Cambuur vs AZ Alkmaar Prediction, Betting Tips, Lineups & Odds | 18 Oct 2026
Cambuur vs AZ Alkmaar Predictions
Cambuur +1.25 looks to be a good Asian Handicap bet at odds of -109. It means we split our stake between +1 and +1.5 in their meeting with AZ and that provides some good insurance.
Continue below for our full Cambuur vs AZ betting breakdown, where you can read the complete analysis of our main match prediction, as well as our correct score prediction, player prop picks, corners prediction and bet builder tips.
Cambuur vs AZ Alkmaar Preview
Cambuur welcome AZ Alkmaar to Kooi Stadium, with kick-off set for 08:30 on Sunday 18 October.
Cambuur triumphed in their last game which was away from home. PEC Zwolle were beaten 1-0 at Mac3Park Stadion. They had four shots on target and boasted 54% possession, with a late strike from Nicolas Binder proving the difference.
AZ Alkmaar were beaten in their previous Eredivisie game and this was away from home at De Kuip. Feyenoord claimed a 2-0 win. The Cheeseheads enjoyed 57% possession and had one shot on goal.
Three days ago, AZ won 2-1 at home in the Europa League against Hapoel Be'er-Sheva.
H2H: AZ 2-1 Win in Previous Head-to-Head Encounter
AZ have claimed back-to-back victories over Cambuur. A 2-1 home success at AFAS Stadion was preceded by a 1-0 away win at Cambuur Stadion. Aside from one draw, AZ have dominated the previous 4 H2H meetings with three wins.
| Eredivisie | G | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | GD | P | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 |  AZ Alkmaar |
8 | 6 | 1 | 1 | 18 | 8 | 10 | 18:8 | 19 |
| 12 |  Cambuur |
8 | 2 | 2 | 4 | 11 | 19 | -8 | 11:19 | 8 |
Cambuur have 2 wins, 4 losses and 2 draws, averaging 1.4 goals from 4.1 shots on goal and 11.6 attempts. Johan Plat's side have averaged 47.3% possession, 380.1 passes and 3.9 corners per match, with their opponents getting 2.4 goals from 6.0 shots on goal, 15.5 attempts and 5.8 corners.
Rafik El Arguioui is the top scorer with 4 goals, while Ilyes Hamache has 3 and Nicolas Binder 2. Nicolas Binder has the most assists with 2, while goalie Thijs Jansen has recorded 2 clean sheets.
AZ have 6 victories, 1 defeat and 3 draws, with an average of 2.2 goals from 6.7 shots on goal and 16.8 attempts. The Alkmaar outfit have averaged 58.9% possession, 528.2 passes, 7.6 corners awarded and 4.3 corners against, while they’ve conceded 1.2 goals from 3.9 shots on goal and 9.6 attempts.
Mexx Meerdink and Ro-Zangelo Daal have 4 and they’re top of the team’s scoring charts, with Ayoub Oufkir on 2. Mateo Chavez has clocked up 3 assists, with Jari De Busser keeping 3 clean sheets in the last 10 games.
Predicted & Confirmed Lineups
Cambuur predicted lineup (4-2-3-1): Thijs Jansen (GK), Devid Eugene Bouah, Ismaël Baouf, Billy van Duijl, Morgan Costarelli, Ethan Apkakou, Nicky Souren, Fabian Kvam, Rafik El Arguioui, Ilyes Hamache, Mathieu Maertens.
AZ Alkmaar predicted lineup (4-2-3-1): Jari De Busser (GK), Elijah Dijkstra, Wouter Goes, Lewis Schouten, Mateo Chávez, Jordy Clasie, Peer Koopmeiners, Ayoub Oufkir, Calvin Stengs, Ro-Zangelo Daal, Mexx Meerdink.
Main Match Prediction
Cambuur +1.25 could well be a popular Asian Handicap bet at -109. A win or draw against AZ will mean a full return and we can be confident for this Eredivisie encounter.
Key stats supporting our main match prediction (league matches):
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According to the odds, there’s a 52.1% likelihood of our pick winning. After careful examination, our team calculate this probability to be closer to 60%. It’s why we think it’s worth placing this wager.
