Ajax vs AZ Alkmaar Prediction, Betting Tips, Lineups & Odds | 18 Oct 2025

Eredivisie Betting Preview: Ajax vs AZ Alkmaar

Ajax host AZ Alkmaar in this Dutch Eredivisie fixture at Johan Cruyff Arena, with kick-off set for 15:00 on Saturday 18 October. Our betting preview features expert predictions, betting tips, the latest odds, H2H stats, team news and both predicted and confirmed lineups.

Are Ajax Value for This Game?

There’s every chance that Ajax can get the upper hand over AZ and we’ll therefore back the hosts when it comes to Full-Time Result. The odds of -111 look too good to resist.

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Previous H2H Encounter Ended 2-2

Ajax played out a 3-3 draw in their last game. This was away from home at Sparta Stadion Het Kasteel against Sparta Rotterdam. The Sons of God recorded four shots on target and boasted 67% possession, while Wout Weghorst registered two goals and Oscar Gloukh scored one.

AZ Alkmaar claimed a 2-1 home win over Telstar at AFAS Stadion in their previous game. The Alkmaar side enjoyed 59% possession and recorded ten shots on goal, while Mexx Meerdink and Matej Sin found the net.

Head-to-Head Statistics

AZ haven’t lost to Ajax in their past eight matches, with the last encounter ending 2-2 at Johan Cruyff Arena. The past 10 H2H matches have included six AZ victories, three draws and one Ajax win.

Eredivisie		G	W	D	L	GF	GA	GD	GD	P
3	AZ Alkmaar	9	5	3	1	19	12	7	19:12	18
4	Ajax	9	4	4	1	17	12	5	17:12	16

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5 wins and 5 draws, averaging 2.1 goals from 15.0 attempts and 6.1 shots on goal. Ajax have had 57.3% possession, 525.0 passes and 6.0 corners per match. On average, the opposition have scored 1.2 goals from 11.5 attempts and 4.4 shots on goal, while earning 5.2 corners.

Wout Weghorst leads the way with 7 goals, Oscar Gloukh has 3, with Kenneth Taylor and two others on 2. The leading assistors are Steven Berghuis and Mika Godts with 3, while goalie Vitezslav Jaros has recorded 2 clean sheets.

AZ have won 6, lost 1 and drawn 3, with an average of 17.0 attempts, 6.6 shots on goal and 2.4 goals. Maarten Martens' team average 54.8% possession, 457.1 passes, 5.6 corners awarded and 3.5 corners against them, while 1.5 goals have been conceded from 4.5 shots on goal and 12.1 attempts.

The leading scorer has been Mexx Meerdink with 7, while Ibrahim Sadiq and Troy Parrott have 3. Sven Mijnans has been chief assist maker on 6, with Rome Owusu-Oduro recording one clean sheet in the previous 10 games.

Confirmed Lineups

Ajax confirmed lineup (4-2-3-1): Vitezslav Jaros (GK), Anton Gaaei, Josip Sutalo, Youri Baas, Lucas Rosa, Jorthy Mokio, Kenneth Taylor, Oliver Edvardsen, Oscar Gloukh, Mika Godts, Wout Weghorst.

AZ Alkmaar confirmed lineup (4-2-3-1): Rome Owusu-Oduro (GK), Denso Kasius, Wouter Goes, Alexandre Penetra, Mees de Wit, Peer Koopmeiners, Kees Smit, Weslley Pinto, Sven Mijnans, Isak Steiner Jensen, Troy Parrott.

Ajax vs AZ Alkmaar Prediction & Betting Tips

Our Ajax vs AZ Alkmaar betting preview covers everything you need, including a key match prediction, a corners betting angle, correct score insight, top player prop bets and a value-packed bet builder recommendation.

Match Prediction

Ajax look like the real deal to claim a victory, especially as odds of -111 are available. You can back this value selection with confidence when they line up in this Eredivisie clash.

Our football betting picks come from having access to off-the-press team news along with going through the Eredivisie form guide. It’s also important to identify the key stats.

Key Ajax vs AZ Alkmaar league stats:

• Ajax have won 5 consecutive games at home.
• Ajax have won 15 of their last 19 games at home.
• Ajax have won 7 of their last 10 games at home.

Ajax to Win Probability

When you look at the latest odds, our pick has a 52.6% chance of winning. Based on our in-depth research, we calculate the actual probability to be 55-60%. This wager can therefore be backed with confidence.

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Our Match Prediction

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Correct Score Prediction

Ajax 1 - 0 AZ Alkmaar

We’re taking a correct score bet which involves Ajax to win 1-0. The odds of +800 make plenty of appeal and you should hopefully get some entertainment with this wager.

