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AZ Alkmaar vs ADO Den Haag Prediction, Tips & Odds

AZ Alkmaar vs ADO Den Haag

EredivisieRegular Season - 1
AZ Alkmaar
#12 ยท Eredivisie
WWDLW
VS
AFAS Stadion, Alkmaar (19,500)
ADO Den Haag
#16 ยท Eredivisie
DWWWW
โ˜… OUR PICK
Over 2.5 Goals
Both sides average plenty of goals and trend toward open games โ€” the over is the value pick here.
Totals
1.53
BEST ODDS
Our pick: Bookmakers offer average 1.48 (implied 67.3%) for Over 2.5 Goals. Our experts calculate a 69.8% probability (an expert ratio of 1.43). We chose this bet because our experts rate it more likely than the bookmaker price implies (69.8% vs 67.3%), driven by both sides' high goal output and tendency toward open games. That edge makes it our most confident selection for this match.

Match Preview

The model favours AZ Alkmaar to win against ADO Den Haag, projecting a scoreline of 2-1. AZ Alkmaar, currently positioned 12th in the league, enters the season with a mixed form, having won three of their last five matches. The teamโ€™s recent performance suggests potential for improvement, with their goal-scoring ability being a key factor to watch as they look to kick off the new season positively. On the other hand, ADO Den Haag has shown strong form leading into this match, boasting five consecutive wins in their last five matches. However, itโ€™s important to note that these results came from the previous season, and the transition into a new campaign may pose challenges. Their lower league position indicates they will need to carry forward this momentum to avoid early struggles. The model indicates a win probability of 60% for AZ Alkmaar, with a projected score of 2-1. A key market to consider is the odds for AZ Alkmaar to score over 1.5 goals. One caveat to this prediction is the potential for ADO Den Haag to disrupt AZโ€™s rhythm, especially if they capitalize on any defensive lapses. For a detailed understanding of the prediction, refer to the "How We Reached This Prediction" section, where our in-house model evaluates expected goals and actual results across the season. The Daily Punt Analysis Team provides insights based on these data-driven methods.

Betting Predictions

How the model works, and its full prediction record, are set out on our How It Works and Accuracy pages.

Match Result
AZ Alkmaar Win57%1.46
Draw19%4.52
ADO Den Haag Win24%5.93
BTTS
Both Teams to Score: Yes
1.6160.6%

Both attacks have been productive in recent matches, with regular goal-scoring on either side.

Over/Under Goals
Over 2.5 Goals
1.4864.4%

Combined goal output is high (4.8 per game). The over has been the right side more often than not.

Correct Score
AZ Alkmaar 2-1 ADO Den Haag
7.5913.3%

The most likely scoreline per our model at 13.3% probability.

Asian Handicap
AZ Alkmaar -1.5
2.2537%

AZ Alkmaar have been the stronger side, winning 48% of their matches.

CORRECT SCOREMost likely outcomes
2-1
7.59
13.3%
2-0
8.06
12.5%
1-1
8.53
11.8%
1-0
8.69
11.6%
3-1
10.08
10.0%
3-0
10.76
9.4%

Our model projects a 2-1 AZ Alkmaar win as the most likely scoreline at 13.3% probability. 3 of the top six outcomes feature AZ Alkmaar clean sheets, in line with their 24% clean-sheet rate this season.

ASIAN HANDICAPLines & prices
AZ Alkmaar
-0.0
1.16
ADO Den Haag
+0.0
4.57
AZ Alkmaar
-1.5
2.25
ADO Den Haag
+1.5
11.00

Lines averaged across 4 bookmakers. AZ Alkmaar are the favourites on the spread, so the larger handicaps pay more if they win comfortably while the smaller lines protect the bet on a narrower result.

Best Betting Odds

AZ Alkmaar vs ADO Den Haag
Bookmaker1X2O/U 2.5BTTS
1X2OverUnderYesNo
10Bet
1.484.705.601.502.551.622.15
Marathonbet
1.444.606.251.442.451.612.15
Betfair
1.444.756.001.452.55โ€”โ€”
Pinnacle
1.454.796.041.482.60โ€”โ€”
SBO
1.434.165.32โ€”โ€”โ€”โ€”
William Hill
1.444.335.80โ€”โ€”1.622.15
Bet365
1.484.206.001.502.501.622.20
1xBet
1.484.736.431.442.451.612.18
Unibet
1.464.506.101.532.481.632.14
888Sport
1.444.335.751.502.451.622.15
Betano
1.524.505.901.522.601.602.25
BetVictor
1.454.606.001.492.391.602.15

Goals Probability

Avg. bookmaker odds
Over 0.5 Goals
93.9%
Over 1.5 Goals
82.2%
Over 2.5 Goals
64.4%
Over 3.5 Goals
42.1%

Double Chance

Bet covers two outcomes
1XAZ Alkmaar or Draw
76%1.12
12AZ Alkmaar or ADO Den Haag
82%1.18
X2Draw or ADO Den Haag
43%2.62

Head to Head

Last 10 Meetings (AZ Alkmaar leads 7-2)
7 AZ Alkmaar1 Draw2 ADO Den Haag
Jan 21
AZ Alkmaar
2-1
ADO Den Haag
Eredivisie
Oct 20
ADO Den Haag
2-2
AZ Alkmaar
Eredivisie
Aug 20
ADO Den Haag
1-0
AZ Alkmaar
Friendlies Clubs
Mar 20
AZ Alkmaar
4-0
ADO Den Haag
Eredivisie
Sept 19
ADO Den Haag
0-1
AZ Alkmaar
Eredivisie
Apr 19
AZ Alkmaar
2-3
ADO Den Haag
Eredivisie
Nov 18
ADO Den Haag
0-1
AZ Alkmaar
Eredivisie
Mar 18
ADO Den Haag
0-3
AZ Alkmaar
Eredivisie
Aug 17
AZ Alkmaar
2-0
ADO Den Haag
Eredivisie
Mar 17
AZ Alkmaar
4-0
ADO Den Haag
Eredivisie

In the last 10 matches between AZ Alkmaar and ADO Den Haag, AZ Alkmaar has won 7 times, with 1 draw and 2 victories for ADO Den Haag. The scorelines indicate a generally strong performance from AZ, including three matches where they won by a margin of three or more goals. ADO Den Haag's two wins were narrow, suggesting that their victories were hard-fought, but they have not won against AZ since 2020 in a friendly. The overall record highlights a lopsided rivalry, with AZ Alkmaar dominating the encounters historically.

