Twente vs AZ Alkmaar Prediction, Betting Tips, Lineups & Odds | 14 May 2025
AZ Good Value to Cause Twente Problems
If you agree with our view that AZ can perform well against Twente, then you can bet them with a +0.25 goal start at -123. This means our Asian Handicap stake is divided equally between 0 and +0.5.
1-0 Victory for AZ in Pair’s Previous H2H
FC Twente made it back-to-back wins in their last game. Landing a 2-0 home victory against FC Utrecht at De Grolsch Veste. The Enschede outfit had 51% of possession and five shots on target, while Michel Vlap and Daan Rots scored one goal each.
AZ Alkmaar have won their previous two games. The latest was a 3-0 home victory at AFAS Stadion against FC Groningen. The Cheeseheads were 50% in the possession stakes and had twelve shots on goal, while Sven Mijnans, Ernest Poku and Mexx Meerdink were on the scoresheet.
Head-to-Head Statistics
AZ have won the last two encounters against Twente, with home victories at AFAS Stadion being achieved by scorelines of 1-0 and 2-1. The 10 previous H2H meetings have involved five AZ wins, one draw and four Twente victories.
Eredivisie | G | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | GD | P | |
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5 | ![]() |
2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 6 | 3 | 3 | 6:3 | 4 |
15 | ![]() |
2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 3 | -3 | 0:3 | 0 |
Twente have 4 wins, 3 losses and 3 draws, averaging 1.4 goals from 3.5 shots on goal and 11.3 attempts. Joseph Oosting's men have averaged 50.8% possession, 395.9 passes and 4.8 corners per match, with their opponents getting 1.4 goals from 3.2 shots on goal, 10.4 attempts and 3.5 corners.
Top goalscorer Sem Steijn has found the net 6 times, Bas Kuipers 2, with Michel Vlap and two other players on 1. Leading assistor is Sem Steijn with 2, while goalie Lars Unnerstall has recorded 4 clean sheets.
AZ Alkmaar – Last 10 League GamesAZ have 3 victories, 3 defeats and 4 draws, averaging 14.2 attempts, 5.8 shots on goal and 1.6 goals. The Alkmaar club average 53.9% possession, 477.3 passes, 7.6 corners in their favour and 4.0 corners against, while 1.3 goals have been conceded from 3.0 shots on goal and 10.0 attempts.
The top scorers have been Mexx Meerdink and Zico Buurmeester on 3, with Ernest Poku getting 2. Peer Koopmeiners is top assists provider with 3, while Rome Owusu-Oduro has kept 3 clean sheets in the previous 10 games.
Confirmed Lineups
Twente confirmed lineup (4-2-3-1): Lars Unnerstall (GK), Bart van Rooij, Mees Hilgers, Alec Van Hoorenbeeck, Bas Kuipers, Mathias Kjoeloe, Michal Sadilek, Daan Rots, Sem Steijn, Michel Vlap, Ricky van Wolfswinkel.
AZ Alkmaar confirmed lineup (4-2-3-1): Rome Owusu-Oduro (GK), Seiya Maikuma, Wouter Goes, Alexandre Penetra, David Moeller Wolfe, Peer Koopmeiners, Kees Smit, Ernest Poku, Sven Mijnans, Ruben van Bommel, Mexx Meerdink.
Twente vs AZ Alkmaar Prediction & Betting Tips
When AZ kick off this Eredivisie match, we will wager them at -123 on the Asian Handicap +0.25. Avoiding defeat seems well within their capability and a win could be on the cards.
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Key Twente vs AZ Alkmaar league stats:
AZ +0.25 Probability
When you look at the latest betting odds, our pick has a 55.2% chance of winning. Taking all factors into consideration, our experts think there’s a stronger chance of success and have a probability interval between 60-65%. It is therefore regarded as a value bet.
Placing a Bet Builder is a recommended option if you want to bet on AZ to cover the line but want more juice from your wager. Choose the various legs that you want to add in.

Correct Score Prediction
A 2-1 win in favor of AZ can be backed at odds of +850. We like placing a bet on correct score due to the fun element and the big potential return.
Player Prop Picks
Sem Steijn (Twente) has had under 1.5 shots on goal in six consecutive Eredivisie matches. We’re expecting him to fall short of the mark, with this Shots on Target bet available at odds of -161.


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Sven Mijnans (AZ) has managed two goals in his past seven Eredivisie away games. We believe this is the best of the player props, with a healthy +420 available when it comes to betting him to score at any time.


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Corners Prediction
Twente have been awarded an average of 6.20 corners in the past 5 games, while the corner count against AZ Alkmaar has been more than 4.5 in the last three away matches. We’re happy to back the -161 when it comes to Twente covering the Team Corners line which looks generous.






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Bet Builder Tips
If you want to try a same-game multi, have a play on AZ Alkmaar on the Asian Handicap at +0.25, both teams scoring and also Sem Steijn (Twente) to finish with under 1.5 shots on target.
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Twente vs AZ Alkmaar Odds
The odds are updated on a frequent basis. You might therefore find that they are different to the ones listed for the above betting predictions.
Betting Sites Predicting a Tight Affair
FC Twente are +155 with the bookies to beat AZ Alkmaar, with the latter having betting odds of +170. The draw in this Eredivisie match can be backed at +230.
The expectation is that Over 2.5 Goals will be scored according to the latest odds.
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Sem Steijn Shortest Odds for First Goalscorer
Sem Steijn is the favourite to be First Goalscorer at +390. If you’re interested in backing him to find the net at anytime, then the price is +145.












