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AZ Alkmaar vs Den Haag: Prediction, Betting Tips and Match Preview

Netherlands Eredivisie · Netherlands · 8 August 2026
AZ Alkmaar logoAZ Alkmaar
2:0
1st half: 0:0
08.08.2026 20:00
Den Haag logoDen Haag

Match events

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61′
Calvin Stengs2:0
68′
74′
🟨Juho Kilo

Match statistics: AZ Alkmaar vs Den Haag

AZ AlkmaarDen Haag
2.72xG (expected goals)1.04
53Ball possession, %47
12Shots10
4Shots on target0
9Corners7
9Fouls14
4Offsides1
0Yellow cards1
0Red cards0
95Attacks81
57Dangerous attacks33

💡 Match preview AZ Alkmaar vs Den Haag

By Babatunde Sowole — Football Expert on European & South American Cups

The Eredivisie season begins with an intriguing showdown at the AFAS Stadion, where AZ Alkmaar host newly promoted Den Haag in the opening round. The home side are riding an extraordinary wave of confidence after sensationally sweeping PSV aside in the Dutch Super Cup, and that powerful emotional charge will undoubtedly fuel them on matchday one. Yet the visitors arrive in equally buoyant mood, having plundered 18 goals in five pre-season fixtures. The big question is whether such a prolific top-flight newcomer can genuinely trouble one of the leading medal contenders on their own turf.

AZ Alkmaar

AZ Alkmaar have retained their well-drilled core from last season, and the launch of the new campaign could hardly have been more spectacular. In the national Super Cup, the Alkmaar side dismantled the reigning champions PSV with a stunning 4-0 triumph. The attacking unit is in scintillating form, regularly carving open even the most compact and well-organised defences, as evidenced by 11 goals in their last three matches. The defensive line has also looked composed and dependable, conceding very little in decisive moments. Across their last five outings in all competitions, the team have recorded three wins, one draw and a single narrow defeat.

At home, AZ are accustomed to dictating proceedings from the very first minute, imposing a ferocious tempo on their opponents and suffocating them with relentless pressure. In their three most recent home matches, the club have beaten a solid Greek side Olympiacos 3-2 and a strong Belgian outfit Genk 4-0, but surprisingly slipped to a 0-1 loss against Anderlecht. When facing teams from the lower half of the table on home soil, AZ typically dominate possession with ease, rarely allowing their opponents to carve out clear-cut chances, and they methodically break down deep-lying defences with patient, probing attacks.

Den Haag

The modest club from The Hague have returned to the top division, and their principal objective is to secure a stable position in the Eredivisie while avoiding a stressful battle against relegation. The visitors' attack has enjoyed a truly magnificent pre-season, finding its rhythm and scoring an impressive 18 goals in five matches. The defence has also operated with admirable cohesion, allowing only three goals during that same period. Over those five fixtures, Den Haag have claimed four confident victories and one draw.

Away from home, the team shows no signs of intimidation and prefers to play bold, attacking football, creating a host of opportunities in every match. That approach has produced five consecutive away wins, including a comprehensive 4-0 thrashing of Lommel, a hard-fought 3-2 success against Mechelen and a remarkable 6-0 demolition of a modest Westlands Elftal side. However, despite those bright results against mid-table and lower-league opposition, this upcoming trip to one of the principal title favourites will provide a genuine examination of the visitors' character across every department.

Tournament Motivation

Because this match officially opens the regular league campaign for both clubs, the stakes could hardly be higher. The hosts must prove that their Super Cup heroics were no fluke and confirm their status as genuine contenders for the top positions. The guests, meanwhile, are desperate to demonstrate that they belong in the elite of Dutch football, and they will try to remain disciplined and compact in order to avoid a humiliating heavy defeat on the opening weekend.

Team News

AZ striker Jizz Hornkamp is expected to return to the matchday squad for the first round, although he will still be building up his sharpness and match fitness. The Den Haag coach, on the other hand, will be unable to field the club's new Hungarian forward Donat Barany, who is considered a potential starter for the team this season.

Prediction and Bet

Main prediction: AZ Alkmaar to win with a handicap of -1.5 at odds of 2.17. The home side have demonstrated a frighteningly high level of preparation, having literally annihilated the reigning champions in the battle for the season's first piece of silverware. AZ Alkmaar possess a far more distinguished and experienced squad, and historically they perform superbly at home against sides from the lower half of the table. The visitors, despite their eye-catching statistics in friendly matches against admittedly weak opponents, are objectively inferior in class and will almost certainly struggle to withstand the favourite's relentless attacking waves for the full 90 minutes. We therefore recommend backing AZ Alkmaar to win with a -1.5 handicap at odds of 2.17. We assess the probability of this outcome at around 52%, with anything above 1.92 representing playable value.

