NETHERLANDS EREDIVISIE
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Referee: S. van der Eijk
AZ Alkmaar
Match Timeline
Twente
HT
0' 15' 30' 45' 60' 75' 90'
13'
J. Clasie
AZ Alkmaar
32'
R. Owusu-Oduro
Twente
55'
S. Lammers · Assist: K. Hlynsson
Twente
🔄
60'
J. Clasie ↔ P. Koopmeiners
AZ Alkmaar
🔄
69'
I. Jensen ↔ Weslley Patati
AZ Alkmaar
🔄
71'
D. Rots ↔ A. Verschueren
Twente
🔄
71'
T. van den Belt ↔ M. Kjolo
Twente
🔄
79'
S. Lammers ↔ R. van Wolfswinkel
Twente
🔄
79'
S. Orjasaeter ↔ M. Pjaca
Twente
🔄
80'
Penetra ↔ M. Meerdink
AZ Alkmaar
🔄
80'
R. Daal ↔ B. Kovacs
AZ Alkmaar
🔄
83'
K. Hlynsson ↔ R. Propper
Twente
90'
P. Koopmeiners · Assist: R. Owusu-Oduro
AZ Alkmaar

Predictions & Statistics

Full analysis and predictions for all markets

1X2
No Draw
Probability 92.2%
Odds -
BTTS
BTTS Yes
Probability 69.4%
Odds -
Over / Under 2.5
Over 2.5
Probability 74.1%
Odds -
All Markets
Market Option Probability Odds Stats & Analysis
1X2 No Draw
92.2%
-
BTTS BTTS Yes
69.4%
-
Over / Under 2.5 Over 2.5
74.1%
-
Corners O/U Over 7.5 Corners
92%
-
HT / FT Home / Home
-
-
Correct Score 2-1
-
-
Probability Distribution
AZ Alkmaar Win 46%
Draw 7.8%
Twente Win 46.1%
Expected Goals (xG)
AZ Alkmaar1.52
Twente1.53
Recent Form (Last 5)
AZ Alkmaar AZ Alkmaar
WWDLW
89 GF / 64 GA
Twente Twente
WLDWL
52 GF / 33 GA
Key Stats
1.82
Average Goals Scored
1.68
1.31
Average Goals Conceded
1.06
24
BTTS Yes
20
32
Over 2.5
14
6.02
Shots on Goal
6.48

Statistics are based on season averages

Season Statistics

Team averages and season trends before this fixture

AZ Alkmaar AZ Alkmaar 49 matches
Twente Twente 31 matches
AZ Alkmaar Statistic Twente
25 Wins 14
9 Draws 12
15 Losses 5
89 Goals For 52
64 Goals Against 33
1.82 Avg Goals Scored 1.68
1.31 Avg Goals Conceded 1.06
24 BTTS Yes 20
39 Over 1.5 26
32 Over 2.5 14
21 Over 3.5 8
19 Clean Sheets 7
8 Failed To Score 6
6.02 Shots On Goal 6.48
15.8 Total Shots 17.81
5.84 Corners 5.19
53.8% Ball Possession 54.6%

Match Analysis

Model notes, team context and key prediction signals

Final Verdict

This contest looks finely balanced, with two sides with a fairly similar football identity suggesting a close tactical battle. Squad availability does not appear severe enough to completely reshape the expected balance, although smaller absences can still influence specific duels. Overall, the preferred tip is Away Win, while the clean-sheet lean points toward Twente. The broader competitive context suggests that patience and control may be just as important as raw attacking intent. There is little separation in the broader season picture, with both sides operating from relatively comparable league positions and points returns. Recent form does not point to a completely one-sided rhythm, which increases the chance of a more tactical and phase-based contest. The attacking numbers of both teams point toward a more open scoring environment.This game has the potential to be open, with both sides capable of creating several scoring chances. The shape dynamic also adds another layer here, with AZ Alkmaar expected to line up in 3-4-3 and Twente in 4-2-3-1, which may reinforce the expected flow toward Twente having the stronger overall control.

