NAC suffered a defeat in Doetinchem last weekend where it lost its direct competitor De Graafschap. It was no less than 3-0 for the Superboeren. Afterwards, coach Mitchell van der Gaag received well-advised advice from colleague Henk de Jong. How sweet it was, the NAC trainer does not buy anything for it. So he sighed, just as he could hear, that it was not his fault. A clear answer. A truth like a cow in addition. NAC is short of quality for the league and has too few football players who have the fighting spirit to achieve bigger deeds.

AZ, the opponent of next weekend, also does not play a fighting football. But you do not have to do that if you have a selection like AZ. John van den Brom is the man who can work here for a few months. He then leaves for FC Utrecht. Parade horse of the club from Alkmaar is Calvin Stengs. It is great for everyone who loves football that this talent has returned after being heavily injured. A feast for the eyes and the international of the future. AZ plays with him better and more fun.

NAC seems to have no chance against AZ, even for its own public.

Our Prediction: Over

Odds: 1.72