Excelsior - AZ Alkmaar

Eredivisie Season 2026 - Round 17
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Excelsior take on AZ Alkmaar in Eredivisie at Stadion Woudestein on 19 December 2026.

The most recent match for Excelsior was a 1-5 defeat against Groningen, preceded by a 2-2 draw with Ajax.

The most recent match for AZ Alkmaar was a 0-2 defeat against Feyenoord, preceded by a 1-0 win over Telstar.

The numbers favour AZ Alkmaar, with 19 points and 8 goals conceded in 8 matches, against 11 points and 14 goals conceded in 8 matches for Excelsior.

The record over the 18 previous meetings: 3 wins for Excelsior, 9 wins for AZ Alkmaar and 6 draws. See every meeting between Excelsior and AZ Alkmaar.

Our algorithm predicts AZ Alkmaar to win, with a probability of 59%.

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Previous confrontations (H2H)

3 Excelsior
6 Draw
9 AZ Alkmaar
72% Over 2.5 goals
72% Both teams scored
3.9 Goals per match
Logo Excelsior 1 | Logo AZ Alkmaar 4 Clean sheets
Biggest win: AZ Alkmaar 8-0 Excelsior (2024)
Goals scored all matches
Logo Excelsior
1.33
Logo AZ Alkmaar
2.61
Goals in home matches
Logo Excelsior
1.78
Logo AZ Alkmaar
2.89
Goals in away matches
Logo Excelsior
0.89
Logo AZ Alkmaar
2.33
Above is calculated based on the below matches

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Stadion

Stadion name

Sportpark Dijkpolder

Capacity

5000

Address

Lavendelstraat 1
Maassluis

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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.