SC Heerenveen
Football Netherlands - Eredivisie Abe Lenstra Stadion Sun 23 Nov 07:15
AZ Alkmaar
  1. Prediction
  2. Odds
  3. Stats
  4. Team News
  5. Lineups
  6. Injuries
  7. Squads
  8. Table

Eredivisie Betting Preview: Heerenveen vs AZ Alkmaar

Heerenveen clash with third-placed AZ Alkmaar at Abe Lenstra Stadion, with kick-off set for 07:15 on Sunday 23 November.

Heerenveen to Put Up a Fight Against AZ

We’ll back Heerenveen +0.25 on the Asian Handicap and split our stake between 0 and +0.5 when they clash with AZ. A victory delivers a nice payout at -106 although a draw would still mean a return.

4-1 Win for AZ in Pair’s Last Encounter

Heerenveen were beaten last game and this was on their travels at Fortuna Sittard Stadion. Fortuna Sittard claimed a 2-0 win. The Super Frisians boasted 61% possession and recorded eight shots on target.

AZ Alkmaar have claimed back-to-back Eredivisie road wins. In the previous league game, they suffered a 5-1 home defeat against PSV Eindhoven at AFAS Stadion. The Alkmaar club were 47% in the possession stakes and managed three shots on goal, while Sven Mijnans was on the scoresheet.

Head-to-Head Statistics

The last head-to-head saw AZ claim a 4-1 home win over Heerenveen at AFAS Stadion. AZ have six wins from the previous 10 H2H meetings, with two draws and two Heerenveen triumphs also happening.

Eredivisie G W D L GF GA GD GD P
6 AZ Alkmaar logo AZ Alkmaar 27 12 6 9 47 42 5 47:42 42
8 SC Heerenveen logo SC Heerenveen 27 11 7 9 47 44 3 47:44 40
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Heerenveen – Last 10 League Games

Heerenveen have 3 wins, 3 losses and 4 draws, averaging 1.7 goals from 13.6 attempts and 5.2 shots on goal. Robin Veldman's team have averaged 53.1% possession, 433.6 passes and 5.3 corners per game, conceding 1.8 goals and 5.1 corners from 10.2 attempts and 4.5 shots on goal.

Dylan Vente is the top scorer with 5 goals, while Vaclav Sejk and Jacob Trenskow both have 3. Oliver Braude has recorded the most assists with 2.

AZ Alkmaar – Last 10 League Games

AZ have 6 victories, 2 defeats and 2 draws, averaging 17.3 attempts, 6.9 shots on goal and 1.9 goals. The Cheeseheads average 53.6% possession, 454.5 passes, 6.4 corners in their favour and 4.7 corners against, while 1.5 goals have been conceded from 4.3 shots on goal and 12.8 attempts.

Sven Mijnans, Troy Parrott and Mexx Meerdink have scored 3 goals, followed by Kees Smit with 2. Sven Mijnans is top assists provider with 4, while Rome Owusu-Oduro has recorded 3 clean sheets in the last 10 games.

Confirmed Lineups

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

AZ Alkmaar confirmed lineup (4-3-3): Jeroen Zoet (GK), Elijah Dijkstra, Alexandre Penetra, Maxim Dekker, Mees de Wit, Peer Koopmeiners, Sven Mijnans, Kees Smit, Weslley Pinto, Troy Parrott, Ibrahim Sadiq.

Heerenveen vs AZ Alkmaar Prediction & Betting Tips

Get the full betting picture for Heerenveen vs AZ Alkmaar, including a key match prediction, our correct score selection, best corners advice, top player prop picks and a ready-made bet builder.

Match Prediction

We’re backing Heerenveen at -106 in this Eredivisie game with a +0.25 goal start. We think that the home team will have the edge and we can therefore feel confident of a return with this bet.

We’re always monitoring the Eredivisie team news. Combined with the latest form, this helps us secure the best value. Our football experts also take a data-led approach, with the key numbers proving useful.