AZ Alkmaar Analysis

From their first 31 matches, AZ Alkmaar have collected 49 points and now occupy 6 place in the table. Across the campaign, they have posted 14 wins, 7 draws, and 10 losses, while the 52:45 goal ratio supports the view of good form over their recent run. Going forward they rely heavily on T. Parrott (16 goals), S. Mijnans (10 goals), S. Resink (6 goals), with creative support from Mees de Wit (6 assists), S. Mijnans (5 assists), S. Resink (5 assists), and defensively they have been quite vulnerable. At home, the record of 8 wins, 5 draws, and 2 losses points toward a very strong split record. They are pushing for upper-table objectives and still have something important to play for. Their broader style still suggests balanced attacking football.

Twente Analysis

Twente come into this fixture from a strong position, holding 5 place with 54 points after 31 matches. The return of 14 wins, 12 draws, and 5 defeats, together with goals at 52:33, reflects good form over their recent run. Much of their attacking edge comes through K. Hlynsson (9 goals), D. Rots (8 goals), Ricky van Wolfswinkel (8 goals), with creative support from S. Lammers (7 assists), S. Orjasaeter (6 assists), D. Rots (4 assists), while their defending has remained fairly stable. Away from home, their record of 6 wins, 7 draws, and 2 losses points to a very strong split record. They are pushing for upper-table objectives and still have something important to play for. Their overall playing style can be described as balanced attacking football.

H2H Analysis

Across those 15 head-to-head meetings, AZ Alkmaar won 8 times, Twente won 5 times, while 2 matches finished as draws. The aggregate score in this matchup is 26:21 from AZ Alkmaar's perspective. 11 of those games went over 2.5 goals, and both teams scored in 12 matches, with an average of 3.13 goals per game.

1X2: No Draw
BTTS: BTTS Yes
Over/Under 2.5: Over 2.5
Highest model probability: 12 (92.2%)
Predicted formations: AZ Alkmaar 3-4-3 / Twente 4-2-3-1
Missing players: AZ Alkmaar 1, Twente 1
H2H summary: AZ Alkmaar wins 8, draws 2, Twente wins 5
Stats
AZ Alkmaar AZ Alkmaar
Twente Twente
Shots on Goal
4
Shots on Goal
2
Shots off Goal
7
Shots off Goal
3
Blocked Shots
7
Blocked Shots
4
4 Corner Kicks 3
9 Fouls 14
0 Offsides 0
58% Ball Possession 42%
18 Total Shots 9
4 Shots on Goal 2
7 Shots off Goal 3
7 Blocked Shots 4
9 Shots insidebox 3
9 Shots outsidebox 6
2 Goalkeeper Saves 1
549 Total passes 388
462 Passes accurate 304
1.39 expected_goals 0.46
🟨 0 Yellow Cards 0 🟨
🟥 0 Red Cards 0 🟥

