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AZ Alkmaar vs Willem II Prediction, Odds & Betting Tips - 11-09-2026
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Match Prediction
Expected score: AZ Alkmaar 3-0 Willem II
AZ AlkmaarDrawWillem II
Over 2.5 goalsYes (73%)
Both teams to scoreYes (51%)
The match between AZ Alkmaar and Willem II promises to be an intriguing encounter in the Eredivisie, taking place at the AFAS Stadion in Alkmaar. With AZ currently at the summit of the league and Willem II struggling near the bottom, the disparities in form could play a crucial role in the outcome of this fixture.
Team form
AZ Alkmaar
AZ Alkmaar has been in excellent form lately, winning all five of their matches in the opening season games. They have scored an impressive 16 goals while conceding just 5. Their offensive display and tight defense are key aspects of their strategy, averaging 3.20 goals scored and only 1.00 conceded per game. This consistency is bolstered by their recent matches, where they’ve dominated opponents, showcasing their attacking prowess and astute tactical approach.
Willem II
Conversely, Willem II is having a difficult start to the season with only 1 point from 4 games. They have yet to register a win and have significant defensive vulnerabilities, having conceded 13 goals while scoring just 4. This creates an average of 1.00 goals scored and 3.25 conceded per game, leaving them needing to tighten their defensive organization if they hope to find success against a commanding AZ team.
Head-to-head
Looking at the recent head-to-head results, AZ Alkmaar and Willem II met five times where AZ has had the upper hand for most of the matches. Throughout these encounters, AZ has registered three wins and one draw, while Willem II managed to win one match. However, the last couple of matchups favored AZ, with significant wins including a solid 2-0 victory in September 2016, hinting at a prevailing trend favoring the hosts.
Key factors
For this match, a pivotal factor will be how Willem II adjusts their approach against an in-form AZ Alkmaar. They will need to produce a tighter defensive structure to combat AZ's tactical marvel that utilizes a 4-2-3-1 formation adeptly, ensuring comprehensive coverage as they break forward. Meanwhile, AZ's offensive capability, spearheaded by the likes of Meerdink, will look to exploit any weak points in the Willem II defense. Home advantage is likely to amplify AZ's aggression and tactical dominance in this game.
Prediction
Given the visible gap in both teams' current form and capabilities, AZ Alkmaar stands out as the clear favorite. Their aggressive offensive play is likely to keep Willem II’s defense under constant pressure, further exacerbating their inability to cope with such formidable opponents. However, the energetic playing style of Willem II at least denotes that they could find moments for potential counter-attacks if AZ overcommit. Still, maintaining possession will be critical since AZ is used to dictating the flow of games.
In light of all the statistics and current forms, a home win appears to be the most plausible outcome when AZ Alkmaar takes on Willem II. Stakeholders in this match should watch for a strong performance from the hosts while keeping an eye on how the visitors can potentially implement a reactive strategy to perhaps snag a goal.
Match info
Tournaments:
Eredivisie(Regular Season - 6)
Referee:
No information
Stadium
AFAS Stadion（Alkmaar）, Alkmaar
Statistics
Odds Comparison
Recent Form
AZ Alkmaar
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Willem II
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Injuries & Suspensions
Lineups
Standings
| # | Team | MP | W | D | L | PTS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  AZ Alkmaar | 5 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 15 |
| 2 |  PSV Eindhoven | 5 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 13 |
| 3 |  Feyenoord | 5 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 11 |
| 4 |  Excelsior | 5 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 10 |
| 5 |  Fortuna Sittard | 5 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 10 |
| 6 |  GO Ahead Eagles | 5 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 8 |
| 7 |  Ajax | 4 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 7 |
| 8 |  Twente | 4 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 7 |
| 9 |  NEC Nijmegen | 5 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 7 |
| 10 |  Groningen | 5 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 7 |
| 11 |  Sparta Rotterdam | 5 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 5 |
| 12 |  Heerenveen | 5 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 5 |
| 13 |  Telstar | 4 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 4 |
| 14 |  PEC Zwolle | 5 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 4 |
| 15 |  Utrecht | 5 | 0 | 2 | 3 | 2 |
| 16 |  Willem II | 4 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 1 |
| 17 |  ADO Den Haag | 5 | 0 | 1 | 4 | 1 |
| 18 |  Cambuur | 5 | 0 | 1 | 4 | 1 |
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