Eredivisie: AZ Alkmaar vs Den Haag 08/08/2026

AZ Alkmaar head into the new Eredivisie season in excellent form and as clear favorites against newly promoted ADO Den Haag, who face a daunting task on a difficult away trip.

Asian Handicap Betting Preview

The opening round of the new Eredivisie season at the AFAS Stadium features a clash between AZ Alkmaar and newly promoted ADO Den Haag. The hosts come into the match full of confidence after thrashing PSV 4-0 in the Dutch Super Cup. That performance showed AZ are already in excellent competitive shape, particularly in the attacking third.

ADO Den Haag return to the Eredivisie after five years away, led by new head coach Robin Peter and a rejuvenated squad. The team is expected to play an aggressive, attack-minded style, while several new signings, including Thiede and Bárány, have strengthened the roster during the summer transfer window. However, it remains to be seen whether that will be enough against an opponent with significantly greater quality and top-flight experience.

AZ are expected to control possession and dictate the tempo from the opening whistle. Their biggest advantages should come through quick transitions and superior individual quality. Based on what they showed against PSV, the home side should create plenty of scoring opportunities and put themselves in a strong position to claim a convincing victory.

For that reason, AZ Alkmaar -1 Asian Handicap (AH) stands out as the best betting option. If AZ win by exactly one goal, the stake is refunded, while a victory by two or more goals results in a full winning bet.

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