AZ Alkmaar v Heerenveen prediction
Team pages: AZ Alkmaar · Heerenveen · Head-to-head
TACTIX’s free model pick for AZ Alkmaar v Heerenveen, Eredivisie on Sat, 09 Jan 2027 20:00 GMT posts shortly before kick-off. Form, head-to-head and league standing for both sides are below.
The match
AZ Alkmaar host Heerenveen in the Eredivisie on Saturday 9 January (kick-off 20:00 UK).
Form and the table
Eight of AZ Alkmaar’s last 15 results in all competitions went over 2.5 goals (53%). Both teams scored in nine of AZ Alkmaar’s last 15 results in all competitions (60%). At home, AZ Alkmaar have five wins, two draws and no defeats in their last 7 home matches in all competitions — 2.43 points per game, scoring 2.86 and conceding 1.29. AZ Alkmaar have scored 20 goals, the fifth-most (shared) of the 18 clubs (2026/27 so far). AZ Alkmaar have conceded 10 goals, the fewest (shared) of the 18 clubs.
Eight of Heerenveen’s last 15 results in all competitions went over 2.5 goals (53%). Both teams scored in five of Heerenveen’s last 15 results in all competitions (33%). Away from home, Heerenveen have two wins, one draw and four defeats in their last 7 away matches in all competitions — 1.00 points per game, scoring 1.43 and conceding 1.71. Heerenveen have scored 15 goals, the seventh-fewest (shared) of the 18 clubs (2026/27 so far). Heerenveen have conceded 11 goals, the fourth-fewest of the 18 clubs.
AZ Alkmaar (second) and Heerenveen (eighth) are eight points apart, 2026/27 so far. TACTIX’s Glicko-2 team ratings have AZ Alkmaar the stronger side, 108 rating points above Heerenveen (AZ Alkmaar 1765, Heerenveen 1657, after at least 312 rated matches each).
Head-to-head
The most recent meeting, on 6 September 2026, finished Heerenveen 2–3 AZ Alkmaar.
Team news
Predicted AZ Alkmaar XI (4-2-3-1): J. De Busser, L. Schouten, W. Goes, E. Dijkstra, M. Chávez, P. Koopmeiners, R. Daal, D. Kwakman, C. Stengs, J. Clasie, M. Meerdink — derived from the last 8 line-ups, most-used eleven. By TACTIX Impact, Ro-Zangelo Daal (5.8 per match over 11 appearances, five goals) and Peer Koopmeiners (4.8 per match over 11 appearances, two goals and one assist) have been AZ Alkmaar’s most influential players 2026/27, all competitions. In numbers for AZ Alkmaar (2026/27, all competitions, before kick-off), Ro-Zangelo Daal averages 2.2 key passes per 90 over 916 minutes, with a key pass in seven of the last 10 appearances. Peer Koopmeiners averages 1.7 key passes per 90 over 985 minutes, with a key pass in eight of the last 10 appearances.
Predicted Heerenveen XI (4-2-3-1): B. Klaverboer, V. Zagaritis, M. Willemsen, S. Kersten, O. Braude, J. Trenskow, M. Rivera, N. Courtens, M. Linday, R. Meerveld, D. Vente — derived from the last 8 line-ups, most-used eleven. By TACTIX Impact, Jacob Trenskow (5.1 per match over nine appearances, four goals and two assists) and Oliver Braude (4.1 per match over eight appearances, two goals) have been Heerenveen’s most influential players 2026/27, all competitions. In numbers for Heerenveen (2026/27, all competitions, before kick-off), Jacob Trenskow averages 2.4 key passes per 90 over 778 minutes, with a key pass in nine of the last nine appearances. Oliver Braude averages 2.0 tackles per 90 over 678 minutes, with a tackle in seven of the last eight appearances.
Written from the matches TACTIX holds for both sides; each figure names the games it is counted over.
The numbers
- Kick-off: · Eredivisie · AFAS Stadion
- Head-to-head (last 6): AZ Alkmaar 4 · draws 0 · Heerenveen 2 · 5.17 goals/game
- Recent form: AZ Alkmaar 2W 1D 2L · Heerenveen 2W 1D 2L
AZ Alkmaar v Heerenveen (Eredivisie): the key numbers are on this page — and TACTIX’s live, market-by-market track record is one click away (as of 30 July 2026). See the live track record →
Key stats
Per game, last 8 completed matches, to 18 October 2026. Over/under figures use standard thresholds, not bookmaker lines.
