Get set for a Netherlands Eredivisie clash on 11.09.2026, where AZ Alkmaar and Willem II will go head to head. AZ Alkmaar is predicted to have the upper hand thanks to their solid team dynamics and history. For detailed game insights and betting strategies, our site is your go-to resource.
Standings of both teams
| № | Team | Played | Win | Draw | Loss | GF/GA | Points |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | AZ Alkmaar | 5 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 16/5 | 15 |
| 2 | PSV Eindhoven | 5 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 18/6 | 13 |
| 3 | Feyenoord | 5 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 13/7 | 11 |
| 15 | Utrecht | 4 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 6/15 | 1 |
| 16 | Willem II | 4 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 4/13 | 1 |
| 17 | ADO Den Haag | 5 | 0 | 1 | 4 | 6/14 | 1 |
Key Player Statistics: AZ Alkmaar vs Willem II
AZ Alkmaar vs Willem II Historical Match Results
| League | Home | Away | Date | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eredivisie | Willem II | AZ Alkmaar | 02.02.2025 | 0-2 |
| Eredivisie | AZ Alkmaar | Willem II | 10.11.2024 | 1-2 |
| Eredivisie | Willem II | AZ Alkmaar | 20.03.2022 | 2-2 |
| Eredivisie | AZ Alkmaar | Willem II | 18.12.2021 | 4-1 |
| Eredivisie | Willem II | AZ Alkmaar | 03.04.2021 | 0-1 |
| Eredivisie | AZ Alkmaar | Willem II | 20.12.2020 | 5-3 |
| Eredivisie | AZ Alkmaar | Willem II | 18.01.2020 | 1-3 |
| Eredivisie | Willem II | AZ Alkmaar | 06.10.2019 | 1-1 |
| KNVB Beker | Willem II | AZ Alkmaar | 28.02.2019 | 2-2 |
| Eredivisie | Willem II | AZ Alkmaar | 24.02.2019 | 2-1 |
| League | Home | Away | Date | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eredivisie | Heerenveen | AZ Alkmaar | 06.09.2026 | 2-3 |
| Eredivisie | AZ Alkmaar | GO Ahead Eagles | 29.08.2026 | 5-2 |
| Eredivisie | Fortuna Sittard | AZ Alkmaar | 22.08.2026 | 0-2 |
| Eredivisie | Utrecht | AZ Alkmaar | 15.08.2026 | 1-4 |
| Eredivisie | AZ Alkmaar | ADO Den Haag | 08.08.2026 | 2-0 |
| Friendlies Clubs | AZ Alkmaar | Olympiakos Piraeus | 25.07.2026 | 3-2 |
| Friendlies Clubs | AZ Alkmaar | Genk | 22.07.2026 | 4-0 |
| Friendlies Clubs | Zulte Waregem | AZ Alkmaar | 18.07.2026 | 1-1 |
| Friendlies Clubs | AZ Alkmaar | Anderlecht | 15.07.2026 | 0-1 |
| Friendlies Clubs | AZ Alkmaar | Almere City FC | 11.07.2026 | 2-1 |
| League | Home | Away | Date | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eredivisie | Willem II | Excelsior | 05.09.2026 | 0-3 |
| Eredivisie | Willem II | Heerenveen | 30.08.2026 | 2-2 |
| Eredivisie | Willem II | NEC Nijmegen | 15.08.2026 | 1-4 |
| Eredivisie | GO Ahead Eagles | Willem II | 08.08.2026 | 4-1 |
| Friendlies Clubs | Willem II | OFI | 01.08.2026 | 2-1 |
| Friendlies Clubs | Willem II | KV Mechelen | 25.07.2026 | 1-0 |
| Friendlies Clubs | Willem II | FC Eindhoven | 11.07.2026 | 2-2 |
| Friendlies Clubs | Willem II | Quick Boys | 04.07.2026 | 1-2 |
| Eerste Divisie | FC Volendam | Willem II | 23.05.2026 | 1-2 |
| Eerste Divisie | Willem II | FC Volendam | 20.05.2026 | 1-2 |
Comparative Team Statistics: AZ Alkmaar VS Willem II
Last 20 Matches Statistics: AZ Alkmaar vs Willem II
Bookies' predictions
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Betting Intelligence: AZ Alkmaar vs Willem II
htmlAZ Alkmaar are on fire right now. Absolutely on fire. Four games played, four wins, 13 goals scored, just three conceded — the Dutch champions are flying and they know it. Willem II are coming to town this weekend, and frankly, it feels less like a football match and more like a survival mission for the visitors.
Let's set the scene. AZ sit top of the Eredivisie with a perfect 12 points. Willem II are down in 15th, with just one measly point from three games. They've shipped ten goals already. Ten. In three matches. That tells you everything about the defensive crisis currently gripping the Tilburg side.
Here's what you need to watch for — AZ's creative engine is running at full throttle. Midfielder M. Chávez has already racked up three assists in four games, while C. Stengs and K. Smit have two each. That's eight combined assists from three players alone. This team doesn't just score goals. It manufactures them with frightening efficiency.
Don't be fooled by the mainstream narrative about AZ being "just another strong Dutch side." This squad crushed PSV 4-0 in the Super Cup before the season even started, then picked up right where they left off in the league. R. Daal leads the scoring charts with three goals from four appearances. He's hungry, and Willem II's leaky backline is exactly the kind of opponent he's been waiting for.
