Willem II (home)
- Willem II are third in the Eerste Divisie table with 62 points from 36 games.
- Willem II have won four of their last five matches (L1) and two of their last three at home (L1).
- John Stegeman has brought structure, discipline and a pragmatic, width-based style to Tilburg since taking over as head coach in July 2025.
- His players know exactly what they need to do, which has seen experienced wide players get chances, the full-backs overlap and the build-up play is controlled and measured.
- They are a ‘width before width’ team that will push the ball to the wide areas and be patient for opportunities to break through.
AZ Alkmaar Reserves (away)
- AZ Alkmaar Reserves are 17th in the Eerste Divisie with 37 points from 36 matches.
- Frank Peereboom has been in charge of AZ Alkmaar Reserves since February 2026 and has focused on a possession-based style where the tempo is high and players rotate positions regularly.
- AZ have won 8 and lost 8 of 18 away games this season.
- They have scored 35 goals in 18 away matches (an average of 1.94 goals per game).
Head-to-Head
AZ won the most recent meeting between the sides 4-0 at home five months ago, but they have never won away to Tilburg .
Key Players
- Devin Haen has been Willem II's attacking spearhead with 17 goals in 31 appearances in the Eerste Divisie in 2025-2026, while Thomas Verheijdt has chipped in with three goals in the last five fixtures.
- Sem van Duijn leads the way for AZ with nine goals from 21 league appearances, but they may struggle to outscore the prolific Nick Doodeman this week.
- The Dutchman has been a creative force this term, providing 17 assists from 36 league games.
Betting Insights
- The hosts are favourites for the clash at 1.88.
- AZ's away form is inconsistent, reflected in their 8 wins and 8 losses on the road this season and a high goals-per-game return.
Prediction
A home victory for Willem II looks the most likely outcome, especially given that AZ have split their last two away games with a win and a loss.
