Cambuur vs AZ Alkmaar Prediction, H2H Stats & Statistical Bets 18 October 2026
📢 Cambuur have struggled to find any consistency at the start of the Eredivisie season, alternating between wins and defeats. After eight rounds, the hosts sit 12th in the table, with an unreliable defence remaining one of their main problems. AZ Alkmaar, by contrast, have made a confident start to the season and sit third, continuing to push for the top. The visitors have been producing good results and rarely drop points, so they will be looking to maintain that momentum. Given the gap between the two sides in the table, this match represents a serious test for Cambuur.
Head-to-Head
AZ beat Cambuur 2-1 in their Eredivisie meeting on 25 February 2023. Despite Cambuur edging possession at 52%, AZ had twice as many shots: 12 to 6.
AZ Alkmaar have not lost any of their five head-to-head meetings with Cambuur, winning four and drawing one. The aggregate score over that run is 9-4 in AZ Alkmaar's favour.
Head-to-head statistics Cambuur - AZ Alkmaar
Cambuur have suffered five defeats in their last ten matches, conceding over two goals per game on average
Cambuur's last Eredivisie match on 11 October 2026 saw them win 1-0 away at Zwolle. The goal came after a goalless first half, though Zwolle had the better of the shots on target, 6-4.
Cambuur have had a poor start to the season and sit 12th in the table with eight points. The team have struggled badly for consistency, winning just three of their last ten matches, drawing two and losing five. The main problem remains a highly unreliable defence, which is conceding an average of more than 2.3 goals per game. The attacking line is producing fairly modest numbers at the other end - 1.4 goals per game - so covering for the frequent defensive errors is far from straightforward.
Match Results: Cambuur Leeuwarden
AZ Alkmaar: Seven Wins in Ten Matches and a Rock-Solid Defence
In their most recent Europa League match on 15 October 2026, AZ Alkmaar beat Hapoel Beer-Sheva 2-1 at home. After a goalless first half, three goals came in the second; AZ Alkmaar significantly outshot their opponents 15-6, including 7-4 on target.
AZ Alkmaar have made a confident start to the new season and sit third in the table with 19 points, remaining in contention at the top of the Eredivisie. The team are in excellent form, winning six of their eight league matches. Over a longer run of ten matches, AZ have won seven, showing consistent results and a high level of attacking efficiency. They average 2 goals scored per game, while their defence concedes 1 per match, which allows them to pick up positive results on a regular basis. That said, AZ do not always push for high-scoring football: in each of their last five matches, no more than three goals have been scored.
Match Results: AZ Alkmaar
Match Result Prediction
AZ Alkmaar have won 6 of their last 7 Eredivisie matches, which speaks to their excellent form. Over the course of the season they have 6 wins and just 1 defeat, with 3 wins from 4 away games. Cambuur, by contrast, have won only 2 of their 8 matches and are conceding an average of 2.38 goals per game, rising to 3.25 at home. Taken together, the statistics and recent form clearly point to the visitors as favourites: we're backing an AZ Alkmaar win at odds of 1.46*.
Total Goals Prediction
In AZ Alkmaar's last five matches, Total Goals - Under 3.5 has come in every time, and across the season the team concede an average of just one goal per game. Cambuur are not particularly prolific (1.38 goals per match), and the visitors' defence looks solid. Despite Cambuur's frequent high-scoring games, the combined statistics and the low-scoring trend from the visitors make Total Goals - Under 3.5 worth considering, priced at 1.9*.
Reliable Bet
AZ Alkmaar have gone unbeaten in 16 of their last 18 matches, with their current form and season results fully backing up the visitors' consistency. Over 8 rounds, Cambuur have managed just 2 wins, while AZ Alkmaar have suffered only 1 defeat. In these circumstances, the Double Chance - X2 looks reliable and is priced at 1.11*.
*Odds are indicative and may vary across different bookmakers.
Correct Score Prediction
According to the algorithm's calculations, the most likely outcomes in this match are: 1-2 (9.96%), 1-3 (8.15%) and 0-2 (7.54%). The 1-2 scoreline has the highest probability, though the other options are close behind.
⭐ Editor's Prediction
AZ Alkmaar are clear favourites for this match, and the considerable gap in class between the two sides fully justifies that assessment. The visitors have won six of their eight league games, showing confident performances in both attack and defence. Cambuur, by contrast, have serious defensive problems, conceding more than two goals per match on average. Even home advantage is unlikely to help the hosts against one of the championship's leading sides. Our main prediction, therefore, is an AZ Alkmaar win.
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