- Jong PSV’s head-to-head record against Jong AZ Alkmaar is W2, L2, D1 in the last five meetings.
- Jong PSV’s latest win against Jong AZ was a 1-0 victory at home seven months ago in the Eerste Divisie 2025/2026.
- Jong AZ are 16th in Eerste Divisie 2025/2026 with 37 points from 35 games, whereas Jong PSV have accumulated 53 points in 6th place.
Two different tactical approaches
Our AZ Alkmaar Reserves vs PSV Reserves prediction is based on the fact that Jong AZ will be looking to extend their unbeaten run to three matches on Monday when they host Jong PSV, with both teams’ recent results being a little mixed.
Jong PSV have won just one of their last five fixtures, losing four, while our AZ Alkmaar Reserves vs PSV Reserves preview highlights that Jong AZ have won two, drawn one and lost two of their previous five.
Jong AZ are unbeaten in their last two, with a win and a draw, and come into this matchup in better form than the visitors.
Jong AZ’s last three games have seen them defeat Cambuur 4-3 away, beat Helmond Sport 2-0 at home and be blown away 5-0 by De Graafschap, while Jong PSV’s last three matches were a 0-2 home defeat to Vitesse, 1-0 away loss at Willem II and a 1-0 home win against VVV-Venlo.
The AZ Alkmaar Reserves vs PSV Reserves prediction also takes into account that PSV Reserves have not won on their last two away trips to Jong AZ, but the visitors have the edge in this matchup for the reasons outlined below.
Stijn Schaars is a young manager who has brought an energetic, high-paced style of play to Jong PSV since taking the reigns in July 2025.
His side play a fast, vertical style of soccer, pressing high up the pitch and getting the ball forward quickly to attack teams with pace and force.
Jong PSV’s attacking play is spearheaded by one man, Robin van Duiven, who has scored 14 goals in 22 Eerste Divisie 2025/2026 appearances this season.
His ability to run at and exploit space behind the defensive line is the most dangerous weapon in the arsenal of PSV Reserves.
Frank Peereboom’s Jong AZ, by contrast, have played in a more structured, possession-based style since he took over in February 2026.
He has instilled a philosophy which revolves around building up play in a measured way, playing with technical finesse and developing his young players to play for the senior team.
There is no better example of the difference between these two teams’ playing styles than the way in which their star attacking players operate.
Whereas Van Duiven has been responsible for 14 goals this season, Sem van Duijn is Jong AZ’s danger man with nine goals in 21 Eerste Divisie 2025/2026 games.
Van Duijn is the central figure of Jong AZ’s attack, creating space and running into it, while Van Duiven’s ability to finish with clinical precision makes him a constant threat to defenders.
The head-to-head is very even between these teams, with both sides winning twice and drawing once in their last five meetings.
Jong PSV’s road record is also mediocre in Eerste Divisie 2025/2026, with seven wins, two draws and eight losses from 17 games.
Jong AZ have also struggled in the league at home this campaign, with three wins, two draws and 12 losses in 17 matches.
This AZ Alkmaar Reserves vs PSV Reserves prediction is further supported by the fact that the difference between these sides could be settled by Jong PSV’s superior attack, however, as they have scored 31 goals in 17 away games in the Eerste Divisie 2025/2026.
Jong AZ, meanwhile, have scored 24 and conceded 34 in 17 home matches, averaging 1.41 goals for and 2.00 goals against.
The contrast in tactics, between Jong AZ’s patient, technical build-up and Jong PSV’s direct, fast-paced transitions should lead to an open match.
Jong PSV will, therefore, edge this encounter with the help of their better attacking players and ability to score on the road.
The AZ Alkmaar Reserves vs PSV Reserves betting tips indicate that away wins at 3.7, both teams to score - yes at 1.33 and over 2.5 goals at 1.33 are good bets in this Eerste Divisie 2025/2026 match.
