- Cambuur form: Cambuur have won two, drawn two and lost one of their last five matches.
- AZ form: AZ have won two, drawn one and lost two of their last five contests.
Home fans should be in for a treat
This weekend's Eredivisie 2026-2027 action at Kooi Stadium should be an exciting game between two clubs on the up. Cambuur Leeuwarden have won twice, drawn two and lost once in their last five games, while AZ Alkmaar have posted a sequence of two wins, one draw and two defeats in their previous five.
The result of this fixture is a little more difficult to call because of that, but Cambuur's recent performances suggest that they can put up a decent fight on Sunday. A 1-1 draw at ADO Den Haag and a 0-1 win at PEC Zwolle are respectable results and indicate that the Yellow-Blues can grind out the points.
Players to watch
- They also have a reliable goal-getter in Rafik El Arguioui, who has four goals in Eredivisie 2026/2027 in seven games.
- AZ have their own ace up their sleeve in Ro-Zangelo Daal, who has a very solid four from seven, while Mexx Meerdink has recently added a little bite to their attack with two of his five goals coming in their last five.
De Kaasboeren have a mental edge
Cambuur are 12th in the table with eight points from eight Eredivisie 2026/2027 games and AZ are the superior side with 19 points in third.
The bookmakers have AZ as the firm favorites here at 1.34, with Cambuur 7.3 and the draw 5.3.
That's because AZ won the head-to-head matchup in Eredivisie 2022/2023 by a 2-1 score and they have been more consistent in 2026/2027 so far. Leeroy Echteld's 4-2-3-1 is set up for possession dominance and transition play, while Johan Plat's 4-3-3 is high-tempo and designed for pressing and attacking.
It is a clash between two good systems that may come down to whichever team executes on the day. Our belief is that AZ are better equipped to nick it, but Cambuur can play well enough to keep this lively and competitive. A line of over 2.5 goals at 1.35 fits well for this game, while we're also going for the Both Teams to Score-Yes bet at 1.55.
