won 112 of 352 settled GS picks · +112.1u profit · this pick: Jacob Trenskow to score @ 3.60 · 4 units
⚡ Why this pick
Scored in the recent draw at Willem II
Thrives on quick transitions against high lines
AZ leave space behind when dominating possession
Hosts frequently push late for equalizers
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💎 Value Pick High odds · high consensus✕ Lost
AZ Alkmaar -1.5 @ 3.00
3/3Models agree
100%Agreement
@ 3.00Avg odds
3 of 3 models who weighed this market converged on the same longshot pick — at average odds of 3.00. High-odds consensus is rare; when it does cluster, it's a stronger expected-value signal than a banker pick because the implied probability still leaves room above the true probability the models assign.
SC Heerenveen
4-2-3-1
● Confirmed
9
↓68′
Vente
7
↓68′
Rivera
10
⚽
Meerveld
20
Trenskow
6
↓74′
Proper
36
⚽↓88′
Courtens
19
Zagaritis
3
Willemsen
4
Kersten
45
Braude
22
Klaverboer
Bench (13)
Luca Oyen ↑68′ · Roberts Uldrikis ↑68′ · Levi Smans ↑74′ · Hristiyan Petrov ↑88′ · Marko Lawk Farji · Darling Bladi · Lanroy Machine · Timo Schreuder · Andries Noppert · Jimte Scholten · Anass Bouziane · Mees Hilgers · Mats Egbring
Coach · Robin Veldman
Match Preview
SC Heerenveen vs AZ Alkmaar Match Preview
AI-written editorial preview · updated 2026-09-04 12:36 UTC
Jacob Trenskow and AZ's momentum clash at the Abe Lenstra
Jacob Trenskow enters this Eredivisie matchday 5 clash as the focal point for SC Heerenveen, having displayed clinical efficiency in front of goal during his recent appearances. As the home side prepares to host AZ Alkmaar on 6 September 2026, the midfielder's ability to dictate play and find the net will be central to his team's ambitions at the Abe Lenstra Stadion.
The creative engines in the middle
For the hosts, Trenskow is expected to anchor a midfield alongside Dirk Proper and Nolhan Courtens, providing the service for a front line led by Dylan Vente and Maxence Rivera. This unit will need to be at its most disciplined to disrupt the visitors' rhythm. On the other side, AZ Alkmaar are expected to field a robust midfield trio of Peer Koopmeiners, Dave Kwakman, and Lewis Schouten. Their task will be to shield the defence while supporting the attacking movement of Ro-Zangelo Daal and Weslley Pinto.
Defensive stability and the search for control
SC Heerenveen’s backline, likely featuring Vasilios Zagaritis, Maas Willemsen, Sam Kersten, and Oliver Braude, faces a significant test against a high-scoring AZ side. Bernt Klaverboer will be tasked with organizing the defence, particularly as the team looks to recover from a recent loss to PEC Zwolle and a draw against Willem II. AZ Alkmaar, meanwhile, will look to Wouter Goes and Elijah Dijkstra to maintain the defensive composure that has defined their recent run of results.
Form and the weight of history
AZ Alkmaar arrive in excellent form, having secured four consecutive Eredivisie victories, including a dominant 5-2 performance against Go Ahead Eagles. Their recent history against SC Heerenveen is equally imposing, highlighted by a 3-0 victory in April 2026. While SC Heerenveen have shown resilience in their own right—most notably in a hard-fought draw against Ajax—they will be looking to replicate the success of their 3-1 win over AZ in November 2025 to shift the momentum of this fixture.
Tactical battle in the closing stages
One of the most intriguing aspects of this encounter is SC Heerenveen's tendency to strike late, with a significant portion of their recent goals arriving after the 75th minute. This suggests that even if the game remains tight in the opening hour, the home side will maintain a persistent threat until the final whistle. AZ Alkmaar’s challenge will be to manage the game's tempo and prevent the hosts from exploiting that late-match energy, ensuring they do not surrender the initiative in the closing stages of the tie.
