- Feyenoord Rotterdam have won both away games in Eredivisie 2025/2026, scoring six goals.
- AZ Alkmaar have won four of their last five matches in all competitions, drawing the other (W4, D1).
Van Persie’s Feyenoord to stay at the top of the table
Feyenoord Rotterdam have hit the ground running in Eredivisie 2025/2026, picking up 15 points from their first 5 matches to top the early table. AZ Alkmaar have also begun the season well, sitting fourth with 10 points after 4 matches, but have struggled in this fixture of late, making the AZ Alkmaar vs Feyenoord Rotterdam prediction more difficult, as they have failed to win either of the last two home matches against Feyenoord.
Feyenoord’s new head coach, Robin van Persie, has made an immediate impact at the club since being appointed for the start of the new season. His side have won all four of their previous matches and scored 7 goals without reply in their 2 Eredivisie games so far. Van Persie has clearly installed a high-intensity pressing game on the team, who are able to adapt tactically within a consistent framework. Their style of play involves turning opponents over high up the pitch and quickly moving the ball forward, combining in numbers in vertical play, which could be important for the AZ Alkmaar vs Feyenoord Rotterdam preview as both teams look to impose their style.
Maarten Martens has overseen a transition in AZ Alkmaar since his appointment in January 2024, continuing to develop the talent from the academy in his 4-3-3 or 4-2-3-1 system, which prioritises possession but is pragmatic and dense in midfield, especially when they have the ball in deep areas. The AZ Alkmaar vs Feyenoord Rotterdam prediction could foresee that AZ will be able to keep the ball longer and build-up in a more controlled manner, but Feyenoord’s style should lead to a frantic midfield battle and quick transitions.
Form and odds suggest a tight contest
AZ Alkmaar are 2.31 to beat Feyenoord on Sunday, with the away side 2.85 to win. The home side are reasonably priced to continue their good run of form, but Feyenoord have won two of their last three away matches and have a good record in this matchup. The odds on this game suggest AZ are likely to edge out a close game, but our AZ Alkmaar vs Feyenoord Rotterdam betting tips give Feyenoord an advantage in the double chance market as I expect this to be a very close contest.
A draw is priced at 3.50 and both teams to score looks like a very strong alternative bet in this clash between two in-form sides, but the main selections will be Feyenoord in the draw no bet market and a 1-1 final score, as both sides have formidable attacking players who could make the difference in this one. Taking all this into account, the AZ Alkmaar vs Feyenoord Rotterdam prediction becomes even trickier, with both sides showing quality and consistency.
Who will make the most impact?
Ibrahim Sadiq has been involved in three of AZ Alkmaar’s last nine goals across the past five competitive games. Troy Parrott is already making his mark on Eredivisie 2025/2026 with three goals in just two appearances for his new club, making him a lethal striker to have up top.
Ayase Ueda has been on a hot streak for Feyenoord Rotterdam, scoring five goals in five Eredivisie appearances and four of the most recent 11 goals Feyenoord have scored in Eredivisie 2025/2026.
