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AZ AlkmaarAttacking momentumExcelsior

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  • In week 16 of the 2025-2026 Eredivisie, AZ face Excelsior on 2025-12-14 (kick-off 15:45 GMT) at AFAS Stadion.
  • With the data available to us, M. Martens and R. den Uil have not met as managers before.
  • A view of the standings shows AZ in 5th spot with 25 points and Excelsior in 13th on 16 points.
  • AZ and Excelsior will both field their strongest squads with no absentees.
  • Our forecast has AZ in a 4-man backline (4-3-3), with Excelsior set to counter in 4-2-3-1.
  • Last time out, S. Mijnans registered the best mark for AZ - 8.3 - and C. Widell did likewise for Excelsior with an 9 score.
  • Conflicting outcomes: AZ triumphed 3-0 over Drita, while Excelsior went down 0-2 to Groningen.
  • AZ look strong (3-1-1) over the last 5 matches, whereas Excelsior have 2-1-2 in the same span.
  • AZ have clearly got the edge H2H: in 24 meetings, they've beaten Excelsior 11 times, with 8 draws and only 5 losses.
  • We predict AZ to prevail 2-1 given their strong home form (3-3-1) and 2.57 goals/game.

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AZ Alkmaar is going head to head with Excelsior on 21/1/2026 17:45 GMT at AFAS Stadion for the Netherlands Eredivisie. You can view the match information, lineups, odds, live score, result, goalscorers, cards, substitutions, standings, recent form, player ratings, injuries, tv channels, our users most predicted scores and AZ Alkmaar v Excelsior H2H statistics!