Heerenveen vs AZ Alkmaar Prediction, Betting Tips, Lineups & Odds | 06 Sep 2026
Heerenveen vs AZ Alkmaar Predictions
There’s a realistic prospect that we’ll see AZ land a win and they are available at -128 to beat Heerenveen. We think that the Full-Time Result market offers bettors a value pick.
The betting analysis below explores the strongest selections for Heerenveen vs AZ, including the complete breakdown of our main match prediction, plus our correct score prediction, player prop picks, corners prediction and bet builder tips.
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Heerenveen welcome AZ Alkmaar to Abe Lenstra Stadion, with kick-off set for 08:30 on Sunday 6 September.
Heerenveen played out a 2-2 draw when last in action. This was on the road at Koning Willem II Stadion against Willem II. Robin Veldman's team boasted 61% possession and had five shots on target, while Jacob Trenskow and Oliver Braude each scored one goal.
AZ Alkmaar made it four consecutive wins after a 5-2 home success over Go Ahead Eagles at AFAS Stadion. The Cheeseheads were 52% in the possession stakes and recorded eight shots on goal, with Ro-Zangelo Daal finding the net twice.
AZ Claimed 3-0 Victory in Last H2H
The last clash between AZ and Heerenveen saw the former triumph at home. It was a 3-0 scoreline at AFAS Stadion. The previous 10 H2H meetings have ended in six AZ victories, two draws and two Heerenveen wins.
| Eredivisie | G | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | GD | P | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  AZ Alkmaar |
4 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 13 | 3 | 10 | 13:3 | 12 |
| 11 |  SC Heerenveen |
4 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 5 | 6 | -1 | 5:6 | 5 |
3 wins, 4 losses and 3 draws, averaging 1.1 goals from 12.3 attempts and 4.6 shots on goal. Heerenveen have had 53.2% possession, 489.5 passes and 5.3 corners per match. On average, the opposition have scored 1.5 goals from 19.0 attempts and 5.8 shots on goal, while earning 6.3 corners.
Jacob Trenskow is the top scorer with 3 goals, while Luca Oyen and Dylan Vente each have 2. Leading assistor is Jacob Trenskow with 3, while goalkeeper Bernt Klaverboer has 3 clean sheets.
AZ have won 6 and drawn 4, with an average of 2.4 goals from 18.2 attempts and 7.0 shots on goal. The Alkmaar club average 56.5% possession, 490.0 passes, 8.1 corners in their favour and 4.8 corners against, while conceding 0.9 goals from 9.4 attempts and 3.6 shots on goal.
Sven Mijnans has scored 4, followed by Mexx Meerdink and Ro-Zangelo Daal with 3 goals apiece. Mateo Chavez and Kees Smit have managed 3 assists in the last 10 games, while Rome Owusu-Oduro has 2 clean sheets to his name.
Predicted & Confirmed Lineups
Heerenveen predicted lineup (4-4-2): Bernt Klaverboer (GK), Oliver Braude, Sam Kersten, Maas Willemsen, Vasilios Zagaritis, Jacob Trenskow, Nolhan Courtens, Dirk Proper, Maxence Rivera, Dylan Vente, Ringo Meerveld.
AZ Alkmaar predicted lineup (4-2-3-1): Jari De Busser (GK), Elijah Dijkstra, Wouter Goes, Lewis Schouten, Mateo Chávez, Dave Kwakman, Peer Koopmeiners, Weslley Patati, Kees Smit, Ro-Zangelo Daal, Mexx Meerdink.
Main Match Prediction
There are strong reasons to expect AZ to have the edge in this Eredivisie encounter and we’ll take them with confidence to claim a victory. The odds of -128 are hard to resist.
Key stats supporting our main match prediction (league matches):
The team news that filters through can have a knock-on effect as far as the Eredivisie odds are concerned. We use this information along with the form guide, while the latest stats are also taken into consideration when making football predictions.
The best betting sites make it a 56.2% chance that our pick is settled as a winner. Based on our tipsters research, we calculate the actual probability to be 60-65%. It’s the reason why we are recommending this wager.
If you’re anticipating a victory for AZ, then look at options to boost your price. There are several Asian Handicap lines, along with the alternative to pair this pick with the total number of goals.
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Correct Score Prediction
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There could be merit in backing AZ to win 3-1. Odds of +800 are available about a correct score bet where a nice potential return is on the cards.