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Correct Score Prediction
2
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2
AZ Alkmaar
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Player Prop Picks
Rafik El Arguioui (Cambuur) has recorded one or more shots on goal in his past two Eredivisie matches. There is odds of -135 available when it comes to this Shots on Target wager and we think he’ll cover the line.
Ilyes Hamache (Cambuur) has managed three goals in his past four Eredivisie games on home soil. There are odds of +340 on offer for this Anytime Goalscorer bet and we think this is an attractive wager for the player to be on the scoresheet.
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Corners Prediction
AZ Alkmaar have been awarded an average of 6.25 corners in the past ten matches, while Cambuur have yielded a corner average of 6.25 in their last four home games. AZ should be capable of covering the line when it comes to Team Corners and odds of -132 are on offer.
Cambuur
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Bet Builder Tips
Our bet builder is compiled of the following: Cambuur with the +1.25 Asian Handicap, at least three goals in total along with Rafik El Arguioui (Cambuur) to finish with a minimum of one shot on target.
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Cambuur vs AZ Alkmaar 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.
The latest AZ Alkmaar odds are -238 which leads to them being favourites in this Eredivisie clash. It’s also implied by the bookmakers that they have a 70% prospect of securing a victory. Cambuur are the +525 underdogs, while the draw can also be backed as an alternative.
If you want to back the favourites to be ahead by the break, then AZ are -127 on the Half-Time Result market. Alternatively, Cambuur are +400 and the draw is priced at +170.
The lowest odds can be found for Over 2.5 Goals, which means at least three goals being netted. The Both Teams to Score market is always popular and BTTS Yes can be backed at -204.
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Favourite Mexx Meerdink is available at +310 to be the First Goalscorer. Similar odds apply if you’re interested in him to score the last goal.
SC Cambuur-Leeuwarden League Stats
AZ Alkmaar League Stats
- 2 wins, 4 defeats and 2 draws in the previous 8 matches
- 1 win and 3 defeats in the previous 4 home matches
- 6 wins, 1 defeat and 3 draws in the previous 10 matches
- 4 wins, 4 defeats and 2 draws in the previous 10 away matches
- An average of 1.38 goals scored and 2.38 conceded in the previous 8 matches
- An average of 1.50 goals scored and 3.25 conceded in the previous 4 home matches
- An average of 3.75 goals per game in the previous 8 matches
- An average of 4.75 goals per game in the previous 4 home matches
- BTTS Yes in 5 of the previous 8 matches
- BTTS Yes in 2 of the previous 4 home matches
- Over 2.5 Goals in 6 of the previous 8 matches
- Over 2.5 Goals in 4 of the previous 4 home matches
- An average of 2.20 goals scored and 1.20 conceded in the previous 10 matches
- An average of 1.30 goals scored and 1.40 conceded in the previous 10 away matches
- An average of 3.40 goals per game in the previous 10 matches
- An average of 2.70 goals per game in the previous 10 away matches
- BTTS Yes in 6 of the previous 10 matches
- BTTS Yes in 5 of the previous 10 away matches
- Over 2.5 Goals in 4 of the previous 10 matches
- Over 2.5 Goals in 5 of the previous 10 away matches
- An average of 3.88 corners awarded and 5.75 corners conceded in the last 8 matches
- An average of 3.50 corners awarded and 6.25 corners against in the last 4 home matches
- An average of 9.63 corners awarded in the last 8 matches
- An average of 9.75 corners awarded in the last 4 home matches
- Had the most corners in 1 and least corners in 5 of the last 8 matches
- Had the most corners in 0 and least corners in 3 of the last 4 home matches
- An average of 7.60 corners awarded and 4.30 corners conceded in the last 10 matches
- An average of 6.80 corners awarded and 4.60 corners against in the last 10 away matches
- An average of 11.90 corners awarded in the last 10 matches
- An average of 11.40 corners awarded in the last 10 away matches
- Had the most corners in 7 and least corners in 3 of the last 10 matches
- Had the most corners in 5 and least corners in 5 of the last 10 away matches
- An average of 47.25% possession in the last 8 matches
- An average of 41.25% possession in the last 4 home matches
- Most possession in 3 of the last 8 matches
- Most possession in 0 of the last 4 home matches
- An average of 58.90% possession in the last 10 matches
- An average of 55.20% possession in the last 10 away matches
- Most possession in 10 of the last 10 matches
- Most possession in 8 of the last 10 away matches
- Top Scorers for SC Cambuur-Leeuwarden this season are Rafik El Arguioui (4), Ilyes Hamache (3), Nicolas Binder (2)
- Top Assistors for SC Cambuur-Leeuwarden this season are Nicolas Binder (2), Billy van Duijl (1), Ilyes Hamache (1)
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Cambuur vs AZ Alkmaar Lineups & Team News
Know who’s in and who’s out for Cambuur vs AZ Alkmaar before making your bets. Stay informed with our predicted and confirmed Eredivisie lineups and the latest injury reports.
