Heerenveen vs AZ Alkmaar Prediction, Betting Tips, Lineups & Odds | 02 Mar 2025
Heerenveen Look Value for This Clash
Heerenveen +0.25 on the Asian Handicap could be the way forward at +108. They should be able to avoid defeat against AZ, with our stake split between 0 and +0.5, meaning a victory is the desired outcome.
AZ Have 7 Wins in Past 10 on H2H
Heerenveen played PEC Zwolle on their travels in their last game. It was a 1-1 draw at MAC3PARK Stadion. Henk Brugge's team had three shots on target and boasted 54% possession, while Alireza Jahanbakhsh was the goalscorer.
AZ Alkmaar have won their previous three games. The latest was a 1-0 home win at AFAS Stadion against Fortuna Sittard. The Cheeseheads enjoyed 53% possession and six shots on goal, with Zico Buurmeester on target with the winner early in the second half.
Head-to-Head Statistics
AZ boast an unbeaten record in the past six games with Heerenveen. Their last encounter saw AZ make home advantage count at AFAS Stadion, winning 9-1. The past 10 H2H meetings have resulted in seven AZ wins, two draws and one Heerenveen victory.
Eredivisie | G | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | GD | P | |
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6 | ![]() |
3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 7 | 3 | 4 | 7:3 | 7 |
17 | ![]() |
4 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 5 | 7 | -2 | 5:7 | 2 |
3 wins, 3 losses and 4 draws, averaging 1.4 goals from 4.3 shots on goal and 14.5 attempts. Heerenveen have had 55.1% possession, 484.9 passes and 5.2 corners per game. On average, they have conceded 1.6 goals from 5.1 shots on goal and 10.7 attempts, while their opponents have been awarded 4.1 corners.
Alireza Jahanbakhsh, Eser Gurbuz, Levi Smans and Ion Nicolaescu are joint-top scorers with 2 goals on the board. The leading assistors are Alireza Jahanbakhsh and Marcus Linday with 2, while goalie Mickey van der Hart has recorded one clean sheet.
AZ Alkmaar – Last 10 League GamesAZ have 7 victories, 1 defeat and 2 draws, with an average of 1.4 goals from 14.3 attempts and 5.1 shots on goal. The Alkmaar outfit average 52.1% possession, 484.1 passes, 6.2 corners in their favour and 3.0 corners against, while conceding 0.6 goals from 7.7 attempts and 2.7 shots on goal.
The leading goalscorers have been Troy Parrott on 5, Mayckel Lahdo with 3 and Mexx Meerdink 2. Peer Koopmeiners has been the top assist maker on 4, with Rome Owusu-Oduro and Jeroen Zoet collectively notching 3 clean sheets in the previous 10 games.
Confirmed Lineups
Heerenveen confirmed lineup (4-3-3): Andries Noppert (GK), Oliver Braude, Sam Kersten, Nikolai Hopland, Mats Koehlert, Espen van Ee, Levi Smans, Marcus Linday, Alireza Jahanbakhsh, Milos Lukovic, Ilias Sebaoui.
AZ Alkmaar confirmed lineup (4-2-3-1): Rome Owusu-Oduro (GK), Seiya Maikuma, Wouter Goes, Alexandre Penetra, David Moeller Wolfe, Kristijan Belic, Peer Koopmeiners, Ernest Poku, Zico Buurmeester, Mayckel Lahdo, Troy Parrott.
Heerenveen vs AZ Alkmaar Prediction & Betting Tips
If you agree with our verdict that Heerenveen can avoid defeat in this Eredivisie clash, then you can back them with a +0.25 goal start at +108. There are several reasons to back this selection.
Our football predictions are always well-researched and it starts with a combination of team news and form guide. Once we have a clear idea of what might happen, we match up the latest data.
Key Heerenveen vs AZ Alkmaar league stats:
Heerenveen +0.25 Probability
According to the latest odds, there’s a 48.1% likelihood of our pick winning. However, our tipsters in-depth research has found that the actual probability is between 55-60%. It’s the reason why we are recommending this bet.
There are bigger odds available to bettors who are willing to move the line. If you’re prepared for additional risk, more juice can be landed from your betting selections.

Correct Score Prediction
We’re taking a chance on Heerenveen to achieve a 1-0 winning scoreline. Odds of +850 means we can place a smaller stake and still achieve a nice return.
Corners Prediction
It has now been four consecutive Heerenveen home games where the 9.5 Total Corners line has been covered, while three AZ Alkmaar away matches on the bounce have had the same outcome. There’s everything to like about the Total Corners line which looks low and we’d expect the teams to go over at -138.






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Heerenveen vs AZ Alkmaar Odds
The bookies betting odds have AZ Alkmaar as +114 favourites for this Eredivisie clash, implying that they are 47% likely to win the match. Heerenveen are regarded as the least likely winner at +255.
The Total Goals market looks like a close call, with Under and Over 2.5 Goals trading at a similar price.
