Ajax
- Ajax have 16 points from eight games and sit third in the 2025-2026 Eredivisie table, one point ahead of AZ Alkmaar.
- This game has the potential to be pivotal in the race for the top four as both teams look to make a late push for a European spot, and our AFC Ajax vs AZ Alkmaar betting tips suggest that both teams will be highly motivated.
- Ajax have split their last two home games (W1, L1).
- Their form has been inconsistent lately, drawing twice and losing two of their last five games.
- Ajax lost 4-0 at Olympique Marseille in the Champions League.
AZ Alkmaar
- AZ Alkmaar opt for a compact, aggressive pressing style with fast, vertical transitions when the ball is won high up the pitch.
- AZ have also been inconsistent recently, suffering one win, two draws and two defeats from their last five.
- AZ have won two, drawn one and lost one of their four Eredivisie away games, scoring six goals on the road.
- They have been vulnerable on the road, losing both of their away matches within the past month.
Head-to-Head
- The last two head-to-head meetings have gone the way of AZ Alkmaar (W1, D1).
- That run includes a 2-0 cup win nine months ago.
Key Players
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Ajax
- Oscar Gloukh has been in excellent scoring form, scoring three of his club’s last seven goals in his last five appearances.
- Wout Weghorst has scored five Eredivisie goals in seven games so far this season.
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AZ Alkmaar
- Mexx Meerdink has been AZ’s top scorer with three Eredivisie goals from eight outings.
- Sven Mijnans has been the creative catalyst with three assists in his last five matches.
Betting Insights
- Ajax are the favorite at 1.93, AZ are 3.45 and the draw is 3.8.
- This section includes some of the best AFC Ajax vs AZ Alkmaar betting tips to consider for this early-season Eredivisie clash, such as supporting Over 2.5 goals at 1.55.
Prediction
- The AFC Ajax vs AZ Alkmaar prediction is that the clash between Ajax’s patient, possession-based soccer and AZ’s aggressive, high-pressing approach could lead to an entertaining, back-and-forth game.
- With Ajax still holding a strong home record, we’ll favor the home side to get the better of a tight and tense match-up.
- AZ’s pressing game and confidence in this fixture could make them a good option to earn a point.
- Back Over 2.5 goals at 1.55.
