AZ Alkmaar vs Heerenveen Prediction, Betting Tips, Lineups & Odds | 12 Apr 2026

Eredivisie Betting Preview: AZ Alkmaar vs Heerenveen

AZ Alkmaar square off against Heerenveen at AFAS Stadion, with kick-off set for 10:45 on Sunday 12 April.

We’ll go for the underdogs Heerenveen at +0.75 for their clash against AZ. Taking the Asian Handicap odds of +102 means that the stake is divided between +0.5 and +1 which looks like the best play.

AZ Alkmaar last league game was a 2-0 victory over Fortuna Sittard at AFAS Stadion. That means it’s now been three Eredivisie home wins on the spin. The Cheeseheads had the majority of the ball boasting 55% possession and six shots on target, while Mexx Meerdink and Sven Mijnans scored one goal apiece.

Three days ago, AZ were beaten 3-0 when facing Shakhtar Donetsk in the Europa Conference League at Stadion Miejski im. Henryka Reymana.

Heerenveen secured a 4-1 home win over Heracles at Abe Lenstra Stadion in their previous game. Robin Veldman's men racked up fourteen shots on goal and boasted 66% possession, with Jacob Trenskow, Lasse Nordaas, Remko Pasveer (own goal) and Maxence Rivera finding the net.

Head-to-Head Statistics

Heerenveen claimed victory in the previous meeting between these teams. A 3-1 home win was registered against AZ at Abe Lenstra Stadion. The past 10 H2H matches have included five AZ victories, two draws and three Heerenveen wins.

Eredivisie		G	W	D	L	GF	GA	GD	GD	P
6	AZ Alkmaar	29	13	6	10	49	45	4	49:45	45
7	SC Heerenveen	29	12	8	9	53	47	6	53:47	44

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5 wins, 4 losses and 1 draw, averaging 1.5 goals from 5.6 shots on goal and 13.2 attempts. AZ have had 49.6% possession, 421.2 passes and 4.7 corners per game. On average, they have conceded 1.3 goals from 4.2 shots on goal and 11.6 attempts, while the opposition have been awarded 4.7 corners.

Top scorer Troy Parrott has found the net 4 times, with Sven Mijnans and Isak Steiner Jensen getting 3 and 2 respectively. Isak Steiner Jensen, Mees de Wit and Troy Parrott have recorded the most assists with 3 apiece. Meanwhile, goalkeeper Jeroen Zoet has kept 2 clean sheets.

Heerenveen have won 6, lost 2 and drawn 2, with an average of 5.8 shots on goal, 13.3 attempts and 2.2 goals. The Super Frisians average 45.8% possession, 432.9 passes, 4.2 corners taken and 5.8 corners against them, while 1.7 goals have been conceded from 17.1 attempts and 6.5 shots on goal.

The leading scorers have been Lasse Nordaas and Jacob Trenskow with 6, while Maxence Rivera has 3. Joris van Overeem is top assists provider with 5, while Bernt Klaverboer has recorded one clean sheet in the last 10 games.

Predicted & Confirmed Lineups

AZ Alkmaar predicted lineup (4-2-3-1): Jeroen Zoet (GK), Elijah Dijkstra, Wouter Goes, Alexandre Penetra, Mees de Wit, Matej Sin, Kees Smit, Ayoub Oufkir, Sven Mijnans, Weslley Patati, Troy Parrott.

Heerenveen predicted lineup (4-2-3-1): Bernt Klaverboer (GK), Oliver Braude, Maas Willemsen, Sam Kersten, Vasilios Zagaritis, Joris van Overeem, Marcus Linday, Jacob Trenskow, Ringo Meerveld, Maxence Rivera, Lasse Nordas.

AZ Alkmaar vs Heerenveen Prediction & Betting Tips

Get set for AZ Alkmaar vs Heerenveen with our full betting breakdown, complete with an expert match prediction, a likely final score, top corners play, player prop picks and a value-driven bet builder.

Match Prediction

We’re expecting Heerenveen to perform well in this Eredivisie encounter and we’re taking them at +102 on the Asian Handicap. A competitive game could be in store and +0.75 is a value wager.