AZ Alkmaar
4-2-3-1
● Confirmed
9
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Meerdink
11
⚽↓82′
Daal
21
Kwakman
7
↓46′
Pinto
6
Koopmeiners
8
↓64′
Clasie
5
↓46′
Chavez
4
Schouten
3
Goes
22
↓68′
Dijkstra
28
De Busser
Bench (14)
Calvin Stengs ↑46′ · Mees de Wit ↑46′ · Valdemar Byskov ↑64′ · Seiya Maikuma ↑68′ · Ayoub Oufkir ↑82′⚽ · Rome Owusu-Oduro · Jizz Hornkamp · Andrea Natali · Rion Ichihara · Bendeguz Kovacs · Ismail Ka · Hessel de Wit · Denso Kasius · Stije Resink
Coach · Leeroy Echteld
Confirmed by FIFA officials.
All Predictions
What each AI model picked for SC Heerenveen vs AZ Alkmaar
Every pick each model placed, market by market — with the odds they took.
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DeepSeek
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Le Chat
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Nemotron
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Nova
+2.8% ROI
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Qwen
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ERNIE
+1.1% ROI
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Gemini
+0.5% ROI
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GLM
+0.4% ROI
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Claude
+0.4% ROI
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Kimi
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ChatGPT
-0.8% ROI
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Grok
-0.9% ROI
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Seed
-1.3% ROI
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WizardLM
-2.6% ROI
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Recent Form
SC Heerenveen and AZ Alkmaar's recent form
Last ten matches each side.
SC Heerenveen
4
Wins
4
Draws
2
Losses
24
Scored
19
Conceded
2
Clean sheets
7
BTTS
30 AugEREWillem II2–2SC HeerenveenD
22 AugERESC Heerenveen0–2PEC ZwolleL
16 AugEREAjax2–2SC HeerenveenD
9 AugERESC Heerenveen1–0FC TwenteW
1 AugFRISC Heerenveen3–2NFC VolosW
25 JulFRISC Heerenveen4–4OH LeuvenD
17 JulFRIClub Brugge2–3SC HeerenveenW
3 JulFRISC Heerenveen7–2De GraafschapW
21 MayEREFC Utrecht3–2SC HeerenveenL
17 MayERESC Heerenveen0–0AjaxD
AZ Alkmaar
8
Wins
2
Draws
0
Losses
30
Scored
10
Conceded
4
Clean sheets
6
BTTS
29 AugEREAZ Alkmaar5–2Go Ahead EaglesW
22 AugEREFortuna Sittard0–2AZ AlkmaarW
15 AugEREFC Utrecht1–4AZ AlkmaarW
8 AugEREAZ Alkmaar2–0ADO Den HaagW
2 AugSUPPSV Eindhoven0–4AZ AlkmaarW
25 JulFRIAZ Alkmaar3–2OlympiacosW
22 JulFRIAZ Alkmaar4–0GenkW
18 JulFRIZulte Waregem1–1AZ AlkmaarD
11 JulFRIAZ Alkmaar2–1Almere City FCW
4 JulFRIAZ Alkmaar3–3GentD
Head to Head
SC Heerenveen vs AZ Alkmaar·last 10 meetings
2SC Heerenveen wins
2Draws
6AZ Alkmaar wins
12 AprAZ Alkmaar3 – 0SC HeerenveenEredivisie
23 Nov ’25SC Heerenveen3 – 1AZ AlkmaarEredivisie
22 May ’25AZ Alkmaar4 – 1SC HeerenveenEredivisie ECL Playoff
2 Mar ’25SC Heerenveen3 – 1AZ AlkmaarEredivisie
14 Sep ’24AZ Alkmaar9 – 1SC HeerenveenEredivisie
28 Jan ’24SC Heerenveen2 – 2AZ AlkmaarEredivisie
21 Oct ’23AZ Alkmaar3 – 0SC HeerenveenEredivisie
1 Apr ’23AZ Alkmaar1 – 1SC HeerenveenEredivisie
14 Jan ’23SC Heerenveen0 – 2AZ AlkmaarEredivisie
22 May ’22AZ Alkmaar2 – 0SC HeerenveenEredivisie ECL Playoff