Key Heerenveen vs AZ Alkmaar league stats:

  • The +0.25 line has been covered by Heerenveen in 4 consecutive games at home.
  • The +0.25 line has been covered by Heerenveen in 9 of their last 10 games at home.
  • The +0.25 line has been covered by Heerenveen in 17 of their last 19 games at home.
Heerenveen +0.25 Probability

According to the top betting sites, our pick has a 51.5% chance of landing a return. However, we think that the probability is close to 60% taking all factors into consideration. That means we’re regarding it as a value wager.

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Our Match Prediction
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Correct Score Prediction

Heerenveen Heerenveen logo 2 - 1 AZ Alkmaar logo AZ Alkmaar

Heerenveen are available to back at +800 to secure a 2-1 victory. This is a risky but potentially more rewarding bet, with this correct score option providing appeal.

Player Prop Picks

Top Pick: Sven Mijnans Over 0.5 Shots On Target -161 BetMGM logo

Sven Mijnans (AZ) has bagged a minimum of one shot on goal in eight of his past ten Eredivisie matches. We’re going to take him on the Overs for Shots on Target, with this line making plenty of appeal at odds of -161.

Latest Sven Mijnans Player Prop Odds

Jacob Trenskow to Score +260 BetMGM logo

Jacob Trenskow (Heerenveen) has scored two goals in his past five Eredivisie home games. When it comes to him scoring, we think that the +260 available is attractive when betting on the Anytime Goalscorer market.

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Corners Prediction

Heerenveen Over 4.5 Corners -115 BetMGM logo

There’s been an average of 6.20 corners for Heerenveen in their past 5 games, with the corner count against AZ Alkmaar going over 4.5 in their last four away matches. If you’re in agreement with our opinion that the Heerenveen Team Corners line is on the low side, take the odds of -115 that they go over.

League Games
League Games
Last 10 Total For Against
Last 10 at Home Total For Against
Last 10 Away Total For Against
Heerenveen Logo Heerenveen
Total
10.40 5.30 5.10
Home
10.20 5.80 4.40
Away
8.70 4.30 4.40
AZ Alkmaar Logo AZ Alkmaar
Total
11.10 6.40 4.70
Home
9.60 6.00 3.60
Away
11.10 6.50 4.60
Latest Corner Odds

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Bet Builder Tips

Asian Handicap Heerenveen +0.25 -106
Total Goals Over 2.5 -192
Shots On Target Sven Mijnans Over 0.5 -161

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Heerenveen 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.

AZ Win on the Cards According to the Bookies

With the bookies giving them a 45% probability of winning, AZ Alkmaar might be a popular acca pick. Their current betting odds are +120 when it comes to triumphing in this Eredivisie clash. Heerenveen are operating at larger odds than the opposition and the underdogs can be wagered at +180.

There’s sometimes a case for betting on the Draw No Bet market, with AZ available at -152 for those who want insurance on their bet. The same applies to opponents Heerenveen at +106.

If you’re anticipating a high-scoring contest, Over 2.5 Goals has the shortest odds. BTTS wagering is popular and you can back Yes at -263 on the Both Teams to Score market.

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Troy Parrott Favourite to Be First Goalscorer

Troy Parrott is favourite to be First Goalscorer at +330. If you want to back him to score the last goal, you can get similar odds.

Player Goals
Troy Parrott (AZ)
First
-102
Anytime
+330
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Dylan Vente (Heerenveen)
First
+120
Anytime
+400
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Vaclav Sejk (Heerenveen)
First
+205
Anytime
+650
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Weslley Patati (AZ)
First
+210
Anytime
+650
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Player Shots On Target
Jacob Trenskow (Heerenveen)
Over 0.5
-185
Under 0.5
+105
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Vaclav Sejk (Heerenveen)
Over 0.5
-172
Under 0.5
-102
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Weslley Patati (AZ)
Over 0.5
-172
Under 0.5
-102
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Player Shots
Troy Parrott (AZ)
Over 3.5
-104
Under 3.5
-
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Dylan Vente (Heerenveen)
Over 3.5
+120
Under 3.5
-
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Vaclav Sejk (Heerenveen)
Over 2.5
+118
Under 2.5
-
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Weslley Patati (AZ)
Over 2.5
+123
Under 2.5
-
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Can Heerenveen Continue Unbeaten Home Streak?

