Go Ahead vs AZ Alkmaar Prediction 23 April 2026
🔊 Can AZ Alkmaar break their away game drought in the Eredivisie following their Dutch Cup victory? Despite a hectic schedule, the team has managed to hold its own, at least in domestic competitions. This week, they travel to Deventer to face Go Ahead Eagles. The "Eagles" are still hopeful of securing a spot in European competition by the season's end, while Alkmaar aim to maintain their position. Whose ambitions are more likely to be realized? Our editorial team evaluates the odds and provides an insightful prediction.
Head-to-Head
The last official encounter between the teams took place on 07 December 2025 and ended with a scoreline of 2:2. Here's a comparative breakdown of that match (home team - AZ Alkmaar):
- ball possession percentage: 49% vs 51%;
- corner kicks: 11 vs 4;
- fouls: 8 vs 8;
- yellow cards: 2 vs 1;
- shots on target: 7 vs 7.
📊Statistical preview of official matches between the teams Go Ahead Eagles and AZ Alkmaar:
- played 12 matches;
- number of wins for the home team - 1, for the away team - 8, draws - 3;
- number of goals - 11 against 36;
- average total in the 1st half - 1.5, in the 2nd half - 2.42;
- average total goals in the match - 3.92.
Head-to-head statistics Go Ahead - AZ Alkmaar
Go Ahead Eagles Team Overview
The team's most recent official match took place on as part of the Eredivisie tournament (home team - Groningen, away team - Go Ahead Eagles). The match concluded with a scoreline of 0:0.
Here's the game statistics (Go Ahead Eagles vs Groningen):
- ball possession: 46% vs 54%;
- corner kicks: 5 vs 8;
- fouls: 5 vs 5;
- yellow cards: 0 vs 0;
- shots on target: 2 vs 5.
Go Ahead Eagles sit 11th in the Eredivisie standings, showing average form with just two wins and two losses in their last five matches. Despite this, they maintain a consistent scoring rate, averaging 1.67 goals per game. However, their defense has been leaky, conceding an average of 1.5 goals per match. Nevertheless, the Eagles are tough to beat at Deventer, having lost only twice in their last 10 home games.
Match Results: Go Ahead Eagles
AZ Alkmaar Team Overview
The away team played their last official match on as part of the KNVB beker tournament (home team - AZ Alkmaar, away - NEC Nijmegen). The match concluded with a scoreline of 5:1.
Here are the match stats (AZ Alkmaar vs NEC Nijmegen):
- ball possession: 41% vs 59%;
- corner kicks: 2 vs 8;
- fouls: 13 vs 11;
- yellow cards: 4 vs 3;
- shots on target: 7 vs 3.
AZ Alkmaar hold the 6th spot in the Eredivisie, displaying more consistent form compared to their opponents. Although both teams have suffered the same number of defeats over the last five rounds, Alkmaar boast one additional victory. With an impressive average scoring rate of 2.3 goals per game, they demonstrate confidence in their attacking play even on the road. This is backed up by their previous head-to-head encounters with Go Ahead Eagles, where the visitors have scored at least two goals in each of their last five away matches.
Match Results: AZ Alkmaar
Prediction on the outcome
H2H:
- number of encounters - 12;
- home team wins - 1, away team wins - 8, draws - 3.
Statistics: Go Ahead Eagles vs AZ Alkmaar
- matches played in the tournament: 30 vs 30;
- wins: 8 vs 14;
- win percentage: 27% vs 47%;
- losses: 10 vs 10;
- draws: 12 vs 6.
Last 10 matches:
- wins: 4 vs 6;
- losses: 4 vs 3;
- draws: 2 vs 1.
- Go Ahead Eagles have not won in last 12 games against AZ Alkmaar.
- Go Ahead Eagles have not won in last 11 games against AZ Alkmaar (Eredivisie).
- Go Ahead Eagles have not won in last 5 home games against AZ Alkmaar (Eredivisie).
Prediction on the over/under
H2H
- today's home team scores on average - 0.92, the guests - 3;
- average Over/Under goals in H2H matches - 3.92;
- both teams scored: overall - 8; at the home team's field - 3.
Statistics: Go Ahead Eagles vs AZ Alkmaar
- average total in the tournament: 3.17 vs 3.23;
- average total goals scored: 1.67 vs 1.73;
- average total in the 1st half: 0.73 vs 0.93;
- average total in the 2nd half: 0.93 vs 0.8;
- Go Ahead Eagles: average total at home in the tournament - 2.2;
- AZ Alkmaar: average total away in the tournament - 1.2;
- last 10 matches (average total): 1.9 (home - 3) vs 2.3 (away - 1.25).
- AZ Alkmaar have scored over 1.5 goals in last 5 away games against Go Ahead Eagles (Eredivisie).
Prediction on BTTS
H2H:
- number of encounters - 12;
- both teams scored all-time - 8 times;
- on the home team’s field - 3 times.
Statistics: Go Ahead Eagles vs AZ Alkmaar
- number of matches played in the tournament: 30 vs 30;
- number of matches in the season where both teams scored (BTTS): 17 vs 19;
- number of BTTS matches for Go Ahead Eagles at home - 9 (60%);
- number of BTTS matches for AZ Alkmaar away - 8 (53%).
Last 10 matches:
- number of BTTS matches: 3 vs 4;
- BTTS matches for Go Ahead Eagles at home - 3 (50%);
- BTTS matches for AZ Alkmaar away - 1 (25%).
Correct score prediction
Statistics of frequent results (current season):
- most common score in the tournament: 1:1 (30/270, 11.1%);
- Go Ahead Eagles at home most often finish matches: 1:1 , 2:2 (3/15, 20%);
- AZ Alkmaar away most often play: 0:1 (3/15, 20%).
Based on statistics and probability distribution, the algorithm predicts the top 3 outcomes:
1:1 - 10.76% (odds 7.5)
1:2 - 8.2% (odds 9)
2:1 - 7.65% (odds 11)
⭐ Editorial Prediction
Considering recent performances, AZ Alkmaar appear more confident, especially on the road. The team consistently scores over 1.5 goals, including in away matches against Go Ahead Eagles. Meanwhile, the hosts struggle with scoring at home, failing to reach the same mark in five consecutive games in Deventer against AZ. Despite Go Ahead Eagles' decent overall form, their defense might not withstand the opponent's pressure. Therefore, betting on AZ Alkmaar to score over 1.5 goals seems like a well-founded prediction.No comments
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