AZ Alkmaar vs GO Ahead Eagles preview and prediction
The match
AZ Alkmaar host GO Ahead Eagles in the Eredivisie on Saturday 29 August, with kick-off at 17:45 (WAT) at AFAS Stadion. AZ Alkmaar are 5th with 23 points from 12 games (in the top half), while GO Ahead Eagles sit 8th on 17 points (in the top half).
Form guide
AZ Alkmaar's last 5: WWWWW Most recently they beat Fortuna Sittard 2–0 away. At home they have won 3 and lost 0 of their last 3. They are scoring freely – 3.2 goals a game. 4 clean sheets in that run show a solid defence.
GO Ahead Eagles's last 5: WDWWW Most recently they beat ADO Den Haag 3–1 at home. On the road they have won 1 and lost 1 of their last 3. They are scoring freely – 2.5 goals a game.
AZ Alkmaar arrive in clearly the better form, averaging 3.0 points a game against 2.2.
Head to head
The last meeting, on 23 April 2026, finished GO Ahead Eagles 0–0 AZ Alkmaar.
Goals outlook
Our model expects about 3.6 goals: 2.5 for AZ Alkmaar and 1.1 for GO Ahead Eagles. Expect chances at both ends: over 2.5 sits at 69% and both teams to score at 64%. Recent games involving both sides have mostly gone over 2.5.
Betting angles
Win chances: AZ Alkmaar 65%, draw 21%, GO Ahead Eagles 14%.
Both teams to score: yes (64%) at 1.55.
Our prediction
Our pre-match pick was Over 2.5 goals – a 69% chance at odds of 1.38. Predicted score: AZ Alkmaar 2–1 GO Ahead Eagles. Bets settle on the 90-minute score. Predictions are estimates, not guarantees – 18+, bet responsibly.
Win chances
AZ Alkmaar65%fair 1.53 · @1.39
Draw21%fair 4.71 · @5.10
GO Ahead Eagles14%fair 7.39 · @6.50
3.59Expected goals
2.47AZ Alkmaar xG
1.12GO Ahead Eagles xG
64%Both score
69%Over 2.5
Most likely scores
2–19%
2–08%
3–18%
1–18%
3–07%
1–07%
From our goals model: AZ Alkmaar 2.5 – 1.1 GO Ahead Eagles expected. Correct scores are long shots even at the top of this list.
What is the prediction for AZ Alkmaar vs GO Ahead Eagles?
Our pick is Over 2.5 goals with a 69% chance, at bookmaker odds of 1.38.
Who will win AZ Alkmaar vs GO Ahead Eagles?
On our numbers AZ Alkmaar have a 65% chance of winning, the draw 21% and GO Ahead Eagles 14%.
How many goals will there be in AZ Alkmaar vs GO Ahead Eagles?
We expect about 3.6 goals. Over 2.5 goals is 69% likely and both teams score 64% of the time on our projection.
What is the predicted score for AZ Alkmaar vs GO Ahead Eagles?
Our predicted score is AZ Alkmaar 2–1 GO Ahead Eagles, the most likely score that fits our pick. We expect about 3.6 goals in total.
When is AZ Alkmaar vs GO Ahead Eagles?
AZ Alkmaar vs GO Ahead Eagles (Eredivisie) kicks off on Saturday 29 August 2026 at 17:45 (West Africa Time) at AFAS Stadion.
Analysis by the Footrivo model, blended with bookmaker prices. Kick-off times shown in your local time. Predictions are estimates, not guarantees – 18+, please bet responsibly.
