AZ Alkmaar vs Twente Prediction 3 May 2026
🔊 The battle for the fifth spot in the Eredivisie table heats up as AZ Alkmaar take on FC Twente. Both teams have been putting in solid performances this season, with AZ recently clinching the KNVB Cup. Their league results have also shown improvement. Meanwhile, Twente have suffered only one defeat in their last 10 matches and are hot on the heels of Ajax in the race for a Europa League spot. Can they secure points in Alkmaar to edge closer to their goal? Let's evaluate the odds and make an insightful prediction from our editors.
Head-to-Head
The last official encounter between the teams took place on 03 February 2026 and ended with a scoreline of 2:1. Here's a comparative breakdown of that match (home team - AZ Alkmaar):
- ball possession percentage: 41% vs 59%;
- corner kicks: 8 vs 15;
- fouls: 13 vs 9;
- yellow cards: 5 vs 2;
- shots on target: 5 vs 9.
📊Statistical preview of official matches between the teams AZ Alkmaar and Twente:
- played 40 matches;
- number of wins for the home team - 20, for the away team - 15, draws - 5;
- number of goals - 65 against 55;
- average total in the 1st half - 1.18, in the 2nd half - 1.83;
- average total goals in the match - 3.
Head-to-head statistics AZ Alkmaar - Twente
AZ Alkmaar Team Overview
The team's most recent official match took place on as part of the Eredivisie tournament (home team - Go Ahead Eagles, away team - AZ Alkmaar). The match concluded with a scoreline of 0:0.
Here's the game statistics (AZ Alkmaar vs Go Ahead Eagles):
- ball possession: 50% vs 50%;
- corner kicks: 10 vs 5;
- fouls: 13 vs 9;
- yellow cards: 1 vs 2;
- shots on target: 4 vs 4.
AZ Alkmaar currently sit in 6th place in the league, showcasing a commendable run of form with only one defeat in their last five matches. Having concluded their campaign in the Conference League and secured the Dutch Cup, they can now focus all their efforts on the Eredivisie. At home, AZ consistently score more than 1.5 goals, maintaining this record for eight consecutive matches. However, their defense occasionally falters, conceding an average of 1.45 goals per game.
Match Results: AZ Alkmaar
Twente Team Overview
The away team played their last official match on as part of the Eredivisie tournament (home team - Twente, away - NEC Nijmegen). The match concluded with a scoreline of 1:1.
Here are the match stats (Twente vs NEC Nijmegen):
- ball possession: 49% vs 51%;
- corner kicks: 3 vs 9;
- fouls: 6 vs 16;
- yellow cards: 1 vs 2;
- shots on target: 8 vs 6.
Twente are sitting fifth in the Eredivisie and have been in remarkable form since the season kicked off, remaining unbeaten in 20 of their last 21 league matches. The team boasts an impressive scoring rate, averaging more than two goals per game while maintaining a solid defensive record of conceding less than one goal per match. On the road, Twente haven't suffered a defeat since August of last year, making them well-positioned to secure points in Alkmaar.
Match Results: Twente
Prediction on the outcome
H2H:
- number of encounters - 40;
- home team wins - 20, away team wins - 15, draws - 5.
Statistics: AZ Alkmaar vs Twente
- matches played in the tournament: 31 vs 31;
- wins: 14 vs 14;
- win percentage: 45% vs 45%;
- losses: 10 vs 5;
- draws: 7 vs 12.
Last 10 matches:
- wins: 6 vs 7;
- losses: 2 vs 1;
- draws: 2 vs 2.
- AZ Alkmaar won with a +1.5 handicap in last 14 home games against Twente.
- AZ Alkmaar won with a +1.5 handicap in last 12 home games against Twente (Eredivisie).
- AZ Alkmaar won with a +1.5 handicap in last 11 games against Twente.
- AZ Alkmaar won with a +1.5 handicap in last 9 games against Twente (Eredivisie).
- AZ Alkmaar won with a +1.5 handicap in 16 of last 17 home games.
- AZ Alkmaar won with a +1.5 handicap in 8 of last 9 home games (Eredivisie).
Prediction on the over/under
H2H
- today's home team scores on average - 1.63, the guests - 1.38;
- average Over/Under goals in H2H matches - 3;
- both teams scored: overall - 23; at the home team's field - 11.
Statistics: AZ Alkmaar vs Twente
- average total in the tournament: 3.13 vs 2.74;
- average total goals scored: 1.68 vs 1.68;
- average total in the 1st half: 0.9 vs 0.65;
- average total in the 2nd half: 0.77 vs 1.03;
- AZ Alkmaar: average total at home in the tournament - 2.27;
- Twente: average total away in the tournament - 1.8;
- last 10 matches (average total): 2.2 (home - 3) vs 2.1 (away - 2.25).
- Under 3.5 goals scored in 6 of last 7 AZ Alkmaar games (Eredivisie).
- Under 3.5 goals scored in 8 of last 9 Twente games (Eredivisie).
Prediction on corners
AZ Alkmaar: Statistics
- season: average Over/Under in the tournament - 5.87; at home field - 5.93;
- last 10 matches: average Over/Under - 6.7; at home field - 6.
Twente: Statistics
- season: average Over/Under in the tournament - 5.19, away - 4.87;
- last 10 matches: average Over/Under - 4.8; away - 4.75.
- AZ Alkmaar have taken under 5.5 corners in 6 of last 7 games against Twente (Eredivisie).
Prediction on BTTS
H2H:
- number of encounters - 40;
- both teams scored all-time - 23 times;
- on the home team’s field - 11 times.
Statistics: AZ Alkmaar vs Twente
- number of matches played in the tournament: 31 vs 31;
- number of matches in the season where both teams scored (BTTS): 19 vs 20;
- number of BTTS matches for AZ Alkmaar at home - 11 (73%);
- number of BTTS matches for Twente away - 12 (80%).
Last 10 matches:
- number of BTTS matches: 3 vs 7;
- BTTS matches for AZ Alkmaar at home - 3 (50%);
- BTTS matches for Twente away - 4 (100%).
- Twente have scored and conceded in 15 of last 16 away games.
- Twente have scored and conceded in 11 of last 12 away games (Eredivisie).
Correct score prediction
Statistics of frequent results (current season):
- most common score in the tournament: 1:1 (31/279, 11.1%);
- AZ Alkmaar at home most often finish matches: 1:1 , 2:2 , 4:1 (2/15, 13.3%);
- Twente away most often play: 1:1 (5/15, 33.3%).
Based on statistics and probability distribution, the algorithm predicts the top 3 outcomes:
1:1 - 10.5% (odds 7.7)
1:2 - 8.67% (odds 9.3)
2:1 - 7.75% (odds 10)
⭐ Editorial Prediction
AZ and Twente are in excellent form, setting the stage for an intriguing clash. AZ consistently score over 1.5 goals at home, but replicating that against Twente might be a challenge, given the visitors boast one of the most solid defenses in the Eredivisie. Meanwhile, AZ have also been impressive defensively of late, with their recent matches being low-scoring affairs: no more than three goals have been scored in 6 out of their last 7 league games. Twente's matches show a similar pattern over a longer stretch-8 out of 9 rounds. We expect this trend to continue for both teams, so we'll go with total goals under 3.5.No comments
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