Lineups

AZ Alkmaar
Formation
Twente
R. Owusu-Oduro
🎯
R. Owusu-Oduro
E. Dijkstra
E. Dijkstra
W. Goes
W. Goes
Penetra
Penetra
M. de Wit
M. de Wit
K. Smit
K. Smit
J. Clasie
J. Clasie
I. Jensen
I. Jensen
S. Mijnans
S. Mijnans
R. Daal
R. Daal
T. Parrott
T. Parrott
L. Unnerstall
L. Unnerstall
B. van Rooij
B. van Rooij
S. Lemkin
S. Lemkin
R. Nijstad
R. Nijstad
M. Rots
M. Rots
R. Zerrouki
R. Zerrouki
T. van den Belt
T. van den Belt
D. Rots
D. Rots
K. Hlynsson
🎯
K. Hlynsson
S. Orjasaeter
S. Orjasaeter
S. Lammers
S. Lammers
AZ Alkmaar 4-2-3-1
Starting XI
1
R. Owusu-Oduro
⚽ 32' 🎯 90'
G
22
E. Dijkstra
D
3
W. Goes
D
5
Penetra
↓ 80'
D
34
M. de Wit
D
26
K. Smit
M
8
J. Clasie
⚽ 13' ↓ 60'
M
17
I. Jensen
↓ 69'
M
10
S. Mijnans
M
27
R. Daal
↓ 80'
M
9
T. Parrott
F
Substitutes
12
H. Verhulst
G
2
S. Maikuma
D
18
R. Ichihara
D
15
M. Chavez Garcia
D
24
A. Oufkir
F
11
I. Sadiq
F
6
P. Koopmeiners
⚽ 90' ↑ 60'
M
33
M. Sin
M
7
Weslley Patati
↑ 69'
F
35
M. Meerdink
↑ 80'
F
45
B. Kovacs
↑ 80'
F
20
K. Boogaard
M
Twente 4-2-3-1
Starting XI
1
L. Unnerstall
G
28
B. van Rooij
D
23
S. Lemkin
D
43
R. Nijstad
D
39
M. Rots
D
6
R. Zerrouki
M
20
T. van den Belt
↓ 71'
M
11
D. Rots
↓ 71'
M
14
K. Hlynsson
🎯 55' ↓ 83'
M
27
S. Orjasaeter
↓ 79'
M
10
S. Lammers
⚽ 55' ↓ 79'
F
Substitutes
22
P. Tyton
G
21
S. Karssies
G
9
R. van Wolfswinkel
↑ 79'
F
8
T. Booth
F
42
D. Weidmann
M
12
G. Peixoto
D
7
M. Pjaca
↑ 79'
F
3
R. Propper
↑ 83'
D
32
A. Verschueren
↑ 71'
M
4
M. Kjolo
↑ 71'
M
38
M. Bruns
D
25
L. Vennegoor of Hesselink
F
Last matches: AZ Alkmaar
17.05.26
Ere
AZ Alkmaar
NAC Breda
3
3
D
10.05.26
Ere
AZ Alkmaar
Feyenoord
1
1
D
23.04.26
Ere
AZ Alkmaar
GO Ahead Eagles
0
0
D
16.04.26
UEF
AZ Alkmaar
Shakhtar Donetsk
2
2
D
12.04.26
Ere
AZ Alkmaar
Heerenveen
3
0
W
09.04.26
UEF
AZ Alkmaar
Shakhtar Donetsk
0
3
L
04.04.26
Ere
AZ Alkmaar
Fortuna Sittard
2
0
W
22.03.26
Ere
AZ Alkmaar
Groningen
0
3
L
19.03.26
UEF
AZ Alkmaar
Sparta Praha
4
0
W
15.03.26
Ere
AZ Alkmaar
Heracles
4
0
W
12.03.26
UEF
AZ Alkmaar
Sparta Praha
2
1
W
07.03.26
Ere
AZ Alkmaar
PSV Eindhoven
1
2
L
01.03.26
Ere
AZ Alkmaar
Utrecht
0
2
L
26.02.26
UEF
AZ Alkmaar
FC Noah
4
0
W
22.02.26
Ere
AZ Alkmaar
Sparta Rotterdam
3
1
W
19.02.26
UEF
AZ Alkmaar
FC Noah
0
1
L
14.02.26
Ere
AZ Alkmaar
Excelsior
2
1
W
08.02.26
Ere
AZ Alkmaar
Ajax
1
1
D
31.01.26
Ere
AZ Alkmaar
NEC Nijmegen
1
3
L
25.01.26
Ere
AZ Alkmaar
Telstar
1
0
W
Last matches: Twente
17.05.26
Ere
Twente
PSV Eindhoven
1
5
L
10.05.26
Ere
Twente
Sparta Rotterdam
4
0
W
25.04.26
Ere
Twente
NEC Nijmegen
1
1
D
16.04.26
Fri
Twente
Ajax
1
0
W
10.04.26
Ere
Twente
FC Volendam
2
1
W
04.04.26
Ere
Twente
Ajax
2
1
W
21.03.26
Ere
Twente
Fortuna Sittard
2
1
W
15.03.26
Ere
Twente
Utrecht
0
2
L
08.03.26
Ere
Twente
GO Ahead Eagles
4
1
W
01.03.26
Ere
Twente
Feyenoord
2
0
W
22.02.26
Ere
Twente
Groningen
2
1
W
15.02.26
Ere
Twente
Telstar
1
1
D
07.02.26
Ere
Twente
Heerenveen
5
0
W
30.01.26
Ere
Twente
NAC Breda
2
2
D
24.01.26
Ere
Twente
Excelsior
