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AZ vs FC Twente: lineups

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AZ 2 · 20 points
FC Twente 5 · 17 points

Predicted lineups AZ vs FC Twente

AZ 4-2-3-1
28 De Busser
5 Chávez
4 Schouten
3 Goes
22 Dijkstra
6 Koopmeiners
8 Clasie
11 Daal
14 Stengs
24 Oufkir
9 Meerdink

Predicted lineup for AZ: De Busser, Chávez, Schouten, Goes, Dijkstra, Koopmeiners, Clasie, Daal, Stengs, Oufkir, Meerdink

FC Twente 4-2-3-1
16 Drommel
29 Adelgaard
4 Nijstad
3 Pröpper
28 van Rooij
8 Weidmann
6 Zerrouki
27 Ørjasæter
14 Hlynsson
11 Rots
9 Weghorst

Predicted lineup for FC Twente: Drommel, Adelgaard, Nijstad, Pröpper, van Rooij, Weidmann, Zerrouki, Ørjasæter, Hlynsson, Rots, Weghorst

AZ

Jordy Clasie could return to AZ's midfield for the visit of FC Twente after missing the Europa League trip to Armenia. The midfielder had calf discomfort and was left at home as a precaution, partly to avoid the long journey.

Elijah Dijkstra and Lewis Schouten are expected to start in defence, at right-back and left centre-back respectively, after those positions were shared with Seiya Maikuma and Wesley Hoedt in recent weeks. Kees Smit, Stije Resink and Jizz Hornkamp remain sidelined through injury and are not in contention for Sunday.

FC Twente

FC Twente are set to recall several players who appeared only as substitutes against Lincoln Red Imps in midweek. Daouda Weidmann, who has scored twice and added an assist in four starts across the last five matches, is pencilled in to return in a holding role. Kristian Hlynsson and Sondre Ørjasæter are also expected to start against AZ.

Lars Unnerstall, Max Bruns, Stav Lemkin and Filip Thorvaldsen remain unavailable through injury. Joël Drommel is therefore expected to continue in goal, while Robin Pröpper is set to retain his place at centre-back.

Injuries and suspensions

AZ

  • Jizz Hornkamp Injury Unavailable
  • Jordy Clasie Minor injury Unavailable
  • Kees Smit Injury Unavailable
  • Stije Resink Cruciate ligament injury Unavailable
  • Wouter Goes Niet wedstrijdfit Unavailable

FC Twente

  • Filip Thorvaldsen Not fit Unavailable
  • Lars Unnerstall Injury Unavailable
  • Max Bruns Injury Unavailable
  • Stav Lemkin Abdominal injury Unavailable

Players to watch

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

All stats

AZ

  1. Mexx Meerdink 6 goals 2 assists
  2. Ro-Zangelo Daal 5 goals 1 assists
  3. Weslley Patati 3 goals 1 assists
  4. Peer Koopmeiners 2 goals 1 assists
  5. Mateo Chávez 1 goals 3 assists

FC Twente

  1. Wout Weghorst 6 goals 5 assists
  2. Daouda Weidmann 4 goals 5 assists
  3. Marko Pjaca 6 goals 1 assists
  4. Younes Taha 3 goals 2 assists
  5. Sondre Ørjasæter 1 goals 5 assists

Playing time and form

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

AZ

Player Starts Min. Form
Jari De Busser 5/5 450 solid
Peer Koopmeiners 5/5 450 strong
Lewis Schouten 4/4 360 solid
Ro-Zangelo Daal 4/5 360 solid
Wouter Goes 4/4 334 solid
Dave Kwakman 3/4 296 solid
Mexx Meerdink 3/5 290 strong
Calvin Stengs 3/4 279 mixed

FC Twente

Player Starts Min. Form
Bart van Rooij 5/5 442 strong
Ruud Nijstad 5/5 442 solid
Wout Weghorst 5/5 442 strong
Ramiz Zerrouki 5/5 430 strong
Robin Pröpper 5/5 396 strong
Joël Drommel 4/4 352 mixed
Daouda Weidmann 4/5 342 strong
Aske Adelgaard 4/4 335 solid

Pre-match prediction

Pre-match goals forecast
2.08 1.92
  • Predicted goals3.0
  • Both teams to score63%
  • Over 2.5 goals38%
  • Corners14.8

Team comparison

AZ home Per match TWE away
2.50 Points 1.25
2.25 Goals for 1.75
0.75 Goals against 1.25
2.08 xG for 1.92
0.84 xG against 1.34
8.3 Corners 6.5
WWDW Home and away form LWDD

AZ vs FC Twente: head-to-head record

33 previous meetings
16 AZ 5 draws 12 FC Twente
  • Goals per match3.12
  • Both teams scored61%
  • Over 2.5 goals76%
  • May 2026 AZ 2 - 2 FC Twente
  • Feb 2026 AZ 2 - 1 FC Twente
  • Nov 2025 FC Twente 1 - 0 AZ
  • May 2025 AZ 3 - 2 FC Twente
  • May 2025 FC Twente 2 - 3 AZ
  • Dec 2024 AZ 1 - 0 FC Twente
  • May 2024 AZ 2 - 1 FC Twente
  • Jan 2024 FC Twente 2 - 1 AZ
  • Mar 2023 FC Twente 2 - 1 AZ
  • Sep 2022 AZ 1 - 1 FC Twente

Frequently asked questions

When will the lineup for AZ vs FC Twente 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 AZ against FC Twente?

AZ are without Jizz Hornkamp (injury), Jordy Clasie (minor injury), Kees Smit (injury), Stije Resink (cruciate ligament injury) and Wouter Goes (niet wedstrijdfit).

Who is unavailable for FC Twente against AZ?

FC Twente are without Filip Thorvaldsen (not fit), Lars Unnerstall (injury), Max Bruns (injury) and Stav Lemkin (abdominal injury).

What formation do AZ play?

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

What formation do FC Twente play?

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

How did the last meeting between AZ and FC Twente finish?

On 3 May 2026, AZ vs FC Twente finished 2-2.

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