Cambuur Predicted Lineup 4-2-3-1
AZ Alkmaar Predicted Lineup 4-2-3-1
Cambuur Predicted Lineup 4-2-3-1
AZ Alkmaar Predicted Lineup 4-2-3-1
Previous Cambuur Lineups
Previous AZ Alkmaar Lineups
Injuries & Suspensions
SC Cambuur-Leeuwarden Player Stats & Squad
Manager: Johan Plat
AZ Alkmaar Player Stats & Squad
Eredivisie Table| # | Team | G | W | D | L | +/- | P |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Feyenoord | 8 | 6 | 2 | 0 | 27:7 | 20 |
| 2 | PSV | 8 | 6 | 1 | 1 | 26:10 | 19 |
| 3 | AZ Alkmaar | 8 | 6 | 1 | 1 | 18:8 | 19 |
| 4 | Twente | 8 | 5 | 2 | 1 | 16:8 | 17 |
| 5 | Ajax | 8 | 4 | 3 | 1 | 22:10 | 15 |
| 6 | Groningen | 8 | 4 | 2 | 2 | 20:14 | 14 |
| 7 | Fortuna Sittard | 8 | 4 | 2 | 2 | 14:15 | 14 |
| 8 | Go Ahead E. | 8 | 2 | 5 | 1 | 19:17 | 11 |
| 9 | Excelsior | 8 | 3 | 2 | 3 | 16:14 | 11 |
| 10 | SC Heerenveen | 8 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 11:11 | 9 |
| 11 | NEC Nijmegen | 8 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 13:14 | 9 |
| 12 | Cambuur | 8 | 2 | 2 | 4 | 11:19 | 8 |
| 13 | Utrecht | 8 | 2 | 2 | 4 | 14:25 | 8 |
| 14 | Sp. Rotterdam | 8 | 1 | 3 | 4 | 13:20 | 6 |
| 15 | Telstar | 8 | 1 | 3 | 4 | 7:14 | 6 |
| 16 | PEC Zwolle | 8 | 1 | 1 | 6 | 6:21 | 4 |
| 17 | Den Haag | 8 | 0 | 3 | 5 | 9:19 | 3 |
| 18 | Willem II | 8 | 0 | 2 | 6 | 7:23 | 2 |
| # | Team | G | W | D | L | +/- | P |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Twente | 4 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 9:3 | 12 |
| 2 | PSV | 4 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 13:4 | 10 |
| 3 | AZ Alkmaar | 4 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 9:3 | 10 |
| 4 | Feyenoord | 4 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 11:4 | 8 |
| 5 | Go Ahead E. | 4 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 11:6 | 8 |
| 6 | Groningen | 4 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 9:6 | 7 |
| 7 | Ajax | 5 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 11:9 | 6 |
| 8 | SC Heerenveen | 4 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 3:5 | 4 |
| 9 | Fortuna Sittard | 4 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 5:9 | 4 |
| 10 | Utrecht | 4 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 8:14 | 4 |
| 11 | Excelsior | 4 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 5:10 | 3 |
| 12 | Cambuur | 4 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 6:13 | 3 |
| 13 | NEC Nijmegen | 4 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 5:8 | 2 |
| 14 | Sp. Rotterdam | 4 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 5:10 | 2 |
| 15 | Telstar | 4 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 5:11 | 2 |
| 16 | Den Haag | 3 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 4:8 | 1 |
| 17 | Willem II | 4 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 3:10 | 1 |
| 18 | PEC Zwolle | 4 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 1:13 | 0 |
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