Feyenoord vs AZ Alkmaar: VriendenLoterij Eredivisie 2026 Match Preview
Analysis by Robert Marin · Last Updated: 28 September 2026 at 15:16 UTC
Date of last modification: 28 September 2026 at 15:16 UTC
Match Preview
Feyenoord play AZ Alkmaar in the VriendenLoterij Eredivisie on 10 October 2026. Feyenoord occupy second place in the table, while AZ Alkmaar sit directly above them in first. Both clubs bring similar performance numbers into round 8.
Expected Goals and Match Dynamics
The model computes an expected goals figure of 4.66 for Feyenoord against 3.19 for AZ Alkmaar. Win probabilities stand at 66% for a home result, 10% for a draw, and 24% for an away victory.
Statistical Indicators
Both sides record an attacking index of 91 and a defending index of 57. Feyenoord hold a form index of 49 compared to 48 for AZ Alkmaar, with both teams sharing a consistency index of 65.
Head-to-Head Record
Past meetings in this match show Feyenoord claiming an 80% win history, while AZ Alkmaar account for the remaining 20% of previous victories.
What to Watch
Statistical indicators point to Feyenoord win or draw as the lower-risk option, alongside a goal lean above 1.5 goals. Track the live score and projected lineups in the Arena Sports Insights app.
Expected Lineups
Feyenoord4-3-3
- 1Tjark Ernst
- 26Givairo Read
- 4Tsuyoshi Watanabe
- 6Jeremiah St Juste
- 35Mika Mármol
- 8Gjivai Zechiël
- 34Charles Vanhoutte
- 28Oussama Targhalline
- 23Anis Hadj Moussa
- 19Nacho Ferri
- 10Luciano Valente
AZ Alkmaar4-2-3-1
- 28Jari De Busser
- 22Elijah Dijkstra
- 3Wouter Goes
- 4Lewis Schouten
- 5Mateo Chávez
- 21Dave Kwakman
- 6Peer Koopmeiners
- 14Calvin Stengs
- 17Valdemar Byskov
- 11Ro-Zangelo Daal
- 9Mexx Meerdink
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