- 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
- Eredivisie: 13/12 2020 Twente 1 AZ Alkmaar 3


- 4 wins, 3 defeats and 3 draws in the previous 10 matches
- 7 wins, 2 defeats and 1 draw in the previous 10 home matches
- 3 wins, 3 defeats and 4 draws in the previous 10 matches
- 4 wins, 2 defeats and 4 draws in the previous 10 away matches
- An average of 1.40 goals scored and 1.40 conceded in the previous 10 matches
- An average of 2.20 goals scored and 1.40 conceded in the previous 10 home matches
- An average of 2.80 goals per game in the previous 10 matches
- An average of 3.60 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 3 of the previous 10 matches
- Over 2.5 Goals in 4 of the previous 10 home matches
- An average of 1.60 goals scored and 1.30 conceded in the previous 10 matches
- An average of 1.70 goals scored and 1.30 conceded in the previous 10 away matches
- An average of 2.90 goals per game in the previous 10 matches
- An average of 3.00 goals per game in the previous 10 away matches
- BTTS Yes in 5 of the previous 10 matches
- BTTS Yes in 6 of the previous 10 away matches
- Over 2.5 Goals in 6 of the previous 10 matches
- Over 2.5 Goals in 7 of the previous 10 away matches
- An average of 4.80 corners awarded and 3.50 corners conceded in the last 10 matches
- An average of 5.50 corners awarded and 3.40 corners against in the last 10 home matches
- An average of 8.30 corners awarded in the last 10 matches
- An average of 8.90 corners awarded in the last 10 home matches
- Had the most corners in 6 and least corners in 4 of the last 10 matches
- Had the most corners in 6 and least corners in 4 of the last 10 home matches
- An average of 7.60 corners awarded and 4.00 corners conceded in the last 10 matches
- An average of 5.40 corners awarded and 4.50 corners against in the last 10 away matches
- An average of 11.60 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 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 50.80% possession in the last 10 matches
- An average of 52.30% possession in the last 10 home matches
- Most possession in 8 of the last 10 matches
- Most possession in 8 of the last 10 home matches
- An average of 53.90% possession in the last 10 matches
- An average of 48.90% possession in the last 10 away matches
- Most possession in 6 of the last 10 matches
- Most possession in 5 of the last 10 away matches
- Top Scorers for Twente this season are Sem Steijn (24), Sam Lammers (7), Ricky van Wolfswinkel (6)
- Top Assistors for Twente this season are Michel Vlap (7), Sem Steijn (6), Bart van Rooij (5)
Twente vs AZ Alkmaar Lineups & Team News
Our Twente vs AZ Alkmaar team news will highlight the injuries for both squads, with the lineups giving you a helping hand with your bets.
If you’re looking for the latest player information, check out the Eredivisie squads.
Twente Confirmed Lineup 4-2-3-1
AZ Alkmaar Confirmed Lineup 4-2-3-1
Twente Confirmed Lineup 4-2-3-1
AZ Alkmaar Confirmed Lineup 4-2-3-1
Twente Substitutes
- 3Gustaf Lagerbielke
- 19Younes Taha
- 21Sam Karssies
- 22Przemyslaw Tyton
- 25L. Vennegoor of
- 29Harrie Kuster
- 30Sayfallah Ltaief
- 32Arno Verschueren
- 38Max Bruns
- 41Gijs Besselink
- 47Gerald Alders
AZ Alkmaar Substitutes
- 4Bruno Martins Indi
- 11Ibrahim Sadiq
- 12Hobie Verhulst
- 22Maxim Dekker
- 23Mayckel Lahdo
- 24Lewis Schouten
- 27Ro-Zangelo Daal
- 28Zico Buurmeester
- 30Denso Kasius
- 34Mees de Wit
- 41Jeroen Zoet
- 67Kasper Boogaard
Previous Twente Lineups
Previous AZ Alkmaar Lineups
# | Team | G | W | D | L | +/- | P |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1 | NEC Nijmegen | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 9:1 | 6 |
2 | PSV | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 8:1 | 6 |
3 | Feyenoord | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 4:1 | 6 |
4 | PEC Zwolle | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 3:0 | 6 |
5 | AZ Alkmaar | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 6:3 | 4 |
6 | Ajax | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 4:2 | 4 |
7 | Utrecht | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 5:2 | 3 |
8 | Groningen | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 3:5 | 3 |
9 | Sp. Rotterdam | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 3:7 | 3 |
10 | Go Ahead E. | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 4:4 | 2 |
11 | Volendam | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 3:3 | 2 |
12 | Fortuna Sittard | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2:2 | 1 |
13 | SC Heerenveen | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2:3 | 1 |
14 | NAC Breda | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0:2 | 0 |
15 | Twente | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0:3 | 0 |
16 | Telstar | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0:4 | 0 |
17 | Excelsior | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 1:7 | 0 |
18 | Heracles | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 1:8 | 0 |
# | Team | G | W | D | L | +/- | P |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1 | PSV | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 6:1 | 3 |
2 | NEC Nijmegen | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 5:0 | 3 |
3 | Utrecht | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 4:0 | 3 |
4 | AZ Alkmaar | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 4:1 | 3 |
5 | Feyenoord | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2:0 | 3 |
6 | Ajax | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2:0 | 3 |
7 | Groningen | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2:1 | 3 |
8 | Sp. Rotterdam | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2:1 | 3 |
9 | PEC Zwolle | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1:0 | 3 |
10 | Go Ahead E. | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2:2 | 1 |
11 | Volendam | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2:2 | 1 |
12 | Fortuna Sittard | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2:2 | 1 |
13 | SC Heerenveen | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1:1 | 1 |
14 | NAC Breda | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0:0 | 0 |
15 | Excelsior | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1:2 | 0 |
16 | Twente | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0:2 | 0 |
17 | Telstar | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0:2 | 0 |
18 | Heracles | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1:4 | 0 |

















