AZ Alkmaar lineup today @ Ajax
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AZ Alkmaar's expected lineup at Ajax, Sat 31 Oct, based on the XI they have started most this season (starts from 13 matches): De Busser (13); Dijkstra (11), Schouten (11), Chávez (11); Koopmeiners (13), Daal (12), Kwakman (10), Patati (7), Clasie (5); Meerdink (11). Out: Goes. No fan has predicted this match yet. Last updated after the Twente match on 25 Oct.
What Echteld said before the next match
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Next presser expected before Ajax, Sat 31 Oct.
Latest AZ Alkmaar moves
All clubs →Quiet since 2 Sep: nothing new to report
- TRANSFERde Grand goes out on loan to Lommel United2 Sep · Loan
- TRANSFERSadiq leaves for Colorado Rapids1 Sep · Transfer
- TRANSFERDekker leaves for Willem II1 Sep · Transfer
- TRANSFERŠín goes out on loan to ADO Den Haag30 Aug · Loan
- TRANSFERByskov signs from FC Midtjylland30 Aug · Transfer
- TRANSFERLahdo leaves for Malmo FF30 Aug · Transfer
- TRANSFERHoedt signs from Al Shabab29 Aug · Free agent
- TRANSFERvan Duijn goes out on loan to Utrecht27 Aug · Loan
AZ Alkmaar predicted lineup vs Ajax
1 UNAVAILABLEAZ Alkmaar are without Goes away at Ajax in the DED, so expect at least one change. The XI they have started most often, usually a 4-2-3-1, across 13 official matches is: De Busser in goal, a back four of Dijkstra, Goes, Schouten and Chávez, and Meerdink leading the line. Fan predictions for this fixture are open now.
Team news
- Unavailable: Goes (Out).
- Most-used shape: 4-2-3-1 in 18 of the last 30 matches.
- Doubtful: Clasie.
- Based on starts across 13 official matches this season.
Expected XI derived from official lineups we hold for AZ Alkmaar, not from a team sheet. Official lineups are released 20 to 60 minutes before kick-off.
AZ Alkmaar are 5th in the DED on 20 points from 10 games. They have W1 D2 L2 in their last five.
Most Common AZ Alkmaar Starting XI
Based on 13 official matches this season
- De BusserGK · 13 starts
- DijkstraDEF · 11 starts
- GoesDEF · 11 starts
- SchoutenDEF · 11 starts
- ChávezDEF · 11 starts
- KoopmeinersMID · 13 starts
- DaalMID · 12 starts
- KwakmanMID · 10 starts
- PatatiMID · 7 starts
- ClasieMID · 5 starts
- MeerdinkFWD · 11 starts
The 11 players with the most starts across all official lineups this season.
- FWDMeerdink2/2 penalties scored
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LAST 6 MONTHS · 12 MOVES- DGde Grandto Lommel UnitedLoanSEP '26
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- ŠŠínto ADO Den HaagLoanAUG '26
- LLahdoto Malmo FFTransferAUG '26
- VDvan Duijnto UtrechtLoanAUG '26
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AZ Alkmaar
- What is AZ Alkmaar's expected lineup today?
- AZ Alkmaar are without Goes away at Ajax in the DED, so expect at least one change. The XI they have started most often, usually a 4-2-3-1, across 13 official matches is: De Busser in goal, a back four of Dijkstra, Goes, Schouten and Chávez, and Meerdink leading the line. Fan predictions for this fixture are open now. Most-used XI (4-2-3-1): De Busser, Dijkstra, Goes (out), Schouten, Chávez, Koopmeiners, Daal, Kwakman, Patati, Clasie, Meerdink.
- Who started AZ Alkmaar's last match?
- AZ Alkmaar's starting XI on 25 Oct 2026 in the Eredivisie (4-2-3-1): J. De Busser, E. Dijkstra, L. Schouten, W. Hoedt, M. Chávez, D. Kwakman, P. Koopmeiners, Weslley Patati, V. Byskov, R. Daal, M. Meerdink.
- What was AZ Alkmaar's last result?
- AZ Alkmaar lost to Twente 0–2 on 25 Oct 2026.
- When did AZ Alkmaar last win?
- AZ Alkmaar last won on 22 Oct 2026, beating Ararat-Armenia 4–0.
- Who takes penalties for AZ Alkmaar?
- M. Meerdink has taken the most penalties for AZ Alkmaar this season, scoring 2 of 2.
- Who has made the most starts for AZ Alkmaar this season?
- J. De Busser leads with 13 starts for AZ Alkmaar across all competitions this season.
- What formation does AZ Alkmaar use most often?
- AZ Alkmaar have used a 4-2-3-1 in 11 of their 13 matches this season.
- Which AZ Alkmaar goalkeeper has started the most this season?
- Jari De Busser has made the most starts as goalkeeper for AZ Alkmaar this season, starting 13 matches.
- Which AZ Alkmaar defender has started the most this season?
- Wouter Goes has made the most starts as defender for AZ Alkmaar this season, starting 11 matches.
- Which AZ Alkmaar midfielder has started the most this season?
- Peer Koopmeiners has made the most starts as midfielder for AZ Alkmaar this season, starting 13 matches.
- Which AZ Alkmaar forward has started the most this season?
- Mexx Meerdink has made the most starts as forward for AZ Alkmaar this season, starting 11 matches.
Goalkeepers
AZ Alkmaar past seasons
| Season | League | Pos | W | D | L | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024-25 | Eredivisie | 5th | 16 | 9 | 9 | 57 |
| 2023-24 | Eredivisie | 4th | 19 | 8 | 7 | 65 |
| 2022-23 | Eredivisie | 4th | 20 | 7 | 7 | 67 |
| 2021-22 | Eredivisie | 5th | 18 | 7 | 9 | 61 |
| 2020-21 | Eredivisie | 3rd | 21 | 8 | 5 | 71 |
AZ Alkmaar away to Ajax
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