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AZ Alkmaar's expected lineup vs Twente, Sun 25 Oct, based on the XI they have started most this season (starts from 11 matches): De Busser (11); Goes (11), Dijkstra (10), Chávez (10), Schouten (9); Koopmeiners (11), Daal (11), Kwakman (8), Clasie (5); Meerdink (10), Patati (5). No fan has predicted this match yet. Last updated after the Cambuur match on 18 Oct.

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  • TRANSFERde Grand goes out on loan to Lommel United2 Sep · Loan
  • TRANSFERSadiq leaves for Colorado Rapids1 Sep · Transfer
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AZ Alkmaar predicted lineup vs Twente

MOST USED XI

AZ Alkmaar's expected lineup at home to Twente in the DED is built from the XI they have started most often, usually a 4-2-3-1, across 11 official matches: De Busser in goal, a back four of Goes, Dijkstra, Chávez and Schouten, and Meerdink and Patati further forward. Fan predictions for this fixture are open now, and this XI updates as they land.

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  • Most-used shape: 4-2-3-1 in 17 of the last 30 matches.
  • Based on starts across 11 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 2nd in the DED on 20 points from 9 games. They have W2 D2 L1 in their last five.

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Formation tendency
4-2-3-1most-used · 17 of last 30
4-2-3-1
57%
4-3-3
23%
3-4-3
10%
3-4-1-2
3%

Most Common AZ Alkmaar Starting XI

Based on 11 official matches this season

The 11 players with the most starts across all official lineups this season.

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AZ Alkmaar transfers

LAST 6 MONTHS · 12 MOVES
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  • BByskovfrom FC MidtjyllandTransferAUG '26
  • HHoedtfrom Al ShababFree agentAUG '26
  • RResinkfrom GroningenTransferAUG '26
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  • DGde Grandto Lommel UnitedLoanSEP '26
  • SSadiqto Colorado RapidsTransferSEP '26
  • DDekkerto Willem IITransferSEP '26
  • LLahdoto Malmo FFTransferAUG '26
  • ŠŠínto ADO Den HaagLoanAUG '26
  • VDvan Duijnto UtrechtLoanAUG '26
  • VDvan Duijlto CambuurLoanAUG '26
  • JJensento LorientLoanAUG '26
  • PParrottto Real BetisTransferAUG '26
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AZ Alkmaar

What is AZ Alkmaar's expected lineup?
AZ Alkmaar's expected lineup at home to Twente in the DED is built from the XI they have started most often, usually a 4-2-3-1, across 11 official matches: De Busser in goal, a back four of Goes, Dijkstra, Chávez and Schouten, and Meerdink and Patati further forward. Fan predictions for this fixture are open now, and this XI updates as they land. Full XI (4-2-3-1): De Busser, Goes, Dijkstra, Chávez, Schouten, Koopmeiners, Daal, Kwakman, Clasie, Meerdink, Patati.
Who started AZ Alkmaar's last match?
AZ Alkmaar's starting XI on 18 Oct 2026 in the Eredivisie (4-2-3-1): J. De Busser, E. Dijkstra, W. Goes, L. Schouten, M. Chávez, J. Clasie, P. Koopmeiners, A. Oufkir, C. Stengs, R. Daal, M. Meerdink.
What was AZ Alkmaar's last result?
AZ Alkmaar drew with Cambuur 2–2 on 18 Oct 2026.
When did AZ Alkmaar last win?
AZ Alkmaar last won on 15 Oct 2026, beating Hapoel Beer Sheva 2–1.
Who takes penalties for AZ Alkmaar?
M. Meerdink has taken the most penalties for AZ Alkmaar this season, scoring 1 of 1.
Who has made the most starts for AZ Alkmaar this season?
J. De Busser leads with 11 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 10 of their 11 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 11 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 11 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 10 matches.
Squad · 35 players

Goalkeepers

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0 G · 0 A · 7.03
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0 G · 2 A · 7.08 · 2025/26
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0 G · 0 A · 6.70 · 2025/26
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0 G · 1 A · 6.82 · 2025/26

AZ Alkmaar past seasons

SeasonLeaguePosPts
2024-25Eredivisie5th57
2023-24Eredivisie4th65
2022-23Eredivisie4th67
2021-22Eredivisie5th61
2020-21Eredivisie3rd71
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