AZ host Telstar at AFAS Stadion, Alkmaar on 20 September 2026 at 13:30 in Eredivisie. AZ's last five results: W W W D L (3 wins, 1 draw and 1 loss). Telstar's last five: L L D L D (2 draws and 3 losses). In their last 2 meetings, AZ have won 2, Telstar 0, with 0 draws.
AZ vs Telstar kicks off at 13:30 UK time on Sunday 20 September 2026 in Eredivisie, at AFAS Stadion, Alkmaar.
AZ vs Telstar is being played at AFAS Stadion in Alkmaar, the home ground of AZ.
AZ's last five results read W W W D L (oldest to newest): 3 wins, 1 draw and 1 loss.
Telstar's last five results read L L D L D (oldest to newest): 2 draws and 3 losses.
Across the last 2 meetings AZ have won 2, Telstar have won 0 and 0 were drawn. The most recent was Telstar 0-1 AZ on 25 January 2026 in the Eredivisie.
Ro-Zangelo Daal leads AZ with 4 goals across their last 10 games.
Ronald Koeman Jr. leads Telstar with 4 yellow cards across their last 10 games.
Sander van der Eijk is the referee for AZ vs Telstar, averaging 24.0 fouls and 3.0 yellow cards per game this season.
Statz's predicted starting XIs for AZ and Telstar are on the Lineups tab of this page, and update to the confirmed teams around an hour before kick-off.
Statz's projection model makes AZ the favourite with a 73% chance of winning, against 10% for Telstar and 17% for the draw. Projected goals are AZ 2.6 - 0.9 Telstar.
The most likely scoreline is 2-0, a AZ win, at 10%. Both teams to score is 57% likely and over 2.5 goals 69%. Every scoreline's chance is on the Projections tab of this page.
Statz AI projects goals, shots, fouls, cards and more for every player and both teams in the Projections tab, and the Bets tab prices the best bet builder picks against bet365.
| Date | Competition | Match | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| 25 Jan 2026 | Eredivisie | Telstar vs AZ | 0-1 |
| 5 Oct 2025 | Eredivisie | AZ vs Telstar | 2-1 |
Statz's projection model expects AZ 2.6 - 0.9 Telstar in goals. It gives AZ a 73% chance of winning, the draw 17% and Telstar 10%. Both teams to score is 57% likely, over 1.5 goals 88% and over 2.5 goals 69%. The most likely scorelines are 2-0 (10%), 2-1 (9%), 3-0 (9%), 3-1 (8%), 1-1 (8%).
| Score | Result | Chance |
|---|---|---|
| 2-0 | AZ win | 10% |
| 2-1 | AZ win | 9% |
| 3-0 | AZ win | 9% |
| 3-1 | AZ win | 8% |
| 1-1 | Draw | 8% |
Statz's predicted starting XIs for AZ vs Telstar, updated to the confirmed teams around an hour before kick-off.
| # | AZ | Fouls committed | Telstar | Fouls committed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | M. Meerdink | 16 | P. Brouwer | 11 |
| 2 | P. Koopmeiners | 11 | A. Soualhia | 9 |
| 3 | M. Chávez | 10 | J. Hardeveld | 8 |
| 4 | K. Smit | 10 | T. Owusu | 7 |
| 5 | W. Patati | 9 | K. Tejan | 6 |
| # | AZ | Shots | Telstar | Shots |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | M. Meerdink | 27 | P. Brouwer | 9 |
| 2 | W. Patati | 22 | T. Owusu | 8 |
| 3 | R. Daal | 20 | R. Mendes | 8 |
| 4 | P. Koopmeiners | 12 | J. Seedorf | 6 |
| 5 | M. Chávez | 9 | M. Peersman | 6 |
| # | AZ | Shots on target | Telstar | Shots on target |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | R. Daal | 11 | R. Mendes | 4 |
| 2 | M. Meerdink | 9 | R. Jr. | 3 |
| 3 | W. Patati | 7 | J. Hardeveld | 2 |
| 4 | P. Koopmeiners | 7 | J. Seedorf | 2 |
| 5 | J. Hornkamp | 6 | D. Bakker | 2 |
| # | AZ | Goals | Telstar | Goals |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | R. Daal | 4 | R. Jr. | 3 |
| 2 | M. Meerdink | 3 | J. Hardeveld | 2 |
| 3 | P. Koopmeiners | 2 | J. Seedorf | 1 |
| 4 | J. Clasie | 2 | D. Bakker | 1 |
| 5 | M. Chávez | 2 | A. Soualhia | 1 |
| # | AZ | Yellow cards | Telstar | Yellow cards |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | A. Oufkir | 2 | R. Jr. | 4 |
| 2 | D. Kasius | 1 | A. Soualhia | 2 |
| 3 | M. Meerdink | 1 | P. Brouwer | 1 |
| 4 | R. Daal | 1 | K. Tejan | 1 |
| 5 | M. Chávez | 1 | N. Þórisson | 1 |
| Stat | Per game | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Goals for | 2.8 | 4 of 18 |
| Goals against | 1 | 2 of 18 |
| Shots | 20 | 5 of 18 |
| Shots on target | 7.5 | 5 of 18 |
| Fouls | 10.2 | 8 of 18 |
| Tackles | 15.8 | 7 of 18 |
| Passes | 533.2 | 4 of 18 |
| Corners | 9.2 | 1 of 18 |
| Stat | Per game | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Goals for | 1 | 18 of 18 |
| Goals against | 1.8 | 8 of 18 |
| Shots | 8.5 | 18 of 18 |
| Shots on target | 2.3 | 18 of 18 |
| Fouls | 11.2 | 7 of 18 |
| Tackles | 12.7 | 14 of 18 |
| Passes | 356.5 | 15 of 18 |
| Corners | 4.5 | 11 of 18 |