Eredivisie Standings

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Ajax
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Venue Record

Current season at home / on the road
AZ AlkmaarHome
0W0D0L
0 playedGF 0 ยท GA 0โ€” pts/game
ADO Den HaagAway
0W0D0L
0 playedGF 0 ยท GA 0โ€” pts/game

Key Statistics

2026 Season
AZ AlkmaarADO Den Haag
1.97Goals p.g.2.82
1.28Goals conceded p.g.0.82
24%Clean sheets36%
48%Win rate82%
3.24Avg goals in match3.64
1.39xG per gameโ€”
-0.72xGA per gameโ€”
49%Possession %โ€”
4.2Shots on target / gameโ€”
2.5Corners per gameโ€”
AZ Alkmaar
Recent Form

AZ Alkmaar have won 12 of their last 19 matches at home, drawing 5 and losing 2. Their recent home fixtures include beat Olympiakos Piraeus 3-2 and beat Genk 4-0.

Overall, the wider run reads 14W 8D 7L from the last 29 games (48% win rate). The form line is positive, with more wins than defeats across the sample.

Match Results: AZ AlkmaarAll competitions
25 Jul
AZ Alkmaar
3-2
Olympiakos Piraeus
Friendlies Clubs
22 Jul
AZ Alkmaar
4-0
Genk
Friendlies Clubs
18 Jul
Zulte Waregem
1-1
AZ Alkmaar
Friendlies Clubs
15 Jul
AZ Alkmaar
0-1
Anderlecht
Friendlies Clubs
11 Jul
AZ Alkmaar
2-1
Almere City FC
Friendlies Clubs
04 Jul
AZ Alkmaar
3-3
Gent
Friendlies Clubs
14
Win
48%
8
Draw
28%
7
Lost
24%
ADO Den Haag
Recent Form

ADO Den Haag have won 5 of their last 6 matches on the road, drawing 0 and losing 1. Their recent away fixtures include beat Lommel United 0-4 and beat KV Mechelen 2-3.

Overall, the wider run reads 9W 1D 1L from the last 11 games (82% win rate). The form line is positive, with more wins than defeats across the sample.

Match Results: ADO Den HaagAll competitions
31 Jul
ADO Den Haag
0-0
Asteras Tripolis
Friendlies Clubs
24 Jul
Lommel United
0-4
ADO Den Haag
Friendlies Clubs
18 Jul
KV Mechelen
2-3
ADO Den Haag
Friendlies Clubs
04 Jul
Laakkwartier
1-5
ADO Den Haag
Friendlies Clubs
24 Apr
Den Bosch
1-3
ADO Den Haag
Eerste Divisie
17 Apr
ADO Den Haag
5-1
Waalwijk
Eerste Divisie
9
Win
82%
1
Draw
9%
1
Lost
9%

Lineups

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Lineups not yet announced

Starting lineups are usually confirmed approximately 1 hour before kick-off.

Unavailable Players

0 players

AZ Alkmaar

No reported absences

ADO Den Haag

No reported absences

Betting Strategy

High-probability picks are the most likely outcomes. Value selections are markets where our model's probability sits above the price implied by the odds. They will not always come in, but the odds are in your favour over time.

High Probability
AZ Alkmaar Win1.46 (57.3%)
Over 2.5 Goals1.48 (64.4%)
Both Teams Score1.61 (60.6%)
Value Bets
Under 2.5 Goals2.50 (35.6%)
BTTS No2.17 (39.4%)
Speculative
Draw4.52 (18.6%)
ADO Den Haag Win5.93 (24.2%)

Yellow Card Prediction

The referee for this fixture has not been confirmed, so we are sitting this card market out.

Corner Prediction

AZ Alkmaar average 2.0 goals per match at home; ADO Den Haag 2.8 on the road. Open, attack-leaning sides tend to produce more corners; tight, low-event games tend to produce fewer. Our pick is over 9.5 corners at 1.72.

Player Stats Bet

AZ Alkmaar have generated 1.39 xG per game across their recent matches, winning 48% of them. They put 4.2 shots on target per match, giving their attackers the volume needed to land a goal-involvement bet. AZ Alkmaar player to score at 1.85 looks well supported by the data.

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OUR PREDICTION
2.5 Goals Over

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The Daily Punt Analysis Team

Data-driven football predictions and betting tips

This forecast was built by the The Daily Punt Analysis Team using our in-house statistical model. We feed the model two layers of data for every fixture: each team's recent expected goals (xG and xGA) and their actual goals scored and conceded, split by home and away venue. The numbers run through a Poisson distribution that produces a probability for every possible scoreline, which we then convert into fair odds for the 1X2, correct score, BTTS, and over/under markets.

Before publishing, we cross-check our fair odds against the prices the major bookmakers are offering. Where a bookmaker is paying out more than our model says is mathematically fair, we flag that market as a value bet on this page.