AZ Alkmaar and Go Ahead Eagles are the last two teams standing in the KNVB Beker, the Dutch Cup, and they will decide who the winner of the competition will be on Monday, 21 April.
So, who will lift the KNVB Beker trophy? Read our AZ Alkmaar vs Go Ahead Eagles prediction and preview to find out.
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AZ Alkmaar vs Go Ahead Eagles prediction: AZ to emerge victorious
Key stats
- AZ Alkmaar have gone over 3.5 total goals in four of their last six games.
- Go Ahead Eagles have averaged 3.38 total goals per game in the Eredivisie this season.
- AZ Alkmaar have won seven of their last eight duels with Go Ahead Eagles.
Correct score prediction: AZ Alkmaar 3-1 Go Ahead Eagles
Go Ahead Eagles are in better form since AZ Alkmaar are without a win in their last five games and the two teams are tied in the Eredivisie standings, but we still expect AZ to win this match.
Simply put, they are the better team on paper and have a great record against the Eagles in recent H2H duels.
Pre-game odds and win probability: Bookies favour AZ Alkmaar
- HOME: 4/5 (1.80) – 55.60%
- DRAW: 16/5 (4.20) – 23.80%
- AWAY: 5/1 (6.00) – 16.70%
*odds from Ladbrokes, subject to change
We can see from these AZ Alkmaar vs Go Ahead Eagles odds that the “hosts” are the expected winners. Of course, AZ are only technically hosts since the final is played at a neutral venue, i.e. De Kuip stadium in Rotterdam.
Be sure to check out our football betting tips page for even more previews and predictions.
Most recent H2Hs: AZ Alkmaar dominating the matchup
In the past five meetings between these teams, AZ Alkmaar have claimed victory on every single occasion but the last one. In fact, they are without a loss against Go Ahead Eagles in their last 11 meetings.
Meanwhile, 31-16-13 in favour of AZ Alkmaar is the overall H2H record between these teams.
Netherlands Eredivisie 27/10/24
AZ
Go Ahead Eagles
Netherlands Eredivisie 12/05/24
Go Ahead Eagles
AZ
Netherlands Eredivisie 13/08/23
AZ
Go Ahead Eagles
Netherlands Eredivisie 25/01/23
Go Ahead Eagles
AZ
Netherlands Eredivisie 07/08/22
AZ
Go Ahead Eagles
AZ Alkmaar preview: Best chance to secure Europe next season?
With AZ Alkmaar failing to win in their last five games in a row in the Eredivisie, their chances of getting into some European competition for next season have dwindled since they're currently sixth in the standings. So, a win on Monday wouldn't just secure them a trophy, but also a place in the Europa League, but the same goes for Go Ahead Eagles.
Meanwhile, Lewis Schouten, Jordy Clasie, and Sem Westerveld are sidelined by injuries ahead of this game.
Predicted lineup: Owusu-Oduro (GK), Wolfe, Indi, Goes, Kasius, Buurmeester, Koopmeiners, Sadiq, Smit, Van Bommel & Parrott
Netherlands Eredivisie 11/05/25
W
FC Groningen
0
AZ
3
Netherlands Eredivisie 04/05/25
W
Go Ahead Eagles
0
AZ
3
Netherlands Eredivisie 24/04/25
D
NAC
1
AZ
1
Netherlands Cup 21/04/25
L
Go Ahead Eagles
1 (4)
AZ
1 (2)
Netherlands Eredivisie 13/04/25
L
Heracles
1
AZ
0
Go Ahead Eagles preview: Can they win their first-ever cup?
While Go Ahead Eagles have been a good team in the past few seasons, they are not among the cream of the crop of Dutch football. The team had some early success and won four titles before WWII, but they never managed to win the Cup. They came the closest in 1965 when they reached the final, so Monday could be an historic night for Go Ahead Eagles.
Jakob Breum, Calvin Twigt, Finn Stokkers, and Soren Tengstedt will all likely miss the final with injuries.
Predicted lineup: Busser (GK), Deijl, Krammer, Nauber, Adelgaard, Linthorst, Liansana, Surrey, Edvarsen, Antman & Smit
Netherlands Eredivisie 11/05/25
D
PEC Zwolle
1
Go Ahead Eagles
1
Netherlands Eredivisie 04/05/25
L
AZ
3
Go Ahead Eagles
0
Netherlands Eredivisie 27/04/25
D
Almere City FC
0
Go Ahead Eagles
0
Netherlands Cup 21/04/25
W
AZ
1 (2)
Go Ahead Eagles
1 (4)
Netherlands Eredivisie 12/04/25
D
NAC
1
Go Ahead Eagles
1
Player to watch: Troy Parrott
With 19 goals in all competitions for AZ Alkmaar this season, Parrott has been the main offensive weapon for his team, almost fully replacing their star forward Vangelis Pavlidis who left the club in the summer.
