On October 18, Ajax are hosting AZ in the Eredivisie of Netherlands, with kickoff at 19:00 UTC.
All eyes turn to the pitch as Ajax and AZ renew their battle, 7 months after their previous Eredivisie encounter that concluded in a 2-2 stalemate. Ajax come into this match following a defeat to Inter Milan last Wednesday, looking to bounce back with a stronger performance. Their upcoming schedule leading up to AZ includes Sparta Rotterdam, NAC and PSV in Eredivisie and Marseille in UEFA Champions League Their performances across these fixtures could leave a significant mark on their readiness to face AZ. If they aim to regain control of matches, defensive adjustments will be necessary, given that they've had trouble holding their opponents at bay, with goals conceded across three consecutive matches.
After their recent four-win streak against Heracles Almelo, NAC and Levski, AZ, in comparison, approach this match with renewed confidence, extending their unbeaten streak to ten matches. Before Ajax, their schedule includes Telstar, NEC, Zwolle and Feyenoord in Eredivisie and AEK Larnaca in UEFA Conference League, fixtures that are likely to influence their form and fitness ahead of their clash with Ajax.
This Eredivisie match offers a platform for Ajax and AZ’s goal-scorers to step up and leave their mark on the contest. Ajax’s attacking options have been bolstered by Wout Weghorst, the team’s top scorer, and Davy Klaassen, both of whom have contributed crucial goals and assists. In Eredivisie, Weghorst has been Ajax’s standout scorer with three goals, while Berghuis has been their leading creator in the competition with two assists. Ajax’s offense has also been strengthened by Mika Godts, Youri Baas and Ko Itakura, who have provided crucial contributions in the final third.
Meanwhile, Troy Parrott and Sven Mijnans have been pivotal for AZ’s attack, combining to deliver important goals and assists. Parrott has emerged as AZ’s leading scorer in Eredivisie this season, netting three goals, while Smit has been their leading creator in the competition with two assists. Mexx Meerdink, Ibrahim Sadiq and Denso Kasius have also played key roles, contributing with goals and assists to fuel AZ’s attack.
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Over six meetings since May 2023, the teams have each had their moments. AZ have won four times, while the other two matches ended in a draw. Their most recent clash took place on March 16, 2025, finishing in a 2-2 draw. In total, Ajax have managed four goals in these six meetings, compared to AZ's ten. So, overall, AZ have the edge in head-to-head matches against Ajax in their recent history.
Ajax have won three of their five matches in Eredivisie this season, with two draws and zero defeats, netting ten goals (2.00 per match) and conceding four (0.80 per match). This season in Eredivisie, AZ have recorded three wins, one draw, and zero losses in four matches, scoring nine goals, averaging 2.25 per match, while conceding four, an average of 1.00 per match.
Ajax are coming off a loss in their last match against Inter Milan, while AZ are in the middle of a four-match winning streak, having won Heracles Almelo, NAC and Levski in their last four matches. Overall, over their most recent twenty games, Ajax have claimed ten victories, suffered five defeats, and drawn five times, while over their most recent twenty games, AZ have claimed fourteen victories, suffered four defeats, and drawn two times.
Match | Ajax 0:2 Inter Milan, Wednesday | Ajax 3:1 Zwolle, September 13 | Volendam 1:1 Ajax, August 30 | Ajax 2:0 Heracles Almelo, August 24 | Go Ahead Eagles 2:2 Ajax, August 17 | Ajax 2:0 Telstar, August 10 | Ajax 2:2 Monaco, August 3 | Ajax 3:4 Almere City-2, July 29 | Ajax 5:1 Celtic, July 24 | Ajax 3:2 Mechelen, July 19 |
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Outcome | L | W | D | W | D | W | D | L | W | W |
Over 2.5 | - | + | - | - | + | - | + | + | + | + |
Under 2.5 | + | - | + | + | - | + | - | - | - | - |
Clean sheet | - | - | - | + | - | + | - | - | - | - |
Failed to score | + | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Conceded | + | + | + | - | + | - | + | + | + | + |
Conceded two | + | - | - | - | + | - | + | + | - | + |
Match | Heracles Almelo 1:2 AZ, Sunday | NAC 0:1 AZ, August 31 | AZ 4:1 Levski, August 28 | Levski 0:2 AZ, August 21 | Volendam 2:2 AZ, August 17 | Vaduz 0:1 AZ, August 14 | AZ 4:1 Groningen, August 10 | AZ 3:0 Vaduz, August 7 | AZ 2:2 OFI, August 3 | AZ 5:0 Ilves, July 31 |
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Outcome | W | W | W | W | D | W | W | W | D | W |
Over 2.5 | + | - | + | - | + | - | + | + | + | + |
Under 2.5 | - | + | - | + | - | + | - | - | - | - |
Clean sheet | - | + | - | + | - | + | - | + | - | + |
Failed to score | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Conceded | + | - | + | - | + | - | + | - | + | - |
Conceded two | - | - | - | - | + | - | - | - | + | - |
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As always, Netherlands Eredivisie's live standings are availble and updated in real time. Ajax occupy 3rd spot with eleven points in five matches, while AZ hold 4th place with ten points after four matches.
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