Main prediction: AZ Alkmaar to win

Alternative tip: over 1.5 goals in the 1st half

Other market: over 10.5 corners

AZ Alkmaar and Go Ahead Eagles meet again. The clash, valid for the Eredivisie 2026/27, takes place this 29/08 (Saturday), at AFAS Stadion (Victorie Stadion), at 17:45.

In their last 5 matches across all competitions, AZ Alkmaar have won 4 time(s). Go Ahead Eagles have won 2. AZ Alkmaar are the favourites with a 67% probability of winning on the betting platforms.

See where to watch, who the managers should send onto the pitch and the prediction for AZ Alkmaar vs Go Ahead Eagles.

Prediction for AZ Alkmaar vs Go Ahead Eagles

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Overview AZ Alkmaar vs Go Ahead Eagles

AZ Alkmaar are favourites, with a 67% chance of winning according to the bookmakers and odds of 1.49. Alkmaar Zaanstreek N.V.'s performance this season backs up this status. The odds for a Go Ahead Eagles B.V. win are 7.37 and a draw is 5.67.

In the Eredivisie, AZ Alkmaar have 3 win(s), 0 draw(s) and 0 defeat(s), with 8 goal(s) scored and 1 conceded, having Jizz Hornkamp as top scorer with 2 goal(s). Meanwhile, Go Ahead Eagles have 2 win(s), 1 draw(s) and 0 defeat(s), with 9 goal(s) scored and 4 conceded, and Søren Tengstedt as top scorer with 3 goal(s).

Head-to-head between AZ Alkmaar and Go Ahead Eagles

In 17 clashes, AZ Alkmaar have the advantage over Go Ahead Eagles: 11 win(s) against 1 and 5 draw(s). The most recent was on 23/04/2026, in the Eredivisie. draw won on that occasion.

The dominance in the head-to-head record is a factor that goes into the predictions for AZ Alkmaar vs Go Ahead Eagles, but it does not define the result alone. The context of the tournament and each team's form weigh just as much as the record.

Check out all the predictions for the Eredivisie and see all the analysis before you bet.

AZ Alkmaar: current form

AZ Alkmaar have played only 3 match(es) in the Eredivisie.

With so few matches, their recent performance speaks louder: in their last 5 matches across all competitions, there were 4 win(s), 1 draw(s) and 0 defeat(s).

In the Netherlands League the situation is this:

3 win(s), 0 draw(s), 0 defeat(s)

4 win(s) in their last 5 across all competitions

3 goals per match in their last 5 across all competitions

Top scorer: Jizz Hornkamp (2 goal(s))

Go Ahead Eagles: current form

Meanwhile, Go Ahead Eagles have played only 3 match(es) in the Eredivisie.

With little data in the league, their last 5 matches across all competitions show 2 win(s), 1 draw(s) and 2 defeat(s).

In this competition, the team arrives with these numbers:

2 win(s), 1 draw(s), 0 defeat(s)

2 win(s) in their last 5 across all competitions

2.2 goals per match in their last 5 across all competitions

Top scorer: Søren Tengstedt (3 goal(s))

AZ Alkmaar vs Go Ahead Eagles key players

In the Eredivisie, Jizz Hornkamp carries Alkmaar Zaanstreek N.V.'s attack with 2 goal(s).

The playmaker is Kees Smit, leading in assists with 2. In the whole season, Troy Parrott has 17 goal(s).

On the other side, Søren Tengstedt is the name that frightens the most for The Pride of the IJssel with 3 goal(s) in the Eredivisie.

In terms of playmaking, Mathis Suray leads in assists with 2. In the whole season, Mathis Suray has accumulated 12 goal(s).

AZ Alkmaar vs Go Ahead Eagles statistics in the Eredivisie

Few matches into the league yet. AZ Alkmaar have an average of 14.67 corners and 1 cards per match. Go Ahead Eagles have 9.34 corners and 1 cards. Check the statistics for AZ Alkmaar vs Go Ahead Eagles in the table below.