Goals prediction: Both teams to score – yes, at odds of 1.62. The attacking numbers of both outfits are genuinely impressive: the Alkmaar side have scored 12 goals in their last five matches, while the visitors have found the net 18 times over the same stretch. Den Haag are accustomed to playing open, high-scoring football and are fully capable of exploiting any momentary lapse in concentration from the hosts, especially once the comfortable scoreline arrives. At the same time, the newcomers' defensive line is highly likely to crack on multiple occasions under the sustained pressure of AZ's fluid, aggressive attack. With both teams contributing to the spectacle, this encounter promises to be a lively, end-to-end affair. We recommend a wager on both teams to score at odds of 1.62, assigning a 66% probability to this outcome, with anything above 1.51 considered playable.

Babatunde Sowole
Babatunde Sowole
Football Expert on European & South American Cups

Babatunde Sowole has been closely monitoring international club competitions for over a decade, with a particular focus on the Conference League, Europa League, and Copa Sudamericana. In his analysis, he prioritizes squad depth, tactical adjustments, and fixture congestion, believing these factors often outweigh raw statistics. His approach to predictions is grounded in studying team form and head-to-head trends, avoiding overreliance on single-match data.

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The editorial prediction is provided for informational purposes only and should not be treated as a direct call to action. Every reader should do their own analysis before deciding on a bet.

Match odds AZ Alkmaar vs Den Haag

Result (1X2)

X5.111.3827.4

Double chance

1X1.09X23.04121.16

Both teams to score

No2.08Yes1.65

Over

21.1531.74355.851.51.12.51.443.52.24.53.545.56.55

Under

24.432.0341.3351.081.55.32.52.53.51.674.51.235.51.06

Handicap 1

01.09-11.57-22.66-35.45-1.51.96-2.53.28-3.56.15

Handicap 2

05.3512.3121.3731.091.51.72.51.253.51.06

Correct score

0:020.50:1241:08.81:19.11:220.52:07.92:17.92:215.753:09.73:110.253:220.54:0164:116.754:2345:0325:133

Predictions for AZ Alkmaar vs Den Haag

AI Abubakar Idris Team 2 over 1odds 2.44 Lost

Den Haag will score. They’ll get one goal, and I expect them to push for a second. That’s why I’m backing them to go over one goal.

JO Joseph Obi Yellow cards: Team 2 over 2.5odds 2.73 Lost

AZ Alkmaar and Den Haag meet in the Eredivisie, and I’m backing the visitors to rack up the bookings. The line sits at over 2.5 yellow cards for Den Haag, and at 2.73, the price looks worth a punt. I expect a scrappy affair where the away side gets pulled up more often than not, so I’m taking the over on their card count.

BI Babatunde Idris Over 1.5 (1st half)odds 2.09 Lost

This match in the Eredivisie pits AZ Alkmaar against Den Haag, and I’m expecting some early fireworks. Given AZ’s attacking quality at home, they have every chance to put one or two goals on the board in the opening 45 minutes. That makes the over 1.5 goal line in the first half a very reasonable call at 2.09. The incentive to push forward from the start is there, and I don’t see this one staying quiet for long.

IN Ibrahim Nnaji Team 1 under 1.5odds 2.99 Lost

AZ Alkmaar’s attacking output looks set to stall here. I’m backing the hosts to stay under 1.5 goals, and at 2.99 the price is worth the gamble. With their rotation likely to disrupt any rhythm, I don’t see them breaking through with much conviction.

YO Yemi Oni Over 2.5 (2nd half)odds 2.95 Lost

AZ Alkmaar hosting Den Haag in the Eredivisie, and I’m backing the second half to deliver at least three goals. The 2.95 odds on over 2.5 in the second half make it worth the risk for me.

MA Michael Adeyemi Over 2.5 (2nd half)odds 2.95 Lost

The second half of AZ Alkmaar vs Den Haag is where the real fireworks will happen. I'm backing over 2.5 goals in the final 45 minutes at 2.95 — the game will open up and deliver multiple strikes.

OA Obinna Akintola Over 2.5 (2nd half)odds 3.00 Lost

AZ Alkmaar versus Den Haag in the second half? Over 2.5 goals for both teams combined is the call. Den Haag typically push forward late when behind, and AZ's defense often loosens after the break.

Expect an open second period with chances at both ends. The pattern from recent matches backs this—goals tend to arrive once the game opens up.