Player Prop Picks
Maxence Rivera (Heerenveen) has registered at least one shot on goal in six consecutive Eredivisie matches on home soil. He certainly looks capable of covering the line when it comes to this player prop and odds of -152 are currently on offer.
Ro-Zangelo Daal (AZ) has racked up three goals in his past five Eredivisie matches. We believe that there is merit in backing him for an Anytime Goalscorer prop wager at +300 which means we need to him to be on the scoresheet.
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Corners Prediction
The 5.5 corners line has been covered by AZ Alkmaar in their past five games, while Heerenveen have conceded 7.40 corners on average in their last 5 matches. The AZ Team Corners line looks too low and we’re happy to go over this number at odds of -120.
Heerenveen
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Bet Builder Tips
We’ve got a same-game multi and the legs include AZ Alkmaar on the 1x2, both teams to find the net and Maxence Rivera (Heerenveen) to finish with a minimum of one shot on target.
The bet builder option allows you to combine different outcomes within the same football game. You can predict a number of outcomes and get bigger odds than a single bet. The odds can combine to great effect.
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 Alkmaar are forecasted to have a 56% chance of triumphing in this Eredivisie encounter according to the bookmakers. It leads to their latest betting odds being -128. The market suggests that Heerenveen are least likely to win at +290.
AZ -0.75 are -102 against Heerenveen on the Asian Handicap. If the favourites win by a goal, you win with half your stake and get the rest refunded. If they win by two or more, you get a full payout.
Over 2.5 Goals is available at shorter odds than Under 2.5 Goals as things stand. For those expecting both sides to find the net, Both Teams to Score Yes is available at -233.
There’s lots to like about the top football betting sites and that includes the hundreds of markets available for each Eredivisie match. You are spoilt for choice when it comes to available options.
Favourite Mexx Meerdink is priced at +340 to be the first player to find the net. There’s also the opportunity to back him to score any time at odds of +102.
Stats: Eredivisie matches only
Heerenveen have six victories, two draws and two defeats in the last 10 home matches, netting an average of 1.70 goals per game and conceding 1.00.
AZ haven’t tasted defeat in four consecutive away matches. The Cheeseheads have clocked up four wins, four defeats and two draws in the past 10 away games, recording an average of 1.20 goals per match and conceding 1.30.
Heerenveen won 3-1 when they last played AZ at Abe Lenstra Stadion. The previous 9 H2H matches at Abe Lenstra Stadion have seen AZ win five times, one draw and three Heerenveen triumphs.
| Last 10 League Games | W-D-L | G | GF | GA | O2.5 | U2.5 | B-Y | B-No | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Heerenveen Home Stats |
6-2-2 | 2.70 | 1.70 | 1.00 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | |
| AZ Alkmaar Away Stats |
4-2-4 | 2.50 | 1.20 | 1.30 | 5 | 5 | 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
- Eredivisie: 12/04 2026 AZ Alkmaar 3 Heerenveen 0
- Eredivisie: 23/11 2025 Heerenveen 3 AZ Alkmaar 1
- Eredivisie: 22/05 2025 AZ Alkmaar 4 Heerenveen 1
- Eredivisie: 02/03 2025 Heerenveen 3 AZ Alkmaar 1
- Eredivisie: 14/09 2024 AZ Alkmaar 9 Heerenveen 1
- Eredivisie: 28/01 2024 Heerenveen 2 AZ Alkmaar 2
- Eredivisie: 21/10 2023 AZ Alkmaar 3 Heerenveen 0
- 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
CHeerenveen League Stats
AZ Alkmaar League Stats
- 3 wins, 4 defeats and 3 draws in the previous 10 matches
- 6 wins, 2 defeats and 2 draws in the previous 10 home matches
- 6 wins and 4 draws in the previous 10 matches
- 4 wins, 4 defeats and 2 draws in the previous 10 away matches
- An average of 1.10 goals scored and 1.50 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 2.60 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 4 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 5 of the previous 10 home matches
- An average of 2.40 goals scored and 0.90 conceded in the previous 10 matches
- An average of 1.20 goals scored and 1.30 conceded in the previous 10 away matches
- An average of 3.30 goals per game in the previous 10 matches
- An average of 2.50 goals per game in the previous 10 away matches
- BTTS Yes in 5 of the previous 10 matches
- BTTS Yes in 5 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 5.30 corners awarded and 6.30 corners conceded in the last 10 matches
- An average of 5.20 corners awarded and 4.60 corners against in the last 10 home matches
- An average of 11.60 corners awarded in the last 10 matches
