Excelsior vs AZ Alkmaar

Excelsior vs AZ Alkmaar: A Clash of Eredivisie Giants

The stage is set for an intriguing encounter between Excelsior and AZ Alkmaar at the iconic Stadion Woudestein on Saturday,14 February 2026,17:45 GMT. This Eredivisie showdown promises to be a tactical battle, with both teams seeking to outmaneuver each other.

Excelsior will be looking to bounce back from recent setbacks, and they know the importance of securing a positive result against a formidable opponent like AZ Alkmaar. The visitors have consistently shown their strength in past meetings, and will aim to exploit Excelsior's vulnerabilities.

Recent history between these two sides is marked by AZ Alkmaar's dominance, with a string of impressive victories. However, their most recent meeting in the Eredivisie ended in a stalemate - a 1-1 draw that would have given Excelsior hope. Another notable outcome was their friendly match in July 2024,, where AZ Alkmaar comprehensively won with a scoreline of -8-0. These results show that AZ Alkmaar is capable of delivering crushing blows.

However, there have been moments where Excelsior has pushed AZ Alkmaar to the limit - most notably in their Eredivisie match in October -2022-, where Excelsior claimed a 2-1 victory. Additionally, their match in May -2019 ended with Excelsior on top - securing a -4-2 win. These instances demonstrate that Excelsior has the potential to challenge their opponents and secure favorable outcomes.

As we approach this Saturday's fixture, there is an air of anticipation. Excelsior will be seeking to shatter the expectations and produce an unexpected outcome - perhaps a draw or even a win. On the other hand, AZ Alkmaar will aim to affirm their status as favorites and claim the three points.

The bookmaker odds suggest that AZ Alkmaar is in a prime position to take the match - with Excelsior given a -3.45- chance and the draw priced at -3.70-. However, in this fixture much will depend on the tactical approaches and in-game adjustments that both teams adopt.

The likely outcomes of this clash are shrouded in uncertainty - as the teams have been trading blows and producing unpredictable results. The promise of this match is immense - pitting two Eredivisie titans against each other. The question remains - can Excelsior mastermind the challenge or will AZ Alkmaar affirm their position. Only time will tell as we wait in anticipation for the kick-off on this fateful day - Saturday,14 February at -17-45- GMT.