TIPS - N.E.C. Nijmegen VS AZ Alkmaar

[(N.E.C. Nijmegen) Strength]:
1. So far this season, multiple players have scored for N.E.C. Nijmegen, indicating a diversified and multi-point offensive threat.
2. N.E.C. Nijmegen have scored 19 goals in the first 6 league matches, averaging 3.17 goals per game, demonstrating strong offensive firepower and ranking among the best attacking teams in the league.
3. N.E.C. Nijmegen have won 3 and lost 1 in their last 4 home matches, showing a high win rate and solid home form.

[(N.E.C. Nijmegen) Weakness]:
1. N.E.C. Nijmegen lost 2-3 away to SC Heerenveen in the last league round, suffering a 3-game losing streak and a blow to morale.
2. N.E.C. Nijmegen have conceded 12 goals in the first 6 league rounds, averaging 2 goals per game, with frequent defensive vulnerabilities.
3. N.E.C. Nijmegen lost all of their last 3 matches in AH.

[(AZ Alkmaar) Strength]:
1. In their recent 4 matches, 7 different players have scored for AZ Alkmaar, showcasing a multi-point offensive threat.
2. AZ Alkmaar drew 2-2 at home against PEC Zwolle in the last league round, recording 3 wins and 3 draws in the first 6 league matches, remaining unbeaten with decent results.
3. AZ Alkmaar have scored 14 goals in the first 6 league rounds, averaging 2.33 goals per game, indicating solid offensive capability.
4. AZ Alkmaar have achieved 6 wins, 1 draw, and 1 loss in their last 8 away matches, showing a high unbeaten rate and commendable away form.
5. AZ Alkmaar have recorded 5 wins, 3 draws, and 1 loss in their last 9 encounters with N.E.C. Nijmegen, showing a high unbeaten rate and holding the advantage.

[(AZ Alkmaar) Weakness]:
1. AZ Alkmaar have conceded in each of their last 3 matches, totaling 6 goals conceded, suggesting some defensive concerns.
2. AZ Alkmaar were winless in their last 3 matches in AH.

[Tips]:
N.E.C. Nijmegen have recently suffered a 3-game losing streak.

The team have strong offensive firepower but a leaky defense, which has affected their results.

The away team AZ Alkmaar have achieved 3 wins and 3 draws in the first 6 league matches, remaining unbeaten, but also show imbalance in both offense and defense.

Based on recent form, AZ Alkmaar have a slight advantage.

Additionally, AZ Alkmaar have recorded 5 wins, 3 draws, and 1 loss in their last 9 encounters with N.E.C. Nijmegen, holding the upper hand.

Therefore, it is reasonable to favor AZ Alkmaar for a win in this match.

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