Eredivisie — Europa League Play-offs — Semi-finals
How did AZ and Heerenveen perform?
AZ and Heerenveen Match Stats
AZ and Heerenveen Lineups
AZ
4-2-3-1 Heerenveen
3-5-2AZ and Heerenveen 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 |
18 | 9 | 6 | 3 | 35-24 | 11 | 33 |
| 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 |  Sparta Rotterdam |
18 | 8 | 2 | 8 | 20-31 | -11 | 26 |
| 9 | Heerenveen |
18 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 31-28 | 3 | 24 |
| 10 |  Utrecht |
17 | 6 | 5 | 6 | 28-23 | 5 | 23 |
| 11 |  Sittard |
18 | 6 | 4 | 8 | 27-31 | -4 | 22 |
| 12 |  G.A. Eagles |
18 | 4 | 8 | 6 | 28-31 | -3 | 20 |
| 13 |  Zwolle |
18 | 5 | 5 | 8 | 22-39 | -17 | 20 |
| 14 |  Excelsior |
17 | 6 | 1 | 10 | 17-32 | -15 | 19 |
| 15 |  Telstar |
18 | 3 | 6 | 9 | 22-30 | -8 | 15 |
| 16 |  NAC Breda |
18 | 3 | 5 | 10 | 16-26 | -10 | 14 |
| 17 |  FC Volendam |
18 | 3 | 5 | 10 | 19-32 | -13 | 14 |
| 18 |  Heracles |
18 | 4 | 2 | 12 | 26-46 | -20 | 14 |
Qualification/Relegation
AZ vs Heerenveen Video Highlights & Match Recap – 2022-05-22
The atmosphere at AFAS Stadion (Alkmaar) was electric as AZ hosted Heerenveen in a crucial Eredivisie — Europa League Play-offs — Semi-finals tie on May 22, 2022. Both sides entered the pitch with clear intentions, resulting in a fascinating clash of styles.
It wasn’t just about physicality; the mental aspect of the game was evident. Key duels in wide areas and the transition play defined the rhythm of the match. Ultimately, the team that showed more composure in critical moments walked away with the advantage.
Current League Standings
Before kick-off, AZ occupied 5th spot, having accumulated 28 points. Their journey so far consists of 8 victories, 4 stalemates, and 5 defeats.
On the other side, Heerenveen stood at 9 with 24 points. With 6 wins this season, they arrived looking to add another three points to their tally.
Head-to-Head Analysis
Looking back at the previous 8 encounters between these clubs in Eredivisie — Europa League Play-offs — Semi-finals, the stats paint an interesting picture. The home side, AZ, has triumphed 4 times.
Conversely, Heerenveen has managed to secure victory on 2 occasions, while 2 matches have ended in a draw. Fans have seen goals in 6 of these games, with high-scoring affairs (Over 2.5) happening 6 times.
Team Form & Performance
A look at the momentum both teams brought into this fixture:
Recent Matches of AZ
Recent Matches of Heerenveen
- Heracles 0-3 Heerenveen (Eredivisie, Dec 20, 2025)
- Sparta Rotterdam 0-3 Heerenveen (Eredivisie, Dec 14, 2025)
- Heerenveen 0-2 PSV (Eredivisie, Dec 06, 2025)
- Zwolle 2-1 Heerenveen (Eredivisie, Nov 28, 2025)
- Heerenveen 3-1 AZ Alkmaar (Eredivisie, Nov 23, 2025)
- Sittard 2-0 Heerenveen (Eredivisie, Nov 08, 2025)
- Ajax 1-1 Heerenveen (Eredivisie, Nov 01, 2025)
- Heerenveen 3-3 NAC Breda (Eredivisie, Oct 24, 2025)
Match Analysis Replay
Don’t miss the post-match breakdown of AZ vs Heerenveen. Watch the tactical shifts and key goals from this Eredivisie — Europa League Play-offs — Semi-finals showdown.
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