0
0
D
18.01.26
Ere
Twente
Heracles
2
0
W
10.01.26
Ere
Twente
PEC Zwolle
1
1
D
21.12.25
Ere
Twente
Feyenoord
1
1
D
14.12.25
Ere
Twente
GO Ahead Eagles
2
0
W
07.12.25
Ere
Twente
Utrecht
1
1
D
H2H: AZ Alkmaar vs Twente
03.05.26
H2H
AZ Alkmaar
Twente
2
2
D
03.02.26
H2H
AZ Alkmaar
Twente
2
1
W
30.11.25
H2H
Twente
AZ Alkmaar
1
0
L
25.05.25
H2H
AZ Alkmaar
Twente
3
2
W
14.05.25
H2H
Twente
AZ Alkmaar
2
3
W
21.12.24
H2H
AZ Alkmaar
Twente
1
0
W
05.05.24
H2H
AZ Alkmaar
Twente
2
1
W
13.01.24
H2H
Twente
AZ Alkmaar
2
1
L
19.03.23
H2H
Twente
AZ Alkmaar
2
1
L
11.09.22
H2H
AZ Alkmaar
Twente
1
1
D
13.03.22
H2H
AZ Alkmaar
Twente
0
1
L
19.01.22
H2H
Twente
AZ Alkmaar
1
2
W
23.09.21
H2H
Twente
AZ Alkmaar
3
1
L
13.03.21
H2H
AZ Alkmaar
Twente
4
1
W
13.12.20
H2H
Twente
AZ Alkmaar
1
3
W
Last matches: AZ Alkmaar
17.05.26
Ere
AZ Alkmaar
NAC Breda
3
3
D
16.04.26
UEF
AZ Alkmaar
Shakhtar Donetsk
2
2
D
12.04.26
Ere
AZ Alkmaar
Heerenveen
3
0
W
04.04.26
Ere
AZ Alkmaar
Fortuna Sittard
2
0
W
15.03.26
Ere
AZ Alkmaar
Heracles
4
0
W
12.03.26
UEF
AZ Alkmaar
Sparta Praha
2
1
W
26.02.26
UEF
AZ Alkmaar
FC Noah
4
0
W
22.02.26
Ere
AZ Alkmaar
Sparta Rotterdam
3
1
W
08.02.26
Ere
AZ Alkmaar
Ajax
1
1
D
31.01.26
Ere
AZ Alkmaar
NEC Nijmegen
1
3
L
21.01.26
Ere
AZ Alkmaar
Excelsior
1
1
D
10.01.26
Ere
AZ Alkmaar
FC Volendam
1
0
W
18.12.25
UEF
AZ Alkmaar
Jagiellonia
0
0
D
07.12.25
Ere
AZ Alkmaar
GO Ahead Eagles
2
2
D
27.11.25
UEF
AZ Alkmaar
Shelbourne
2
0
W
09.11.25
Ere
AZ Alkmaar
PSV Eindhoven
1
5
L
26.10.25
Ere
AZ Alkmaar
Utrecht
4
1
W
23.10.25
UEF
AZ Alkmaar
Slovan Bratislava
1
0
W
05.10.25
Ere
AZ Alkmaar
Telstar
2
1
W
24.09.25
Ere
AZ Alkmaar
PEC Zwolle
2
2
D
H2H at home: AZ Alkmaar
03.05.26
H2H
AZ Alkmaar
Twente
2
2
D
03.02.26
H2H
AZ Alkmaar
Twente
2
1
W
25.05.25
H2H
AZ Alkmaar
Twente
3
2
W
21.12.24
H2H
AZ Alkmaar
Twente
1
0
W
05.05.24
H2H
AZ Alkmaar
Twente
2
1
W
11.09.22
H2H
AZ Alkmaar
Twente
1
1
D
13.03.22
H2H
AZ Alkmaar
Twente
0
1
L
13.03.21
H2H
AZ Alkmaar
Twente
4
1
W
Last matches: Twente
17.05.26
Ere
Twente
PSV Eindhoven
1
5
L
16.04.26
Fri
Twente
Ajax
1
0
W
04.04.26
Ere
Twente
Ajax
2
1
W
21.03.26
Ere
Twente
Fortuna Sittard
2
1
W
08.03.26
Ere
Twente
GO Ahead Eagles
4
1
W
15.02.26
Ere
Twente
Telstar
1
1
D
30.01.26
Ere
Twente
NAC Breda
2
2
D
18.01.26
Ere
Twente
Heracles
2
0
W
21.12.25
Ere
Twente
Feyenoord
1
1
D
07.12.25
Ere
Twente
Utrecht
1
1
D
22.11.25
Ere
Twente
FC Volendam
1
1
D
02.11.25
Ere
Twente
Groningen
1
1
D
18.10.25
Ere
Twente
NEC Nijmegen
3
3
D
19.09.25
Ere
Twente
Sparta Rotterdam
5
1
W
30.08.25
Ere
Twente
Excelsior
0
1
L
24.08.25
Ere
Twente
Heerenveen
2
1
W
10.08.25
Ere
Twente
PEC Zwolle
0
1
L
H2H away: Twente
03.05.26
H2H
AZ Alkmaar
Twente
2
2
D
03.02.26
H2H
AZ Alkmaar
Twente
2
1
L
25.05.25
H2H
AZ Alkmaar
Twente
3
2
L
21.12.24
H2H
AZ Alkmaar
Twente
1
0
L
05.05.24
H2H
AZ Alkmaar
Twente
2
1
L
11.09.22
H2H
AZ Alkmaar
Twente
1
1
D
13.03.22
H2H
AZ Alkmaar
Twente
0
1
W
13.03.21
H2H
AZ Alkmaar
Twente
4
1
L

