Our prediction for this Netherlands Eredivisie match:
Volendam
Match Time & Date:
17 August 2025
15:45
Prediction: 0-3
AZ
FC Volendam will try to claim a major scalp in the Eredivisie round 2 when they face AZ Alkmaar at their Kras Stadion on Sunday. Volendam came from behind to play out a draw with Heerenveen at the weekend and, no doubt, they would be happy with the share of spoils against AZ as well. Head coach Rick Kruys has no fresh injury worries ahead of AZ Alkmaar’s visit.
The Cheese Farmers, meanwhile, have kicked off the new season with a couple of impressive displays and they must be brimming with confidence following a 4-1 triumph over Groningen. AZ Alkmaar are a more experienced side than Volendam and we predict that the visitors will showcase their worth on the field. Defender Mees de Wit is rated doubtful for the visiting team after picking up a knock in the opening match of the season.
Highlighted Team (AZ):
AZ Alkmaar are a professional football club that play their home matches at AFAS Stadion. The venue was opened on 4 August, 2006 and the construction of the stadium cost €38 million. AFAS Stadion is able to hold 17 023 spectators.
The Cheeseheads were founded on 10 May, 1967 and they won their first trophy in 1981, finishing the season 12 points clear of Dutch giants Ajax. 18 years later AZ clinched their second Eredivisie trophy, with the team finishing the 2008/2009 campaign with 80 points, 11 clear of second-placed Twente. In 1981 the club made it to the UEFA Cup final, but English side Ipswich Town proved to be a big catch for the Dutch team.
AZ’s home kits are red and white and they wear black shirts when playing on the road. The likes of Shota Arveladze, Jozy Altidore, Ron Vlaar, Joris Mathijsen, Graziano Pelle, Simon Poulsen, Moussa Dembele and Sergio Romero are notable footballers who played for AZ in the past.
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