- An average of 9.80 corners awarded in the last 10 home matches
- Had the most corners in 3 and least corners in 6 of the last 10 matches
- Had the most corners in 5 and least corners in 5 of the last 10 home matches
- An average of 8.10 corners awarded and 4.80 corners conceded in the last 10 matches
- An average of 6.70 corners awarded and 4.30 corners against in the last 10 away matches
- An average of 12.90 corners awarded in the last 10 matches
- An average of 11.00 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 4 of the last 10 away matches
- An average of 53.20% possession in the last 10 matches
- An average of 53.60% 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 56.50% possession in the last 10 matches
- An average of 54.30% possession in the last 10 away matches
- Most possession in 9 of the last 10 matches
- Most possession in 8 of the last 10 away matches
- Top Scorers for CHeerenveen this season are Jacob Trenskow (2), Luca Oyen (1), Maxence Rivera (1)
- Top Assistors for CHeerenveen this season are Dylan Vente (1), Jacob Trenskow (1), Levi Smans (1)
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Heerenveen vs AZ Alkmaar Lineups & Team News
The Heerenveen vs AZ Alkmaar team news could change everything — review it before betting. Expect the predicted and confirmed Eredivisie lineups along with timely injury updates.
Heerenveen Predicted Lineup 4-4-2
AZ Alkmaar Predicted Lineup 4-2-3-1
Heerenveen Predicted Lineup 4-4-2
AZ Alkmaar Predicted Lineup 4-2-3-1
Previous Heerenveen Lineups
Previous AZ Alkmaar Lineups
Injuries & Suspensions
Heerenveen Player Stats & Squad
Manager: Robin Veldman
AZ Alkmaar Player Stats & Squad
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | AZ Alkmaar | 4 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 13:3 | 12 |
| 2 | PSV | 4 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 15:5 | 10 |
| 3 | Feyenoord | 4 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 10:6 | 8 |
| 4 | Ajax | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 8:2 | 7 |
| 5 | Go Ahead E. | 4 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 11:9 | 7 |
| 6 | Fortuna Sittard | 4 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 8:7 | 7 |
| 7 | NEC Nijmegen | 3 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 8:4 | 6 |
| 8 | Excelsior | 3 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 7:3 | 6 |
| 9 | Twente | 3 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 7:3 | 6 |
| 10 | Groningen | 4 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 9:10 | 6 |
| 11 | SC Heerenveen | 4 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 5:6 | 5 |
| 12 | Sp. Rotterdam | 4 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 7:7 | 4 |
| 13 | Telstar | 3 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 3:8 | 3 |
| 14 | PEC Zwolle | 4 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 4:8 | 3 |
| 15 | Willem II | 3 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 4:10 | 1 |
| 16 | Den Haag | 4 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 4:11 | 1 |
| 17 | Utrecht | 4 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 6:15 | 1 |
| 18 | Cambuur | 4 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 4:16 | 0 |
| # | Team | G | W | D | L | +/- | P |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | AZ Alkmaar | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 7:2 | 6 |
| 2 | Go Ahead E. | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 7:2 | 6 |
| 3 | PSV | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 7:3 | 4 |
| 4 | Twente | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 3:1 | 3 |
| 5 | Groningen | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 4:4 | 3 |
| 6 | Fortuna Sittard | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 3:3 | 3 |
| 7 | Excelsior | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 3:3 | 3 |
| 8 | SC Heerenveen | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1:2 | 3 |
| 9 | Feyenoord | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 4:4 | 2 |
| 10 | Ajax | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2:2 | 1 |
| 11 | Sp. Rotterdam | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 3:4 | 1 |
| 12 | Willem II | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 3:6 | 1 |
| 13 | NEC Nijmegen | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1:2 | 0 |
| 14 | Den Haag | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1:4 | 0 |
| 15 | PEC Zwolle | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 1:5 | 0 |
| 16 | Telstar | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 1:7 | 0 |
| 17 | Utrecht | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 2:10 | 0 |
| 18 | Cambuur | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 3:13 | 0 |
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