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Eredivisie · Matchday 11 Ajax vs AZ Alkmaar Prediction, Match Preview & Stats
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Toornstra reaches Eredivisie milestone and scores against Ajax
Jens Toornstra played his five hundredth Eredivisie match over the weekend, a rare milestone in the league, and he also scored against Ajax.
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Míchel unhappy with Ajax second half against Sparta
Ajax coach Míchel said his side lost control after the break, allowing Sparta Rotterdam to come close to a point.
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Brandt back-pass nearly costs Ajax at Sparta
Julian Brandt, one of Ajax's standout players this season, almost caused dropped points at Sparta Rotterdam on Sunday with an inexplicable back-pass.
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Toornstra marks 500th Eredivisie game with equaliser against Ajax
Jens Toornstra scored the equaliser against Ajax on Sunday in his 500th Eredivisie appearance. The Feyenoord player gave his family a special moment.
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Michel Sanchez assesses Ajax talent Ouazane
After the match against Sparta Rotterdam, the Spanish coach said he is impressed by Abdellah Ouazane's qualities, but that the player's mentality will determine how far he goes.
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Ajax edge Sparta Rotterdam away with Ouazane stunner
Ajax won 1-2 at Sparta Rotterdam on Sunday after a hard-fought match, helped by a fine goal from Abdellah Ouazane and strong goalkeeping from Marc ter Stegen. The result moves Ajax closer to leaders Feyenoord.
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Clasie criticises Zerrouki after AZ and Twente clash
AZ captain Jordy Clasie was unhappy with Ramiz Zerrouki's behaviour after the match against FC Twente. The two clashed and a scuffle broke out between the teams.
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Twente beat AZ as Vennegoor of Hesselink scores first Eredivisie goal
FC Twente won 0-2 at AZ on Sunday. Lucas Vennegoor of Hesselink, filling in for Wout Weghorst, scored his first Eredivisie goal from a Joël Drommel assist.
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Twente strike late twice to win at AZ
FC Twente beat AZ 0-2 on Sunday with two goals in the closing stages after a long goalless spell. The win puts Twente on 20 points, level with AZ and PSV.
Form guide
Ajax
- W 2-1 at Sparta Rotterdam (A) Eredivisie · 25 Oct
- W 2-0 vs Atalanta (H) Conference League · 22 Oct
- W 5-2 at FC Groningen (A) Eredivisie · 18 Oct
- L 1-2 at Hajduk Split (A) Conference League · 15 Oct
- D 1-1 vs NEC Nijmegen (H) Eredivisie · 10 Oct
AZ Alkmaar
- L 0-2 vs FC Twente (H) Eredivisie · 25 Oct
- W 4-0 at Ararat Armenia (A) Europa League · 22 Oct
- D 2-2 at Cambuur (A) Eredivisie · 18 Oct
- W 2-1 vs Hapoel Beer Sheva (H) Europa League · 15 Oct
- L 0-2 at Feyenoord (A) Eredivisie · 10 Oct
Last five competitive matches before kick-off, all competitions, results after 90 minutes.
Attack and defence ratings
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0 to 100 against this season's Eredivisie clubs (100 = best). The rating is our model's long-run strength before this match: it uses the last three years and counts recent matches most, so a few results do not move it at once. Under each rating: this season's actual goals per match.
Head-to-head
16Ajax wins
9draws
16AZ Alkmaar wins
41 meetings since 2010, results after 90 minutes.
- 8 Feb 2026 · Eredivisie AZ Alkmaar 1-1 Ajax
- 14 Jan 2026 · KNVB Cup AZ Alkmaar 6-0 Ajax
- 18 Oct 2025 · Eredivisie Ajax 0-2 AZ Alkmaar
- 16 Mar 2025 · Eredivisie Ajax 2-2 AZ Alkmaar
- 14 Jan 2025 · KNVB Cup AZ Alkmaar 2-0 Ajax
Eredivisie so far
| # | Team | P | W | D | L | Goals | GD | Pts |
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| 2 | Ajax | 10 | 6 | 3 | 1 | 29:13 | +16 | 21 |
| 5 | AZ Alkmaar | 10 | 6 | 2 | 2 | 20:12 | +8 | 20 |
Positions in our table of 18 clubs, before kick-off. Full table
Match facts
- Competition
- Eredivisie, Matchday 11
- Kick-off
- Venue
- Johan Cruijff ArenA, Amsterdam
- Since last match
- Ajax: 6 days (Eredivisie)
AZ Alkmaar: 6 days (Eredivisie) - Next match
- Ajax: 4 days (Conference League) later
AZ Alkmaar: 5 days (Europa League) later
Questions and answers
What time is Ajax vs AZ Alkmaar and where is it played?
Ajax vs AZ Alkmaar kicks off at 20:00 UK time (20:00 UTC) on Saturday 31 October 2026 at Johan Cruijff ArenA, Amsterdam. It is an Eredivisie match (Matchday 11).
When will the OptimaGoal prediction for Ajax vs AZ Alkmaar be published?
Our picks and their reasons are published 48 hours before kick-off at the earliest, from 20:00 UTC on Thursday 29 October 2026, once both teams have played their previous match. The result percentages follow for everyone 2 hours before kick-off, at 18:00 UTC on Saturday 31 October 2026; every other percentage is for members until the match is over.
What is the recent form of Ajax and AZ Alkmaar?
Ajax have 3 wins, 1 draw and 1 defeat in their last 5 matches in all competitions, and have won their last 3. AZ Alkmaar have 2 wins, 1 draw and 2 defeats in their last 5 matches in all competitions, and lost their latest match.
What is the head-to-head record between Ajax and AZ Alkmaar?
Ajax and AZ Alkmaar have met 41 times in our records since 2010: Ajax won 16, AZ Alkmaar won 16 and 9 ended level. Last meeting: 2026-02-08, AZ Alkmaar 1-1 Ajax.
Who is the referee for Ajax vs AZ Alkmaar?
The referee is Allard Lindhout. In the last 50 matches we have on record, Allard Lindhout has averaged 3.1 yellow cards per match.
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