Go Ahead Eagles vs AZ Alkmaar prediction 23.04.2026 | Eredivisie
Go Ahead Eagles
Kick off:
Date:
AZ Alkmaar
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3.04
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3.78
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2.22
Contents
- Competition: Eredivisie
- Date: 23rd April, 2026
- Kickoff: 17:45 UK / 18:45 CEST
- Venue: De Adelaarshorst
Round 31 of the 2025/26 Eredivisie season brings together Go Ahead Eagles and AZ Alkmaar, with both sides still chasing meaningful objectives. The hosts sit mid-table in 11th with 36 points, while AZ occupy 6th place on 48 points, sitting firmly in the European qualification race.
Go Ahead Eagles vs AZ Alkmaar Head to Head (H2H) stats
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AZ Alkmaar
2 : 2
Go Ahead Eagles
Eredivisie
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Go Ahead Eagles
0 : 3
AZ Alkmaar
Eredivisie
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AZ Alkmaar
2 : 4
Go Ahead Eagles
KNVB Beker
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AZ Alkmaar
2 : 2
Go Ahead Eagles
Eredivisie
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Go Ahead Eagles
0 : 3
AZ Alkmaar
Eredivisie
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AZ Alkmaar
5 : 1
Go Ahead Eagles
Eredivisie
Historically, AZ Alkmaar have dominated this matchup. Across recent meetings, AZ are unbeaten in the last six (3 wins, 3 draws) and have won the majority of clashes over the past decade. Notably, it has been more than a decade since Go Ahead Eagles last defeated AZ Alkmaar in a league fixture - it dates back to 2014, when the Eagles recorded their most recent head-to-head victory.
Go Ahead Eagles team overview
Go Ahead Eagles have produced inconsistent but occasionally explosive form. In their last five matches, they have recorded two wins, one draw, and two defeats, including emphatic victories such as 6-0 (vs NAC Breda) and 5-0 (vs Zwolle) wins, underlining their attacking ceiling.
From a statistical standpoint, they average around 1.4-1.5 goals per match, but their defensive metrics - conceding at a similar or higher rate - limit consistency. For instance, sandwiched between 6-0 and 4-0 wins was a 1-4 defeat to FC Twente.
In terms of squad availability, Go Ahead Eagles are dealing with several absentees, including Robbin Weijenberg, Gerrit Nauber, and Pim Saathof. These defensive-related injuries could further weaken an already fragile backline.
Last matches of Go Ahead Eagles
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FC Groningen
0 : 0
Go Ahead Eagles
Eredivisie
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Go Ahead Eagles
5 : 0
PEC Zwolle
Eredivisie
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Utrecht
2 : 0
Go Ahead Eagles
Eredivisie
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Go Ahead Eagles
6 : 0
NAC Breda
Eredivisie
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Go Ahead Eagles
1 : 4
Twente
Eredivisie
Go Ahead Eagles lineup
Goalkeeper
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22
Jari De Busser
Defenders
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2
Alfons Sampsted
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26
Julius Dirksen
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4
Joris Kramer
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29
Aske Adelgaard
Midfielders
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21
Melle Meulensteen
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7
Jakob Breum
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16
Victor Kaj Edvardsen
Forwards
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10
Søren Tengstedt
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17
Mathis Suray
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9
Stefán Ingi Sigurðarson
AZ Alkmaar team overview
AZ Alkmaar enter this fixture in stronger form, having won three of their last five matches across all competitions, including a 3-0 league victory over SC Heerenveen and a 5-1 cup win. They were also actively involved in European competition until last week, which slightly increased their workload, but they handled it well given their squad depth.
Injuries could play a role, with Denso Kasius, Peer Koopmeiners, and Jizz Hornkamp listed as unavailable. Despite this, AZ’s depth typically allows them to maintain performance levels.
Last matches of AZ Alkmaar
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AZ Alkmaar
5 : 1
NEC Nijmegen
KNVB Beker
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AZ Alkmaar
2 : 2
FC Shakhtar Donetsk
Europa Conference League
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AZ Alkmaar
3 : 0
Heerenveen
Eredivisie
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FC Shakhtar Donetsk
3 : 0
AZ Alkmaar
Europa Conference League
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AZ Alkmaar
2 : 0
Fortuna Sittard
Eredivisie
AZ Alkmaar lineup
Goalkeeper
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1
Rome Jayden Owusu-Oduro
Defenders
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22
Elijah Dijkstra
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3
Wouter Goes
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5
Alexandre Penetra
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34
Mees de Wit
Midfielders
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26
Kees Smit
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8
Jordy Clasie
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10
Sven Mijnans
Forwards
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27
Ro-Zangelo Daal
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17
Isak Steiner Jensen
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9
Troy Parrott
Prediction
Expect goals at both ends, given the historical scoring trends and the current form of both teams. Despite the gap in the Eredivisie standings, Go Ahead Eagles have enjoyed a strong run of three wins in their last four matches, which sets them up well ahead of Thursday’s clash.
Prediction: Go Ahead Eagles win or draw (double chance 1X).
Three reasons we expect Double chance 1X
- Go Ahead Eagles have won three of their last four Eredivisie home matches.
- AZ Alkmaar have lost three consecutive Eredivisie away matches.
- Go Ahead Eagles have secured two draws in their last three h2h meetings with AZ Alkmaar.
Main prediction Go Ahead Eagles - AZ Alkmaar
Go Ahead Eagles win or draw (1X)
Best Odds:
Melbet
1.67
Go Ahead Eagles vs AZ Alkmaar standings in Eredivisie
| Regular Season | P | W | D | L |
G - A
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GD | Pts | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | PSV | 30 | 24 | 2 | 4 | 84 - 40 | +44 | 74 |
| 2 | Feyenoord | 30 | 16 | 7 | 7 | 62 - 41 | +21 | 55 |
| 3 | NEC Nijmegen | 30 | 15 | 9 | 6 | 72 - 48 | +24 | 54 |
| 4 | FC Twente | 30 | 14 | 11 | 5 | 51 - 32 | +19 | 53 |
| 5 | Ajax | 30 | 13 | 12 | 5 | 57 - 37 | +20 | 51 |
| 6 | AZ | 30 | 14 | 6 | 10 | 52 - 45 | +7 | 48 |
| 7 | FC Utrecht | 30 | 12 | 8 | 10 | 49 - 36 | +13 | 44 |
| 8 | SC Heerenveen | 30 | 12 | 8 | 10 | 53 - 50 | +3 | 44 |
| 9 | FC Groningen | 30 | 12 | 6 | 12 | 42 - 37 | +5 | 42 |
| 10 | Sparta Rotterdam | 30 | 12 | 6 | 12 | 35 - 49 | -14 | 42 |
| 11 | Go Ahead Eagles | 30 | 8 | 12 | 10 | 50 - 45 | +5 | 36 |
| 12 | Fortuna Sittard | 30 | 10 | 6 | 14 | 44 - 55 | -11 | 36 |
| 13 | PEC Zwolle | 30 | 8 | 10 | 12 | 40 - 60 | -20 | 34 |
| 14 | FC Volendam | 30 | 7 | 7 | 16 | 31 - 50 | -19 | 28 |
| 15 | Excelsior | 30 | 7 | 7 | 16 | 31 - 51 | -20 | 28 |
| 16 | Telstar | 30 | 6 | 9 | 15 | 39 - 52 | -13 | 27 |
| 17 | NAC Breda | 30 | 5 | 10 | 15 | 30 - 51 | -21 | 25 |
| 18 | Heracles Almelo | 30 | 5 | 4 | 21 | 34 - 77 | -43 | 19 |