AZ Alkmaar vs Twente Prediction, Betting Tips, Lineups & Odds | 21 Dec 2024
Get Over the Total Goals With Confidence
There’s lots of value when it comes to betting the -125 about Over 2.5 on the Total Goals market. AZ and Twente have the potential to score three or more and we’re expecting a return.
AZ 2-1 Win in Previous H2H Encounter
AZ Alkmaar won their last game 2-1, making it four on the bounce. This was a road victory at Rat Verlegh Stadion against NAC Breda. The Alkmaar club had six shots on target and enjoyed 66% possession, while Troy Parrott and Mees de Wit scored one goal each.
FC Twente won their previous game which was at home. It was a 2-0 victory against FC Groningen at De Grolsch Veste. Joseph Oosting's side managed five shots on goal and enjoyed 55% possession, while Bart van Rooij and Sem Steijn were on the scoresheet.
Head-to-Head Statistics
AZ won the last clash between the pair. Enjoying a 2-1 home triumph when facing Twente at AFAS Stadion. The 10 H2H games most recently played have featured five Twente wins, one draw and four victories for AZ.
Eredivisie | G | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | GD | P | |
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8 | ![]() |
2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 6 | 3 | 3 | 6:3 | 4 |
10 | ![]() |
3 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 4 | -2 | 2:4 | 3 |
4 wins, 5 losses and 1 draw, averaging 1.4 goals from 4.0 shots on goal and 14.1 attempts. AZ have had 53.4% possession, 484.1 passes and 5.0 corners per match. On average, the opposition have scored 1.5 goals from 3.3 shots on goal and 10.0 attempts, while being awarded 3.3 corners.
Top scorer Troy Parrott has found the net 5 times, with Mayckel Lahdo, Mexx Meerdink and Denso Kasius getting 2 each. Peer Koopmeiners is the top assists maker with 3.
Twente – Last 10 League GamesTwente have won 6, lost 2 and drawn 2, with an average of 2.0 goals from 14.9 attempts and 5.6 shots on goal. The Enschede outfit average 54.1% possession, 491.6 passes, 5.4 corners awarded and 3.8 corners against them, while conceding 1.5 goals from 9.6 attempts and 3.7 shots on goal.
Sem Steijn is top of the team’s scoring charts with 6, while Sam Lammers and Michel Vlap both have 3. Daan Rots, Sem Steijn and Michel Vlap have clocked up 3 assists, with Lars Unnerstall keeping 3 clean sheets in the previous 10 games.
Confirmed Lineups
AZ Alkmaar confirmed lineup (4-3-3): Rome Owusu-Oduro (GK), Seiya Maikuma, Wouter Goes, Alexandre Penetra, David Moeller Wolfe, Peer Koopmeiners, Sven Mijnans, Jordy Clasie, Ernest Poku, Troy Parrott, Ruben van Bommel.
Twente confirmed lineup (4-2-3-1): Lars Unnerstall (GK), Bart van Rooij, Gustaf Lagerbielke, Alec Van Hoorenbeeck, Anass Salah-Eddine, Youri Regeer, Michal Sadilek, Daan Rots, Sem Steijn, Michel Vlap, Ricky van Wolfswinkel.
AZ Alkmaar vs Twente Prediction & Betting Tips
It’s hard to pass up the opportunity to bet Over 2.5 Goals, with this Eredivisie clash anticipated to feature at least three goals. Secure odds of -125 that this outcome lands which would mean a nice return.
We always have a keen eye on team news, while our football experts have their finger on the pulse by knowing the latest form. You will also find a compendium of stats which provide some valuable pointers ahead of the action.
Key AZ Alkmaar vs Twente league stats:
Over 2.5 Probability
When you look at the latest odds, our pick has a 55.6% chance of winning. However, we have this number between 60-65% based on our in-depth research. This wager can therefore be backed with confidence.
If you’re sweet on the prospect of a few goals over the ninety minutes, there’s the chance to combine Over 2.5 Goals with BTTS Yes on the Total Goals & Both Teams to Score market. It’s available at bigger odds and you need both sides to find the net.

