Eredivisie
How did AZ and Ajax perform?
AZ and Ajax Match Stats
AZ and Ajax Lineups
AZ
4-3-3 Ajax
3-4-2-1AZ and Ajax 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 Ajax Video Highlights & Match Recap – 2024-02-25
Tactical discipline and raw talent were on full display as AZ faced off against Ajax at AFAS Stadion (Alkmaar). The Eredivisie fixture, contested on February 25, 2024, 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.
Ajax, sitting in 3rd with 30 points, approached the game with a different philosophy. With 8 wins to their name, they aimed to exploit the spaces left by the hosts.
Historical Matchup
In their last 7 Eredivisie meetings, the balance of power has been intriguing. AZ have secured 5 wins.
However, Ajax have proven to be tough opponents, winning 0 times. There have been 2 draws. Notably, both teams scored in 4 of these encounters, and over 2.5 goals were seen in 4 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)
Full Match Replay
Catch all the tactical breakdowns and highlights from AZ vs Ajax clash right here. We provide in-depth post-match analysis to help you understand the game better.
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