Eredivisie
How did Heracles and AZ perform?
Heracles and AZ Match Stats
Heracles and AZ Lineups
Heracles
4-2-3-1 AZ
4-2-3-1Heracles 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 |
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
Heracles vs AZ Video Highlights & Match Recap – 2024-04-03
Tactical discipline and raw talent were on full display as Heracles faced off against AZ at Erve Asito (Almelo). The Eredivisie fixture, contested on April 03, 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, Heracles were sitting in 18th place with 14 points. Their campaign has seen 4 wins and 2 draws, leaving them with a record of 12 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 5 Eredivisie meetings, the balance of power has been intriguing. Heracles have secured 2 wins.
However, AZ 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 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)
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 Heracles vs AZ clash right here. We provide in-depth post-match analysis to help you understand the game better.
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