Eredivisie — Europa League Play-offs — Semi-finals
How did Heerenveen and AZ perform?
Heerenveen and AZ Match Stats
Heerenveen and AZ Lineups
Heerenveen
5-3-2 AZ
4-2-3-1Heerenveen and AZ 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
Heerenveen vs AZ Video Highlights & Match Recap – 2022-05-19
Tactical discipline and raw talent were on full display as Heerenveen faced off against AZ at Abe Lenstra Stadion (Heerenveen). The Eredivisie — Europa League Play-offs — Semi-finals fixture, contested on May 19, 2022, 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, Heerenveen were sitting in 8th place with 24 points. Their campaign has seen 6 wins and 6 draws, leaving them with a record of 6 losses.
AZ, sitting in 5th with 28 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 8 Eredivisie — Europa League Play-offs — Semi-finals meetings, the balance of power has been intriguing. Heerenveen have secured 2 wins.
However, AZ have proven to be tough opponents, winning 4 times. There have been 2 draws. Notably, both teams scored in 6 of these encounters, and over 2.5 goals were seen in 6 matches.
Recent Form Guide
Here is how both teams have fared in their recent matches before this encounter:
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)
Full Match Replay
Catch all the tactical breakdowns and highlights from Heerenveen vs AZ clash right here. We provide in-depth post-match analysis to help you understand the game better.
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