FC Twente v AZ Alkmaar: what the numbers say
FC Twente meet AZ Alkmaar at De Grolsch Veste, Sunday 7:00am (Eredivisie). AZ Alkmaar have lost their last three.
The big picture
FC Twente come in 4th on the ladder with 24 points; AZ Alkmaar are 5th on 23. Only a couple of spots separate them, so there is plenty riding on it.
FC Twente are 7–2–2 in Eredivisie 2026-27, averaging 2.5 goals for and 0.9 against.
AZ Alkmaar are 6–3–2 in Eredivisie 2026-27, averaging 1.8 goals for and 1.2 against.
Form
FC Twente have won three of their last five and most recently beat Excelsior 9–0.
AZ Alkmaar have won one of their last five and most recently lost to Juventus 1–2.
AZ Alkmaar have lost their last three.
Head to head
These sides have met 12 times on our records since 2021: FC Twente 6, AZ Alkmaar 4, 2 drawn.
Last time out (2026-27), FC Twente won 2–0 at AFAS Stadion.
Biggest margin between these two: FC Twente by 2 goals in 2026-27 (2–0).
Players to watch
For FC Twente, watch Wout Weghorst (0.7 goals a game, 2 assists in 2026-27) and Daan Rots (0.3 goals a game, 1 assist in 2026-27).
For AZ Alkmaar, watch Ro-Zangelo Daal (0.5 goals a game in 2026-27) and Mexx Meerdink (0.4 goals a game, 2 assists in 2026-27).
At De Grolsch Veste
FC Twente have won 13 of their last 20 at De Grolsch Veste.
What the numbers say
On form, ladder and history, FC Twente have the edge.
Written automatically from Lineball's own match and player database. Not betting advice.