Player Prop Picks

Top Pick: Kenneth Taylor Over 0.5 Shots On Target -100

Kenneth Taylor (Ajax) has had a minimum of one shot on goal in four consecutive Eredivisie matches. In our opinion, there is value when it comes to him covering the Shots on Target line, with betting odds of -100 now available.

Latest Kenneth Taylor Player Prop Odds

Goalscorer

Anytime

+340

First

+850

Shots On Target

Over 0.5

-118

Under 0.5

-133

Shots

Over 1.5

-167

Under 1.5

-

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Mika Godts to Score +280

Mika Godts (Ajax) has racked up two goals in his past four Eredivisie games on home soil. The Anytime Goalscorer odds look really appealing based on the stats and we’ll take a chance on him at odds of +280.

Latest Mika Godts Player Prop Odds

Goalscorer

Anytime

+270

First

+650

Shots On Target

Over 0.5

-118

Under 0.5

-133

Shots

Over 2.5

+133

Under 2.5

-

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Corners Prediction

Over 9.5 Corners -112

There has been three straight Ajax matches where 9.5 Total Corners has been covered, while it has been an average of 11.80 corners in the previous five AZ Alkmaar games. We’re expecting plenty of corners and that the line is going to be covered, with odds of -112 on offer.

League Games

League Games

Last 10 Total For Against

Last 10 at Home Total For Against

Last 10 Away Total For Against

Ajax

Total

11.20 6.00 5.20

Home

10.20 6.60 3.60

Away

9.50 5.50 4.00

AZ Alkmaar

Total

9.10 5.60 3.50

Home

9.80 6.30 3.50

Away

10.20 6.10 4.10

Latest Corner Odds

Total Corners

Over 9.5

-106

Under 9.5

-133

Ajax Corners

Over 5.5

+120

Under 5.5

-163

AZ Alkmaar Corners

Over 4.5

+110

Under 4.5

-150

Most Corners

1

-143

X

+600

2

+163

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Ajax vs AZ Alkmaar Odds

The odds are updated on a frequent basis. You might therefore find that they are different to the ones listed for the above betting predictions.

Bookies Have Ajax as Favourites

Ajax are available at -103 to come away with a triumph in this Eredivisie clash, meaning a 51% likelihood of winning according to the published betting odds. AZ Alkmaar are trading at a bigger price than their opponents and the outsiders can be backed at +245.

If you want to back Ajax to win, then you can take the Asian Handicap -0.5 option. This selection is priced at -103, although AZ +0.5 is -120 and the latter puts the draw on your side.

There’s a high probability that Over 2.5 Goals will be netted according to the current prices. Should you expect both teams score, then the BTTS Yes option is available at -189.

The best football betting sites have excellent coverage for the latest Eredivisie games. They supply customers with hundreds of markets and it’s down to you to find the best angle.

Full-Time Result

1

-103

X

+280

2

+245

Half-Time Result

1

+145

X

+145

2

+270

Double Chance

1X

-333

12

-385

X2

-128

Draw No Bet

1

-208

2

+150

Asian Handicap

1 Hcp -0.5

-103

2 Hcp +0.5

-120

Total Goals

Under 2.5

+135

Over 2.5

-175

Both Teams to Score

Yes

-189

No

+140

Wout Weghorst Top of First Goalscorer List

There is +145 available that Wout Weghorst finds the net at any stage. He is available at +380 to register the first goal which makes him favourite.

Wout Weghorst (Ajax)

First

+145

Anytime

+380

Troy Parrott (AZ)

First

+150

Anytime

+390

Mexx Meerdink (AZ)

First

+190

Anytime

+500

Don-Angelo Konadu (Ajax)

First

+200

Anytime

+550

Oscar Gloukh (Ajax)

First

+205

Anytime

+500

Kasper Dolberg (Ajax)

First

+220

Anytime

+525

Oliver Edvardsen (Ajax)

First

+235

Anytime

+600

Mika Godts (Ajax)

First

+270

Anytime

+650

Kenneth Taylor (Ajax)

First

+340

Anytime

+850

Raul Moro (Ajax)

First

+350

Anytime

+850

Steven Berghuis (Ajax)

First

+350

Anytime

+900

Ibrahim Sadiq (AZ)

First

+360

Anytime

+950

Isak Steiner Jensen (AZ)

First

+380

Anytime

+950

Davy Klaassen (Ajax)

First

+400

Anytime

+1000

Sven Mijnans (AZ)

First

+425

Anytime

+1150

Denso Kasius (AZ)

First

+650

Anytime

+1800

Owen Wijndal (Ajax)

