NEC Nijmegen are heading into this match in a rough patch of form, having lost their last two games and drawn the three before that. They haven't won in five matches. AZ Alkmaar, meanwhile, have drawn four of their last five games and lost one, so they are also struggling to pick up wins. When these two teams have met before, they have often served up plenty of goals. In fact, several of their recent meetings have ended with three or more goals, including a 3-3 draw not long ago.

This means the match is likely to be a close and open contest, even if both sides are low on confidence. Given how tight their recent history has been and the fact that neither team is in good form, a draw seems the most likely outcome.