Roda JC
- Roda are the in-form team, winning 3 of their last 5 with one draw and one defeat.
- Roda JC Kerkrade have found form at just the right time in Eerste Divisie 2026-2027, winning three, drawing one and losing one of their last five matches to sit 5th on 22 points from 12 games, five points clear of Jong AZ Alkmaar Reserves in 8th on 17.
- Roda have won back-to-back games heading into Friday's game with Jong AZ, beating Jong FC Utrecht 2-1 and Almere City FC 3-2 on the road.
- Rob Penders' Roda are set up in a 3-4-2-1 system that relies on structure, width and patience with their wingbacks being the main instigators in the build-up.
- Roda are unbeaten at home (W3, D2) in Eerste Divisie 2026/2027, allowing just 4 goals.
Jong AZ
- Jong AZ have scored 3.17 goals per game away in Eerste Divisie 2026/2027, conceding 2.67.
- Jong AZ have been more erratic on the road in the Eerste Divisie 2026-2027, with 2 wins, 2 draws and 1 defeat in their last 5, but their games have been open and there's been plenty of chaos.
- Jong AZ are a much more direct team and want to press, run through the middle and create chances in a 4-2-3-1 structure.
Head-to-Head
- Jong AZ are the clear winners on head-to-head record, having won four of the last five meetings between the two clubs and seen Roda fail to win on any occasion.
- After drawing 4-4 away at VVV-Venlo, they edged a 5-4 home win over Helmond Sport to show they can score in bunches, but they can also leak goals.
Key Players
- Marco Tol has been Roda's most reliable goal scorer with two in eight league games.
- Jong AZ's top scorer in the league is Bendeguz Kovacs, who has bagged four in six appearances and he is on a hot streak.
Betting Insights
- Roda JC are the favorites at 1.81 with Jong AZ 3.8 and the draw 3.95, so there's no value in the 1X2 market.
- The odds for over 2.5 goals at 1.48 and both teams to score at 1.44 both reflect the fact that goals are likely, but over 2.5 looks like the best option in the most likely script.
Prediction
- Roda's current form, solidity at home and Jong AZ's mixed away record of 2 wins, 2 draws and 2 defeats in Eerste Divisie 2026-2027 make Roda the more likely winner.
- Roda JC are the favorites at 1.81 with Jong AZ 3.8 and the draw 3.95, so there's no value in the 1X2 market.
- The odds for over 2.5 goals at 1.48 and both teams to score at 1.44 both reflect the fact that goals are likely, but over 2.5 looks like the best option in the most likely script.
