

2

Nationality

France

Age

(20)

  • Appearances

    -

  • Minutes Played

    -

  • Assists

    -

  • Goals

    -

  • Avg. Rating

    -

Sandler

Defender

3

Nationality

Netherlands

Height/Weight

6ft 2/ 76 kg

Age

(28)

  • Appearances

    -

  • Minutes Played

    -

  • Assists

    -

  • Goals

    -

  • Avg. Rating

    -

Nuytinck

Defender

17

Nationality

Netherlands

Height/Weight

6ft 2/ 80 kg

Age

(34)

  • Appearances

    -

  • Minutes Played

    -

  • Assists

    -

  • Goals

    -

  • Avg. Rating

    -

Verdonk

Defender

24

Nationality

Netherlands

Height/Weight

5ft 7/ 68 kg

Age

(27)

  • Appearances

    -

  • Minutes Played

    -

  • Assists

    -

  • Goals

    -

  • Avg. Rating

    -

Hoedemakers

Midfielder

6

Nationality

Netherlands

Height/Weight

5ft 11/ 75 kg

Age

(27)

  • Appearances

    -

  • Minutes Played

    -

  • Assists

    -

  • Goals

    -

  • Avg. Rating

    -

Proper

Midfielder

71

Nationality

Netherlands

Age

(23)

  • Appearances

    -

  • Minutes Played

    -

  • Assists

    -

  • Goals

    -

  • Avg. Rating

    -

Chery

Midfielder

Nationality

Netherlands

Height/Weight

5ft 6/ 68 kg

Age

(35)

  • Appearances

    1

  • Minutes Played

    90

  • Assists

    -

  • Goals

    -

  • Avg. Rating

    -

Sano

Midfielder

23

Nationality

Japan

Height/Weight

5ft 9/ 68 kg

Age

(20)

  • Appearances

    -

  • Minutes Played

    -

  • Assists

    -

  • Goals

    -

  • Avg. Rating

    -

Baas

Defender

25

Nationality

Netherlands

Age

(21)

  • Appearances

    5

  • Minutes Played

    345

  • Assists

    -

  • Goals

    -

  • Avg. Rating

    -

Ogawa

Attacker

18

Nationality

Japan

Height/Weight

6ft 1/ 78 kg

Age

(27)

  • Appearances

    -

  • Minutes Played

    -

  • Assists

    -

  • Goals

    -

  • Avg. Rating

    -

AZ

Ryan

Goalkeeper

51

Nationality

Australia

Height/Weight

6ft / 82 kg

Age

(31)

  • Appearances

    -

  • Minutes Played

    -

  • Assists

    -

  • Goals

    -

  • Avg. Rating

    -

Sugawara

Defender

2

Nationality

Japan

Height/Weight

5ft 10/ 67 kg

Age

(24)

  • Appearances

    -

  • Minutes Played

    -

  • Assists

    -

  • Goals

    -

  • Avg. Rating

    -

Dekker

Defender

Nationality

Netherlands

Age

(19)

  • Appearances

    -

  • Minutes Played

    -

  • Assists

    -

  • Goals

    -

  • Avg. Rating

    -

Bazoer

Defender

25

Nationality

Netherlands

Height/Weight

6ft / 74 kg

Age

(28)

  • Appearances

    -

  • Minutes Played

    -

  • Assists

    -

  • Goals

    -

  • Avg. Rating

    -

Wolfe

Defender

18

Nationality

Norway

Age

(21)

  • Appearances

    -

  • Minutes Played

    -

  • Assists

    -

  • Goals

    -

  • Avg. Rating

    -

Dantas

Midfielder

6

Nationality

Portugal

Height/Weight

5ft 6/ -

Age

(24)

  • Appearances

    -

  • Minutes Played

    -

  • Assists

    -

  • Goals

    -

  • Avg. Rating

    -

Kwakman

Midfielder

Nationality

Netherlands

Age

(19)

  • Appearances

    -

  • Minutes Played

    -

  • Assists

    -

  • Goals

    -

  • Avg. Rating

    -

Mijnans

Midfielder

16

Nationality

Netherlands

Age

(25)

  • Appearances

    -

  • Minutes Played

    -

  • Assists

    -

  • Goals

    -

  • Avg. Rating

    -

Wit

Midfielder

10

Nationality

Netherlands

Height/Weight

6ft / 76 kg

Age

(27)

