Our Go Ahead Eagles vs AZ Prediction: 3-1
Go Ahead Eagles vs AZ in the Netherlands Eredivisie is scheduled for an 16:45 GMT kick-off on Thursday April 23, 2026. A 3-1 result in favor of the hosts is our top pick, yet with both sides creating chances, over 2.5 goals remains an appealing option.
This Go Ahead Eagles vs AZ prediction is backed by a deep dive into both teams' recent performances, key stats and head-to-head history — all of which you'll find detailed below to help you make an informed betting decision.
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Recent Form Insights
Go Ahead Eagles's Last Match – FC Groningen vs Go Ahead Eagles
Go Ahead Eagles must win as they look to rediscover their winning form following a 0-0 Netherlands Eredivisie draw against FC Groningen on April 11. In that match, Go Ahead Eagles saw 46% of the ball and created 10 goal attempts, with 3 on target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 FC Groningen | 54% | 20 (5) | 1.72 | 45 |
 Go Ahead Eagles | 46% | 10 (3) | 0.78 | 36 |
AZ's Last Match – AZ vs Heerenveen
AZ will be eager to build on their previous performance after securing a 3-0 Netherlands Eredivisie victory over Heerenveen on April 12. In that match, AZ had 58% possession and 18 attempts at goal, with 12 on target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 AZ | 58% | 18 (12) | 1.81 | 45 |
 Heerenveen | 42% | 4 (2) | 0.64 | 44 |
Go Ahead Eagles vs AZ Stats
Key Stats
| Go Ahead Eagles | AZ | |
|---|---|---|
| 1.39 | Attacking Strength | 0.73 |
| 1.02 | Defence Strength | 1.06 |
| 1.4 | Points Per Game | 1.8 |
| 4/10 | WIN | 6/10 |
| 2/10 | DRAW | 0/10 |
| 5/10 | Clean Sheets | 4/10 |
| 3/10 | BTTS | 3/10 |
| 5/10 | Over 2.5 Goals | 8/10 |
| 1.9 | Average Scored | 1.8 |
Goals Scored vs Goals Conceded
Go Ahead Eagles are averaging 1.9 goals scored and 1.1 conceded per match, while AZ average 1.8 scored and 1.2 conceded per game.
Go Ahead Eagles 19-11
AZ 18-12
What are the odds for this match?
Go Ahead Eagles to win: @2.875
Draw: @3.75
AZ to win: @2.2