Heerenveen - AZ Alkmaar

Eredivisie Season 2026 - Round 5
Planned

Match preview

Heerenveen take on AZ Alkmaar in Eredivisie at Abe Lenstra Stadion on 6 September 2026. AZ Alkmaar arrive on the back of 5 straight wins.

The most recent match for Heerenveen was a 2-2 draw with Willem II, after a 0-2 defeat against PEC Zwolle before that.

The most recent match for AZ Alkmaar was a 5-2 win over GO Ahead Eagles, after a 2-0 win over Fortuna Sittard before that.

The numbers favour AZ Alkmaar, with 6 points and one goal conceded in 2 matches, against 4 points and 2 goals conceded in 2 matches for Heerenveen.

Our algorithm predicts Heerenveen to win, with a probability of 46%. The full split: Heerenveen 46%, draw 23%, AZ Alkmaar 32%.

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Odds

1X2 10Bet 1xBet Bet365 Betano Betfair Marathonbet Pinnacle William Hill
1 Heerenveen 3.85 3.06 3.60 3.85 4.00 4.05 3.95 3.80
X Draw 4.10 3.78 4.00 4.05 4.10 4.05 4.32 3.90
2 AZ Alkmaar 1.76 2.22 1.80 1.85 1.73 1.73 1.76 1.75

Previous confrontations (H2H)

8 Heerenveen
3 Draw
17 AZ Alkmaar
79% Over 2.5 goals
71% Both teams scored
3.8 Goals per match
Logo Heerenveen 1 | Logo AZ Alkmaar 7 Clean sheets
Biggest win: AZ Alkmaar 9-1 Heerenveen (2024)
Goals scored all matches
Logo Heerenveen
1.46
Logo AZ Alkmaar
2.36
Goals in home matches
Logo Heerenveen
1.85
Logo AZ Alkmaar
2.67
Goals in away matches
Logo Heerenveen
1.13
Logo AZ Alkmaar
2.00
Above is calculated based on the below matches

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Stadion

Stadion name

Abe Lenstra Stadion

Capacity

27224

Address

Abe Lenstra Boulevard 23Q
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Possible line-up

This possible line-up is based on both teams' past line-ups, especially the most recent one. The actual line-up may differ and will be shown here as soon as it is announced.