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As FC Emmen prepares to host Jong AZ Alkmaar on August 21, 2026, both teams come into the match with commendable recent form. FC Emmen has secured victories in three of their last five outings, showcasing a robust attacking play and a resilient defense at home. Their tactical approach often emphasizes maintaining possession and utilizing the flanks, which has proven effective in their recent successes.
On the other hand, Jong AZ Alkmaar has been in impressive form, winning four of their last five matches. Their offensive strategy focuses on swift counterattacks and dynamic movement off the ball. This agility could pose significant challenges for Emmen, particularly in exploiting spaces left by the home side’s pursuit of possession.
Bookmakers have set the odds at 2.35 for a home win and 2.64 for an away victory, reflecting a competitive landscape for this fixture. Our model predicts a 40% chance of Emmen triumphing, a 24.9% likelihood of a draw, and a 35.2% chance for Jong AZ Alkmaar to take all three points. With both teams vying for crucial points, this match promises to be closely contested, and the final outcome remains uncertain.
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| Emmen 40.1% |
Draw 25.2% |
Jong AZ 34.7% |
Prediction (the most likely score): 1:1
Betting Odds
| 1 | X | 2 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2.25 | 3.70 | 2.65 | ||
| 2.37 | 3.80 | 2.65 | ||
| 2.20 | 3.45 | 2.75 | ||
| 2.35 | 3.64 | 2.64 | ||
| 2.34 | 3.62 | 2.61 | ||
| 2.35 | 3.76 | 2.64 |
Latest Results
| 17.08.26 Jong Ajax – FC Emmen – 4:6 07.08.26 FC Emmen – Roda JC – 1:0 01.08.26 FC Emmen – Almere City FC – 4:0 24.07.26 FC Emmen – FC Twente – 0:3 11.07.26 FC Groningen – FC Emmen – 3:2 |
17.08.26 De Graafschap – Jong AZ Alkmaar – 2:5 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 |
Facts
Latest Head To Head
| 09.03.26 Jong AZ Alkmaar – FC Emmen – 2:3 28.11.25 FC Emmen – Jong AZ Alkmaar – 4:2 18.04.25 FC Emmen – Jong AZ Alkmaar – 1:4 13.12.24 Jong AZ Alkmaar – FC Emmen – 1:1 08.04.24 Jong AZ Alkmaar – FC Emmen – 3:2 |
Standings
Main
| Pl | W | D | L | Diff | Pts | |||
| 1 | FC Emmen | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 7:4 | 3 | 6 |
| 2 | Heracles | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 7:5 | 2 | 6 |
| 3 | Maastricht | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 5:3 | 2 | 6 |
| 4 | Almere City | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 4:2 | 2 | 4 |
| 5 | Vitesse | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 4:2 | 2 | 4 |
| 6 | Dordrecht | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 4:3 | 1 | 4 |
| 7 | FC Volendam | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 5:3 | 2 | 3 |
| 8 | Jong AZ | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 5:3 | 2 | 3 |
| 9 | Venlo | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 5:4 | 1 | 3 |
| 10 | Eindhoven FC | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 3:3 | 0 | 3 |
| 11 | Roda | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2:2 | 0 | 3 |
| 12 | Jong PSV | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 4:5 | -1 | 3 |
| 13 | NAC Breda | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2:3 | -1 | 3 |
| 14 | Waalwijk | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 3:3 | 0 | 2 |
| 15 | Den Bosch | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 3:4 | -1 | 1 |
| 16 | Helmond | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2:3 | -1 | 1 |
| 17 | De Graafschap | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 3:6 | -3 | 1 |
| 18 | Jong Ajax | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 5:8 | -3 | 0 |
| 19 | Jong Utrecht | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 2:5 | -3 | 0 |
| 20 | Oss | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 1:5 | -4 | 0 |
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