Our panel of football writers survey the latest injuries and suspensions. When combined with the form guide, this helps us secure the best odds. Our stats-led approach backed up by key Eredivisie data is helpful.

Key AZ Alkmaar vs Heerenveen league stats:

• The +0.75 line has been covered by Heerenveen in 5 consecutive games.
• The +0.75 line has been covered by Heerenveen in 8 of their last 10 games.
• The +0.75 line has been covered by Heerenveen in 14 of their last 20 games.
• The -0.75 line hasn’t been covered by AZ in 12 of their last 20 games.
• The -0.75 line hasn’t been covered by AZ in 3 of their last 5 games.

The betting apps are estimating that there is a 49.5% likelihood of this pick landing a return. Our tipsters think there’s a stronger chance of success and calculate the probability to be 55-60%. It’s why we think it’s worth placing this bet.

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Our Match Prediction

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Correct Score Prediction

AZ Alkmaar 1 - 1 Heerenveen

We’re sweet on the prospect of a 1-1 draw which is available at odds of +650. Correct score betting can be rewarding and you can also get plenty of entertainment with this option.

Player Prop Picks

Top Pick: Ringo Meerveld Over 1.5 Shots +130

Ringo Meerveld (Heerenveen) has recorded over 1.5 shots in his past two Eredivisie games. We think this could be a telling statistic and we’ll back him to cover the Player Shots line which is available at odds of +130.

Latest Ringo Meerveld Player Prop Odds

Goalscorer

Anytime

+400

First

+1300

Shots

Over 1.5

+130

Under 1.5

-

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Sven Mijnans to Score +220

Sven Mijnans (AZ) has been on the scoresheet in his past four Eredivisie home games. There are odds of +220 available for this Anytime Goalscorer wager and we think this is a value proposition for the player to find the net.

Latest Sven Mijnans Player Prop Odds

Goalscorer

Anytime

+220

First

+750

Shots

Over 3.5

+115

Under 3.5

-

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Corners Prediction

AZ Alkmaar Over 5.5 Corners -130

AZ Alkmaar have had over 5.5 corners in four straight games, with Heerenveen conceding over 5.5 corners in their past five away games. The number of AZ corners might be larger than the line implies and that means a bet at odds of -130.

League Games

League Games

Last 10 Total For Against

Last 10 at Home Total For Against

Last 10 Away Total For Against

AZ Alkmaar

Total

9.40 4.70 4.70

Home

10.00 5.80 4.20

Away

10.30 5.50 4.80

Heerenveen

Total

10.00 4.20 5.80

Home

9.60 5.20 4.40

Away

10.60 4.90 5.70

Latest Corner Odds

Total Corners

Over 9.5

-137

Under 9.5

-103

AZ Alkmaar Corners

Over 5.5

-130

Under 5.5

-110

Heerenveen Corners

Over 3.5

-135

Under 3.5

-104

Most Corners

1

-213

X

+650

2

+210

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AZ Alkmaar vs Heerenveen Odds

The odds and lines below are updated regularly and may differ from the prices shown in our picks, which are captured at the time of publication.

Some will want to go ahead and back AZ Alkmaar at -164 to win this Eredivisie encounter. After all, this betting price suggests a 62% chance that the favourites end up succeeding. Heerenveen are the outsiders at +350 which suggests a lower likelihood of winning.

You can back AZ at +108 on the Half-Time Result market, meaning you need them to be ahead at the break. Heerenveen are +320 and the draw is chalked up at +163.

If you’re anticipating a high-scoring contest, Over 2.5 Goals has the shortest odds. BTTS Yes is available at -250 for anyone expecting Both Teams to Score.

The best football betting sites provide bettors with an abundance of options. For every Eredivisie game, you’re able to select from hundreds of markets and make the best choice.

Full-Time Result

1

-164

X

+350

2

+350

Half-Time Result

1

+108

X

+163

2

+320

Double Chance

1X

-500

12

-500

X2

+120

Draw No Bet

1

-357

2

+225

Asian Handicap

1 Hcp -0.75

-128

2 Hcp +0.75

+102

Total Goals

Under 2.5

+200

Over 2.5

-270

Both Teams to Score

Yes

-250

No

+170

Troy Parrott is the First Goalscorer favourite at +340. Alternatively, there’s the opportunity to simply back him to find the net anytime at -105.

