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**Match Preview: Jong AZ Alkmaar vs. Roda JC**
On April 24, 2026, Jong AZ Alkmaar will welcome Roda JC to their home ground in a crucial Eerste Divisie encounter. Both teams have displayed mixed recent form, with Jong AZ securing two victories from their last five matches, mirroring Roda’s record over the same period.
Jong AZ Alkmaar, known for their youth-driven approach and dynamic play, will aim to leverage their home advantage. Their tactical flexibility has occasionally resulted in high-scoring games, but they need to solidify their defense to maintain competitiveness against Roda’s more experienced lineup.
Roda JC comes into this match with a slight edge according to bookmaker odds, reflecting a 2.17 price for an away win compared to 2.91 for the hosts. The visitors have been effective in their attacking plays and will look to capitalize on Jong’s defensive lapses, particularly focusing on set-piece opportunities where they have shown proficiency.
With a probability model suggesting a 31.2% chance of a home win versus a 44.4% likelihood for an away victory, the match promises to be closely contested. As both teams seek to improve their standings, fans can expect an engaging battle that may hinge on key moments rather than predictable outcomes.
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| Jong AZ 32% |
Draw 25.5% |
Roda 42.5% |
Prediction (the most likely score): 1:1
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Betting Odds
| 1 | X | 2 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2.94 | 3.73 | 2.21 | ||
| 2.92 | 3.55 | 2.22 | ||
| 2.87 | 3.7 | 2.2 | ||
| 2.88 | 3.5 | 2.15 | ||
| 2.91 | 3.76 | 2.17 |
Latest Results
| 17.04.26 Willem II – Jong AZ Alkmaar – 3:0 13.04.26 Jong AZ Alkmaar – Jong PSV – 0:2 06.04.26 De Graafschap – Jong AZ Alkmaar – 5:0 03.04.26 Jong AZ Alkmaar – Helmond Sport – 2:0 20.03.26 Leeuwarden Cambuur – Jong AZ Alkmaar – 3:4 |
17.04.26 Roda JC – FC Emmen – 2:2 10.04.26 FC Eindhoven – Roda JC – 1:3 06.04.26 Roda JC – Willem II – 0:1 03.04.26 FC Dordrecht – Roda JC – 0:3 20.03.26 Roda JC – Helmond Sport – 1:1 |
Facts
Latest Head To Head
| 05.12.25 Roda JC – Jong AZ Alkmaar – 2:3 07.02.25 Roda JC – Jong AZ Alkmaar – 3:3 12.08.24 Jong AZ Alkmaar – Roda JC – 6:1 05.02.24 Jong AZ Alkmaar – Roda JC – 1:0 06.10.23 Roda JC – Jong AZ Alkmaar – 3:1 |
Standings
Main
| Pl | W | D | L | Diff | Pts | |||
| 1 | Den Haag ✔ | 37 | 28 | 2 | 7 | 87:36 | 51 | 86 |
| 2 | Cambuur ✔ | 37 | 22 | 9 | 6 | 73:47 | 26 | 75 |
| 3 | Willem II | 37 | 19 | 8 | 10 | 57:41 | 16 | 65 |
| 4 | De Graafschap | 37 | 18 | 9 | 10 | 74:57 | 17 | 63 |
| 5 | Almere City | 37 | 18 | 4 | 15 | 77:60 | 17 | 58 |
| 6 | Jong PSV | 37 | 17 | 5 | 15 | 65:60 | 5 | 56 |
| 7 | Waalwijk | 37 | 15 | 10 | 12 | 67:58 | 9 | 55 |
| 8 | Roda | 37 | 14 | 13 | 10 | 59:52 | 7 | 55 |
| 9 | Den Bosch | 36 | 14 | 8 | 14 | 63:65 | -2 | 50 |
| 10 | Dordrecht | 37 | 12 | 11 | 14 | 47:54 | -7 | 47 |
| 11 | Vitesse | 37 | 15 | 11 | 11 | 63:53 | 10 | 44 |
| 12 | Eindhoven FC | 37 | 13 | 5 | 19 | 50:69 | -19 | 44 |
| 13 | Jong Utrecht | 36 | 11 | 9 | 16 | 55:61 | -6 | 42 |
| 14 | Venlo | 37 | 12 | 6 | 19 | 47:57 | -10 | 42 |
| 15 | FC Emmen | 37 | 11 | 9 | 17 | 57:72 | -15 | 42 |
| 16 | Oss | 37 | 10 | 11 | 16 | 52:64 | -12 | 41 |
| 17 | Helmond | 37 | 10 | 9 | 18 | 42:61 | -19 | 39 |
| 18 | Maastricht | 37 | 9 | 11 | 17 | 41:71 | -30 | 38 |
| 19 | Jong AZ | 37 | 11 | 4 | 22 | 59:76 | -17 | 37 |
| 20 | Jong Ajax | 37 | 9 | 8 | 20 | 50:71 | -21 | 35 |
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