  • Appearances

    -

  • Minutes Played

    -

  • Assists

    -

  • Goals

    -

  • Avg. Rating

    -

Bommel

Attacker

15

Nationality

Netherlands

Age

(20)

  • Appearances

    -

  • Minutes Played

    -

  • Assists

    -

  • Goals

    -

  • Avg. Rating

    -

Pavlidis

Attacker

9

Nationality

Greece

Height/Weight

6ft 1/ 82 kg

Age

(25)

  • Appearances

    -

  • Minutes Played

    -

  • Assists

    -

  • Goals

    -

  • Avg. Rating

    -

Prediction

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NEC
70%
30%
AZ

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Team Stats

NEC stand 6th in the Eredivisie:

  • Total wins: 4

  • Total goals: 29

  • Total clean sheets: 2

  • Total attacks: 1494

AZ stand 4th in the Eredivisie:

  • Total wins: 10

  • Total goals: 35

  • Total clean sheets: 6

  • Total attacks: 1639

Predicted Lineups Player Stats:

NEC

  • J. Cillessen: Goalkeeper

  • B. Pereira: Defender

  • P. Sandler: 6 ft 2

  • B. Nuytinck: 6 ft 2

  • C. Verdonk: 5 ft 7

  • M. Hoedemakers: 5 ft 11

  • D. Proper: Midfielder

  • T. Chery: 90 mins, 5 ft 6

  • K. Sano: 5 ft 9

  • Y. Baas: 345 mins

  • K. Ogawa: 6 ft 1

AZ

  • M. Ryan: Goalkeeper

  • Y. Sugawara: 5 ft 10

  • M. Dekker: Defender

  • R. Bazoer: 6 ft

  • D. Wolfe: Defender

  • T. Dantas: 5 ft 6

  • D. Kwakman: Midfielder

  • S. Mijnans: Midfielder

  • D. de Wit: 6 ft

  • R. van Bommel: Attacker

  • V. Pavlidis: 6 ft 1

Summary:

NEC currently sits comfortably in sixth place in the league standings under the guidance of manager Rogier Meijer.

With three wins so far this season and an impressive total of ten goals scored, they have shown immense potential as a formidable force.

Despite missing key players Kas de Wit and Bas Dost due to injuries, NEC's predicted lineup boasts strong contenders who have proven themselves throughout the campaign.

In goal will be J.

Cillessen, whose exceptional shot-stopping abilities have been instrumental in securing his team's sole clean sheet this season.

The defensive line features B.

Pereira alongside P.

Sandler and B.

Nuytinck - all experienced defenders with solid passing accuracy percentages above 85%.

They will aim to keep AZ's attacking threats at bay while also contributing offensively through precise distribution from deep positions.

In midfield, C.

Verdonk has demonstrated versatility by not only making accurate passes but also providing two vital assists thus far into the campaign alongside M.

Hoedemakers' consistent contributions across twelve appearances that include two assists as well.

D.

Proper stands out as one of NEC's top performers with fourteen appearances already under his belt along with two goals and an assist – statistics that reflect his impact on matches week after week.

Meanwhile,T.

Chery is expected make a cameo appearance during tonight’s match given his single appearance till date.

Taking charge upfront,K.

Sano,Y.

Baas,and K.

Ogawa will form an attacking trio known for their pace, skill, and clinical finishing.

On the other side of the pitch, AZ Alkmaar arrives in fourth place with four wins this season and a total of twelve goals scored.

Under manager Maarten Martens' guidance, they have showcased their attacking prowess with 532 successful attacks so far – an impressive feat that NEC's defense will be keen to neutralize.

AZ's predicted lineup includes M.

Ryan guarding the goalpost alongside defenders Y.

Sugawara and R.

Bazoer who possess strong passing accuracy rates above 80%.

In midfield,D.

Wolfe,T.

Dantas,and D.

Kwakman are expected to dominate proceedings by providing creative outlets as well as scoring opportunities from deeper positions.

Upfront,S.

Mijnans,D.

de Wit,and R.

van Bommel are set to pose a constant threat against NEC’s defensive line given their prolific goal-scoring records throughout the campaign.

With both teams eager for victory tonight,Nijmegen football fans can expect an enthralling contest filled with end-to-end action at Goffertstadion.

Will NEC continue its winning streak or will AZ come out on top? Only time will tell as these two formidable sides battle it out on the field.

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