Ajax vs AZ Alkmaar
Netherlands Eredivisie
Ajax
AZ Alkmaar
October 31, 2026 at 21:00 · Johan Cruijff Arena
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Ajax vs AZ Alkmaar prediction and betting tip for this Netherlands Eredivisie match, kicking off October 31, 2026 at 21:00 at Johan Cruijff Arena. Our tip: Over 1.5 Goals.
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Ajax host AZ Alkmaar in the Netherlands Eredivisie (matchday 11) on Saturday 31 October 2026, kick-off 21:00 WAT at Johan Cruijff Arena in Amsterdam. Allard Lindhout is the referee.
Ajax are 2nd in the table with 21 points from 10 games (6-3-1), while AZ Alkmaar sit 5th on 20 points. Only 1 point separates them. At home Ajax have won 1 of 5; AZ Alkmaar have won 3 of 5 on the road.
Ajax have three wins and two draws in their last 5 league games (W-D-D-W-W), averaging 3.0 goals scored and 1.4 conceded. AZ Alkmaar have one win, two draws and two defeats in their last 5 league games (D-W-L-D-L), averaging 0.8 goals scored and 1.4 conceded.
In their last 6 meetings Ajax have won 0, AZ Alkmaar 4, with 2 draws and an average of 3.2 goals per game. The most recent, in February 2026, finished AZ Alkmaar 1-1 Ajax.
Ajax average 2.9 goals scored and 1.3 conceded per game this season, with 2 clean sheets, usually in a 4-3-3. AZ Alkmaar average 2.0 goals scored and 1.2 conceded per game this season, with 3 clean sheets and 2 games without scoring, usually in a 4-2-3-1.
Ajax will be without S. Adingra (lacking match fitness), Caio Henrique (thigh injury), K. Dolberg (knee injury), O. Edvardsen (inactive) and A. Gaaei (injury), and S. Berghuis (injury) is doubtful. AZ Alkmaar will be without J. Hornkamp (injury), S. Resink (knee injury), K. Smit (injury) and J. Zoet (inactive), and W. Goes (inactive) is doubtful.
Players to watch: J. Brandt leads Ajax's scoring with 6 goals and 2 assists; R. Daal leads AZ Alkmaar's scoring with 5 goals.
Bookmakers make Ajax the favourites: Ajax 1.62, draw 4.50, AZ Alkmaar 4.75 (Bet365). Over 2.5 goals is priced at 1.36 and under at 3.10. Both teams to score: yes 1.44, no 2.62.
Our prediction: Over 1.5 Goals. The two sides' season numbers point to about 3.7 goals, their last 6 meetings averaged 3.2 goals and recent form points to 3.3 goals a game.
Team news
- Out S. Adingra Lacking Match Fitness
- Out Caio Henrique Thigh Injury
- Out K. Dolberg Knee Injury
- Out O. Edvardsen Inactive
- Out A. Gaaei Injury
- Doubtful S. Berghuis Injury
- Out J. Hornkamp Injury
- Out S. Resink Knee Injury
- Out K. Smit Injury
- Out J. Zoet Inactive
- Doubtful W. Goes Inactive
Eredivisie table
| # | Team | P | W | D | L | GD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 | Ajax | 10 | 6 | 3 | 1 | +16 | 21 |
| 5 | AZ Alkmaar | 10 | 6 | 2 | 2 | +8 | 20 |
Season stats
| Ajax | AZ Alkmaar | |
|---|---|---|
| Played | 10 | 10 |
| Won / Drawn / Lost | 6 / 3 / 1 | 6 / 2 / 2 |
| Goals scored (per game) | 29 (2.9) | 20 (2.0) |
| Goals conceded (per game) | 13 (1.3) | 12 (1.2) |
| Scored at home / away (per game) | 2.2 / 3.6 | 1.8 / 2.2 |
| Clean sheets | 2 | 3 |
| Failed to score | 0 | 2 |
| Longest winning run | 2 | 5 |
| Biggest win | 5-1 | 5-2 |
| Usual formation | 4-3-3 | 4-2-3-1 |
Top scorers
- J. Brandt 6 goals · 2 assists
- T. Arokodare 5 goals · 1 assist
- R. Daal 5 goals · 0 assists
Odds (Bet365)
Odds change often — check with your bookmaker before betting.
Data: API-Football · updated 30 Oct 2026, 06:32. Please gamble responsibly (18+).
Match Analysis
Win probability
Our tip: Over 1.5 Goals — The two sides' season numbers point to about 3.7 goals, their last 6 meetings averaged 3.2 goals and recent form points to 3.3 goals a game.
Form (last 5)
Ajax
WDDWW
3.0 scored · 1.4 conceded per game
AZ Alkmaar
DWLDL
0.8 scored · 1.4 conceded per game
Team comparison
Head-to-head
0 Ajax wins 2 draws 4 AZ Alkmaar wins last 6 meetings
- AZ Alkmaar1 - 1Ajax Eredivisie
- AZ Alkmaar6 - 0Ajax KNVB Beker
- Ajax0 - 2AZ Alkmaar Eredivisie
- Ajax2 - 2AZ Alkmaar Eredivisie
- AZ Alkmaar2 - 0Ajax KNVB Beker
- AZ Alkmaar2 - 1Ajax Eredivisie
Statistics: API-Football · updated 30 Oct 2026, 06:26. Predictions are estimates, not guarantees — please gamble responsibly (18+).