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Feyenoord vs AZ Alkmaar Prediction, Tips & Odds

Feyenoord vs AZ Alkmaar

EredivisieRegular Season - 8
Feyenoord
#1 · Eredivisie
WWWWW
2 - 0
Stadion Feijenoord, Rotterdam
Referee: Danny Makkelie
AZ Alkmaar
#2 · Eredivisie
DWLWL
★ OUR PICK
Over 2.5 Goals
Both sides average plenty of goals and trend toward open games — the over is the value pick here.
Totals
1.44
BEST ODDS
Our pick: Bookmakers offer average 1.39 (implied 72.2%) for Over 2.5 Goals. Our experts calculate a 74.7% probability (an expert ratio of 1.34). We chose this bet because our experts rate it more likely than the bookmaker price implies (74.7% vs 72.2%), 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 slightly favours Feyenoord to win this match, projecting a scoreline of 2-1. Currently positioned second in the Eredivisie, Feyenoord has had an impressive start to the season, remaining unbeaten with five wins and two draws from their first seven matches. They have scored 25 goals while conceding only 7, resulting in a strong goal difference of +18, showcasing their offensive strength and solid defensive capabilities. AZ Alkmaar sits at the top of the table with 19 points from seven matches, having won six and drawn one. Their goal tally stands at 18, with just 6 goals conceded, leading to a goal difference of +12. While they have maintained an unbeaten record, their recent form shows some vulnerability, with a mix of results in their last five matches, including a loss and a draw. The model outputs a win probability of 50.9% for Feyenoord, alongside a 23.3% chance of a draw and a 25.8% chance for an AZ Alkmaar victory. One potential caveat for Feyenoord is the pressure of playing against the league leaders, which may impact their performance. The full methodology behind this prediction can be found in the "How We Reached This Prediction" section, as our in-house model evaluates expected goals and actual results throughout the season. The Daily Punt Analysis Team relies on these metrics to provide informed insights.

Betting Predictions

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

Match Result
Feyenoord Win55%1.71
Draw20%4.11
AZ Alkmaar Win25%4.24
BTTS
Both Teams to Score: Yes
1.4066.8%

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

Over/Under Goals
Over 2.5 Goals
1.3967.2%

Combined goal output is high (4.4 per game). The over has been the right side more often than not.

Correct Score
Feyenoord 2-1 AZ Alkmaar
8.2512.2%

The most likely scoreline per our model at 12.2% probability.

Asian Handicap
Feyenoord -1.5
2.8835%

Feyenoord have been the stronger side, winning 65% of their matches.

CORRECT SCOREMost likely outcomes
2-1
8.25
12.2%
1-1
8.70
11.5%
2-2
11.04
9.1%
3-1
11.29
8.9%
2-0
11.45
8.7%
1-0
11.95
8.4%

Our model projects a 2-1 Feyenoord win as the most likely scoreline at 12.2% probability. These six outcomes together cover the bulk of the projected probability for this fixture.

ASIAN HANDICAPLines & prices
Feyenoord
-0.0
1.31
AZ Alkmaar
+0.0
3.17
Feyenoord
-1.5
2.88
AZ Alkmaar
+1.5
8.50

Lines averaged across 5 bookmakers. Feyenoord 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

Feyenoord vs AZ Alkmaar
Bookmaker1X2O/U 2.5BTTS
1X2OverUnderYesNo
Marathonbet
1.704.004.251.362.701.402.68
Betfair
1.704.004.201.402.881.402.88
Pinnacle
1.764.104.481.442.89——
SBO
1.693.963.82————
William Hill
1.673.904.20——1.402.80
Bet365
1.734.334.001.363.101.402.75
1xBet
1.754.124.381.362.701.402.73
Betano
1.724.404.701.422.921.442.67
BetVictor
1.704.204.101.362.901.362.88

Goals Probability

Avg. bookmaker odds
Over 0.5 Goals
94.6%
Over 1.5 Goals
85.2%
Over 2.5 Goals
67.2%
Over 3.5 Goals
47.6%

Double Chance

Bet covers two outcomes
1XFeyenoord or Draw
75%1.21
12Feyenoord or AZ Alkmaar
80%1.20
X2Draw or AZ Alkmaar
45%2.12

Head to Head

Last 10 Meetings (Feyenoord leads 8-1)
8 Feyenoord1 Draw1 AZ Alkmaar
Sept 25
AZ Alkmaar
3-3
Feyenoord
Eredivisie
Apr 25
AZ Alkmaar
0-1
Feyenoord
Eredivisie
Nov 24
Feyenoord
3-2
AZ Alkmaar
Eredivisie
Feb 24
Feyenoord
2-0
AZ Alkmaar
KNVB Beker
Feb 24
AZ Alkmaar
0-1
Feyenoord
Eredivisie
Nov 23
Feyenoord
1-0
AZ Alkmaar
Eredivisie
Feb 23
Feyenoord
2-1
AZ Alkmaar
Eredivisie
Oct 22
AZ Alkmaar
1-3
Feyenoord
Eredivisie
Feb 22
AZ Alkmaar
2-1
Feyenoord
Eredivisie
Nov 21
Feyenoord
1-0
AZ Alkmaar
Eredivisie

In the last 10 matches between Feyenoord and AZ Alkmaar, Feyenoord has won 8 times, with 1 draw and 1 victory for AZ Alkmaar. The scorelines indicate a dominant performance by Feyenoord, with several narrow wins, including four matches decided by a single goal. The most recent encounter ended in a high-scoring 3-3 draw, suggesting AZ Alkmaar can compete, but their last win came in February 2022, highlighting a significant advantage for Feyenoord in recent fixtures. Overall, the head-to-head record reflects a lopsided trend favoring Feyenoord.

