AZ Alkmaar 0–2 Twente: match recap

AZ Alkmaar0
Twente2

FinalEredivisie · Kickoff · Venue: AFAS Stadion（Alkmaar）

AZ Alkmaar and Twente finished 0–2 (Eredivisie) on October 25, 2026. Below: the form, standings and head-to-head record both teams took into the game.

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Match recap

Twente delivered a disciplined away performance to shut out AZ Alkmaar 2-0, capitalizing on set-piece and transition moments while defending deep.

Twente grabbed the lead early in the second half when S. Ørjasæter finished a quick counter, and later doubled it as substitute Lucas Vennegoor of Hesselink headed home from a corner. Despite AZ dominating possession (438 passes to 416) and creating 13 shots, they managed only 5 on target and were repeatedly thwarted by Twente goalkeeper J. Drommel, who earned a match-high 8.43 rating and even contributed an assist. Twente's back four, led by A. Adelgaard's 9 duels won and R. Pröpper's 3 shots from defense, absorbed pressure well and limited AZ's best chances to long-range efforts.

Key factors

  • Twente's clinical finishing — only 5 shots on target but 2 goals, while AZ had 5 on target and none
  • J. Drommel's commanding goalkeeping (8.43 rating, 1 assist) proved the difference on a day AZ's xG was higher
  • AZ's inability to convert set-piece and crossing opportunities despite 3 key passes from D. Kwakman and 2 from M. Chávez

The Analyst's take

Twente's away win is a clear statement of their defensive solidity, now unbeaten in three. The model share (92.4% home) reflected AZ's season-long form, but Twente's efficiency and goalkeeper performance show they can punish any opponent.

Matchup comparison

Recent form: Twente, with 10 points from the last 5 games against 8 for AZ Alkmaar (3 for a win, 1 for a draw).

Matchup to watch: AZ Alkmaar’s attack (index 116) against Twente’s defence (index 58).

Matchup to watch: Twente’s attack (index 99) against AZ Alkmaar’s defence (index 58).

Recent form: last 5

AZ Alkmaar: 2 wins, 2 draws and 1 loss in the last 5, with 7 goals scored and 7 conceded.

AZ Alkmaar
Oct 18, 2026at CambuurD2–2
Oct 10, 2026at FeyenoordL0–2
Sep 20, 2026vs TelstarW1–0
Sep 11, 2026vs Willem IID1–1
Sep 6, 2026at HeerenveenW3–2

Twente: 3 wins, 1 draw and 1 loss in the last 5, with 8 goals scored and 5 conceded.

Twente
Oct 18, 2026vs UtrechtL1–2
Oct 10, 2026at Fortuna SittardD1–1
Sep 20, 2026vs PSV EindhovenW3–2
Sep 12, 2026vs ADO Den HaagW2–0
Sep 9, 2026vs TelstarW1–0

Results before kickoff, newest first.

Head-to-head

In the last 2 meetings on record, AZ Alkmaar won 0, Twente won 1 and 1 ended level.

May 3, 2026 · last seasonAZ Alkmaar2–2Twente
Nov 30, 2025 · last seasonTwente1–0AZ Alkmaar

Season so far

AZ Alkmaar sit 4th of 18 with 20 points after 9 games (6-2-1).

Twente sit 6th of 18 with 17 points after 9 games (5-2-2).

#TeamPWDLGoalsPts
4AZ Alkmaar962120:1020
6Twente952217:1017

Team season model

  • AZ Alkmaar attack index 116: 16% more scoring per game than the league average.
  • AZ Alkmaar defence index 58: 42% less conceded per game than the league average.
  • Twente attack index 99: 1% less scoring per game than the league average.
  • Twente defence index 58: 42% less conceded per game than the league average.

Index 100 is the league average per game. Above 100 in attack means more scoring; below 100 in defence means fewer conceded.

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