First

+750

Anytime

+2200

Ro-Zangelo Daal (AZ)

First

+800

Anytime

+1600

Kian Fitz-Jim (Ajax)

First

+800

Anytime

+1900

Mexx Meerdink (AZ)

Over 0.5

-244

Under 0.5

+150

Wout Weghorst (Ajax)

Over 0.5

-213

Under 0.5

+130

Don-Angelo Konadu (Ajax)

Over 0.5

-208

Under 0.5

+130

Oscar Gloukh (Ajax)

Over 0.5

-182

Under 0.5

+115

Kasper Dolberg (Ajax)

Over 0.5

-172

Under 0.5

+108

Oliver Edvardsen (Ajax)

Over 0.5

-164

Under 0.5

+105

Mika Godts (Ajax)

Over 0.5

-118

Under 0.5

-133

Kenneth Taylor (Ajax)

Over 0.5

-118

Under 0.5

-133

Steven Berghuis (Ajax)

Over 0.5

-105

Under 0.5

-149

Ibrahim Sadiq (AZ)

Over 0.5

-102

Under 0.5

-154

Sven Mijnans (AZ)

Over 0.5

+106

Under 0.5

-182

Isak Steiner Jensen (AZ)

Over 0.5

+110

Under 0.5

-172

Raul Moro (Ajax)

Over 0.5

+115

Under 0.5

-182

Davy Klaassen (Ajax)

Over 0.5

+140

Under 0.5

-227

Troy Parrott (AZ)

Over 1.5

+145

Under 1.5

-238

Ro-Zangelo Daal (AZ)

Over 0.5

+220

Under 0.5

-400

Denso Kasius (AZ)

Over 0.5

+235

Under 0.5

-500

Kian Fitz-Jim (Ajax)

Over 0.5

+280

Under 0.5

-556

Owen Wijndal (Ajax)

Over 0.5

+310

Under 0.5

-625

Troy Parrott (AZ)

Over 3.5

+117

Under 3.5

-

Wout Weghorst (Ajax)

Over 2.5

+117

Under 2.5

-

Don-Angelo Konadu (Ajax)

Over 2.5

-111

Under 2.5

-

Oscar Gloukh (Ajax)

Over 2.5

+118

Under 2.5

-

Kasper Dolberg (Ajax)

Over 2.5

+125

Under 2.5

-

Oliver Edvardsen (Ajax)

Over 2.5

+125

Under 2.5

-

Mika Godts (Ajax)

Over 2.5

+133

Under 2.5

-

Kenneth Taylor (Ajax)

Over 1.5

-167

Under 1.5

-

Raul Moro (Ajax)

Over 1.5

+117

Under 1.5

-

Steven Berghuis (Ajax)

Over 1.5

-143

Under 1.5

-

Ibrahim Sadiq (AZ)

Over 1.5

-120

Under 1.5

-

Isak Steiner Jensen (AZ)

Over 1.5

-105

Under 1.5

-

Sven Mijnans (AZ)

Over 1.5

-159

Under 1.5

-

Davy Klaassen (Ajax)

Over 0.5

-263

Under 0.5

-

Denso Kasius (AZ)

Over 0.5

-217

Under 0.5

-

Ro-Zangelo Daal (AZ)

Over 0.5

-161

Under 0.5

-

Six Wins From Past Ten Ajax Home Games

Ajax have managed six victories, two draws and two losses in the last 10 home matches, recording an average of 1.70 goals per game and conceding 1.10.

AZ have four victories, three draws and three defeats in the last 10 away matches, netting an average of 1.80 goals per game and conceding 1.60.

The last meeting at Johan Cruyff Arena saw Ajax and AZ draw 2-2. It has been three AZ victories, one Ajax win and two draws in the previous 6 H2H games at Johan Cruyff Arena.

Last 10 League Games		W-D-L	G	GF	GA	O2.5	U2.5	B-Y	B-No
Ajax Home Stats		6-2-2	2.80	1.70	1.10	5	5	5	5
AZ Alkmaar Away Stats		4-3-3	3.40	1.80	1.60	8	2	7	3

• W-D-L = Wins-Draws-Losses
• G = Avg. Goals
• GF = Avg. Goals For
• GA = Avg. Goals Against
• O2.5 = Matches Over 2.5 Goals
• U2.5 = Matches Under 2.5 Goals
• B-Y = Matches BTTS Yes
• B-No = Matches BTTS No

Ajax vs AZ Alkmaar Lineups & Team News

Get the latest team news for Ajax vs AZ Alkmaar before you bet. Expect the predicted and confirmed Eredivisie lineups along with timely injury updates.

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