Home Team

AZ Alkmaar Team Logo

AZ Alkmaar

Netherlands - Eredivisie

Form Last 5 PPG
Overall W W W W D

2.6

Home W D D W D

1.8

Away W W W D D

2.2

Away Team

Go Ahead Eagles Team Logo

Go Ahead Eagles

Netherlands - Eredivisie

Form Last 5 PPG
Overall W D W L L

1.4

Home W W L D W

2

Away D L D D L

0.6

More tips for AZ Alkmaar vs Go Ahead Eagles

In addition to the main prediction, see other betting markets for AZ Alkmaar vs Go Ahead Eagles in the Eredivisie:

👉 Our prediction is: Under 2.5 goals in the match

It's hard to see too many goals in this match between AZ Alkmaar and Go Ahead Eagles given their lack of goalscoring ability.

That is why we project the total to go under 2.5 goals. So if 2 or fewer goals are scored, the bet wins.

👉 Our prediction is: AZ Alkmaar to win the 1st half

AZ Alkmaar has been a strong home team overall this season, and the statistics point to them being particularly quick to pounce in the opening 45 minutes. Whether that aggressive mentality is due to the energy of the home crowd or an intentional plan on the part of the manager, it has proven to be very effective.

We foresee that plan paying off once again in their match against Go Ahead Eagles, so our top tip is for AZ Alkmaar to win the first half.

Correct score prediction for AZ Alkmaar vs Go Ahead Eagles

AZ Alkmaar are the favourites and the history of both teams scoring points to a lively match. Correct result: AZ Alkmaar 2-1 Go Ahead Eagles. Predicting the exact score is difficult. The odds reflect this. Play with caution.

Where to watch AZ Alkmaar vs Go Ahead Eagles

Check out where to watch the live match between Go Ahead Eagles and AZ Alkmaar:

Broadcast: no broadcast scheduled

Predicted line-ups for AZ Alkmaar and Go Ahead Eagles

The line-ups for AZ Alkmaar vs Go Ahead Eagles in the Netherlands League are officially confirmed between 45 minutes and 1 hour before the match, via the referee's official team sheet and the clubs' social media channels.

Follow below who is expected to take to the pitch.

Alkmaar Zaanstreek N.V. line-up

  • 3

    Wouter Goes

    Defender

  • 4

    Lewis Schouten

    Defender

  • 5

    Mateo Chávez García

    Defender

  • 6

    Peer Koopmeiners

    Midfielder

  • 7

    Weslley Pinto Batista

    Forward

  • 9

    Mexx Meerdink

    Forward

  • 10

    Kees Smit

    Midfielder

  • 11

    Ro-Zangelo Daal

    Forward

  • 21

    Dave Kwakman

    Midfielder

  • 22

    Elijah Dijkstra

    Defender

  • 28

    Jari De Busser

    Goalkeeper

The starting eleven is confirmed minutes before kick-off.

Go Ahead Eagles B.V. line-up

  • 1

    Kjetil Haug

    Goalkeeper

  • 2

    Alfons Sampsted

    Defender

  • 4

    Joris Kramer

    Defender

  • 5

    Dean James

    Defender

  • 8

    Evert Linthorst

    Midfielder

  • 10

    Søren Tengstedt

    Midfielder

  • 16

    Victor Edvardsen

    Forward

  • 17

    Mathis Suray

    Forward

  • 21

    Melle Meulensteen

    Midfielder

  • 26

    Julius Dirksen

    Defender

  • 29

    Erik Hovden Flataker

    Forward

The Go Ahead Eagles starting eleven is confirmed close to the initial whistle.

Match details for AZ Alkmaar vs Go Ahead Eagles

Match: AZ Alkmaar vs Go Ahead Eagles

Tournament: Netherlands League 2026/27

Date: 29/08/2026

Time: 17:45 (Brasília time)

Venue: AFAS Stadion (Victorie Stadion)

Broadcast: none scheduled

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Published on 26 August 2026, at 20:11 Last updated on 26 August 2026, at 20:11
Author: Gustavo Porto

Sports betting analyst with over ten years of experience in football analysis, match statistics and betting markets.