Waregem vs AZ Alkmaar: Summary, H2H Stats, Lineups & Highlights

As Zulte-Waregem prepare to host AZ on July 18, 2026, with kick-off at 20:00, this WORLD: Club Friendlies fixture promises high stakes in a tightly contested title race.

Zulte-Waregem, currently unknown in the standings with 0 points from 0 games, trail the leaders by 18 points. They've earned 0 points from 0 home games this season. Their recent form has been strong, with 4 wins and 1 draw in their last five matches. They've shown defensive issues, conceding 5 goals. At the same time, they've displayed a strong attacking output with 11 goals scored.

AZ, sitting unknown with 0 points, are evenly matched but face a tough test on the road, where they've earned 0 points from 0 games this season. Their recent form has been mixed, with 1 win and 1 draw in their last five matches. They've shown a solid defensive record, conceding 4 goals. At the same time, they've displayed limited attacking output with 5 goals scored.

Recent meetings between Zulte-Waregem and AZ have favored Zulte-Waregem, with AZ claiming victory in their most recent clash (1-0). Recent clashes between the two teams have been closely contested.

In their previous league match against Kryvbas, Zulte-Waregem recorded a 2-1 victory while lining up in a standard formation.

AZ's last outing came against Almere City FC, where they secured a 2-1 victory using a standard system.

Looking ahead, Zulte-Waregem are expected to maintain their unknown structure, Zulte-Waregem and AZ are expected to use their standard structures. The contest is set to revolve around midfield control, pressing efficiency, and how effectively each side manages transitions between defense and attack.

Goal trends from the last ten games across all competitions suggest plenty of goals: Zulte-Waregem's fixtures have averaged 3.9 goals per game, with 6 going over 2.5 and both teams scoring in 57% of those matches, alongside 3 clean sheets. AZ's games average 4.5 goals, with 2 going over 2.5 and both teams scoring in 100% of those matches, alongside 0 clean sheets. With both sides capable in attack, expect a low-scoring affair.

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