Eredivisie — Regular Season
How did AZ and Heracles perform?
AZ and Heracles Match Stats
AZ and Heracles Lineups
AZ
4-3-3 Heracles
4-3-3AZ and Heracles Head to Head
Past H2H Matches & Results
Eredivisie Standings Season 2025/2026
| Pos | Team | MP | W | D | L | +/- | GD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  PSV |
18 | 16 | 1 | 1 | 57-22 | 35 | 49 |
| 2 |  Feyenoord |
18 | 11 | 3 | 4 | 44-23 | 21 | 36 |
| 3 |  Ajax |
17 | 8 | 6 | 3 | 32-22 | 10 | 30 |
| 4 |  Nijmegen |
17 | 8 | 5 | 4 | 43-29 | 14 | 29 |
| 5 | AZ Alkmaar |
17 | 8 | 4 | 5 | 32-28 | 4 | 28 |
| 6 |  Groningen |
18 | 8 | 4 | 6 | 25-22 | 3 | 28 |
| 7 |  Twente |
18 | 6 | 8 | 4 | 27-22 | 5 | 26 |
| 8 |  Heerenveen |
18 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 31-28 | 3 | 24 |
| 9 |  Utrecht |
17 | 6 | 5 | 6 | 28-23 | 5 | 23 |
| 10 |  Sparta Rotterdam |
17 | 7 | 2 | 8 | 18-31 | -13 | 23 |
| 11 |  Sittard |
17 | 6 | 3 | 8 | 25-29 | -4 | 21 |
| 12 |  Zwolle |
18 | 5 | 5 | 8 | 22-39 | -17 | 20 |
| 13 |  G.A. Eagles |
17 | 4 | 7 | 6 | 26-29 | -3 | 19 |
| 14 |  Excelsior |
17 | 6 | 1 | 10 | 17-32 | -15 | 19 |
| 15 |  Telstar |
17 | 3 | 6 | 8 | 20-27 | -7 | 15 |
| 16 | Heracles |
17 | 4 | 2 | 11 | 26-44 | -18 | 14 |
| 17 |  NAC Breda |
18 | 3 | 5 | 10 | 16-26 | -10 | 14 |
| 18 |  FC Volendam |
18 | 3 | 5 | 10 | 19-32 | -13 | 14 |
Qualification/Relegation
AZ vs Heracles Video Highlights & Match Recap – 2021-05-16
Tactical discipline and raw talent were on full display as AZ faced off against Heracles at AFAS Stadion, Alkmaar. The Eredivisie — Regular Season fixture, contested on May 16, 2021, showcased the tactical evolution of both squads.
From the opening whistle, it was clear that both managers had done their homework. The midfield battles were intense, and the decisive moments came down to execution in the final third. It was a game where tactical adjustments made all the difference.
League Context & Table Position
Heading into this match, AZ were sitting in 5th place with 28 points. Their campaign has seen 8 wins and 4 draws, leaving them with a record of 5 losses.
Heracles, sitting in 16th with 14 points, approached the game with a different philosophy. With 4 wins to their name, they aimed to exploit the spaces left by the hosts.
Historical Matchup
In their last 5 Eredivisie — Regular Season meetings, the balance of power has been intriguing. AZ have secured 2 wins.
However, Heracles have proven to be tough opponents, winning 2 times. There have been 1 draws. Notably, both teams scored in 2 of these encounters, and over 2.5 goals were seen in 2 matches.
Recent Form Guide
Here is how both teams have fared in their recent matches before this encounter:
Recent Matches of AZ
- AZ Alkmaar 1-0 FC Volendam (Eredivisie, Jan 10, 2026)
- Sittard 4-3 AZ Alkmaar (Eredivisie, Dec 21, 2025)
- AZ Alkmaar 2-2 G.A. Eagles (Eredivisie, Dec 07, 2025)
- Twente 1-0 AZ Alkmaar (Eredivisie, Nov 30, 2025)
- Heerenveen 3-1 AZ Alkmaar (Eredivisie, Nov 23, 2025)
- AZ Alkmaar 1-5 PSV (Eredivisie, Nov 09, 2025)
Recent Matches of Heracles
- Sparta Rotterdam 2-0 Heracles (Eredivisie, Jan 11, 2026)
- Heracles 0-3 Heerenveen (Eredivisie, Dec 20, 2025)
- PSV 4-3 Heracles (Eredivisie, Dec 13, 2025)
- Heracles 1-1 Telstar (Eredivisie, Dec 06, 2025)
- Sittard 1-1 Heracles (Eredivisie, Nov 29, 2025)
- Heracles 4-2 G.A. Eagles (Eredivisie, Nov 22, 2025)
- Excelsior 1-2 Heracles (Eredivisie, Nov 08, 2025)
- Heracles 8-2 Zwolle (Eredivisie, Nov 02, 2025)
Full Match Replay
Catch all the tactical breakdowns and highlights from AZ vs Heracles clash right here. We provide in-depth post-match analysis to help you understand the game better.
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