Eredivisie
AZ vs Go Ahead Eagles
Sat, 29 Aug 2026 - 17:45 (UK Time)
Stadium: AFAS Stadion
AZ vs Go Ahead Eagles Prediction & Stats - Eredivisie 2026/27
Predictions
Another instalment of a long-running fixture. AZ vs Go Ahead Eagles carries real history into this round of the Eredivisie.
The two sides meet on 29/08 (Saturday) at AFAS Stadion, 17:45 (UK time).
Read the AZ vs Go Ahead Eagles prediction below before backing anything.
Our verdict on AZ vs Go Ahead Eagles
A deep head-to-head record gives this fixture a story, and that context feeds directly into our thinking. This is the AZ vs Go Ahead Eagles call we are most confident in:
Eagle Predict Prediction
BTTS - Yes
Last updated on 28-08-2026.
Who do the bookmakers favour?
The market makes AZ the side to beat, with roughly 68% of the implied odds in their favour.
For the wider picture, compare all Eredivisie odds and the rest of the round's fixtures before you settle on a bet.
AZ Preview
AZ reach this fixture 3 match into their Eredivisie. Here is where AZ Alkmaar stand:
In this competition
3 won, 0 drawn, 0 lost
3 points per game
8 scored, at 2.67 a game
1 conceded, at 0.33 a game
AZ Alkmaar, season-wide
4 won, 0 drawn, 0 lost across all competitions
Leading scorer: Jizz Hornkamp, 2 goals
Most assists: Kees Smit, 2 assists
Recent results — AZ
22/08/2026 10:30
15/08/2026 12:45
08/08/2026 15:00
02/08/2026 12:00
17/05/2026 08:30
Go Ahead Eagles: how they are travelling
Go Ahead Eagles come in 3 matches into their Eredivisie.
Here is what Go Ahead Eagles have produced:
In this competition
2 won, 1 drawn, 0 lost
2.33 points per game
9 scored, at 3 a game
4 conceded, at 1.33 a game
Go Ahead Eagles, season-wide
2 won, 1 drawn, 0 lost across all competitions
Leading scorer: Søren Tengstedt, 3 goals
Most assists: Mathis Suray, 2 assists
Recent results — Go Ahead Eagles
23/08/2026 06:15
16/08/2026 08:30
08/08/2026 12:45
17/05/2026 08:30
10/05/2026 10:45
The head-to-head favours AZ
Recent meetings have tended to go AZ's way against Go Ahead Eagles.
From 17 match(es):
AZ: 11 win(s)
Go Ahead Eagles: 1 win(s)
Drawn: 5
It is a pattern worth weighing in the AZ vs Go Ahead Eagles prediction.
Form comparison AZ vs Go Ahead Eagles
A side-by-side look at how both teams are performing right now, to set the context for your bets:
Home Team
AZ
Netherlands - Eredivisie
| Form | Last 5 | PPG |
|---|---|---|
| Overall |
W
W
W
|
3 |
| Home |
W
|
3 |
| Away |
W
W
|
3 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 100% | 100% | 100% |
| Goals | 3 | 2 | 3.5 |
| Scored | 2.67 | 2 | 3 |
| Conceded | 0.33 | 0 | 0.5 |
| Both Teams to Score | 33% | 0% | 50% |
| Without Conceding | 67% | 100% | 50% |
| Failed To Score | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| first to Score | 0% | 0% | 0% |
|
xG
|
2.45 | 1.45 | 2.94 |
|
xGA
|
0.78 | 0.88 | 0.74 |
Away Team
Go Ahead Eagles
Netherlands - Eredivisie
| Form | Last 5 | PPG |
|---|---|---|
| Overall |
W
D
W
|
2.33 |
| Home |
W
W
|
3 |
| Away |
D
|
1 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 67% | 100% | 0% |
| Goals | 4.33 | 4.5 | 4 |
| Scored | 3 | 3.5 | 2 |
| Conceded | 1.33 | 1 | 2 |
| Both Teams to Score | 100% | 100% | 100% |
| Without Conceding | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Failed To Score | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| first to Score | 0% | 0% | 0% |
|
xG
|
1.78 | 1.94 | 1.48 |
|
xGA
|
1.7 | 1.25 | 2.6 |
Further markets to consider
Beyond the main tip at the top of the page, two more selections stand out for this match-up:
👉 Prediction: Go Ahead Eagles win or Draw
We have strong confidence in Go Ahead Eagles’s ability to leave AFAS Stadion with at least a point, making them a smart pick on the Double Chance market.
Go Ahead Eagles has consistently put in solid away performances, while AZ’s form has been far from convincing. An outright win might be a big ask, but the added security in case of a draw makes this bet interesting.
👉 Prediction: Under 2.5 Goals
We expect AZ vs Go Ahead Eagles to be a low scoring match. That’s why we’re backing under 2.5 goals as the best betting option. If the match ends with two or fewer goals, your bet wins.