Correct Score Prediction
We’re taking a correct score bet which involves AZ to win 2-1. The odds of +700 make plenty of appeal and you should hopefully get some entertainment with this wager.
AZ Alkmaar vs Twente Odds
This Eredivisie match sees AZ Alkmaar available at +106 and FC Twente priced at +230 for the victory. The bookies have betting odds of +260 about the draw.
If you’re betting on Total Goals, the market are finding it hard to split Unders and Overs.
Should you want to back AZ Alkmaar to win this Eredivisie match, then there is -185 available on the Draw No Bet market, with FC Twente chalked at +143.







- Eredivisie: 14/05 2025 Twente 2 AZ Alkmaar 3
- Eredivisie: 21/12 2024 AZ Alkmaar 1 Twente 0
- Eredivisie: 05/05 2024 AZ Alkmaar 2 Twente 1
- Eredivisie: 13/01 2024 Twente 2 AZ Alkmaar 1
- Eredivisie: 19/03 2023 Twente 2 AZ Alkmaar 1
- Eredivisie: 11/09 2022 AZ Alkmaar 1 Twente 1
- Eredivisie: 13/03 2022 AZ Alkmaar 0 Twente 1
- KNVB Cup: 19/01 2022 Twente 1 AZ Alkmaar 2
- Eredivisie: 23/09 2021 Twente 3 AZ Alkmaar 1
- Eredivisie: 13/03 2021 AZ Alkmaar 4 Twente 1


- 4 wins, 2 defeats and 4 draws in the previous 10 matches
- 5 wins, 2 defeats and 3 draws in the previous 10 home matches
- 3 wins, 5 defeats and 2 draws in the previous 10 matches
- 1 win, 5 defeats and 4 draws in the previous 10 away matches
- An average of 2.00 goals scored and 1.20 conceded in the previous 10 matches
- An average of 1.60 goals scored and 0.80 conceded in the previous 10 home matches
- An average of 3.20 goals per game in the previous 10 matches
- An average of 2.40 goals per game in the previous 10 home matches
- BTTS Yes in 6 of the previous 10 matches
- BTTS Yes in 5 of the previous 10 home matches
- Over 2.5 Goals in 6 of the previous 10 matches
- Over 2.5 Goals in 4 of the previous 10 home matches
- An average of 1.50 goals scored and 2.00 conceded in the previous 10 matches
- An average of 1.20 goals scored and 2.00 conceded in the previous 10 away matches
- An average of 3.50 goals per game in the previous 10 matches
- An average of 3.20 goals per game in the previous 10 away matches
- BTTS Yes in 7 of the previous 10 matches
- BTTS Yes in 7 of the previous 10 away matches
- Over 2.5 Goals in 5 of the previous 10 matches
- Over 2.5 Goals in 5 of the previous 10 away matches
- An average of 7.50 corners awarded and 4.10 corners conceded in the last 10 matches
- An average of 7.10 corners awarded and 3.00 corners against in the last 10 home matches
- An average of 11.60 corners awarded in the last 10 matches
- An average of 10.10 corners awarded in the last 10 home matches
- Had the most corners in 8 and least corners in 1 of the last 10 matches
- Had the most corners in 8 and least corners in 0 of the last 10 home matches
- An average of 5.30 corners awarded and 4.70 corners conceded in the last 10 matches
- An average of 5.00 corners awarded and 4.90 corners against in the last 10 away matches
- An average of 10.00 corners awarded in the last 10 matches
- An average of 9.90 corners awarded in the last 10 away matches
- Had the most corners in 5 and least corners in 5 of the last 10 matches
- Had the most corners in 5 and least corners in 4 of the last 10 away matches
- An average of 53.30% possession in the last 10 matches
- An average of 56.30% possession in the last 10 home matches
- Most possession in 5 of the last 10 matches
- Most possession in 7 of the last 10 home matches
- An average of 48.90% possession in the last 10 matches
- An average of 50.20% possession in the last 10 away matches
- Most possession in 6 of the last 10 matches
- Most possession in 6 of the last 10 away matches
- Top Scorers for AZ Alkmaar this season are Troy Parrott (14), Mexx Meerdink (9), Ibrahim Sadiq (6)
- Top Assistors for AZ Alkmaar this season are Peer Koopmeiners (7), David Moeller Wolfe (6), Ruben van Bommel (5)
AZ Alkmaar vs Twente Lineups & Team News
It’s great to get the latest lineups for the match, with injuries being flagged up thanks to our up-to-date AZ Alkmaar vs Twente team news.
