AZ
- AZ are unbeaten in 5 games this season in all competitions (W4, D1).
- AZ have made a strong start to the 2026-2027 season in the Eredivisie and are sitting top of the league with 16 points from 6 games.
- Leeroy Echteld has moulded this team into the Eredivisie 2026-2027 pace setters since he was appointed manager in January 2026.
- AZ have won 2 of their 3 home games in the Eredivisie 2026-2027 (W2, D1), scoring 2.67 goals per game and conceding 1.00 goal per game.
Telstar
- Henk Brugge has managed Telstar since July 2026 and he has maintained the club's aggressive pressing and verticality.
- Telstar have won just 1 of their 3 Eredivisie 2026-2027 away games so far and are in poor form with 0 wins, 2 draws and 3 defeats in their last 5 in all competitions.
- Telstar sit 13th in the Eredivisie 2026-2027 with 5 points from 6 games and head to AFAS Stadion on Sunday as the clear underdogs.
Head-to-Head
Telstar have failed to win either of their last 2 away games against AZ Alkmaar.
AZ
Ro-Zangelo Daal has been AZ 's top scorer in the Eredivisie 2026/2027 with 4 goals in 6 games and his team will need him to fire them to a win on Sunday.
Telstar
Ronald Koeman leads the scoring charts for Telstar with 2 goals in 5 appearances and has scored 2 of their 3 goals in the last 5 games.
Betting Insights
- AZ are the big favourites here at 1.26, with Telstar at 9.0 and the draw at 6.2.
- Over 2.5 goals at 1.28 looks good for what should be an energetic match with AZ running the show, while Both Teams to Score - Yes at 1.55 will cover the possibility that Telstar nick one if the game is close.
Prediction
AZ will be more patient and should win this game, but if Telstar can win the early duels, they could keep it tight and force an upset.
