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AZ Alkmaar lineup @ Cambuur

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AZ Alkmaar's expected lineup at Cambuur, Sun 18 Oct, based on the XI they have started most this season (starts from 9 matches): De Busser (9); Dijkstra (9), Goes (9), Chávez (9), Schouten (8); Koopmeiners (9), Kwakman (7); Meerdink (9), Daal (9), Patati (5). Out: Smit. No fan has predicted this match yet. Last updated after the Feyenoord match on 10 Oct.

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AZ Alkmaar predicted lineup vs Cambuur

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AZ Alkmaar are without Smit away at Cambuur in the DED, so expect at least one change. The XI they have started most often, usually a 4-2-3-1, across 9 official matches is: De Busser in goal, a back four of Dijkstra, Goes, Chávez and Schouten, and Meerdink, Daal and Patati further forward. Fan predictions for this fixture are open now.

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Team news

  • Unavailable: Smit (Out).
  • Most-used shape: 4-2-3-1 in 17 of the last 30 matches.
  • Based on starts across 9 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 3rd in the DED on 19 points from 8 games. They have W3 D1 L1 in their last five.

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4-2-3-1most-used · 17 of last 30
4-2-3-1
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4-3-3
23%
3-4-3
10%
3-4-1-2
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Based on 9 official matches this season

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AZ Alkmaar

What is AZ Alkmaar's expected lineup?
AZ Alkmaar are without Smit away at Cambuur in the DED, so expect at least one change. The XI they have started most often, usually a 4-2-3-1, across 9 official matches is: De Busser in goal, a back four of Dijkstra, Goes, Chávez and Schouten, and Meerdink, Daal and Patati further forward. Fan predictions for this fixture are open now. Most-used XI (4-2-3-1): De Busser, Dijkstra, Goes, Chávez, Schouten, Koopmeiners, Kwakman, Smit (out), Meerdink, Daal, Patati.
Who started AZ Alkmaar's last match?
AZ Alkmaar's starting XI on 10 Oct 2026 in the Eredivisie (4-3-3): J. De Busser, E. Dijkstra, W. Goes, L. Schouten, M. Chávez, J. Clasie, C. Stengs, P. Koopmeiners, A. Oufkir, M. Meerdink, R. Daal.
What was AZ Alkmaar's last result?
AZ Alkmaar lost to Feyenoord 0–2 on 10 Oct 2026.
When did AZ Alkmaar last win?
AZ Alkmaar last won on 20 Sept 2026, beating Telstar 1–0.
Who takes penalties for AZ Alkmaar?
M. Meerdink has taken the most penalties for AZ Alkmaar in the 2025/26 season, scoring 2 of 2.
Who has made the most starts for AZ Alkmaar this season?
J. De Busser leads with 9 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 8 of their 9 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 9 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 9 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 9 matches.
Which AZ Alkmaar forward has started the most this season?
Ro-Zangelo Daal has made the most starts as forward for AZ Alkmaar this season, starting 9 matches.
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