AZ Alkmaar Reserves
- AZ Alkmaar Reserves have won three, drawn two and lost 13 of their 18 home matches in Eerste Divisie 2025-2026.
- However, there is nothing to suggest AZ Reserves can get anything out of this game on Friday, with the club languishing in 19th place (37 points from 37 games) in the Eerste Divisie.
Roda JC Kerkrade
- Roda JC Kerkrade have won 10, drawn 6 and lost only two of their 18 away games in the Eerste Divisie 2025-2026.
- The visitors, who are in eighth place with 55 points from 37 matches, are pushing for a playoff spot and have more to play for.
- Kevin van Dessel has done a good job since July 2025, turning Roda JC into a disciplined, results-oriented side that can grind out wins on the road.
Head-to-Head
AZ Alkmaar Reserves have dominated the recent history between the two clubs, winning two of the last three meetings and beating Roda JC 3-2 away in the Eerste Divisie four months ago.
Key Players
- Sem van Duijn has scored nine goals in 21 Eerste Divisie appearances this season.
- Bendeguz Kovacs has chipped in with two of AZ's six goals over the last five games, but most of the damage has been done by Anthony van den Hurk.
- The forward has scored 16 goals in 35 Eerste Divisie games and four in the last five, scoring almost half of Roda JC’s last nine goals.
- The Roda attack looks a bit more potent than their opponents, but AZ’s youthful, possession-based football could make for an open match.
Betting Insights
The odds are good for an away win ( 2.19 ), with Over 2.5 goals and Both Teams to Score - Yes both set at 1.36 .
Prediction
Back Roda JC to win in an entertaining match.