Getting the player information you need is easy thanks to the Eredivisie squads.
AZ Alkmaar Confirmed Lineup 4-3-3
Twente Confirmed Lineup 4-2-3-1
AZ Alkmaar Confirmed Lineup 4-3-3
Twente Confirmed Lineup 4-2-3-1
AZ Alkmaar Substitutes
- 4Bruno Martins Indi
- 12Hobie Verhulst
- 17Jayden Addai
- 22Maxim Dekker
- 23Mayckel Lahdo
- 25Lequincio Zeefuik
- 28Zico Buurmeester
- 30Denso Kasius
- 33Dave Kwakman
- 34Mees de Wit
- 35Mexx Meerdink
- 41Jeroen Zoet
Twente Substitutes
- 4Mathias Kjoeloe
- 5Bas Kuipers
- 6Carel Eiting
- 7Mitchell van Bergen
- 10Sam Lammers
- 16Issam El Maach
- 22Przemyslaw Tyton
- 30Sayfallah Ltaief
- 38Max Bruns
- 39Mats Rots
- 41Gijs Besselink
Previous AZ Alkmaar Lineups
Previous Twente Lineups
# | Team | G | W | D | L | +/- | P |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1 | NEC Nijmegen | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 12:1 | 9 |
2 | PSV | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 12:3 | 9 |
3 | Ajax | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 6:2 | 7 |
4 | Feyenoord | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 4:1 | 6 |
5 | PEC Zwolle | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 3:0 | 6 |
6 | Utrecht | 3 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 9:3 | 6 |
7 | Sp. Rotterdam | 3 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 6:7 | 6 |
8 | AZ Alkmaar | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 6:3 | 4 |
9 | Volendam | 3 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 5:5 | 3 |
10 | Twente | 3 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 2:4 | 3 |
11 | Groningen | 3 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 5:9 | 3 |
12 | NAC Breda | 3 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 2:6 | 3 |
13 | Go Ahead E. | 3 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 4:7 | 2 |
14 | Fortuna Sittard | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 3:4 | 1 |
15 | SC Heerenveen | 3 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 3:5 | 1 |
16 | Telstar | 3 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 2:6 | 1 |
17 | Excelsior | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 2:11 | 0 |
18 | Heracles | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 1:10 | 0 |
# | Team | G | W | D | L | +/- | P |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1 | NEC Nijmegen | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 8:0 | 6 |
2 | PSV | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 10:3 | 6 |
3 | Utrecht | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 8:1 | 6 |
4 | Ajax | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 4:0 | 6 |
5 | AZ Alkmaar | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 4:1 | 3 |
6 | Feyenoord | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2:0 | 3 |
7 | Sp. Rotterdam | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2:1 | 3 |
8 | Groningen | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2:1 | 3 |
9 | NAC Breda | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2:1 | 3 |
10 | PEC Zwolle | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1:0 | 3 |
11 | Volendam | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2:2 | 1 |
12 | Fortuna Sittard | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2:2 | 1 |
13 | SC Heerenveen | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2:3 | 1 |
14 | Telstar | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2:4 | 1 |
15 | Go Ahead E. | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2:5 | 1 |
16 | Excelsior | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1:2 | 0 |
17 | Twente | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0:2 | 0 |
18 | Heracles | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1:4 | 0 |

