Troy Parrott (AZ)

First

-105

Anytime

+340

Mexx Meerdink (AZ)

First

+150

Anytime

+480

Lasse Nordas (Heerenveen)

First

+180

Anytime

+600

Maxence Rivera (Heerenveen)

First

+220

Anytime

+750

Ayoub Oufkir (AZ)

First

+220

Anytime

+750

Sven Mijnans (AZ)

First

+220

Anytime

+750

Jacob Trenskow (Heerenveen)

First

+230

Anytime

+700

Weslley Patati (AZ)

First

+230

Anytime

+750

Ibrahim Sadiq (AZ)

First

+240

Anytime

+750

Dylan Vente (Heerenveen)

First

+250

Anytime

+800

Isak Steiner Jensen (AZ)

First

+300

Anytime

+950

Ro-Zangelo Daal (AZ)

First

+330

Anytime

+1050

Kees Smit (AZ)

First

+350

Anytime

+1150

Ringo Meerveld (Heerenveen)

First

+400

Anytime

+1300

Luuk Brouwers (Heerenveen)

First

+500

Anytime

+1600

Denso Kasius (AZ)

First

+550

Anytime

+1800

Seiya Maikuma (AZ)

First

+650

Anytime

+2000

Luca Oyen (Heerenveen)

First

+650

Anytime

+2000

Maxim Dekker (AZ)

First

+750

Anytime

+2200

Joris Van Overeem (Heerenveen)

First

+750

Anytime

+2200

Troy Parrott (AZ)

Over 4.5

+106

Under 4.5

-

Sven Mijnans (AZ)

Over 3.5

+115

Under 3.5

-

Lasse Nordas (Heerenveen)

Over 2.5

-120

Under 2.5

-

Maxence Rivera (Heerenveen)

Over 2.5

+128

Under 2.5

-

Ayoub Oufkir (AZ)

Over 2.5

+143

Under 2.5

-

Jacob Trenskow (Heerenveen)

Over 2.5

+132

Under 2.5

-

Mexx Meerdink (AZ)

Over 2.5

-154

Under 2.5

-

Ro-Zangelo Daal (AZ)

Over 1.5

+112

Under 1.5

-

Ringo Meerveld (Heerenveen)

Over 1.5

+130

Under 1.5

-

Kees Smit (AZ)

Over 1.5

+140

Under 1.5

-

Dylan Vente (Heerenveen)

Over 1.5

-172

Under 1.5

-

Isak Steiner Jensen (AZ)

Over 1.5

-105

Under 1.5

-

Ibrahim Sadiq (AZ)

Over 1.5

-152

Under 1.5

-

Weslley Patati (AZ)

Over 1.5

-189

Under 1.5

-

Luuk Brouwers (Heerenveen)

Over 0.5

-208

Under 0.5

-

Denso Kasius (AZ)

Over 0.5

-213

Under 0.5

-

Luca Oyen (Heerenveen)

Over 0.5

-172

Under 0.5

-

Joris Van Overeem (Heerenveen)

Over 0.5

-108

Under 0.5

-

AZ have secured five straight victories at AFAS Stadion. The Cheeseheads have six wins, three draws and one loss in the last 10 home games, scoring an average of 1.90 goals per match and conceding 0.70.

Heerenveen have racked up four wins, four defeats and two draws in the last 10 away matches, scoring an average of 1.60 goals per game and conceding 1.70.

The last AFAS Stadion meeting saw AZ beat Heerenveen 4-1. Aside from one draw, AZ have dominated the previous 7 H2H matches at AFAS Stadion with six wins.

Last 10 League Games		W-D-L	G	GF	GA	O2.5	U2.5	B-Y	B-No
AZ Alkmaar Home Stats		6-3-1	2.60	1.90	0.70	5	5	5	5
Heerenveen Away Stats		4-2-4	3.30	1.60	1.70	8	2	6	4

• 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

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AZ Alkmaar vs Heerenveen Lineups & Team News

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