Eredivisie — Europa League Play-offs — Final
How did AZ and Vitesse perform?
AZ and Vitesse Match Stats
AZ and Vitesse Lineups
AZ
4-3-3 Vitesse
5-3-2AZ and Vitesse 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 Vitesse Video Highlights & Match Recap – 2022-05-29
Football fans were treated to a spectacle as AZ squared off against Vitesse at AFAS Stadion (Alkmaar). The Eredivisie — Europa League Play-offs — Final clash, held on May 29, 2022, provided plenty of talking points regarding team strategies and player grit.
The game was a chess match in the middle of the park, with both teams cancelling each other out for large spells. However, the quality in the final decision-making was the defining factor. Set-pieces and quick counters played a pivotal role in the outcome.
Season Statistics Overview
AZ came into this game from a position of strength (or weakness), sitting in 5th. Their tally of 28 points reflects a season of ups and downs: 8 wins, 4 draws, and 5 losses.
Meanwhile, Vitesse has had a mixed run, currently placed at unknown. Their 0 points, boosted by 0 wins, suggested they were capable of causing an upset on the road.
Past Encounters & Rivalry
The history between AZ and Vitesse is rich. Out of the last 4 Eredivisie — Europa League Play-offs — Final meetings, the hosts have won 3.
The visitors, Vitesse, have won 0 times, indicating they are no pushovers. There have been 1 draws. Interestingly, both teams found the net in 1 matches, with 0 games seeing over 2.5 goals.
Recent Match Results
Here is a summary of the performances leading up to today’s game:
Recent Results 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 Results of Vitesse
Watch Full Highlights
Relive the excitement of AZ vs Vitesse. We bring you the best saves, goals, and tactical insights from the Eredivisie — Europa League Play-offs — Final match played on May 29, 2022.
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