The Netherlands Eerste Divisie heats up on 06.04.2026 as De Graafschap takes on Jong AZ in what’s expected to be a closely contested match. With just a slight edge, De Graafschap aims to leverage their strengths. Our match preview includes a deep dive into both teams’ strategies, player performances, and historical data. Check our prediction to guide your bets.
Standings of both teams
| № | Team | Played | Win | Draw | Loss | GF/GA | Points |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 | Cambuur | 33 | 22 | 7 | 4 | 70/39 | 73 |
| 3 | De Graafschap | 33 | 16 | 7 | 10 | 61/51 | 55 |
| 4 | Willem II | 33 | 15 | 8 | 10 | 50/40 | 53 |
| 16 | MVV | 33 | 9 | 9 | 15 | 39/66 | 36 |
| 17 | Jong AZ | 33 | 10 | 4 | 19 | 57/66 | 34 |
| 18 | Helmond Sport | 33 | 9 | 7 | 17 | 38/57 | 34 |
Key Player Statistics: De Graafschap vs Jong AZ
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De Graafschap vs Jong AZ Historical Match Results
| League | Home | Away | Date | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eerste Divisie | Jong AZ | De Graafschap | 22.09.2025 | 1-3 |
| Eerste Divisie | De Graafschap | Jong AZ | 21.02.2025 | 5-1 |
| Eerste Divisie | Jong AZ | De Graafschap | 23.09.2024 | 2-2 |
| Eerste Divisie | De Graafschap | Jong AZ | 29.03.2024 | 2-1 |
| Eerste Divisie | Jong AZ | De Graafschap | 23.10.2023 | 3-0 |
| Eerste Divisie | Jong AZ | De Graafschap | 03.04.2023 | 0-1 |
| Eerste Divisie | De Graafschap | Jong AZ | 30.09.2022 | 2-0 |
| Eerste Divisie | De Graafschap | Jong AZ | 04.03.2022 | 0-0 |
| Eerste Divisie | Jong AZ | De Graafschap | 13.09.2021 | 2-1 |
| Eerste Divisie | De Graafschap | Jong AZ | 26.02.2021 | 1-1 |
| League | Home | Away | Date | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eerste Divisie | FC Eindhoven | De Graafschap | 03.04.2026 | 2-2 |
| Eerste Divisie | Willem II | De Graafschap | 28.03.2026 | 0-2 |
| Eerste Divisie | De Graafschap | ADO Den Haag | 22.03.2026 | 1-2 |
| Eerste Divisie | De Graafschap | Dordrecht | 14.03.2026 | 2-1 |
| Eerste Divisie | De Graafschap | Vitesse | 08.03.2026 | 1-4 |
| Eerste Divisie | MVV | De Graafschap | 27.02.2026 | 3-3 |
| Eerste Divisie | De Graafschap | Jong Utrecht | 20.02.2026 | 1-0 |
| Eerste Divisie | Jong PSV U21 | De Graafschap | 13.02.2026 | 1-2 |
| Eerste Divisie | De Graafschap | Jong Ajax | 06.02.2026 | 4-0 |
| Eerste Divisie | Helmond Sport | De Graafschap | 31.01.2026 | 0-0 |
| League | Home | Away | Date | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eerste Divisie | Jong AZ | Helmond Sport | 03.04.2026 | 2-0 |
| Eerste Divisie | Cambuur | Jong AZ | 20.03.2026 | 3-4 |
| Eerste Divisie | Jong AZ | MVV | 16.03.2026 | 1-1 |
| Eerste Divisie | Waalwijk | Jong AZ | 13.03.2026 | 2-1 |
| Eerste Divisie | Jong AZ | Emmen | 09.03.2026 | 2-3 |
| Eerste Divisie | Vitesse | Jong AZ | 27.02.2026 | 2-0 |
| Eerste Divisie | Jong AZ | Den Bosch | 23.02.2026 | 2-2 |
| Eerste Divisie | FC OSS | Jong AZ | 13.02.2026 | 0-3 |
| Eerste Divisie | Jong AZ | Dordrecht | 09.02.2026 | 1-2 |
| Eerste Divisie | ADO Den Haag | Jong AZ | 30.01.2026 | 1-4 |
Comparative Team Statistics: De Graafschap VS Jong AZ
Last 20 Matches Statistics: De Graafschap vs Jong AZ
Bookies' predictions
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Betting Intelligence: De Graafschap vs Jong AZ
De Graafschap are in a battle for promotion. Jong AZ are fighting to stay relevant. When these two meet, the stakes always feel bigger than the table suggests — and this Friday night fixture at the Vijverberg is no different.
De Graafschap sit third in the Eerste Divisie with 55 points from 33 games. They need to keep winning to stay in the promotion picture. Every home game now feels like a cup final for the Doetinchem club, and the crowd knows it.
Jong AZ, meanwhile, are down in 17th with 34 points. The gap between these sides is enormous on paper. But here's what you need to watch for — Jong AZ have actually scored 57 goals this season. That's more than De Graafschap's 61, almost. This is not a side that parks the bus and hopes for a draw.
Don't be fooled by the mainstream narrative about this being a walkover. Jong AZ's attacking output makes them genuinely dangerous, even on the road. They've conceded 66 goals too, so this match has goals written all over it.
