Main prediction: AZ Alkmaar to win

Alternative tip: X2

Other market: over 10.5 corners

The Eredivisie 2026/27 brings a clash the fans know well. Heerenveen and AZ Alkmaar meet again this 06/09, at 13:30, at Abe Lenstra Stadion. A match-up that always holds surprises.

In their last 5 across all competitions, Heerenveen have won 1 time(s). AZ Alkmaar have won 5. AZ Alkmaar are the favourites with a 52.08% chance according to the bookmakers.

Check out where to watch, who is expected to start and the prediction for Heerenveen vs AZ Alkmaar.

Prediction for Heerenveen vs AZ Alkmaar

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Overview Heerenveen vs AZ Alkmaar

AZ Alkmaar are the favourites in the clash, with odds of 1.92 and a 52.08% chance of winning. Alkmaar Zaanstreek N.V.'s performance this season justifies this status. The odds for a Sportclub Heerenveen N.V. win are 4.2 and a draw is 4.545.

In the Dutch League, Heerenveen have 1 win(s), 2 draw(s) and 1 defeat(s), with 5 goal(s) scored and 6 conceded. The top scorer is Jacob Trenskow, with 2 goal(s). On the other side, AZ Alkmaar have 4 win(s), 0 draw(s) and 0 defeat(s), with 13 goal(s) scored and 3 conceded. Ro-Zangelo Daal is the top scorer with 3 goal(s).

Head-to-head between Heerenveen and AZ Alkmaar

In 37 clashes, AZ Alkmaar have the advantage over Heerenveen: 19 win(s) against 12 and 6 draw(s). The most recent was on 12/04/2026, in the Eredivisie, the match score was: AZ Alkmaar 3-0 Heerenveen.

This data can contextualise the predictions for Heerenveen vs AZ Alkmaar, but it guarantees nothing. Each team's form must be taken into account.

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

Heerenveen: current form

Heerenveen have played 4 match(es) in the Eredivisie.

See the team's performance in the Netherlands League 2026/27:

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

Performance: 1.25 point(s) per match

5 goals scored (1.25 per match)

Top scorer: Jacob Trenskow (2 goal(s))

AZ Alkmaar: current form

On the other side, AZ Alkmaar are also in great form: a 100% win rate and 3 points per match in 4 matches in the Eredivisie.

In their last 5 across all competitions: 5 win(s) and 0 defeat(s).

See more of their performance in the Dutch League:

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

Performance: 3 point(s) per match

13 goals scored (3.25 per match)

Top scorer: Ro-Zangelo Daal (3 goal(s))

Heerenveen vs AZ Alkmaar key players

In the Eredivisie, Jacob Trenskow carries Sportclub Heerenveen N.V.'s attack with 2 goal(s).

The playmaker is Sam Kersten, leading in assists with 1. In the whole season, Jacob Trenskow has 13 goal(s).

On the other side, Ro-Zangelo Daal is the name that frightens the most for The Cheeseheads with 3 goal(s) in the Eredivisie.

In terms of playmaking, Mateo Chávez García leads in assists with 3. In the whole season, Troy Parrott has accumulated 17 goal(s).

Heerenveen vs AZ Alkmaar statistics in the Eredivisie

Heerenveen have an average of 11.25 corners and 1 cards per match. Meanwhile, AZ Alkmaar have 14 corners and 0.75 cards. See the numbers for Heerenveen vs AZ Alkmaar in the table below.

Home Team

Heerenveen Team Logo

Heerenveen

Netherlands - Eredivisie

Form Last 5 PPG
Overall D L D W L

1

Home L W D W W

2

Away D D L L W

1

Away Team

AZ Alkmaar Team Logo

AZ Alkmaar

Netherlands - Eredivisie

Form Last 5 PPG
Overall W W W W W

3

Home W W D D W

2.2

Away W W W D D

2.2

More tips for Heerenveen vs AZ Alkmaar

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

AZ Alkmaar will travel looking for a win against Heerenveen. Even as the away side, expect AZ Alkmaar to be the primary aggressor in this match.

With Heerenveen hardly in the best of form of late, AZ Alkmaar has the perfect opportunity to capture a half-time lead on their way to a win. So our betting tip is for AZ Alkmaar to win the first half.

Correct score prediction for Heerenveen vs AZ Alkmaar

AZ Alkmaar arrive for this match with numbers well above average. Their favoritism in the odds is a consequence of this. Probable score: Heerenveen 0-3 AZ Alkmaar. No analysis guarantees the correct score. Bet with awareness and within your limits.

Where to watch Heerenveen vs AZ Alkmaar

Check out where to watch the live match between AZ Alkmaar and Heerenveen:

Broadcast: no broadcast scheduled

Predicted line-ups for Heerenveen and AZ Alkmaar

The line-ups for Heerenveen vs AZ Alkmaar 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.

Sportclub Heerenveen N.V. line-up

  • 3

    Maas Willemsen

    Defender

  • 4

    Sam Kersten

    Defender

  • 6

    Dirk Proper

    Midfielder

  • 7

    Maxence Rivera

    Forward

  • 9

    Dylan Vente

    Forward

  • 10

    Ringo Meerveld

    Midfielder

  • 19

    Vasilios Zagaritis

    Defender

  • 20

    Jacob Trenskow

    Forward

  • 22

    Bernt Klaverboer

    Goalkeeper

  • 36

    Nolhan Mabeneyshi

    Midfielder

  • 45

    Oliver Johansen Braude

    Defender

The starting eleven is confirmed minutes before kick-off.

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 AZ Alkmaar starting eleven is confirmed close to the initial whistle.

Match details for Heerenveen vs AZ Alkmaar

Match: Heerenveen vs AZ Alkmaar

Tournament: Netherlands League 2026/27

Date: 06/09/2026

Time: 13:30 (Brasília time)

Venue: Abe Lenstra Stadion

Broadcast: none scheduled

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Published on 3 September 2026, at 20:08 Last updated on 3 September 2026, at 20:08
Author: Amauri Barbosa

Sports betting analyst with over 15 years of experience. At APWin, he writes football predictions, reviews bookmakers and explains the reasoning behind every bet.