Go Ahead Eagles vs AZ Alkmaar predictions, Apr 23, 2026

Dutch Eredivisie, on Thursday,

Go Ahead Eagles

AZ Alkmaar

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As the Dutch Eredivisie clash approaches on April 23, 2026, Go Ahead Eagles welcome AZ Alkmaar to their home turf, looking to capitalize on their recent performances. The Eagles have secured two victories in their last five outings, showcasing a resilient style that prioritizes defensive stability while seeking opportunities on the counter-attack. However, they face a formidable opponent in AZ Alkmaar, who have demonstrated greater consistency, winning three of their previous five matches.

AZ Alkmaar’s tactical approach often emphasizes ball possession and creativity in midfield, which has contributed significantly to their recent successes. With an away victory percentage of 43.5% as per predictions, they appear to hold the upper hand heading into this fixture. According to bookmakers, the odds currently favor AZ Alkmaar at 2.23, compared to 2.87 for the home side.

Our model indicates a probability of 31.3% for a home win, 24.7% for a draw, and a 43.5% chance of an away win, suggesting a competitive encounter. The predicted final score of 1:1 reflects a balanced expectation, yet as always in football, the unpredictability of the game leaves room for surprises. Fans can anticipate an engaging match as both teams vie for crucial points in the league.

This preview is generated with the Welcome.Bet AI Insights Engine, combining form data, betting odds, and semantic SEO optimization to deliver relevant match analysis for fans and bettors alike from 2026-04-17T05:52:02+00:00.

Go Ahead
30.7%
Draw
25.2%
AZ
44.1%

Prediction (the most likely score): 1:1

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Betting Odds

1 X 2
bet_at_home 3.15 3.95 2.15
betsson 3.05 3.7 2.18
MarathonBet 3.17 3.76 2.17 Watch Watch and Bet
WilliamHill 3 3.5 2.1
Pinnacle 3.09 3.78 2.13

Latest Results

11.04.26 FC Groningen – Go Ahead Eagles – 0:0
05.04.26 Go Ahead Eagles – PEC Zwolle – 5:0
22.03.26 FC Utrecht – Go Ahead Eagles – 2:0
15.03.26 Go Ahead Eagles – NAC Breda – 6:0
08.03.26 Go Ahead Eagles – FC Twente – 1:4
16.04.26 AZ Alkmaar – Shakhtar Donetsk – 2:2
12.04.26 AZ Alkmaar – SC Heerenveen – 3:0
09.04.26 Shakhtar Donetsk – AZ Alkmaar – 3:0
04.04.26 AZ Alkmaar – Fortuna Sittard – 2:0
22.03.26 FC Groningen – AZ Alkmaar – 3:0

Facts

  • Enjoy a meeting between a mid-ranked team and one of the leaders (ranked 11 and 6 in the zone Promotion ~ Eredivisie (Conference League ~ Play Offs: )).
  • In the last 5 head-to-head matches, Go Ahead won 1.
  • Both teams are showing inconsistent performances lately.
  • AZ may face physical challenges compared to their opponent, as they have played more matches in recent days.
  • AZ is expected to have a slight advantage in this match.
  • In the last 17 head-to-head matches, Go Ahead won 3 matches, drew 3 matches, lost 11 matches, and goals 17:44. (average 1:2.6).
  • Including home matches between the teams, Go Ahead won 2 matches, drew 0 matches, lost 6 matches, and goals 8:20. (average 1:2.5).

    Latest Head To Head

    07.12.25 AZ Alkmaar – Go Ahead Eagles – 2:2
    04.05.25 Go Ahead Eagles – AZ Alkmaar – 0:3
    21.04.25 AZ Alkmaar – Go Ahead Eagles – 1:2 penalties
    27.10.24 AZ Alkmaar – Go Ahead Eagles – 2:2
    12.05.24 Go Ahead Eagles – AZ Alkmaar – 0:3

    Standings

    2025/26

    Pl W D L Diff Pts
    1 PSV ✔ 30 24 2 4 84:40 44 74
    2 Feyenoord 30 16 7 7 62:41 21 55
    3 Nijmegen 30 15 9 6 72:48 24 54
    4 Twente 30 14 11 5 51:32 19 53
    5 Ajax 30 13 12 5 57:37 20 51
    6 AZ Alkmaar 30 14 6 10 52:45 7 48
    7 Utrecht 30 12 8 10 49:36 13 44
    8 Heerenveen 30 12 8 10 53:50 3 44
    9 Groningen 30 12 6 12 42:37 5 42
    10 Sparta Rotterdam 30 12 6 12 35:49 -14 42
    11 G.A. Eagles 30 8 12 10 50:45 5 36
    12 Sittard 30 10 6 14 44:55 -11 36
    13 Zwolle 30 8 10 12 40:60 -20 34
    14 FC Volendam 30 7 7 16 31:50 -19 28
    15 Excelsior 30 7 7 16 31:51 -20 28
    16 Telstar 30 6 9 15 39:52 -13 27
    17 NAC Breda 30 5 10 15 30:51 -21 25
    18 Heracles 30 5 4 21 34:77 -43 19

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