Standings

Eredivisie
# Team MP W D L G GD PTS Form
1 34 27 3 4 101:45 56 84
W W D W W
2 34 19 8 7 70:44 26 65
W D W W D
3 34 16 11 7 77:53 24 59
W L D D D
4 34 15 13 6 59:40 19 58
L W D D W
5 34 14 14 6 62:41 21 56
D L D W W
6 34 15 8 11 55:42 13 53
W W W L W
7 34 14 10 10 58:51 7 52
D D D D W
8 34 14 9 11 57:53 4 51
D L W W L
9 34 14 6 14 49:45 4 48
W W L L D
10 34 12 7 15 40:62 -22 43
L L D L L
11 34 11 6 17 49:63 -14 39
L W L L D
12 34 8 14 12 54:53 1 38
L L D D D
13 34 10 8 16 43:56 -13 38
W D W W D
14 34 9 10 15 49:55 -6 37
W W D W L
15 34 9 10 15 44:71 -27 37
L L W L D
16 34 8 8 18 35:55 -20 32
L D L W L
17 34 6 11 17 35:58 -23 29
D W L L D
18 34 5 4 25 35:85 -50 19
L L L L L
Promotion - Champions League (League phase)
Promotion - Champions League (Qualification)
Promotion - Europa League (Qualification)
Promotion - Eredivisie (Conference League - Play Offs)
Promotion - Europa League (League phase)
Eerste Divisie (Relegation)
Relegation - Eerste Divisie

Missing Players

AZ Alkmaar 1 missing
-
J. Hornkamp
Missing Fixture Injury
OUT
Twente 1 missing
-
M. Hilgers
Missing Fixture Knee Injury
OUT