| Per game | AZ Alkmaar for / against | Line | Heerenveen for / against |
|---|---|---|---|
| Goals scored | 1.75 for · 1.38 against n 8 Last 5 | 2.5standard | 1.75 for · 1.38 against n 8 Last 5 |
| Corners won | 6.13 for · 4.38 against n 8 Last 5 | 9.5standard | 5.25 for · 4.5 against n 8 Last 5 |
| Shots | 15 for · 10.88 against n 8 Last 5 | 19.5standard | 16.38 for · 14.25 against n 8 Last 5 |
| Shots on target | 5.5 for · 3.88 against n 8 Last 5 | 8.5standard | 6.25 for · 3.63 against n 8 Last 5 |
| Fouls committed | 12.5 for · 11.13 against n 8 Last 5 | 21.5standard | 8.88 for · 11.25 against n 8 Last 5 |
| Cards shown | 1.75 for · 1.75 against n 8 Last 5 | 3.5standard | 0.88 for · 1.38 against n 8 Last 5 |
AZ Alkmaar
| Player | Mins | Fouls committed 1+2+ | Fouls won 1+2+ | Likely duel |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A. Oufkir n 8 | 38.4 | 3.2 | 2.3 | — |
| Weslley Patati n 8 | 33.8 | 2.3 | 0.7 | — |
| M. Chávez n 8 | 60.6 | 2.2 | 0.7 | — |
| S. Maikuma n 8 | 22.5 | 2 | 2 | — |
| K. Smit n 8 | 64.9 | 1.9 | 1.2 | — |
| Player | Mins | Shots 1+2+ | Shots on target 1+2+ |
|---|---|---|---|
| V. Byskov n 8 | 36 | 3.4 | 1.3 |
| B. Kovacs n 8 | 23 | 2.9 | 0.5 |
| J. Hornkamp n 8 | 30.9 | 2.6 | 2.6 |
| Mexx Meerdink n 8 | 64.4 | 2.4 | 1.9 |
| Weslley Patati n 8 | 33.8 | 2.3 | 0.7 |
| Player | Mins | Goals 1+2+ | Assists 1+2+ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mexx Meerdink n 8 | 64.4 | 0.9 | 0 |
| V. Byskov n 8 | 36 | 0 | 0.9 |
| J. Hornkamp n 8 | 30.9 | 0.7 | 0 |
| D. Kasius n 8 | 40.1 | 0 | 0.6 |
| R. Daal n 8 | 83 | 0.5 | 0 |
| Player | Mins | Tackles 1+2+ |
|---|---|---|
| S. Maikuma n 8 | 22.5 | 5.5 |
| M. Chávez n 8 | 60.6 | 3.5 |
| M. de Wit n 8 | 57 | 2.4 |
| P. Koopmeiners n 8 | 90 | 2.3 |
| L. Schouten n 8 | 89.1 | 2.3 |
| Player | Mins | Saves 2+3+ |
|---|---|---|
| Jari De Busser n 8 | 90 | 2.5 |
Heerenveen
| Player | Mins | Fouls committed 1+2+ | Fouls won 1+2+ | Likely duel |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D. Proper n 8 | 56.6 | 2 | 0.6 | — |
| Roberts Uldriķis n 8 | 34.5 | 2 | 1 | — |
| M. Farji n 8 | 24.3 | 1.9 | 3.7 | — |
| L. Smans n 8 | 49.4 | 1.6 | 2.5 | — |
| M. Egbring n 8 | 30.5 | 1.5 | 1.5 | — |
| Player | Mins | Shots 1+2+ | Shots on target 1+2+ |
|---|---|---|---|
| M. Rivera n 8 | 67.4 | 3.2 | 2.2 |
| D. Vente n 8 | 83.1 | 2.8 | 0.9 |
| Roberts Uldriķis n 8 | 34.5 | 2.3 | 0.7 |
| J. Trenskow n 8 | 86.9 | 1.9 | 1 |
| L. Oyen n 8 | 24.4 | 1.8 | 1.8 |
| Player | Mins | Goals 1+2+ | Assists 1+2+ |
|---|---|---|---|
| L. Oyen n 8 | 24.4 | 0.9 | 0.5 |
| L. Smans n 8 | 49.4 | 0 | 0.9 |
| J. Trenskow n 8 | 86.9 | 0.5 | 0.1 |
| M. Rivera n 8 | 67.4 | 0.3 | 0.2 |
| M. Farji n 8 | 24.3 | 0.5 | 0 |
| Player | Mins | Tackles 1+2+ |
|---|---|---|
| M. Egbring n 8 | 30.5 | 3.3 |
| M. Farji n 8 | 24.3 | 2.8 |
| H. Petrov n 8 | 25.3 | 2.7 |
| S. Kersten n 8 | 85.4 | 2.4 |
| O. Braude n 8 | 84.8 | 2 |
| Player | Mins | Saves 2+3+ |
|---|---|---|
| B. Klaverboer n 8 | 90 | 2.4 |
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Form, head-to-head & standings
The numbers behind AZ Alkmaar v Heerenveen — recent results, past meetings and where each side sits. (TACTIX’s model forecast is in the projections below.)
- 2026-09-06 Heerenveen 2–3 AZ Alkmaar
- 2026-04-12 AZ Alkmaar 3–0 Heerenveen
- 2025-11-23 Heerenveen 3–1 AZ Alkmaar
- 2025-05-22 AZ Alkmaar 4–1 Heerenveen
- 2025-03-02 Heerenveen 3–1 AZ Alkmaar
- 2024-09-14 AZ Alkmaar 9–1 Heerenveen
Frequently asked questions
- What is the head-to-head record between AZ Alkmaar and Heerenveen?
- In their last 6 meetings, AZ Alkmaar won 4, Heerenveen won 2 and there were 0 draws, averaging 5.17 goals per game.
- What is the recent form of AZ Alkmaar and Heerenveen?
- Recent form — AZ Alkmaar 2W 1D 2L; Heerenveen 2W 1D 2L.
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