With a position in the UEFA Europa Conference League on stake, AZ Alkmaar will be facing FC Twente at the AFAS Stadion in Alkmaar on Sunday, May 25, 2025, at 16:00 GMT. Under referee Serdar Gozubuyuk, the game looks to be an exciting clash as both sides fight for European football following season.
While FC Twente, who finished sixth, hopes to overcome their poor away record, AZ Alkmaar, placing fifth in the 2024-25 Eredivisie season, will attempt to use their excellent home form. With 57 points. This pivotal collision at the AFAS Stadion with capacity of 19,478 will decide which side gets a desired European place.
Betting Tips and Match Insights
This section sets the stage for understanding the key factors influencing the AZ Alkmaar vs FC Twente prediction today. Examining recent performances, head-to-head meetings, and team dynamics helps us to project the likely result of this playoff final. While FC Twente deals with injuries and uneven away performance, AZ Alkmaar has been in great form, especially at home. This game gains mystery from AZ’s historical predominance in past conferences. These realizations will help bettors decide wisely for this high-stakes football game.
AZ Alkmaar Results
Resilient in the last phases of the 2024–25 season, AZ Alkmaar has positioned themselves as favorites for this playoff final. Their campaign has revolved mostly on their great home performances at AFAS Stadion. These are their last five games, which fairly represent their present form.
| Date | Competition | Matchup | Result | Outcome |
| 22/05/2025 | ERE | AZ Alkmaar vs Heerenveen | 4-1 | W |
| 18/05/2025 | ERE | AZ Alkmaar vs Almere City | 1-1 | D |
| 14/05/2025 | ERE | Twente vs AZ Alkmaar | 2-3 | W |
| 11/05/2025 | ERE | AZ Alkmaar vs Groningen | 3-0 | W |
| 04/05/2025 | ERE | G.A. Eagles vs AZ Alkmaar | 0-3 | W |
With four wins and one draw in their previous five games, AZ Alkmaar has lately shown an outstanding performance. Mexx Meerdink’s hat-trick drives their 4-1 hammering of Heerenveen in the playoff semi-final, so showcasing their attacking ability. Earlier this month, the 3-2 triumph against Twente shows their edge in this game. Their case as favorites is strengthened by their two victories, two draws of an undefeated record at home since December. At AFAS Stadion, AZ is a potent force having only two home losses since the beginning of December.
FC Twente Results
With their away performance a major issue, FC Twente’s finale of the 2024–25 season has been mixed. Although their spectacular return in the playoff semi-final against NEC demonstrates fortitude, flaws still exist. Their last five games are below.
| Date | Competition | Matchup | Result | Outcome |
| 22/05/2025 | ERE | Twente vs Nijmegen | 3-2 (2-2) | D/W (after extra time) |
| 18/05/2025 | ERE | Ajax vs Twente | 2-0 | L |
| 14/05/2025 | ERE | Twente vs AZ Alkmaar | 2-3 | L |
| 11/05/2025 | ERE | Twente vs Utrecht | 2-0 | W |
| 04/05/2025 | ERE | Sparta Rotterdam vs Twente | 0-2 | W |
Having three wins and two losses in their last five games, Twente’s play has been erratic. Despite being down to 10 men, their 3-2 return against NEC demonstrates character but also defensive flaws. Against top teams, back-to-back losses against Ajax and AZ expose their challenges. Given only one win in their last ten league trips on the road, their away record is especially alarming. This weak away form might be the deciding element against a powerful AZ side.
Head-to-Head: AZ Alkmaar vs FC Twente
Competitive events resulting from AZ Alkmaar and FC Twente’s rivalry have lately been rather intense. In their most recent meetings, AZ has held the advantage that could affect the forthcoming collision. The last five head-to-head games are below.
| Date | Competition | Matchup | Result |
| 14/05/2025 | ERE | Twente vs AZ Alkmaar | 2-3 |
| 21/12/2024 | ERE | AZ Alkmaar vs Twente | 1-0 |
| 05/05/2024 | ERE | AZ Alkmaar vs Twente | 2-1 |
| 13/01/2024 | ERE | Twente vs AZ Alkmaar | 2-1 |
| 19/03/2023 | ERE | Twente vs AZ Alkmaar | 2-1 |
Including matchups this season, AZ Alkmaar has won three of the last five head-to- head games. Their superiority is shown by their 3-2 triumph at Twente’s ground and 1-0 home triumph. The two Twente victories in 2023 and 2024 were hotly fought, implying they can play but struggle to keep consistency against AZ. Particularly at AFAS Stadion, the current trend leans AZ. AZ’s confidence into the championship could be raised by this historical edge.
Predicted Lineups for AZ Alkmaar vs FC Twente Football Match
The result of this important football match will be much influenced by the starting lineups. Based on recent performance and available players, these are the expected starting elevens for both sides.
