Ajax vs AZ Alkmaar: preview, line-ups and kick-off time

Ajax Amsterdam host AZ Alkmaar at Johan Cruijff Arena on Saturday 31 October 2026, kick-off 20:00 UTC, in the Eredivisie (round 11). Ajax have had 13 days of rest since playing FC Groningen (Eredivisie); AZ Alkmaar have had 13 after facing Cambuur and travel about 36 km. Ajax are without 5 players (Anton Gaaei, Steven Berghuis, Caio Henrique and others); AZ Alkmaar are missing 3 (Kees Smit, Jizz Hornkamp, Stije Resink).