- Willem II have won four of their last five and are on a three-game winning streak.
- AZ Alkmaar Reserves have won two and lost three of their last five, losing their last two.
- Willem II have the home advantage and the better form heading into this fixture.
Willem II and AZ Alkmaar set for different objectives
Willem II Tilburg sit in third place in the Eerste Divisie 2025-2026 after collecting 62 points from 36 matches, while AZ Alkmaar Reserves are 17th with 37 points from 36 games.
Head-to-head, in the last three meetings in the Eerste Divisie, Willem II have won two to Jong AZ’s one, with no draws. The last encounter, which was played at Alkmaar, finished 4-0 to the hosts, but our Willem II Tilburg vs AZ Alkmaar Reserves prediction notes that AZ have never won at Willem II before.
Willem II are solid and direct
John Stegeman’s side are solid, pragmatic and direct - which is not always a bad thing in the second flight. Stegeman brought structure and results to Tilburg when he took over in July 2025 and they have been performing well since.
Thomas Verheijdt has chipped in with three goals during a five-game run of form which has seen them win four and lose one of five matches.
This Willem II Tilburg vs AZ Alkmaar Reserves preview focuses on Willem II playing their best soccer of the season with Devin Haen firing on all cylinders up front, Haen has 17 goals in 31 league appearances so far, with Nick Doodeman, an experienced right-winger, having provided 17 assists in 36 games this term.
AZ, who are overseen by Frank Peereboom, play an opposite style to Willem II, playing in a possession-based, high-tempo way and often leaving their backline open while the front players create chances.
AZ’s adventure on the road
AZ have scored 35 goals in 18 away games - an average of 1.94 per game on the road. However, the Willem II Tilburg vs AZ Alkmaar Reserves prediction also takes into account that they have won as many away games as they have lost this season, eight each, and that is testament to their pro-active, but often vulnerable style.
Sem van Duijn has scored 9 goals in 21 appearances as AZ’s most lethal player this season, but as with many reserves sides, the challenge is to integrate players in and out of the side while managing the developmental rules of KNVB.
Willem II are worthy favorites
Willem II’s odds are 1.88 for this match and it is well deserved. They have won two of the last three head-to-head encounters, have won three consecutive games, have home advantage and have a lot more riding on this fixture as they seek to lock in a place in the promotion playoffs.
AZ are more interested in developing their players, but can make this tricky for the hosts as they will play a more attacking style than many of Willem II’s recent opponents.
According to this Willem II Tilburg vs AZ Alkmaar Reserves betting tips, Willem II have a strong home record with nine wins, four draws and five losses, while AZ have split their last two away fixtures. Back the hosts to take the win in this one, based on our Willem II Tilburg vs AZ Alkmaar Reserves prediction.
