AZ vs Willem II prediction: team news, lineups, expert analysis
Eredivisie Netherlands
In the 6th round of the Dutch Eredivisie on September 11, 2026, AZ will face Willem II. The home side are determined to beat an opponent of this calibre.
AZ vs Willem II team news and expert analysis
The Alkmaar club finished only seventh in the final standings last season, but won the Dutch Cup. The new campaign began with a resounding 4-0 victory over PSV in the Super Cup. They have also won all of their opening Eredivisie matches. Their 3-2 victory over Heerenveen even allowed them to move clear at the top of the table.
The Tilburg side have recently been moving between the divisions. After returning to the second tier in 2025, they finished third but won the play-offs. They have now started with a pair of defeats and only managed a draw against Heerenveen. They suffered a 0-3 defeat to Excelsior.
The cup holders have made an excellent start to the championship, averaging 3.2 goals scored per game and conceding just one. The newcomers, meanwhile, have scored only once while conceding 3.25 goals per match.
Head to Head matches: AZ vs Willem II
AZ have won four of the last six encounters, suffering just one defeat during that period.
Everything points towards the home side. We expect them to win this encounter with a -2.0-goal handicap (odds – 1.64).
AZ vs Willem II: key statistics and trends
- AZ have won six matches in a row
- 60% of AZ's matches have seen both teams score, with an average total of 4.2 goals per game
- Willem II have lost three of their last four matches
- 75% of Willem II's matches have seen both teams score, with an average total of 4.25 goals per game
AZ vs Willem II: Possible starting lineups
AZ play in a 1-4-2-3-1 formation (possible lineup): De Bussy - Chavez, Schouten, Goes, Dijkstra - Koopmeiners, Kwakman - Dal, Smit, Wesley Patati - Meerdink
Willem II play in a 1-4-2-3-1 formation (possible lineup): De Leeuw - Chou-A-On, Hoogma, Stam, ter Avest - Twigt, Boogaard - Slory, van Alst, Gürbüz - Khan
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