Fixture information - AZ vs Go Ahead Eagles
Match: AZ vs Go Ahead Eagles
Competition: Eredivisie
Date: Saturday, 29/08/2026
Kick-off: 17:45 (UK time)
Venue: AFAS Stadion
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Stats
The statistics for AZ vs Go Ahead Eagles that you will find on this page should help you make well-informed decisions for placing your bets.
Goal Average
3
League: 3.75
Both Teams to Score
50%
League: 71%
Over 1.5+
100%
League: 92%
Over 2.5+
50%
League: 75%
Cards
0
League: 2.25
Corners
15
League: 10.63
Home Team
AZ
Netherlands - Eredivisie
| Form | Last 5 | PPG |
|---|---|---|
| Overall |
W
W
W
|
3 |
| Home |
W
|
3 |
| Away |
W
W
|
3 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 100% | 100% | 100% |
| Goals | 3 | 2 | 3.5 |
| Scored | 2.67 | 2 | 3 |
| Conceded | 0.33 | 0 | 0.5 |
| Both Teams to Score | 33% | 0% | 50% |
| Without Conceding | 67% | 100% | 50% |
| Failed To Score | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| first to Score | 0% | 0% | 0% |
|
xG
|
2.45 | 1.45 | 2.94 |
|
xGA
|
0.78 | 0.88 | 0.74 |
Away Team
Go Ahead Eagles
Netherlands - Eredivisie
| Form | Last 5 | PPG |
|---|---|---|
| Overall |
W
D
W
|
2.33 |
| Home |
W
W
|
3 |
| Away |
D
|
1 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 67% | 100% | 0% |
| Goals | 4.33 | 4.5 | 4 |
| Scored | 3 | 3.5 | 2 |
| Conceded | 1.33 | 1 | 2 |
| Both Teams to Score | 100% | 100% | 100% |
| Without Conceding | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Failed To Score | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| first to Score | 0% | 0% | 0% |
|
xG
|
1.78 | 1.94 | 1.48 |
|
xGA
|
1.7 | 1.25 | 2.6 |
Corners
14.67 / Match
+57% Corners / Match
AZ received +57% more corners than Go Ahead Eagles in the Eredivisie
9.34 / Match
Fortuna Sittard
(15)
Utrecht
(9)
ADO Den Haag
(9)(5)
ADO Den Haag
(6)
Feyenoord
(6)
Willem II
Cards
1 / Match
+0% Cards / Match
Both Teams are equal in terms of cards
1 / Match
Fortuna Sittard
(1)
Utrecht
(2)
ADO Den Haag
(0)(1)
ADO Den Haag
(0)
Feyenoord
(2)
Willem II
Goals Scored
2.67 / Match
+12%
Go Ahead Eagles is +12% better in terms of goals scored
3 / Match
Fortuna Sittard
(2)
Utrecht
(4)
ADO Den Haag
(2)(3)
ADO Den Haag
(2)
Feyenoord
(4)
Willem II
Goals Conceded
0.33 / Match
+75%
Go Ahead Eagles condeded +75% more goals than AZ
1.33 / Match
Fortuna Sittard
(0)
Utrecht
(1)
ADO Den Haag
(0)(1)
ADO Den Haag
(2)
Feyenoord
(1)
Willem II
Eredivisie Standings
| # | Team | MP | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Pts | PPG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
AZ
|
3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 8 | 1 | 7 | 9 | 3 |
| 2 |
Go Ahead Eagles
|
3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 9 | 4 | 5 | 7 | 2.33 |
| 3 |
PSV
|
3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 9 | 4 | 5 | 7 | 2.33 |
| 4 |
Feyenoord
|
3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 8 | 4 | 4 | 7 | 2.33 |
| 5 |
Groningen
|
3 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 7 | 7 | 0 | 6 | 2 |
| 6 |
Ajax
|
2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 4 | 2 | 2 | 4 | 2 |
| 7 |
Sparta Rotterdam
|
3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 6 | 5 | 1 | 4 | 1.33 |
| 8 |
Fortuna Sittard
|
3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 5 | 5 | 0 | 4 | 1.33 |
| 9 |
Heerenveen
|
3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 4 | -1 | 4 | 1.33 |
| 10 |
Excelsior
|
2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 5 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 1.5 |
| 11 |
NEC
|
2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 5 | 3 | 2 | 3 | 1.5 |
| 12 |
Twente
|
2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 3 | 1.5 |
| 13 |
Telstar
|
2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 4 | -1 | 3 | 1.5 |
| 14 |
PEC Zwolle
|
3 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 3 | 5 | -2 | 3 | 1 |
| 15 |
Utrecht
|
3 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 5 | 9 | -4 | 1 | 0.33 |
| 16 |
Willem II
|
2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 8 | -6 | 0 | 0 |
| 17 |
ADO Den Haag
|
3 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 2 | 9 | -7 | 0 | 0 |
| 18 |
Cambuur
|
3 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 3 | 12 | -9 | 0 | 0 |
Odds
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