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AZ Alkmaar vs Heracles

Netherlands Netherlands

Eredivisie 2025/2026 AFAS Stadion, Alkmaar
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Match Events

5' Event
Parrott T.
Assist: de Wit M.
20'
Wieckhoff J.
32'
Sub
Daal R. In: Jensen I.
Out: Daal R.

AI Match Summary

The Eredivisie 2025/2026 game between AZ Alkmaar and Heracles finished 4-0, a result that aligned with the model's pre-match lean toward AZ Alkmaar.

Win Probability Meter

Derived from 10,000 simulations matching home advantage & form profiles

90%
AZ Alkmaar
6%
Draws
4%
Heracles
Draw rate projection: 6% Favored: AZ Alkmaar

Model Confidence

Aggregate indicator score

95% / Very High Confidence
  • Look at the last few games and AZ Alkmaar come out ahead of Heracles on wins alone.
  • AZ Alkmaar are the model's pick here, at 90%.
  • Regular Eredivisie 2025/2026 form gives a decent read on both sides.
  • High conversion rates suggest a high-scoring game (Over 2.5 Probability: 78%).
  • AZ Alkmaar have won 4 of the last 5 meetings between these two.

Goal Probability Engine

Model estimations for goals markets based on xG conversion histories

Over 0.5 Goals 92%
Over 1.5 Goals 82%
Over 2.5 Goals 78%
Over 3.5 Goals 25.5%
Over 4.5 Goals 11%
Both Teams To Score (BTTS) 73%
AZ Alkmaar Clean Sheet 20%
Heracles Clean Sheet 10%

Recent Team Form Analysis

Averages per match over historical game filters

Metric AZ Alkmaar Heracles
Matches Played 31 29
Wins 16 7
Draws 8 4
Losses 7 18
Goals Scored 1.38 1
Goals Conceded 1.38 1.75
Expected Goals (xG) 1.38 1.00
Expected Goals Conceded (xGA) 1.38 1.75

H2H

Historical prediction success rates across key markets

Mar 15, 2026 Eredivisie
AZ Alkmaar vs Heracles
4:0
Sep 14, 2025 Eredivisie
Heracles vs AZ Alkmaar
1:2
Apr 13, 2025 Eredivisie
Heracles vs AZ Alkmaar
1:0
Feb 27, 2025 KNVB Beker
Heracles vs AZ Alkmaar
2:3
Dec 1, 2024 Eredivisie
AZ Alkmaar vs Heracles
1:0

Key Player Impact Analysis

Key performers and expected goal involvement factors

AZ Alkmaar Compare

Top Goalscorer Parrott T.
1 Goals
Assists Leader Mijnans S.
1 Ast
Avg xG / game 1.06
Avg xA / game 0.69

Heracles Compare

Avg xG / game 0.91
Avg xA / game 0.56

SokaPicks Momentum Index

Current performance index incorporating opponent strength & fatigue (0-100)

AZ Alkmaar 85 / 100
Heracles 10 / 100
How it's calculated: Weighted formula of recent form points (60%), goal margin trends (20%), home/away adjustments (10%), and squad impact availability ratings (10%).

Attack & Defence Capability Index

ATTACK DEFENCE POSSESSION DISCIPLINE
AZ Alkmaar Heracles

AI Prediction Engine Forecast

Simulated score frequencies and primary prediction markets

Primary Pick ALK Win (1)
Secondary Pick Over 2.5 Goals & BTTS Yes
Correct Score 2:1
BTTS Outcome Yes (GG)
Over/Under Pick Over 2.5

SokaPicks Smart Insights

Historical trends and unique patterns automatically detected by our system

AZ Alkmaar's goal record stands at 81% scoring rate across 31 recent games.

Defensive concern: Heracles conceded in 93% of 29 recent games.

These sides typically produce 2.80 goals when they meet.

AZ Alkmaar has registered 4 games unbeaten in their last 5 outings.

Scoring Trends

AZ Alkmaar VS Heracles
1.38 Goals Scored 1
1.38 Goals Conceded 1.75
63% Over 1.5 75%
50% Over 2.5 50%
38% Over 3.5 13%

Recent Form & Match History

AZ Alkmaar

(Home)
25 Jul
AZ Alkmaar
3 : 2
Olympiacos Piraeus
22 Jul
AZ Alkmaar
4 : 0
Genk
18 Jul
Waregem
1 : 1
AZ Alkmaar
15 Jul
AZ Alkmaar
0 : 1
Anderlecht
11 Jul
AZ Alkmaar
2 : 1
Almere City
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Heracles

(Away)
24 Jul
Heracles
3 : 5
Excelsior
17 Jul
Heracles
2 : 0
FC Emmen
08 Jul
Heracles
2 : 1
Groningen
17 May
Heracles
1 : 2
Groningen
10 May
Telstar
3 : 0
Heracles
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League Standings

PosTeamPWDLGDPts
1PSV342734101:4584
2Feyenoord34198770:4465
3Nijmegen341611777:5359
4Twente341513659:4058
5Ajax341414662:4156
6Utrecht341581155:4253
7AZ Alkmaar3414101058:5152
8Heerenveen341491157:5351
9Groningen341461449:4548
10Sparta Rotterdam341271540:6243
11Sittard341161749:6339
12G.A. Eagles348141254:5338
13Excelsior341081643:5638
14Telstar349101549:5537
15Zwolle349101544:7137
16FC Volendam34881835:5532
17NAC Breda346111735:5829
18Heracles34542535:8519
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