AZ Alkmaar Expected Lineup: Rome Jayden Owusu-Oduro (GK), Maikuma (DF), Goes (DF), Penetra (DF), Wolfe (DF), Koopmeiners (MF), Kees Smit (MF), Poku (MF), Mijnans (MF), Bommel (MF), Mexx Meerdink (FW)
FC Twente Expected Lineup: Przemyslaw Tyton (GK), Rooij (DF), Alders (DF), Bruns (DF), Kuipers (DF), Mathias Kjölö (MF), Michal Sadilek (MF), Daan Rots (MF), Sem Steijn (MF), Vlap (MF), Ricky van Wolfswinkel (FW)
Unavailable Players
Suspensions and injuries will affect the clubs’ approaches toward this playoff final. Players not available for the game are listed here.
| Team | Player | Reason |
| AZ Alkmaar | Jayden Addai | Injury (knock) |
| FC Twente | Alec Van Hoorenbeeck | Suspension |
| FC Twente | Mees Hilgers | Injury |
| FC Twente | Sam Lammers | Injury |
With just one known absence Jayden Addai AZ Alkmaar is lucky to be able to deploy a near-full-strength team. But FC Twente’s defensive and attacking choices could be compromised by Alec Van Hoorenbeeck’s suspension and injuries to Mees Hilgers and Sam Lammers.
Key Factors to Watch in AZ Alkmaar vs FC Twente
The result of this playoff final will be shaped in several ways. Both sides provide the AFAS Stadion special opportunities as well as challenges. Here are the important things to think through for this high-stakes meeting.
- With just two losses at AFAS Stadion since December, AZ’s home form is two wins, two draws they are undefeated in their past four home games;
- With only one away victory in their past ten league games, Twente shows a clear vulnerability;
- Key danger Mexx Meerdink is a forward who scored a first-half hat-trick in the playoff semi-final;
- Mees Hilgers and Sam Lammers missing could harm Twente’s defensive system and attacking capability;
- The Golden Boot winner from Twente is scheduled to join Feyenoord following this game, therefore influencing team morale;
- AZ has psychological advantage after they won both league meetings this season;
- Serdar Gozubuyuk is known for rigorous foul and card rulings, hence his refereeing style could have an impact on the game;
- Both sides are very driven to land a UEFA Europa Conference League spot, which probably will result in a fierce, tough game.
Free Tips on AZ Alkmaar vs FC Twente
Actionable betting advice catered to the AZ Alkmaar vs FC Twente game is found in this part. Team form, past performance, and other important considerations all help one to get these insights. Apply these ideas to make wise bets for this playoff final.
- Bet on AZ to Win: AZ’s strong home record and recent victories over Twente make them the likely winners. Their unbeaten streak at AFAS Stadion and Twente’s poor away form tilt the scales in their favor, suggesting a high probability of a home victory.
- Consider Under 2.5 Goals: Both teams have shown defensive resilience in recent matches, and their head-to-head games have often been low-scoring. With Twente’s depleted squad and AZ’s ability to control games at home, a tight match with fewer goals is a reasonable bet.
- Mexx Meerdink to Score: The young striker’s hat-trick against Heerenveen highlights his current form. Playing at home and facing a Twente side missing key defenders, Meerdink is a strong candidate to find the net again.
- Both Teams to Score (BTTS): Despite Twente’s away struggles, their attacking players like Sem Steijn and Ricky van Wolfswinkel can capitalize on counter-attacks. AZ’s attacking style may leave gaps, making BTTS a plausible outcome.
- Look for Corners Over: AZ’s attacking approach at home often results in numerous corners, while Twente’s counter-attacking style can also lead to set-pieces. Betting on a high corner count could offer value given both teams’ tendencies.
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AZ Alkmaar vs FC Twente Match Prediction 2025
The AZ Alkmaar vs FC Twente odds favor the hosts, given their superior form and home advantage. With only two losses at home since December and an undefeated run of four games, AZ Alkmaar have been a major force at AFAS Stadion. Lead by Mexx Meerdink’s hat-trick, their 4-1 annihilation of Heerenveen in the playoff semi-final highlights their attacking power. AZ also has a psychological edge from their successes in both league meetings against Twente this season 1-0 at home, 3-2 away. With just one victory in their past ten league games on the road, Twente suffers from a poor away record even if they are resilient in the semi-final against NEC. Mees Hilgers and Sam Lammers’ injuries as well as Alec Van Hoorenbeeck’s absence harm their team even more. Sem Steijn’s skill might be a threat, but Twente underfits with their defensive flaws and lack of consistency away from home. Under Maarten Martens, AZ’s tactical discipline and the fervent audience of the AFAS Stadion should guarantee a little triumph. We saw a closely contested game where AZ uses their home power to grab the UEFA Europa Conference League berth.
Our Prediction: AZ Alkmaar 2-1 FC Twente
| Prediction Type | Prediction | Odds |
| Match Result | AZ Alkmaar Win | 1.61 |
| Total Goals | Under 3.5 Goals | 1.5 |
| Both Teams to Score | Yes | 1.67 |
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