PD Peter Danjuma Double chance: 1Xodds 1.08 Won

The hosts won't lose. Simple as that. Their home form is rock solid, and the opponent simply doesn't have the firepower to break them down. I'm backing the home side to avoid defeat — that's the smart play here.

C cuptrader Both teams to score — Yesodds 1.66 Lost

AZ are the clear favorites here, but their defensive fragility is a recurring theme. They almost always manage to ship one or two goals, even in matches they control. That pattern points to a game where AZ get the win, but not without conceding.

UM Usman M. Handicap 1 (-1)odds 1.55 Won

AZ Alkmaar’s home form is a fortress, and they typically dominate both chances created and goals scored. Den Haag, on the other hand, often struggles on the road, especially when facing pressure from a superior opponent. Early-season rotations can bring variable motivation, but the underlying quality gap remains clear.

The handicap of -1 is the logical play here. AZ’s attacking output at home consistently covers this spread against weaker sides, and Den Haag’s defensive vulnerabilities on the road are a recurring trend. Expect the hosts to control the match from start to finish.

OB Oluwaseun Bankole Handicap 1 (-1)odds 1.55 Won

The Super Cup win could have been a peak, but I'm not convinced the hosts have run out of inspiration just yet. The way they played—sharp, hungry, in control—didn't look like a one-off. I've seen teams coast after a trophy, but this squad still carries that edge.

Still, let me be cautious: post-Super Cup letdowns are real, and the opposition won't roll over. But the momentum, the home crowd, and the fact they didn't ease off after the cup win all point to another victory. I'll back them to take it, though I'll keep an eye on any early signs of complacency.

UA Uche Adebayo Over 1.5 (1st half)odds 2.10 Lost

Over 1.5 goals in the first half – that’s the angle. These two sides don’t waste time feeling each other out. First thirty minutes usually bring chances, and with the way they defend, I’d be surprised if we don’t see at least a couple go in before the break. Simple as that.

SE Segun E. Handicap 1 (-1)odds 1.56 Won

AZ Alkmaar have stormed out of the gates this season like a team on a mission, and Den Haag are just another speed bump on their road. A warm-up, really — one that AZ will happily dispatch with minimal fuss while they keep their eyes on bigger prizes.

OY Obinna Yusuf Handicap 1 (-1.5)odds 1.94 Won

The hosts' defensive reliability and attacking efficiency are reflected in the line movement. I'm backing them to lock down at the back while creating enough chances to seal the win.

AK Abubakar K. Team 2 over 0.5odds 1.53 Lost

Den Haag to score. Simple as that. They're at home, facing a Cambuur side that leaks goals for fun, and the hosts have been finding the net consistently. The price is too good to pass up for a team that creates chances and knows how to finish.

BA Biodun Amadi Handicap 1 (-1.5)odds 1.94 Won

Az faces a league newcomer today — and that gap in experience is exactly why I’m backing them. New sides often struggle to adapt, especially on the road, and the hosts have the quality to punish any early mistakes. No need to overthink it: Az gets the win.

AD Abubakar Danjuma Over 3.5odds 2.21 Lost

Both teams come into this one in decent scoring form, and the numbers back that up. I don't see this being a tight, defensive grind—more like an open game where chances come thick and fast. The total looks very reachable here, so I'm backing the overs without overthinking it.

SN Sani Nwachukwu Corners: Over 10.5odds 1.87 Won

AZ Alkmaar and Den Haag are about to turn the wings into a warzone. Every attack gets pushed wide, every clearance loops out for a corner — this match is screaming over the stated line. Both sides thrive on flank pressure, forcing deflections and desperate blocks that pile up flags by the handful. When these two meet, the wide areas become the only battleground, and that’s pure gold for corner totals. Take the over and enjoy the show.

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AZ Alkmaar vs Den Haag — odds

❓ Frequently asked questions

When and where is the AZ Alkmaar vs Den Haag match taking place?

The match is on 08.08.2026 at 20:00, at the AFAS Stadion in Alkmaar.

What is the main prediction and bet for this match?

The main prediction is AZ Alkmaar to win with a handicap of -1.5 at odds of 2.17.

Which team is the favorite to win?

AZ Alkmaar is the favorite, as they are a title contender with a strong home record and recent 4-0 Super Cup win over PSV.

What is the form of both teams coming into this match?

AZ Alkmaar have scored 11 goals in their last three matches and won the Super Cup 4-0. Den Haag scored 18 goals in five pre-season friendlies and have won five consecutive away games.

Are there any key player injuries or absences?

AZ striker Jizz Hornkamp is expected to return to the matchday squad but lacks full match fitness. Den Haag will be without new Hungarian forward Donat Barany.