AFC Ajax vs AZ Alkmaar: VriendenLoterij Eredivisie 2026 Match Preview
Analysis by Robert Marin · Last Updated: 30 October 2026 at 22:48 UTC
Date of last modification: 30 October 2026 at 22:48 UTC
Match Preview
AFC Ajax host AZ Alkmaar in round 11 of the VriendenLoterij Eredivisie on 31 October 2026. AFC Ajax occupy second place in the league standings, while AZ Alkmaar sit in fifth position ahead of this domestic match.
Recent Form and Standings
AFC Ajax enter this match with a recent five-match form sequence of WDDWW and a form index rating of 63. AZ Alkmaar registered a DWLDL sequence in their last five matches, yielding a form index score of 36.
Expected Goals and Match Dynamics
The data shows 4.12 expected goals for AFC Ajax and 2.33 expected goals for AZ Alkmaar. Win probabilities stand at 52% for the home side, 9% for the draw, and 39% for the away side.
Statistical Indicators
AFC Ajax recorded an attacking index of 92 and a defending index of 45. AZ Alkmaar posted an attacking index of 81 and a defending index of 47. The goal data points to more than 1.5 goals in total.
Head-to-Head Record
Historical head-to-head win figures show 15% for AFC Ajax and 85% for AZ Alkmaar across previous meetings. Track the live score and projected lineups in the Arena Sports Insights app.
Expected Lineups
AFC Ajax4-3-3
- 1Marc-André ter Stegen
- 2Lucas Rosa
- 30Aaron Bouwman
- 5Owen Wijndal
- 15Youri Baas
- 24Jorthy Mokio
- 4Sofyan Amrabat
- 8Julian Brandt
- 18Davy Klaassen
- 99Tolu Arokodare
- 68Abdellah Ouazane
AZ Alkmaar4-2-3-1
- 28Jari De Busser
- 22Elijah Dijkstra
- 4Lewis Schouten
- 29Wesley Hoedt
- 5Mateo Chávez
- 6Peer Koopmeiners
- 8Jordy Clasie
- 7Weslley Patati
- 17Valdemar Byskov
- 11Ro-Zangelo Daal
- 9Mexx Meerdink
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