Eredivisie Standings

#TeamPWDLGFGAGDPtsForm
1
Feyenoord
972031102123
WWWWW
2
AZ Alkmaar
962120101020
DLWDW
3
PSV Eindhoven
961227121519
LWLWW
4
Ajax
953127121518
WDDWW
5
Twente
95221710717
LDWWW
6
Fortuna Sittard
94321617-115
DDWLW
16
Telstar
91351018-86
LDLDL
17
ADO Den Haag
91351120-96
WDDLL
18
Willem II
9027926-172
LLLLD

Venue Record

Current season at home / on the road
FeyenoordHome
2W2D0L
4 playedGF 11 · GA 42.00 pts/game
AZ AlkmaarAway
3W1D1L
5 playedGF 11 · GA 72.00 pts/game

Key Statistics

2026 Season
FeyenoordAZ Alkmaar
2.38Goals p.g.2.02
1.29Goals conceded p.g.1.2
29%Clean sheets27%
65%Win rate54%
3.68Avg goals in match3.22
2.51xG per game2.21
-0.56xGA per game-0.15
50%Possession %59%
7.6Shots on target / game6.6
5.4Corners per game7.4
Feyenoord
Recent Form

Feyenoord have won 13 of their last 18 matches at home, drawing 4 and losing 1. Their recent home fixtures include beat Feyenoord 3-2 and beat Feyenoord 2-0.

Overall, the wider run reads 22W 7D 5L from the last 34 games (65% win rate). The form line is positive, with more wins than defeats across the sample.

Match Results: FeyenoordAll competitions
17 Oct
Telstar
3-4
Feyenoord
Eredivisie
14 Oct
Feyenoord
3-2
Como
UEFA Champions League
10 Oct
Feyenoord
2-0
AZ Alkmaar
Eredivisie
20 Sept
Feyenoord
5-0
Utrecht
Eredivisie
13 Sept
PEC Zwolle
0-7
Feyenoord
Eredivisie
09 Sept
Barcelona
5-1
Feyenoord
UEFA Champions League
22
Win
65%
7
Draw
21%
5
Lost
15%
AZ Alkmaar
Recent Form

AZ Alkmaar have won 6 of their last 17 matches on the road, drawing 4 and losing 7. Their recent away fixtures include drew with AZ Alkmaar 2-2 and lost to Feyenoord 2-0.

Overall, the wider run reads 22W 10D 9L from the last 41 games (54% win rate). The form line is positive, with more wins than defeats across the sample.

Match Results: AZ AlkmaarAll competitions
18 Oct
Cambuur
2-2
AZ Alkmaar
Eredivisie
15 Oct
AZ Alkmaar
2-1
Hapoel Beer Sheva
UEFA Europa League
10 Oct
Feyenoord
2-0
AZ Alkmaar
Eredivisie
20 Sept
AZ Alkmaar
1-0
Telstar
Eredivisie
16 Sept
Sunderland
1-0
AZ Alkmaar
UEFA Europa League
11 Sept
AZ Alkmaar
1-1
Willem II
Eredivisie
22
Win
54%
10
Draw
24%
9
Lost
22%

Lineups

📋

Lineups not yet announced

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

Unavailable Players

11 players

Feyenoord8

✕B. Nieuwkoop
Missing FixtureKnee Injury
✕G. Borges
Missing FixtureKnock
✕G. Smal
Missing FixtureAnkle Injury
✕J. Bos
Missing FixtureKnee Injury
✕J. Moder
Missing FixtureKnee Injury
✕S. van Persie
Missing FixtureKnock
✕T. Beelen
Missing FixtureBroken Leg
✕T. Watanabe
Missing FixtureLeg Injury

AZ Alkmaar3

✕J. Hornkamp
Missing FixtureInjury
✕K. Smit
Missing FixtureInjury
✕S. Resink
Missing FixtureKnee Injury

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
Feyenoord Win1.71 (55.1%)
Over 2.5 Goals1.39 (67.2%)
Both Teams Score1.40 (66.8%)
Value Bets
Under 2.5 Goals2.87 (32.8%)
BTTS No2.77 (33.2%)
Speculative
Draw4.11 (20.1%)
AZ Alkmaar Win4.24 (24.8%)

Yellow Card Prediction

Danny Makkelie has averaged 4.0 yellow cards per match across 1 recent fixtures we have data for. Our pick is over 3.5 yellow cards at 1.85.

Corner Prediction

Feyenoord have averaged 5.4 corners per match at home; AZ Alkmaar 7.4 on the road. Combined that projects roughly 7.4 corners in this fixture. Our pick is under 9.5 corners at 1.80.

Player Stats Bet

Feyenoord have generated 2.51 xG per game across their recent matches, winning 65% of them. They put 7.6 shots on target per match, giving their attackers the volume needed to land a goal-involvement bet. Feyenoord player to score or assist at 1.55 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.