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As De Graafschap prepares to host Jong AZ Alkmaar in the Dutch Eerste Divisie on August 17, 2026, both teams are entering the match with strikingly different recent form. De Graafschap has struggled, managing to secure only one win in their last five matches. This lack of consistency may hinder their ability to maintain pressure against opponents.
Conversely, Jong AZ Alkmaar has been in resurgent form, winning three of their last four fixtures. Their tactical approach features dynamic attacking play, which could exploit De Graafschap’s defensive vulnerabilities. With odds favoring the home side at 1.77 compared to Jong AZ’s 3.36, bookmakers seem to suggest a tighter contest than recent performances might indicate.
The home advantage at De Graafschap could mean they are more formidable on their turf, and if they can refocus their strategy, particularly in defense and midfield cohesion, they might shift the momentum in their favor. However, given Jong AZ’s current momentum, this match promises to be closely contested, and outcomes remain uncertain. As always, potential bettors should consider both teams’ recent performances when placing wagers.
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| De Graafschap 52.2% |
Draw 20.2% |
Jong AZ 27.7% |
Prediction (the most likely score): 2:1
Betting Odds
| 1 | X | 2 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
 |
1.81 | 4.67 | 3.35 | |
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1.76 | 4.5 | 3.53 | |
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1.75 | 4.55 | 3.25 | |
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1.78 | 4.84 | 3.3 | |
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1.78 | 4.4 | 3.3 |
Latest Results
| 09.08.26 Helmond Sport – De Graafschap – 1:1 01.08.26 De Graafschap – Excelsior Rotterdam – 1:5 25.07.26 De Graafschap – AE Kifisia FC – 4:2 17.07.26 De Graafschap – SC Telstar – 3:6 12.07.26 De Graafschap – AEK Athens – 1:2 |
10.08.26 Jong AZ Alkmaar – FC Eindhoven – 0:1 28.07.26 KVV Quick Boys – Jong AZ Alkmaar – 1:4 25.07.26 Jong Sparta Rotterdam – Jong AZ Alkmaar – 2:3 17.07.26 Jong AZ Alkmaar – Jong Ajax – 3:0 24.04.26 Jong AZ Alkmaar – Roda JC – 2:0 |
Facts
Latest Head To Head
| 06.04.26 De Graafschap – Jong AZ Alkmaar – 5:0 22.09.25 Jong AZ Alkmaar – De Graafschap – 1:3 21.02.25 De Graafschap – Jong AZ Alkmaar – 5:1 23.09.24 Jong AZ Alkmaar – De Graafschap – 2:2 29.03.24 De Graafschap – Jong AZ Alkmaar – 2:1 |
Standings
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| Pl | W | D | L | Diff | Pts | |||
| 1 | Heracles | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 4:3 | 1 | 3 |
| 2 | Jong PSV | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 3:2 | 1 | 3 |
| 3 | Dordrecht | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2:1 | 1 | 3 |
| 4 | Maastricht | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2:1 | 1 | 3 |
| 5 | NAC Breda | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2:1 | 1 | 3 |
| 6 | Eindhoven FC | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1:0 | 1 | 3 |
| 7 | FC Emmen | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1:0 | 1 | 3 |
| 8 | De Graafschap | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1:1 | 0 | 1 |
| 9 | Den Bosch | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1:1 | 0 | 1 |
| 10 | Helmond | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1:1 | 0 | 1 |
| 11 | Almere City | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1:1 | 0 | 1 |
| 12 | Waalwijk | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1:1 | 0 | 1 |
| 13 | Vitesse | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1:1 | 0 | 1 |
| 14 | Venlo | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 3:4 | -1 | 0 |
| 15 | FC Volendam | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2:3 | -1 | 0 |
| 16 | Oss | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1:2 | -1 | 0 |
| 17 | Jong Ajax | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1:2 | -1 | 0 |
| 18 | Jong Utrecht | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1:2 | -1 | 0 |
| 19 | Roda | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0:1 | -1 | 0 |
| 20 | Jong AZ | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0:1 | -1 | 0 |
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