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Jong AZ vs Helmond Sport: lineups

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Jong AZ 11 · 14 points
Helmond Sport 19 · 9 points

Predicted lineups Jong AZ vs Helmond Sport

Jong AZ 4-2-3-1
1 Ka or Zeggen
5 Inge
4 Andersen
3 Natali
2 Zwart
21 Sijbrands or Budko
8 Oerip
11 Bouziane
7 Robbemond
19 Toppenberg
20 Hartog

Predicted lineup for Jong AZ: Ka, Inge, Andersen, Natali, Zwart, Sijbrands, Oerip, Bouziane, Robbemond, Toppenberg, Hartog

Helmond Sport 4-4-2
1 Bergsen
5 Poll
4 Koglin
3 Van Den Eynden
20 Dekkers
34 Essakkati
44 van der Velde
6 Ludwig
7 van der Sluijs
11 Cicero
10 Huiberts

Predicted lineup for Helmond Sport: Bergsen, Poll, Koglin, Van Den Eynden, Dekkers, Essakkati, van der Velde, Ludwig, van der Sluijs, Cicero, Huiberts

Jong AZ

AZ's Europa League trip to Armenia is likely to force changes to Jong AZ's starting lineup for Friday's match against Helmond Sport. Hessel de Wit and Jerolldino Bergraaf have travelled with the first team and are therefore unlikely to feature. Both players started last week's 4-4 draw against VVV-Venlo, where substitute Jasper Hartog scored twice, including a dramatic equaliser deep into stoppage time. The striker is now expected to be handed a starting opportunity.

Head coach Frank Peereboom also faces decisions elsewhere in the team. Ismail Ka started in goal against VVV, although Kiyani Zeggen remains an alternative. Julian Sijbrands is likely to retain his midfield position, with Bohdan Budko another option after providing the assist for Hartog's late equaliser. Kevin Toppenberg could also return to the starting lineup following his substitute appearance in Venlo. Jong AZ have scored 27 league goals this season but have also conceded 24, highlighting the team's attacking productivity and defensive struggles.

Helmond Sport

Changes are expected to Helmond Sport's starting lineup following last weekend's 2-0 home defeat against NAC Breda. Frédéric Frans' side have now gone five matches without a victory and sit nineteenth in the Eerste Divisie with just nine points. Helmond created several opportunities against NAC, but Mauro Lenaerts and Labinot Bajrami were among those unable to beat goalkeeper Michael Verrips. Joep van der Sluijs featured as a substitute and is now expected to receive a starting opportunity against Jong AZ.

Frans continues to deal with several injury concerns. Pol Llonch, Helgi Fródi Ingason and Lantaki remain unavailable, limiting his options during a demanding period. Helmond face three matches in eight days, with a cup fixture against Willem II and a local derby against FC Eindhoven following Friday's encounter. However, Frans has stressed that his immediate focus is on Jong AZ. The head coach acknowledged on Thursday that his team desperately need points and hopes to end their winless run in Wijdewormer.

Injuries and suspensions

Jong AZ

All players available.

Helmond Sport

  • Pol Llonch Injury Unavailable
  • Helgi Ingason Injury Unavailable
  • Wassim Lantaki Injury Unavailable

Players to watch

The five players from each team with the most combined goals and assists this season.

Jong AZ

  1. Julian Oerip 3 goals 4 assists
  2. Bendegúz Kovács 4 goals 1 assists
  3. Tycho de Wit 2 goals 4 assists
  4. Hessel de Wit 2 goals 3 assists
  5. Rio Robbemond 3 goals 1 assists

Helmond Sport

  1. Livio Cicero 2 goals 2 assists
  2. Mauro Lenaerts 3 goals 0 assists
  3. Tarik Essakkati 2 goals 2 assists
  4. Sem Dekkers 2 goals 1 assists
  5. Brian Koglin 1 goals 0 assists

Playing time and form

Who has played the most in recent weeks, and how have they performed?

Jong AZ

Player Starts Min. Form
Jesper Zwart 4/5 450 mixed
Julian Oerip 4/5 450 solid
Andrea Natali 4/5 417 mixed
Hessel de Wit 4/5 395 solid
Kiani Inge 4/5 364 mixed
Rio Robbemond 4/5 358 solid
Frej Andersen 3/4 283 mixed
Kiyani Zeggen 3/3 270 mixed

Helmond Sport

Player Starts Min. Form
Menno Bergsen 5/5 450 solid
Brian Koglin 5/5 450 solid
Xander van der Velde 5/5 445 solid
Sem Dekkers 5/5 440 mixed
Michel Ludwig 5/5 428 mixed
Livio Cicero 5/5 424 mixed
Thomas Poll 5/5 400 poor
Tijn Landheer 4/5 334 mixed

Pre-match prediction

Pre-match goals forecast
1.84 1.20
  • Predicted goals3.0
  • Both teams to score70%
  • Over 2.5 goals70%
  • Corners10.4

Team comparison

JAZ home Per match HEL away
1.20 Points 0.00
1.40 Goals for 1.00
1.20 Goals against 2.40
1.84 xG for 1.20
1.22 xG against 1.67
6.4 Corners 4.0
LLWWL Home and away form LLLLL

Jong AZ vs Helmond Sport: head-to-head record

17 previous meetings
6 Jong AZ 3 draws 8 Helmond Sport
  • Goals per match3.47
  • Both teams scored76%
  • Over 2.5 goals76%
  • Apr 2026 Jong AZ 2 - 0 Helmond Sport
  • Oct 2025 Helmond Sport 4 - 2 Jong AZ
  • Jan 2025 Helmond Sport 2 - 1 Jong AZ
  • Oct 2024 Jong AZ 2 - 3 Helmond Sport
  • Mar 2024 Helmond Sport 3 - 1 Jong AZ
  • Nov 2023 Jong AZ 2 - 1 Helmond Sport
  • Jan 2023 Jong AZ 1 - 1 Helmond Sport
  • Aug 2022 Helmond Sport 1 - 3 Jong AZ
  • Apr 2022 Jong AZ 0 - 1 Helmond Sport
  • Aug 2021 Helmond Sport 1 - 2 Jong AZ

Frequently asked questions

When will the lineup for Jong AZ vs Helmond Sport be announced?

Predicted lineups will appear on this page a few days before the match. Confirmed teams usually follow around an hour before kick-off, scheduled for .

Who is unavailable for Helmond Sport against Jong AZ?

Helmond Sport are without Pol Llonch (injury), Helgi Ingason (injury) and Wassim Lantaki (injury).

What formation do Jong AZ play?

Jong AZ have used a 4-2-3-1 in 3 of their last 5 matches. In their last match, they played a 4-2-3-1.

What formation do Helmond Sport play?

Helmond Sport have used a 4-4-2 in 4 of their last 5 matches. In their last match, they played a 4-2-3-1.

How did the last meeting between Jong AZ and Helmond Sport finish?

On 3 April 2026, Jong AZ vs Helmond Sport finished 2-0.

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