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- Eredivisie: 01/04 2023 AZ Alkmaar 1 Heerenveen 1
- Eredivisie: 14/01 2023 Heerenveen 0 AZ Alkmaar 2
- Eredivisie: 22/05 2022 AZ Alkmaar 2 Heerenveen 0
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- 3 wins, 3 defeats and 4 draws in the previous 10 matches
- 5 wins, 1 defeat and 4 draws in the previous 10 home matches
- 7 wins, 1 defeat and 2 draws in the previous 10 matches
- 5 wins, 2 defeats and 3 draws in the previous 10 away matches
- An average of 1.40 goals scored and 1.60 conceded in the previous 10 matches
- An average of 1.70 goals scored and 1.00 conceded in the previous 10 home matches
- An average of 3.00 goals per game in the previous 10 matches
- An average of 2.70 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 5 of the previous 10 matches
- Over 2.5 Goals in 4 of the previous 10 home matches
- An average of 1.40 goals scored and 0.60 conceded in the previous 10 matches
- An average of 1.50 goals scored and 0.90 conceded in the previous 10 away matches
- An average of 2.00 goals per game in the previous 10 matches
- An average of 2.40 goals per game in the previous 10 away matches
- BTTS Yes in 4 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 6 of the previous 10 away matches
- An average of 5.20 corners awarded and 4.10 corners conceded in the last 10 matches
- An average of 6.40 corners awarded and 3.90 corners against in the last 10 home matches
- An average of 9.30 corners awarded in the last 10 matches
- An average of 10.30 corners awarded in the last 10 home matches
- Had the most corners in 3 and least corners in 3 of the last 10 matches
- Had the most corners in 5 and least corners in 2 of the last 10 home matches
- An average of 6.20 corners awarded and 3.00 corners conceded in the last 10 matches
- An average of 5.70 corners awarded and 4.90 corners against in the last 10 away matches
- An average of 9.20 corners awarded in the last 10 matches
- An average of 10.60 corners awarded in the last 10 away matches
- Had the most corners in 8 and least corners in 1 of the last 10 matches
- Had the most corners in 6 and least corners in 3 of the last 10 away matches
- An average of 55.10% possession in the last 10 matches
- An average of 54.30% possession in the last 10 home matches
- Most possession in 7 of the last 10 matches
- Most possession in 6 of the last 10 home matches
- An average of 52.10% possession in the last 10 matches
- An average of 50.60% possession in the last 10 away matches
- Most possession in 7 of the last 10 matches
- Most possession in 6 of the last 10 away matches
- Top Scorers for CHeerenveen this season are Ion Nicolaescu (5), Jacob Trenskow (5), Luuk Brouwers (3)
- Top Assistors for CHeerenveen this season are Mats Koehlert (4), Jacob Trenskow (3), Alireza Jahanbakhsh (2)
Heerenveen vs AZ Alkmaar Lineups & Team News
If you’re looking for Heerenveen vs AZ Alkmaar team news, then we have predicted and confirmed lineups available along with details of any injuries on both sides.
The Eredivisie squads highlight the star players operating for every team in the division.
Heerenveen Confirmed Lineup 4-3-3
AZ Alkmaar Confirmed Lineup 4-2-3-1
Heerenveen Confirmed Lineup 4-3-3
AZ Alkmaar Confirmed Lineup 4-2-3-1
Heerenveen Substitutes
- 2Denzel Hall
- 3Jordy de Wijs
- 6Amara Conde
- 7Che Nunnely
- 15Hussein Ali
- 18Ion Nicolaescu
- 22Bernt Klaverboer
- 23Jan Bekkema
- 26Dimitris Rallis
- 27Mateja Milovanovic
- 28Hristiyan Petrov
- 50Eser Gurbuz
AZ Alkmaar Substitutes
- 4Bruno Martins Indi
- 8Jordy Clasie
- 11Ibrahim Sadiq
- 12Hobie Verhulst
- 22Maxim Dekker
- 26Kees Smit
- 27Ro-Zangelo Daal
- 30Denso Kasius
- 41Jeroen Zoet
- 43Elijah Dijkstra
- 57Sem van Duijn
Previous Heerenveen Lineups
Previous AZ Alkmaar Lineups
# | Team | G | W | D | L | +/- | P |
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1 | Feyenoord | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 8:1 | 9 |
2 | NEC Nijmegen | 4 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 14:4 | 9 |
3 | Utrecht | 4 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 11:3 | 9 |
4 | PSV | 4 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 12:5 | 9 |
5 | Ajax | 4 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 7:3 | 8 |
6 | AZ Alkmaar | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 7:3 | 7 |
7 | PEC Zwolle | 3 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 3:2 | 6 |
8 | Groningen | 4 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 9:9 | 6 |
9 | Sp. Rotterdam | 4 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 6:11 | 6 |
10 | Fortuna Sittard | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 6:6 | 4 |
11 | Volendam | 4 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 6:6 | 4 |
12 | Telstar | 4 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 4:6 | 4 |
13 | Go Ahead E. | 4 | 0 | 3 | 1 | 6:9 | 3 |
14 | Twente | 4 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 2:5 | 3 |
15 | NAC Breda | 4 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 2:7 | 3 |
16 | Excelsior | 4 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 3:11 | 3 |
17 | SC Heerenveen | 4 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 5:7 | 2 |
18 | Heracles | 4 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 1:14 | 0 |
# | Team | G | W | D | L | +/- | P |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1 | NEC Nijmegen | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 8:0 | 6 |
2 | Utrecht | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 8:1 | 6 |
3 | PSV | 3 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 10:5 | 6 |
4 | Groningen | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 6:1 | 6 |
5 | Ajax | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 4:0 | 6 |
6 | Fortuna Sittard | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 5:4 | 4 |
7 | AZ Alkmaar | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 4:1 | 3 |
8 | Feyenoord | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2:0 | 3 |
9 | NAC Breda | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2:2 | 3 |
10 | Excelsior | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2:2 | 3 |
11 | PEC Zwolle | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1:2 | 3 |
12 | Sp. Rotterdam | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2:5 | 3 |
13 | Volendam | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 3:3 | 2 |
14 | SC Heerenveen | 3 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 4:5 | 2 |
15 | Telstar | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2:4 | 1 |
16 | Go Ahead E. | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2:5 | 1 |
17 | Twente | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0:2 | 0 |
18 | Heracles | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1:4 | 0 |

















