AZ Alkmaar vs Willem II

AFAS Stadion
M. van den Kerkhof
2026/2027
Match Preview
AZ host Willem II at AFAS Stadion aiming to extend a perfect start of five wins from five, a run that has them sitting alone atop the Eredivisie. For Willem II, stuck near the bottom with just one point from four matches, this is a chance to halt a worrying slide before it turns into a crisis.
The hosts have been ruthless going forward, with Ro-Zangelo Daal among the league's top scorers, though AZ will be missing the injured Denso Kasius and Kees Smit. Willem II have leaked goals all season, most recently in a 3-0 home defeat to Excelsior, and will lean on loan signing Chidozie Obi-Martin for a spark up front, with goalkeeper Thomas Didillon sidelined by a hamstring problem.
Given the gulf in form and firepower, the home side should have more than enough quality to make it six wins in a row. Our prediction: 3-0
Standings
| # | W | D | L | GD | Pts | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | AZ Alkmaar | 5 | 0 | 0 | +11 | 15 |
| 16 | Willem II | 0 | 1 | 3 | -9 | 1 |
Injuries & Suspensions
Head to Head
23
AZ Alkmaar wins
13
Draws
13
Willem II wins
Goals: 88 - 62

