Match Preview
The Eredivisie Matchday 14 brings a compelling encounter as FC Twente ’65 host AZ at their home ground on November 30, 2025. This fixture often delivers drama and goals, with both teams known for their attacking prowess. As we head into this crucial mid-season clash, AZ finds themselves in a strong position near the top of the table, while FC Twente looks to solidify its standing in the European qualification spots. Expect a fiercely contested battle with plenty of attacking intent from both sides.
Current League Standings
| Pos | Team | Pl | W | D | L | GD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | PSV | 13 | 11 | 1 | 1 | 24 | 34 |
| 2 | Feyenoord Rotterdam | 13 | 9 | 1 | 3 | 17 | 28 |
| 3 | AZ | 13 | 7 | 3 | 3 | 5 | 24 |
| 4 | NEC | 13 | 6 | 3 | 4 | 11 | 21 |
| 5 | FC Utrecht | 13 | 6 | 2 | 5 | 6 | 20 |
| 6 | AFC Ajax | 13 | 5 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 20 |
| 7 | FC Groningen | 13 | 6 | 2 | 5 | 0 | 20 |
| 8 | FC Twente '65 | 13 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 2 | 17 |
| 9 | SC Heerenveen | 13 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 0 | 17 |
| 10 | Fortuna Sittard | 13 | 5 | 2 | 6 | -2 | 17 |
| 11 | Sparta Rotterdam | 13 | 5 | 2 | 6 | -10 | 17 |
| 12 | Go Ahead Eagles | 13 | 4 | 4 | 5 | -1 | 16 |
| 13 | FC Volendam | 13 | 3 | 5 | 5 | -4 | 14 |
| 14 | SBV Excelsior | 13 | 4 | 1 | 8 | -11 | 13 |
| 15 | PEC Zwolle | 13 | 3 | 4 | 6 | -13 | 13 |
| 16 | NAC Breda | 13 | 3 | 3 | 7 | -7 | 12 |
| 17 | Heracles Almelo | 13 | 4 | 0 | 9 | -14 | 12 |
| 18 | Telstar 1963 | 13 | 2 | 4 | 7 | -7 | 10 |
As of Matchday 13, the Eredivisie table presents a clear picture of the teams’ seasons so far:
- AZ (Alkmaar Zaanstreek): Position 3, Played 13, Won 7, Drew 3, Lost 3, Points 24. They have scored 26 goals and conceded 21, boasting a goal difference of +5. AZ’s strong start puts them firmly in contention for European places.
- FC Twente ’65 (Enschede): Position 8, Played 13, Won 4, Drew 5, Lost 4, Points 17. Twente has scored 21 goals and conceded 19, holding a goal difference of +2. Their season has been more inconsistent, but they remain within striking distance of the top half.
Head-to-Head Analysis
Recent Encounters
| Date | Competition | Home Team | Score | Away Team |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 14 May 2025 | Eredivisie | FC Twente '65 | 2 - 3 | AZ |
| 21 Dec 2024 | Eredivisie | AZ | 1 - 0 | FC Twente '65 |
| 05 May 2024 | Eredivisie | AZ | 2 - 1 | FC Twente '65 |
| 13 Jan 2024 | Eredivisie | FC Twente '65 | 2 - 1 | AZ |
| 19 Mar 2023 | Eredivisie | FC Twente '65 | 2 - 1 | AZ |
The rivalry between FC Twente and AZ has been remarkably balanced and, more often than not, high-scoring in recent years. Looking at their last 11 Eredivisie encounters:
- Both teams have recorded 5 wins each, with 1 match ending in a draw, highlighting the competitive nature of this fixture.
- A significant trend emerges: 7 out of the last 11 matches (64%) have seen over 2.5 goals scored. This includes thrilling games like Twente 2-3 AZ and AZ 4-1 Twente.
- Specifically when Twente hosts AZ, 5 of the last 6 matches have featured over 2.5 goals, indicating that home advantage doesn’t necessarily stifle goal-scoring in this particular matchup.
- The overall average goals per match across their last 15 meetings stands at an impressive 3.13 goals.
Our Prediction
Considering AZ’s strong league position and consistent scoring, combined with Twente’s own attacking capabilities and a tendency to be involved in high-scoring games, especially at home against AZ, the historical data strongly points towards an open match.
The head-to-head record is almost perfectly even in terms of wins, suggesting that picking a straightforward 1X2 winner could be risky. However, the consistent flow of goals between these two teams, both historically and in their current season’s form (AZ averaging 3.6 total goals per game, Twente averaging 3.06), makes another market stand out.
We predict:
Over 2.5 Goals
