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
7	AZ Alkmaar	34	14	10	10	58	51	7	58:51	52
8	SC Heerenveen	34	14	9	11	57	53	4	57:53	51

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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.

Confirmed Lineups

AZ Alkmaar confirmed lineup (4-2-3-1): Rome Owusu-Oduro (GK), Elijah Dijkstra, Wouter Goes, Alexandre Penetra, Mees de Wit, Jordy Clasie, Kees Smit, Isak Steiner Jensen, Sven Mijnans, Ro-Zangelo Daal, Troy Parrott.

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

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 +600. 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

+380

First

+1200

Shots

Over 1.5

+120

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

+700

Shots

Over 3.5

-104

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 10.5

-100

Under 10.5

-143

AZ Alkmaar Corners

Over 6.5

+108

Under 6.5

-154

Heerenveen Corners

Over 3.5

-130

Under 3.5

-110

Most Corners

1

-263

X

+750

2

+240

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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 -135 to win this Eredivisie encounter. After all, this betting price suggests a 57% chance that the favourites end up succeeding. Heerenveen are the outsiders at +310 which suggests a lower likelihood of winning.

You can back AZ at +120 on the Half-Time Result market, meaning you need them to be ahead at the break. Heerenveen are +290 and the draw is chalked up at +160.

If you’re anticipating a high-scoring contest, Over 2.5 Goals has the shortest odds. BTTS Yes is available at -263 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

-135

X

+310

2

+310

Half-Time Result

1

+120

X

+160

2

+290

Double Chance

1X

-455

12

-435

X2

+102

Draw No Bet

1

-303

2

+195

Asian Handicap

1 Hcp -0.75

-106

2 Hcp +0.75

-116

Total Goals

Under 2.5

+190

Over 2.5

-263

Both Teams to Score

Yes

-263

No

+180

Troy Parrott is the First Goalscorer favourite at +330. Alternatively, there’s the opportunity to simply back him to find the net anytime at -105.

Troy Parrott (AZ)

First

-105

Anytime

+330

Mexx Meerdink (AZ)

First

+155

Anytime

+500

Lasse Nordas (Heerenveen)

First

+165

Anytime

+550

Maxence Rivera (Heerenveen)

First

+210

Anytime

+700

Sven Mijnans (AZ)

First

+220

Anytime

+700

Jacob Trenskow (Heerenveen)

First

+220

Anytime

+700

Weslley Patati (AZ)

First

+230

Anytime

+700

Ayoub Oufkir (AZ)

First

+230

Anytime

+750

Dylan Vente (Heerenveen)

First

+240

Anytime

+750

Ibrahim Sadiq (AZ)

First

+240

Anytime

+800

Isak Steiner Jensen (AZ)

First

+300

Anytime

+950

Ro-Zangelo Daal (AZ)

First

+320

Anytime

+1050

Kees Smit (AZ)

First

+350

Anytime

+1150

Ringo Meerveld (Heerenveen)

First

+380

Anytime

+1200

Luuk Brouwers (Heerenveen)

First

+525

Anytime

+1600

Denso Kasius (AZ)

First

+575

Anytime

+1800

Mateo Chávez (AZ)

First

+700

Anytime

+2200

Luca Oyen (Heerenveen)

First

+700

Anytime

+2200

Joris Van Overeem (Heerenveen)

First

+750

Anytime

+2200

Seiya Maikuma (AZ)

First

+750

Anytime

+2200

Maxim Dekker (AZ)

First

+750

Anytime

+2200

Mees de Wit (AZ)

First

+800

Anytime

+2200

Troy Parrott (AZ)

Over 4.5

-105

Under 4.5

-

Sven Mijnans (AZ)

Over 3.5

-104

Under 3.5

-

Mexx Meerdink (AZ)

Over 2.5

-149

Under 2.5

-

Lasse Nordas (Heerenveen)

Over 2.5

-143

Under 2.5

-

Maxence Rivera (Heerenveen)

Over 2.5

+114

Under 2.5

-

Jacob Trenskow (Heerenveen)

Over 2.5

+120

Under 2.5

-

Ringo Meerveld (Heerenveen)

Over 1.5

+120

Under 1.5

-

Kees Smit (AZ)

Over 1.5

+145

Under 1.5

-

Ro-Zangelo Daal (AZ)

Over 1.5

+110

Under 1.5

-

Isak Steiner Jensen (AZ)

Over 1.5

-109

Under 1.5

-

Ibrahim Sadiq (AZ)

Over 1.5

-156

Under 1.5

-

Dylan Vente (Heerenveen)

Over 1.5

-185

Under 1.5

-

Ayoub Oufkir (AZ)

Over 1.5

-182

Under 1.5

-

Weslley Patati (AZ)

Over 1.5

-182

Under 1.5

-

Luuk Brouwers (Heerenveen)

Over 0.5

-208

Under 0.5

-

Denso Kasius (AZ)

Over 0.5

-204

Under 0.5

-

Luca Oyen (Heerenveen)

Over 0.5

-172

Under 0.5

-

Joris Van Overeem (Heerenveen)

Over 0.5

-111

Under 0.5

-

Seiya Maikuma (AZ)

Over 0.5

+114

Under 0.5

-

Mees de Wit (AZ)

Over 0.5

+115

Under 0.5

-

Stats: Eredivisie matches only
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

AZ Alkmaar vs Heerenveen Lineups & Team News

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