The injury situation at Willem II is nothing short of alarming. Seven different players are currently missing, including Abildgaard, Vilhena, Zarrouk — who is out after surgery — plus Culum, Lachkar, Didillon Hodl, and Schuurman. That's a squad stretched to breaking point before kick-off even arrives.
Here's a surprising detail worth noting for bettors. Looking at the head-to-head history, the last time AZ hosted Willem II they won 5-3 — a match so open it practically invited goals from both ends. AZ have scored at least two in every competitive home meeting against Willem II since 2014. With this current form and these injury problems for the visitors, goals feel absolutely inevitable.
The betting markets are telling a clear story. AZ are priced at 1.12 — exceptionally short, yes, but genuinely justified. The draw at 8.00 and Willem II at 17.00 reflect just how one-sided this contest looks on paper. For bettors seeking value beyond the match result, the over 2.5 goals market deserves serious attention. AZ average over three goals per game this season, and Willem II have conceded an average of more than three per match. The math practically does the betting for you.
My bold prediction for in-game events: Chávez picks up another assist in the first half, Daal grabs his fourth goal of the season, and AZ are comfortably ahead by the 60-minute mark. I wouldn't be surprised to see this wrapped up as a comfortable home win with a 4-1 or 5-1 scoreline.
My prediction? AZ Alkmaar win, comfortably. This is a free-scoring juggernaut against a depleted, struggling side who are still finding their Eredivisie legs after promotion. When the whistle blows at the AFAS Stadion, expect the goals to flow — and expect them to flow in one direction.
Buckle up. This could be a very long evening for Willem II.
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Team Lineups and Player Details:
| Name | Country | Age | Position | Height | Weight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| J. De Busser | Belgium | 26 | Goalkeeper | 190 | n/a |
| C. Stengs | Netherlands | 27 | Midfielder | 182 | 74 |
| J. Hornkamp | Netherlands | 28 | Attacker | 182 | 81 |
| J. Clasie | Netherlands | 35 | Midfielder | 169 | 68 |
| H. Verhulst | Netherlands | 33 | Goalkeeper | 192 | 92 |
| P. Koopmeiners | Netherlands | 26 | Midfielder | 186 | 79 |
| M. de Wit | Netherlands | 28 | Defender | 181 | 80 |
| T. Parrott | Republic of Ireland | 24 | Attacker | 185 | 78 |
| S. Maikuma | Japan | 28 | Defender | 179 | 69 |
| I. Jensen | Denmark | 22 | Attacker | 185 | 91 |
| S. van Duijn | Netherlands | 22 | Attacker | 181 | n/a |
| Weslley Patati | Brazil | 22 | Midfielder | 172 | n/a |
| W. Goes | Netherlands | 22 | Defender | 187 | 75 |
| R. Daal | Netherlands | 21 | Midfielder | 173 | 74 |
| L. Schouten | Netherlands | 22 | Defender | 191 cm | 80 kg |
| D. Kwakman | Netherlands | 22 | Midfielder | 184 | 79 |
| S. de Grand | Netherlands | 21 | Defender | n/a | n/a |
| R. Owusu-Oduro | Netherlands | 22 | Goalkeeper | 189 | 82 |
| M. Meerdink | Netherlands | 23 | Attacker | 182 | 69 |
| M. Šín | Czechia | 22 | Midfielder | n/a | n/a |
| Name | Country | Age | Position | Height | Weight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| T. Didillon | France | 30 | Goalkeeper | 193 cm | 80 kg |
| J. Hoogma | Netherlands | 28 | Defender | 190 cm | 81 kg |
| H. ter Avest | Netherlands | 29 | Defender | 182 | 78 |
| A. Ciranni | Belgium | 30 | Midfielder | 172 cm | 66 kg |
| T. Vilhena | Netherlands | 31 | Midfielder | 175 | 70 |
| W. van der Steen | Netherlands | 36 | Goalkeeper | 187 cm | 84 kg |
| T. Verheydt | Netherlands | 34 | Attacker | 192 cm | 93 kg |
| M. Delanghe | Belgium | 25 | Goalkeeper | 189 | 83 |
| N. Tjoe-A-On | Netherlands | 24 | Defender | 182 cm | 78 kg |
| A. Et-Taïbi | Morocco | 23 | Defender | n/a | n/a |
| C. Twigt | Netherlands | 23 | Midfielder | 183 | 74 |
| D. Haen | Netherlands | 22 | Attacker | 183 cm | 65 kg |
| M. Dekker | Netherlands | 22 | Defender | 190 | 80 |
| F. Stam | Netherlands | 23 | Defender | 188 cm | 82 kg |
| M. Lemmens | Belgium | 24 | Defender | 186 | n/a |
| J. Slory | Netherlands | 21 | Midfielder | 175 | 70 |
| O. Martin | Denmark | 18 | Attacker | 188 | 68 |
| K. Boogaard | Netherlands | 20 | Midfielder | 183 cm | n/a |
| E. Gürbüz | Netherlands | 19 | Midfielder | n/a | n/a |
| Jens Mathijsen | Netherlands | 19 | Defender | 183 cm | 65 kg |
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