AZ Alkmaar 1-0 Telstar: result and AI prediction
AZ Alkmaar – Telstar, Eredivisie, Sunday, September 20, 2026 at 01:30 PM (GMT). Venue: AFAS Stadion(Alkmaar)
AZ Alkmaar is #2 in the table (16 pts) and Telstar #12 (5 pts). 10 places separate the two teams in the table. AZ Alkmaar is unbeaten in its last 5 matches. Telstar has not won any of its last 5 matches. AZ Alkmaar averages 2.8 goals per match this season. Last 3 head-to-head meetings: AZ Alkmaar 3, draws 0, Telstar 0.
AI confidence: Medium
AI match recap
AZ return to Alkmaar looking to reset after a midweek European setback, with their league form and attacking depth still placing them in a strong position. Telstar have recently shown defensive resolve, especially in their draw at Heerenveen, but their lack of open-play threat makes a long rearguard action likely. The match will hinge on whether AZ turn territorial control into early penalty-area chances, particularly down the left through Chávez and Daal. Resink’s absence and the possibility of rotation after Sunderland are the main checks on an otherwise favourable home picture.
Head-to-head analysis
AZ have won the last three competitive meetings, all by narrow margins, including the KNVB Beker semi-final in Alkmaar. The pattern supports home control but also shows Telstar have generally kept this fixture competitive on the scoreboard.
Injuries and absences
Resink’s confirmed absence removes an AZ midfield option and slightly reduces their capacity to rotate after Europe. Kasius remains a full-back fitness doubt, while Telstar must clarify Koeman Jr’s goalkeeper situation before kick-off.
Form (last 5)
AZ Alkmaar vs Telstar stats
| AZ Alkmaar | Telstar | |
|---|---|---|
| Played | 6 | 6 |
| Goals scored | 17 | 5 |
| Goals conceded | 6 | 11 |
| Clean sheets | 2 | 1 |
Last meetings
- 2026-03-04AZ Alkmaar 2-1 Telstar
- 2026-01-25Telstar 0-1 AZ Alkmaar
- 2025-10-05AZ Alkmaar 2-1 Telstar
Unavailable players
AZ Alkmaar
S. Resink, D. Kasius
Telstar
R. Koeman Jr

AZ Alkmaar
Telstar