The Ajax team will challenge the AZ Alkmaar team in a Dutch Eredivisie Matchday 8 in Johan Cruijff Arena Stadium, Amsterdam on Sunday, October 08, 2023. For streaming coverage of Ajax vs AZ Alkmaar, preview and how to watch it, see in this article.
Ajax will try to recover from their slump in the Eredivisie when they host in-form AZ Alkmaar at the Johan Cruijff Arena on Sunday afternoon local time.
The home team, which is usually a candidate to win the league from the start, is now slumped in 15th place in the current league standings. They have only won one win in five matches so far and their last match against RKC Waalwijk was canceled, even though they were leading 3-2 until the 85th minute.
Waalwijk goalkeeper, Etienne Vaessen, was unconscious after colliding with Ajax striker, Brian Brobbey. Given the seriousness of the injury, the decision was taken to end the match immediately.
Their poor form continued in the UEFA Europa League, as they were held to a 1-1 draw at home to AEK Athens on Thursday. Steven Bergwijn scored from the penalty spot before Domagoj Vida equalized in the second half.
In contrast, the visitors have enjoyed an unbeaten run in the Eredivisie so far and registered their sixth win of the season on Sunday, beating Fortuna Sittard 4-0 at home. They continued their winning streak in the UEFA Europa Conference League with a 1-0 win over Legia Warsaw on Thursday.
The two teams have a fierce rivalry and have met 105 times in competitive matches. As expected, the home team dominated the encounter against the visiting team with 64 wins. The visitors have beaten the capital club 21 times and 20 matches have ended in draws.
The visiting team is unbeaten in their last three meetings against the home team. Last season, their Eredivisie encounter at the Johan Cruyff Arena ended goalless while Alkmaar picked up a 1-0 win at home.
The home team has not put up a convincing performance this season. Meanwhile, free striker Vangelis Pavlidis could be a big threat to Ajax’s fragile back line. Vangelis Pavlidis has been sensational this season, scoring nine goals in seven Eredivisie games, and the Greece international is set to spearhead the attack, supported by Dani de Wit in the attacking midfield position.
Judging from various aspects of the two teams’ recent performance, AZ Alkmaar is expected to achieve a narrow victory over Ajax at the Johan Cruijff Arena.
Live Stream & How To Watch
Ajax vs AZ Alkmaar match at Johan Cruijff Arena Stadium, Amsterdam can be watched live streaming. Eredivisie 2023/2024 Matchday 8 match broadcast on ESPN+ starting 08:30 ET.
| Match | AFC Ajax vs. AZ Alkmaar |
| Competition | 2023/2024 Eredivisie |
| Match day | Matchday 8 |
| Venue | Johan Cruijff Arena Stadium, Amsterdam |
| Date | Sunday, October 08, 2023 |
| Kickoff | 08:30 ET |
| Official TV | ESPN+ |
| Streaming Link | ESPN+ |
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Interesting Statistics and Facts
Line-Up Forecast
| Ajax (4-3-3) | AZ Alkmaar (4-5-1) |
| Gorter | Ryan |
| Rensch | Sugawara |
| Sutalo | Goes |
| Avila | Penetra |
| Hato | Wolfe |
| Berghuis | Clasie |
| Vos | Mijnans |
| Taylor | Lahdo |
| Borges | De Wit |
| Brobbey | Van Brederode |
| Bergwijn | Pavlidis |
5 H2H Latest Ajax – AZ Alkmaar
- May 07, 2023 – AFC Ajax [0 – 0] AZ (Eredivisie)
- September 18, 2022 – AZ [2 – 1] AFC Ajax (Eredivisie)
- May 08, 2022 – AZ [2 – 2] AFC Ajax (Eredivisie)
- March 04, 2022 – AZ [0 – 2] AFC Ajax (League)
- December 12, 2021 – AFC Ajax [1 – 2] AZ (Eredivisie)
Ajax – Last 5 Match Results
- September 03, 2023 – Fortuna Sittard [0 – 0] AFC Ajax (Eredivisie)
- September 17, 2023 – FC Twente [3 – 1] AFC Ajax (Eredivisie)
- September 22, 2023 – AFC Ajax [3 – 3] Olympique-Marseille (UEFA Europa League)
- September 27, 2023 – AFC Ajax [0 – 4] Feyenoord (Eredivisie)
- December 07, 2023 – RKC Waalwijk [SUSP] AFC Ajax (Eredivisie)
AZ Alkmaar – Last 5 Match Results
- September 17, 2023 – AZ [2 – 0] Sparta Rotterdam (Eredivisie)
- September 20, 2023 – Zrinjski [4 – 3] AZ (Europa Conference League)
- September 24, 2023 – PEC Zwolle [0 – 3] AZ (Eredivisie)
- September 29, 2023 – AZ [1 – 1] Heracles (Eredivisie)
- October 01, 2023 – AZ [4 – 0] Fortuna Sittard (Eredivisie)
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