Feyenoord 2-0 AZ Alkmaar: result and AI prediction

Feyenoord – AZ Alkmaar, Eredivisie, Saturday, October 10, 2026 at 05:45 PM (GMT). Venue: Stadion Feijenoord

Feyenoord is #2 in the table (17 pts) and AZ Alkmaar #1 (19 pts). It's a clash between two of the top four. Feyenoord is unbeaten in its last 5 matches. AZ Alkmaar is unbeaten in its last 5 matches. Feyenoord averages 3.6 goals per match this season. AZ Alkmaar averages 2.6 goals per match this season.

FeyenoordFeyenoord
Final score2 - 0
AZ AlkmaarAZ Alkmaar
AI predicted: 2-1 · Final score: 2-0✓ Correct outcome

AI confidence: Medium

AI match recap

This is a meeting of the league’s leading pair, with both sides arriving unbeaten and carrying genuine attacking momentum. Feyenoord have home advantage and a favourable recent record in this rivalry, but their defence has been stretched by injuries and Watanabe’s fitness remains a major selection issue. AZ lose Kees Smit, yet still possess enough pace and craft around Meerdink to punish aggressive pressing. Expect an intense match in which midfield turnovers and the availability of Feyenoord’s defenders shape the result.

Head-to-head analysis

Feyenoord hold the stronger recent head-to-head record, avoiding defeat across the majority of the last ten meetings and winning several narrow contests. The latest league meetings were draws, however, underlining AZ’s capacity to trade attacking blows with the Rotterdam side.

Injuries and absences

Feyenoord’s missing defenders and the unresolved Watanabe situation threaten continuity at the back, especially against Meerdink-led transitions. AZ’s confirmed loss of Kees Smit is a more structural midfield setback, reducing their ability to progress calmly through Feyenoord’s press.

Form (last 5)

FeyenoordLeague position #2 · 17 ptsW W W
AZ AlkmaarLeague position #1 · 19 ptsW D W

Feyenoord vs AZ Alkmaar stats

FeyenoordAZ Alkmaar
Played77
Goals scored2518
Goals conceded76
Clean sheets33

Last meetings

  • 2026-05-10Feyenoord 1-1 AZ Alkmaar
  • 2025-09-21AZ Alkmaar 3-3 Feyenoord
  • 2025-04-05AZ Alkmaar 0-1 Feyenoord
  • 2024-11-02Feyenoord 3-2 AZ Alkmaar
  • 2024-02-07Feyenoord 2-0 AZ Alkmaar
  • 2024-02-04AZ Alkmaar 0-1 Feyenoord

Unavailable players

Feyenoord

T. Beelen, J. Bos, J. Moder, B. Nieuwkoop, G. Smal, T. Watanabe, G. Borges

AZ Alkmaar

S. Resink

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