Heerenveen vs AZ Alkmaar Prediction
Netherlands · Regular Season - 5
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Statistical forecasts for entertainment purposes only - not betting or financial advice.
Heerenveen vs AZ Alkmaar: result, form and history
AZ Alkmaar beat Heerenveen 3-2 in the Eredivisie on 6 Sep 2026. It was in line with recent form: AZ Alkmaar had won 5 of their previous five, compared with 2 for Heerenveen.
AZ Alkmaar have had the better of this fixture, winning 6 of the 10 previous meetings, which averaged 3.9 goals a game.
Match Forecasts
Match Events
Lineups
Heerenveen
Avg ratingAvg rating
22B. Klaverboer
45O. Braude
4S. Kersten
3M. Willemsen
19V. Zagaritis
36N. Courtens
6D. Proper
20J. Trenskow
10R. Meerveld
7M. Rivera
9D. Vente
28J. De Busser
22E. Dijkstra
3W. Goes
4L. Schouten
5M. Chávez
8J. Clasie
6P. Koopmeiners
7W. Patati
21D. Kwakman
11R. Daal
9M. MeerdinkHeerenveen Substitutes
AZ Alkmaar Substitutes
Match Stats
HeerenveenAZ Alkmaar Team Comparison
HeerenveenAZ AlkmaarAI Insights
Game State Tendencies
Heerenveen- Tied at half-time in 40% of matches
- Scores more in 2nd half (1.6 vs 0.4 in first half)
- Concedes more in 2nd half and can tire late
AZ Alkmaar- Comeback tendency: recovers from HT deficit 33% of the time
- Concedes more in 1st half, then tightens up after the break
Head to Head
Last 10 meetings, all competitions
Heerenveen2Wins · 20%6Wins · 60%Previous meetings
12/04/2026AZ AlkmaarHeerenveen23/11/2025HeerenveenAZ Alkmaar22/05/2025AZ AlkmaarHeerenveen02/03/2025HeerenveenAZ Alkmaar14/09/2024AZ AlkmaarHeerenveen28/01/2024HeerenveenAZ Alkmaar21/10/2023AZ AlkmaarHeerenveen01/04/2023AZ AlkmaarHeerenveen14/01/2023HeerenveenAZ Alkmaar22/05/2022AZ AlkmaarHeerenveenRecent Form
Heerenveen
Willem IIHeerenveenHeerenveen
PEC Zwolle
AjaxHeerenveenHeerenveen
TwenteHeerenveen
Volos NFCHeerenveen
OH Leuven
Club Brugge KVHeerenveenHeerenveen
De Graafschap
UtrechtHeerenveenHeerenveenAjaxAZ AlkmaarAZ Alkmaar
GO Ahead Eagles
Fortuna SittardAZ AlkmaarUtrechtAZ AlkmaarAZ Alkmaar
ADO Den Haag
PSV EindhovenAZ AlkmaarAZ Alkmaar
Olympiakos PiraeusAZ Alkmaar
Genk
Zulte WaregemAZ AlkmaarAZ Alkmaar
Almere City FCAZ Alkmaar
GentReferee Profile
Compared with other referees
3.43 cards a match, 0.25 more than other referees in the same competitions and seasons (3.18).
Cards come from 183 matches with official statistics.
Full referee statsLeague Table
| # | Team | MP | W | D | L | G | GD | Pts | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | PSV Eindhoven | 12 | 8 | 2 | 2 | 40:15 | +25 | 26 | WWDLW |
| 2 |  Feyenoord | 12 | 7 | 4 | 1 | 36:17 | +19 | 25 | LDDWW |
| 3 | Ajax | 12 | 7 | 4 | 1 | 32:15 | +17 | 25 | DWWWD |
| 4 | Twente | 12 | 7 | 3 | 2 | 30:12 | +18 | 24 | DWWLD |
| 5 | AZ Alkmaar | 12 | 7 | 2 | 3 | 24:16 | +8 | 23 | WLLDL |
| 6 | Heerenveen | 12 | 6 | 3 | 3 | 24:16 | +8 | 21 | WWWWL |
| 7 | Fortuna Sittard | 12 | 5 | 5 | 2 | 20:20 | 0 | 20 | DDWDD |
| 8 | GO Ahead Eagles | 12 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 24:27 | -3 | 17 | WLWLD |
| 9 |  Groningen | 12 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 29:28 | +1 | 15 | LLDLW |
| 10 |  Cambuur | 12 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 25:27 | -2 | 15 | LWWDW |
| 11 |  NEC Nijmegen | 12 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 20:21 | -1 | 14 | WLDDD |
| 12 |  Sparta Rotterdam | 12 | 3 | 3 | 6 | 21:29 | -8 | 12 | LWLWD |
| 13 | PEC Zwolle | 12 | 3 | 3 | 6 | 13:24 | -11 | 12 | DWDWL |
| 14 | Utrecht | 12 | 3 | 3 | 6 | 21:34 | -13 | 12 | LLDWW |
| 15 |  Excelsior | 12 | 3 | 2 | 7 | 16:29 | -13 | 11 | LLLLL |
| 16 |  Telstar | 12 | 2 | 4 | 6 | 18:25 | -7 | 10 | DWLLD |
| 17 | ADO Den Haag | 12 | 2 | 3 | 7 | 16:25 | -9 | 9 | WLLWD |
| 18 | Willem II | 12 | 0 | 3 | 9 | 11:40 | -29 | 3 | DLLLL |
| # | Team | MP | G | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | PSV Eindhoven | 12 | 40:15 | 26 |
| 2 | Feyenoord | 12 | 36:17 | 25 |
| 3 | Ajax | 12 | 32:15 | 25 |
| 4 | Twente | 12 | 30:12 | 24 |
| 5 | AZ Alkmaar | 12 | 24:16 | 23 |
| 6 | Heerenveen | 12 | 24:16 | 21 |
| 7 | Fortuna Sittard | 12 | 20:20 | 20 |
| 8 | GO Ahead Eagles | 12 | 24:27 | 17 |
| 9 | Groningen | 12 | 29:28 | 15 |
| 10 | Cambuur | 12 | 25:27 | 15 |
| 11 | NEC Nijmegen | 12 | 20:21 | 14 |
| 12 | Sparta Rotterdam | 12 | 21:29 | 12 |
| 13 | PEC Zwolle | 12 | 13:24 | 12 |
| 14 | Utrecht | 12 | 21:34 | 12 |
| 15 | Excelsior | 12 | 16:29 | 11 |
| 16 | Telstar | 12 | 18:25 | 10 |
| 17 | ADO Den Haag | 12 | 16:25 | 9 |
| 18 | Willem II | 12 | 11:40 | 3 |
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About the Heerenveen vs AZ Alkmaar forecast
Every forecast on this page comes from the same model inputs: team ratings, recent form, goals scored and conceded, and how these sides have fared against each other.
How to Read These Forecasts
Each percentage is the model's calculated likelihood for that outcome. Above 65% means strong statistical confidence; 45-65% points to a competitive, open match; below 45% means the outcome is statistically less likely. All figures are for information and entertainment only.
Heerenveen and AZ Alkmaar in the Eredivisie table
AZ Alkmaar and Heerenveen are close in the Eredivisie table, 5th and 6th, with 2 points between them. League goal record so far: Heerenveen 24-16, AZ Alkmaar 24-16. The full standings are on the Eredivisie Table 2026 page.
Key Factors for This Match
This forecast is based on a complete recent-form dataset for both teams.
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