The head-to-head record backs up De Graafschap's favouritism convincingly. They've won four of the last five meetings in this fixture, including a stunning 5-1 demolition of Jong AZ back in February 2025. At home, they've been even more dominant historically — winning 2-1, 2-0, and 5-1 in their last three home encounters. That's a pattern worth noting.
Up front, R. Niemeijer is the man in form with 16 league goals this season. Bouke Boersma adds another 12. Jong AZ's leaky defence — the worst in the top half of the division — will be tested severely from the first whistle. K. Boogaard leads Jong AZ's attack with 8 assists this season, so watch that creative outlet carefully. If De Graafschap's midfield can shut down his service, Jong AZ will really struggle.
There's a surprising insight here worth flagging for betting purposes. De Graafschap's recent home games have been genuinely high-scoring. Look at that 4-0 against Jong Ajax and the 3-1 against Helmond Sport at home. Over 2.5 goals looks like serious value at this venue, especially against a Jong AZ side that simply cannot stay tight at the back.
The odds offer De Graafschap at 1.73 to win, which feels fair but not outstanding. The real value I see is in backing both teams to score — Jong AZ's attack is too lively to be blanked completely, and De Graafschap's backline has shipped goals recently too. The Draw No Bet market on De Graafschap also deserves attention given their home dominance in this fixture.
My bold prediction — De Graafschap win 3-1, with Niemeijer getting on the scoresheet before the hour mark. Jong AZ grab a consolation but never truly threaten the result. I'd also watch for a yellow card in the midfield battle early on — both sides play with intensity in this one, and the card market could offer value too.
Promotion dreams meet survival anxiety. The Vijverberg will be rocking. Get your popcorn ready — this one will not disappoint.
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Team Lineups and Player Details:
| Name | Country | Age | Position | Height | Weight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| A. van der Heide | Netherlands | 24 | Attacker | 174 cm | 70 kg |
| R. Niemeijer | Netherlands | 31 | Midfielder | 178 cm | 80 kg |
| J. Meerstadt | Netherlands | 24 | Midfielder | 186 cm | 75 kg |
| I. El Kadiri | Morocco | 24 | Attacker | 170 cm | 62 kg |
| F. de Jong | Netherlands | 22 | Midfielder | 185 cm | 74 kg |
| S. Kremers | Netherlands | 22 | Goalkeeper | 188 cm | 79 kg |
| T. Wieggers | Netherlands | 23 | Goalkeeper | 192 cm | 76 kg |
| Dimitris Theodoridis | Greece | 23 | Attacker | ||
| N. Kaninda | France | 21 | Attacker | 177 cm | n/a |
| K. Symons | Netherlands | 21 | Defender | 178 cm | 70 kg |
| L. Schoppema | Netherlands | 21 | Defender | 179 cm | 73 kg |
| R. Besselink | Netherlands | 21 | Defender | 190 cm | 79 kg |
| R. Jonkers | Netherlands | 22 | Goalkeeper | 190 cm | n/a |
| T. Gijselhart | Netherlands | 21 | Midfielder | 176 cm | n/a |
| S. Bultman | Netherlands | 21 | Defender | 185 cm | 80 kg |
| O. Raterink | Netherlands | 20 | Defender | 189 cm | 85 kg |
| J. Simons | Netherlands | 20 | Attacker | 180 | 75 |
| Denzel Eijken | Netherlands | 22 | Midfielder | n/a | n/a |
| Bouke Boersma | Netherlands | 20 | Attacker | n/a | n/a |
| S. Broker | n/a | Defender | n/a | n/a |
| Name | Country | Age | Position | Height | Weight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| N. Twisk | Netherlands | 23 | Defender | 181 cm | 73 kg |
| S. van Duijn | Netherlands | 22 | Attacker | 181 | n/a |
| D. Kwakman | Netherlands | 21 | Midfielder | 184 | 79 |
| R. Owusu-Oduro | Netherlands | 21 | Goalkeeper | 189 | 82 |
| B. van Duijl | Netherlands | 20 | Defender | 190 | 72 |
| E. Dijkstra | Netherlands | 19 | Defender | 172 | n/a |
| J. Hartog | Netherlands | 20 | Midfielder | 178 | n/a |
| K. Toppenberg | Netherlands | 22 | Midfielder | 180 cm | n/a |
| Joeri Oud | Netherlands | 21 | Defender | 186 cm | n/a |
| J. Esajas | Netherlands | 20 | Defender | 174 cm | 68 kg |
| K. Zeggen | Netherlands | 19 | Goalkeeper | 189 cm | n/a |
| Bohdan Budko | Ukraine | 20 | Midfielder | n/a | n/a |
| Y. van den Ban | Netherlands | 20 | Attacker | 183 cm | 73 kg |
| R. Robbemond | Netherlands | 21 | Midfielder | 179 cm | n/a |
| Mathijs Menu | Netherlands | 20 | Defender | 175 cm | n/a |
| K. Boogaard | Netherlands | 20 | Midfielder | 183 cm | n/a |
| Deacon van der Klaauw | Netherlands | 19 | Attacker | n/a | n/a |
| K. Inge | Netherlands | 18 | Defender | n/a | n/a |
| A. Smits | n/a | Attacker | n/a | n/a | |
| J. Schipper | n/a | Goalkeeper | n/a | n/a |
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