Heerenveen are unbeaten in the last four games at Abe Lenstra Stadion. The Super Frisians have managed six victories, three draws and one loss in the last 10 home matches, recording an average of 2.00 goals per game and conceding 1.30.

AZ have managed six victories, two draws and two losses in the last 10 away matches, recording an average of 1.80 goals per game and conceding 1.10.

The previous Abe Lenstra Stadion encounter involved a 3-1 Heerenveen win against AZ. The previous 8 H2H meetings at Abe Lenstra Stadion have included five wins for AZ, two triumphs for Heerenveen and a single draw.

Last 10 League Games W-D-L G GF GA O2.5 U2.5 B-Y B-No
Heerenveen logo Heerenveen Home Stats 6-3-1 3.30 2.00 1.30 7 3 8 2
AZ Alkmaar logo AZ Alkmaar Away Stats 6-2-2 2.90 1.80 1.10 6 4 5 5
  • 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
Team Stats
CHeerenveen logo CHeerenveen League Stats
AZ Alkmaar logo AZ Alkmaar League Stats
Full-Time Result
  • 3 wins, 3 defeats and 4 draws in the previous 10 matches
  • 6 wins, 1 defeat and 3 draws in the previous 10 home matches
Full-Time Result
  • 6 wins, 2 defeats and 2 draws in the previous 10 matches
  • 6 wins, 2 defeats and 2 draws in the previous 10 away matches
Goals
Goals
Corners
Corners
Possession
Possession
Top Scorers & Assists
Top Scorers & Assists

Heerenveen vs AZ Alkmaar Lineups & Team News

Don’t bet on Heerenveen vs AZ Alkmaar without reviewing the latest team news. Stay informed with our predicted and confirmed Eredivisie lineups and the latest injury reports.

Heerenveen Confirmed Lineup 4-2-3-1

AZ Alkmaar Confirmed Lineup 4-3-3

Heerenveen Confirmed Lineup 4-2-3-1

22 Bernt Klaverboer
45 Oliver Braude 3 Maas Willemsen 4 Sam Kersten 19 Vasilios Zagaritis
8 Luuk Brouwers 6 Joris van Overeem
20 Jacob Trenskow 10 Ringo Meerveld 7 Maxence Rivera
9 Dylan Vente
41 Jeroen Zoet
22 Elijah Dijkstra 5 Alexandre Penetra 4 Maxim Dekker 34 Mees de Wit
6 Peer Koopmeiners 10 Sven Mijnans 26 Kees Smit
7 Weslley Pinto 9 Troy Parrott 11 Ibrahim Sadiq

AZ Alkmaar Confirmed Lineup 4-3-3

Heerenveen Substitutes

  • 5Pawel Bochniewicz
  • 15Mats Egbring
  • 17Nikolai Hopland
  • 27Vaclav Sejk
  • 28Hristiyan Petrov
  • 31Nordin Bakker
  • 33Jermaine Rijssel
  • 34Robin Bouw
  • 35Isaiah Ahmed
  • 44Andries Noppert
  • 50Eser Gurbuz

AZ Alkmaar Substitutes

  • 12Hobie Verhulst
  • 14Andrea Natali
  • 15Mateo Chavez
  • 21Dave Kwakman
  • 23Billy van Duijl
  • 25Lequincio Zeefuik
  • 31Daniel Virginio Deen
  • 33Matej Sin
  • 48Jesper Zwart
  • 75Wassim Bouziane

Previous Heerenveen Lineups

08 Nov Eredivisie
Fortuna Sittard 2-0 SC Heerenveen
01 Nov Eredivisie
Ajax 1-1 SC Heerenveen
28 Oct KNVB Cup
VVV-Venlo 0-3 SC Heerenveen
24 Oct Eredivisie
SC Heerenveen 3-3 NAC Breda
19 Oct Eredivisie
Telstar 2-3 SC Heerenveen
04 Oct Eredivisie
SC Heerenveen 2-1 Excelsior

