Feyenoord vs AZ Alkmaar Prediction, Match preview and Lineups — 10 May 2026
On May 10, 2026, Feyenoord will host AZ Alkmaar in Round 33 of the Eredivisie. Let’s take a closer look at the potential outcome of this clash.
Match preview
Feyenoord come into their final home match of the season in excellent form. The Rotterdam side are unbeaten in seven consecutive matches and have lost only once in their last eleven games across all competitions. In their most recent outing, Feyenoord secured an away victory over Fortuna Sittard, strengthening their hold on 2nd place in the Eredivisie. With only two rounds remaining, they have practically secured that position.
Home performances have been one of the key strengths behind their successful campaign. Feyenoord have recorded 11 wins, 2 draws, and 3 defeats at home this season, while remaining unbeaten in their last seven home matches, winning six of them. Recent Feyenoord games have also been highly entertaining. Both teams scored in 6 of their last 7 matches, while the team themselves have conceded in three consecutive games. That defensive dip at the back, combined with their consistent attacking output, has made their recent home games noticeably more open and unpredictable.
Feyenoord have also dominated recent home meetings against AZ Alkmaar, winning their last five consecutive matches against this opponent in Rotterdam.
AZ Alkmaar also arrive in strong form, unbeaten in their last five matches. During that period, they reached the Conference League quarter-finals before being eliminated by Shakhtar Donetsk. However, AZ quickly responded to that disappointment by winning the Dutch Cup in dominant fashion, beating NEC Nijmegen 5-1 in the final and securing European football for next season.
Their last two Eredivisie matches ended in draws against Go Ahead Eagles and FC Twente. AZ currently sit 6th in the standings and realistically have only slim chances of reaching the top three. Matches involving AZ have recently been very open and attacking, with 5 of their last 6 games finishing with over 2.5 goals. Their away defensive record also remains a concern, as they have struggled to keep control in games on the road, often conceding multiple chances even in competitive matches.
Despite their strong recent form, AZ have struggled badly in this fixture over the last few years. They are currently on an eight-match winless run against Feyenoord, while conceding in each of the last 12 head-to-head meetings. This long-term H2H trend strongly reinforces the expectation of goals, especially with AZ consistently unable to contain Feyenoord in Rotterdam.
Probable Lineups
- Feyenoord: Wellenreuther, Deijl, Watanabe, Trauner, Bos, Kraaijeveld, Targhalline, van den Elshout, Valente, Moussa, Ueda
- AZ Alkmaar: Owusu-Oduro, de Wit, Goes, Penetra, Dijkstra, Clasie, Smit, Daal, Mijnans, Jensen, Parrott
Key Facts and Head-to-Head
- Feyenoord have won 6 of their last 7 home matches.
- In 6 of Feyenoord’s last 7 matches, both teams scored.
- In 3 of AZ Alkmaar’s last 4 matches, both teams scored.
- Feyenoord have won 7 of the last 8 head-to-head meetings.
Prediction
Both teams come into this match in excellent form and with long unbeaten runs. Feyenoord have been extremely reliable at home this season and consistently perform well against AZ, especially in Rotterdam. AZ Alkmaar have also enjoyed a strong campaign, winning the Dutch Cup and securing European qualification. With little tournament pressure remaining for either side, this match could turn into an open and entertaining encounter. Both teams have recently been involved in high-scoring games and possess enough attacking quality to create plenty of chances. Feyenoord’s aggressive home style, combined with AZ’s desire to finally end their poor run in this fixture, increases the likelihood of another entertaining meeting between the sides. Feyenoord’s recent home matches have regularly featured goals at both ends, while AZ have also been involved in consistently open games, especially away from home where defensive control has been less stable. On top of that, AZ’s long-standing issues in this fixture, particularly their inability to keep Feyenoord quiet in Rotterdam, further strengthens the expectation of an open game with scoring opportunities for both sides. Considering the recent form of both teams, attacking trends, and the history of this matchup, a game with goals looks highly likely. Recommended bet: Over 3 goals — 1.79
