- Roda JC Kerkrade have won 10, drawn six and lost just two of their 18 Eerste Divisie away games this season.
- Roda JC’s Anthony van den Hurk has scored 16 goals in 35 Eerste Divisie matches this season and has notched four goals in his last five appearances.
- AZ Alkmaar Reserves have won three, drawn two and lost 13 of their 18 home Eerste Divisie fixtures in 2025-2026.
Reserves’ record in Eerste Divisie is poor
Roda JC Kerkrade are on an impressive run of two wins, two draws and one defeat in their last five games and they should take the three points from Friday’s trip to AZ Alkmaar Reserves. For those seeking an AZ Alkmaar Reserves vs Roda JC Kerkrade prediction, recent form clearly favors the visitors.
Roda JC stand eighth in the Eerste Divisie on 55 points from 37 matches this term and are still pushing for a playoff spot, while AZ are in 19th on 37 points.
The Reserves have been in very poor form of late, registering three defeats in a row, and have won just two of their last five matches.
The last two of those matches saw Frank Peereboom’s side suffer a 2-0 home loss to Jong PSV and a 3-0 defeat away to Willem II.
Roda JC should have enough class to win
Peereboom has been in charge since February 2026 and has brought a different mentality to AZ’s second-string side, with a focus on tactical development and progression for the young players.
The club have a different set of priorities to Roda JC, who have a far more result-oriented approach to the Eerste Divisie under Kevin van Dessel, who took charge in July 2025.
Van Dessel’s tactical tweaks have turned Roda into a disciplined side that are very dangerous on the break and have an excellent away record.
This AZ Alkmaar Reserves vs Roda JC Kerkrade preview highlights how AZ, by contrast, are more of a possession-first side with a 4-3-3 that allows them to push players into wide areas and move the ball vertically.
This contrast in styles should lead to an exciting game, although Roda JC have enough quality in the final third to edge it.
According to our AZ Alkmaar Reserves vs Roda JC Kerkrade prediction, back the visitors to get the win at 2.19 and for Over 2.5 goals and Both Teams to Score - Yes to be available at 1.36.
Goals at both ends expected
Roda JC have hit 33 goals in 18 away games this term, so they have a strong case for being a dangerous away team in the Eerste Divisie.
The AZ Alkmaar Reserves vs Roda JC Kerkrade prediction is further supported by AZ conceding 36 goals in 18 home games in the Dutch second tier, averaging 2.00 goals per game in their own backyard.
Roda JC are without a win in their last two away trips to face AZ.
When considering AZ Alkmaar Reserves vs Roda JC Kerkrade betting tips, keep in mind Sem van Duijn has scored nine goals in 21 Eerste Divisie appearances this year and his pace is a big weapon for AZ.
Bendeguz Kovacs has chipped in with two of AZ’s six goals in their last five and has looked dangerous of late.
Roda JC’s goals have been coming from all over the pitch of late with Anthony van den Hurk netting four in his last five.