Previous AZ Alkmaar Lineups

09 Nov Eredivisie
AZ Alkmaar 1-5 PSV
06 Nov Europa Conference League
Crystal Palace 3-1 AZ Alkmaar
02 Nov Eredivisie
Sp. Rotterdam 0-1 AZ Alkmaar
26 Oct Eredivisie
AZ Alkmaar 4-1 Utrecht
23 Oct Europa Conference League
AZ Alkmaar 1-0 Slovan Bratislava
18 Oct Eredivisie
Ajax 0-2 AZ Alkmaar

Injuries & Suspensions

Heerenveen Injury Table
Type Name Info
Maxence Rivera Yellow cards
Oliver Braude Yellow cards
Levi Smans Knee
AZ Alkmaar Injury Table
Type Name Info
Alexandre Penetra Yellow cards
Lewis Schouten Other
Dave Kwakman Other
Mateo Chavez Shoulder
Seiya Maikuma Other
Jordy Clasie Ankle
Team Squads

Heerenveen Player Stats & Squad

Manager: Robin Veldman

Player # Pos GP MIN ST BE G A Y R
Joris van Overeem 6 M 12 1077 12 0 0 1 3 0
Vasilios Zagaritis 19 D 12 1061 12 0 0 1 4 0
Oliver Braude 45 D 11 970 11 0 0 2 1 0
Dylan Vente 9 F 12 960 11 1 5 1 0 0
Jacob Trenskow 20 F 12 952 11 1 4 1 0 0

AZ Alkmaar Player Stats & Squad

Manager: Maarten Martens

Player # Pos GP MIN ST BE G A Y R
Alexandre Penetra 5 D 12 1080 12 0 1 0 3 0
Wouter Goes 3 D 12 1064 12 0 0 0 5 0
Rome Owusu-Oduro 1 G 11 971 11 0 0 0 0 0
Denso Kasius 30 D 11 970 11 0 2 1 2 0
Kees Smit 26 M 11 941 11 0 2 2 3 0
Netherlands FlagEredivisie Table
2025/2026 Season
# Team G W D L +/- P
1 PSV 27 22 2 3 77:34 68
2 Feyenoord 27 16 4 7 60:39 52
3 NEC Nijmegen 27 14 7 6 67:45 49
4 Ajax 27 12 11 4 52:34 47
5 Twente 28 12 11 5 47:30 47
6 AZ Alkmaar 27 12 6 9 47:42 42
7 Sp. Rotterdam 28 12 5 11 35:47 41
8 SC Heerenveen 27 11 7 9 47:44 40
9 Utrecht 27 10 8 9 40:31 38
10 Groningen 27 10 5 12 37:37 35
11 Fortuna Sittard 28 10 5 13 43:52 35
12 PEC Zwolle 28 8 9 11 38:53 33
13 Go Ahead E. 27 7 11 9 45:43 32
14 Volendam 28 7 6 15 30:48 27
15 Excelsior 28 7 6 15 29:47 27
16 Telstar 27 5 9 13 35:45 24
17 NAC Breda 28 5 8 15 29:50 23
18 Heracles 28 5 4 19 33:70 19
# Team G W D L +/- P
1 PSV 14 10 2 2 43:21 32
2 Feyenoord 14 10 1 3 34:20 31
3 Ajax 14 9 3 2 28:11 30
4 NEC Nijmegen 13 8 2 3 35:20 26
5 Twente 14 7 4 3 22:14 25
6 PEC Zwolle 14 7 3 4 18:17 24
7 AZ Alkmaar 13 6 5 2 29:21 23
8 SC Heerenveen 14 6 5 3 27:22 23
9 Volendam 14 6 4 4 23:19 22
10 Sp. Rotterdam 14 6 4 4 17:20 22
11 Utrecht 13 6 3 4 21:12 21
12 Go Ahead E. 14 5 6 3 28:20 21
13 Fortuna Sittard 14 6 3 5 23:24 21
14 Groningen 13 5 3 5 20:14 18
15 NAC Breda 14 4 4 6 18:21 16
16 Heracles 14 4 3 7 22:29 15
17 Excelsior 14 4 2 8 14:19 14
18 Telstar 13 2 5 6 21:24 11