Heracles Almelo vs AZ H2H Stats, Lineups and Live Stream

Preview

On September 14, Heracles Almelo were hosting AZ in the Eredivisie of Netherlands. AZ came out on top, securing a 1-2 win.

On the 9th minute, Alexandre Penetra netted the first goal of the match, tipping the balance in AZ's favor. Damon Mirani and Mexx Meerdink added to the score, setting the final scoreline at 1-2.

5 months after their last meeting in Eredivisie, Heracles Almelo and AZ prepare to meet again. In their last encounter, Heracles Almelo secured a 1-0 win. On a difficult run, Heracles Almelo approach this match following losses against Groningen, Ajax, NEC and Utrecht. Focusing on defensive improvements could pave the way for better results, as their backline has lacked consistency, having conceded goals in each of their last fifteen matches.

After their recent three-win streak against NAC and Levski, AZ, in contrast to their opponent's recent struggles, approach this match with renewed confidence, marking their 9th consecutive unbeaten match.

This Eredivisie encounter highlights the attacking players who have stood out for Heracles Almelo and AZ throughout the campaign, even in challenging moments. Jizz Hornkamp and Sem Scheperman have been pivotal for Heracles Almelo’s attack, carefully orchestrated by Bas Sibum, combining to deliver important goals and assists. In Eredivisie, Hornkamp has been Heracles Almelo’s standout scorer with one goal, while Scheperman remains their top assist provider in the competition with one. Adding further support are Bryan Limbombe, who have combined to deliver key goals and assists for the team.

Meanwhile, AZ’s offensive unit, under the tactical direction of Maarten Martens, has leaned on Troy Parrott, their main scorer, and Sven Mijnans, as they continue to drive the team’s attacking efforts forward. Parrott has already scored three goals in Eredivisie this season, with Smit leading their creative tally in the league with two assists. AZ have also relied on Ibrahim Sadiq, Mexx Meerdink and Denso Kasius to energize their attack through key shots and passes.

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Head-to-head

Since September 2023, the teams have clashed five times. Both Heracles Almelo and AZ have two wins to their name, while one match ended level. The most recent match between them was on April 13, 2025, in the Eredivisie of Netherlands, where Heracles Almelo secured a 1-0 victory. Heracles Almelo have scored nine goals across these five encounters, while AZ have scored four. So, overall, Heracles Almelo and AZ have shared a nearly identical head-to-head record in their recent history.

In Eredivisie, Heracles Almelo have played five matches, winning zero, drawing zero and losing five, scoring two goals at an average of 0.40 per match and conceding sixteen at a rate of 3.20 per match. This season in Eredivisie, AZ have recorded three wins, one draw, and zero losses in four matches, netting nine goals (2.25 per match) and conceding four (1.00 per match).

Heracles Almelo's recent form includes four consecutive losses, including defeats against Groningen, Ajax, NEC and Utrecht in their last four outings, while AZ are in the middle of a three-match winning streak, with victories against NAC and Levski in their last three matches. Overall, over their most recent twenty games, Heracles Almelo have claimed seven victories, suffered nine defeats, and drawn four times, while AZ have won thirteen of their last twenty matches, losing four and drawing three.

Line-Ups

We are updating team formations and line-ups for Heracles Almelo - AZ in real time.

Heracles Almelo kicked off the game with Fabian De Keijzer, Djevencio van der Kust who got substituted by Walid Ould-Chikh on the 84th minute, Damon Mirani, Ivan Mesik, Mimeirhel Benita, Sem Scheperman, Thomas Bruns who got substituted by Tristan Van Gilst on the 70th minute, Ajdin Hrustic who got substituted by Jan Zamburek on the 83rd minute, Yvandro Borges Sanches who got substituted by Mario Engels on the 70th minute, Jizz Hornkamp and Bryan Limbombe who got substituted by Luka Kulenovic on the 83rd minute as starters, with Timo Jansink, Robin Mantel, Alec Van Hoorenbeeck, Jannes Wieckhoff, Mike te Wierik, Lorenzo Milani, Tristan Van Gilst, Jan Zamburek, Walid Ould-Chikh, Mario Engels and Luka Kulenovic on the bench.

AZ's starting eleven were Rome Jayden Owusu Oduro, Mees De Wit, Alexandre Penetra, Wouter Goes, Denso Kasius, Kees Smit who got substituted by Peer Koopmeiners on the 85th minute, Sven Mijnans who got substituted by Matej Sin on the 79th minute, Jordy Clasie, Ro-Zangelo Daal who got substituted by Ibrahim Sadiq on the 69th minute, Mexx Meerdink who got substituted by Lequincio Zeefuik on the 84th minute and Weslley Patati who got substituted by Isak Jensen on the 69th minute, with Jeroen Zoet, Hobie Verhulst, Mateo Chavez, Elijah Dijkstra, Maxim Dekker, Dave Kwakman, Matej Sin, Ibrahim Sadiq, Peer Koopmeiners, Isak Jensen and Lequincio Zeefuik on the bench.

Live Streaming

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Live Standings

As always, Netherlands Eredivisie's live standings are availble and updated in real time. Heracles Almelo are currently 18th in the table with zero points from five matches, while AZ hold 4th place with ten points after four matches.

Stats

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• Expected Goals: 1.36 - 2.59
• Ball Possession: 52 - 48
• Big Scoring Chances: 1 - 5
• Total Attempts: 19 - 25
• Shots On Target: 6 - 8
• Blocked Shots: 3 - 8
• Shots in the Box: 8 - 13
• Shots from Outside the Box: 11 - 12
• Woodwork Hits: 1 - 0
• Fouls: 11 - 11
• Corners: 6 - 9
• Throw-Ins: 16 - 10
• Saves: 6 - 5
• Free Kicks: 11 - 11
• Offsides: 0 - 1
• Passes into Final Third: 116 - 128
• Completed Passes in Final Third: 81 - 103
• Touches in Opponent's Box: 18 - 25
• Tackles: 19 - 19
• Completed Tackles: 10 - 11
• Total Crosses: 24 - 18
• Successful Crosses: 4 - 5
• Interceptions: 4 - 4
• Clearances: 15 - 41

Referee showed the yellow card six times throughout the game. Alexandre Penetra, Denso Kasius, Mees De Wit, Ajdin Hrustic, Jordy Clasie and Lequincio Zeefuik were the ones to receive it.

Video Highlights

We are adding goal videos and full video highlights of the match between Heracles Almelo and AZ in real time. You can watch the goals by Alexandre Penetra, Damon Mirani and Mexx Meerdink as the videos of the goals are added usually minutes after the actual event if there are any official videos available. Full video highlights of Heracles Almelo - AZ are being added as they become available on the official social media channels of the league or the teams.