[Eerste Divisie] Graafschap vs AZ Alkmaar U21 Starting Lineup (August 18, 2026)

On August 18, in the Eerste Divisie, Graafschap will host AZ Alkmaar U21. Graafschap drew 1-1 against Helmond in their last match, while AZ Alkmaar U21 lost 0-1 to FC Eindhoven. Below is the predicted starting lineup for Graafschap vs AZ Alkmaar U21.

Predicted Starting Lineup for Graafschap vs AZ Alkmaar U21

Graafschap Starting Lineup: 4-2-3-1

[Goalkeeper] #1 - Ties Weggers
[Defender] #24 - Jason Millstadt
[Defender] #4 - Joran Haderman
[Defender] #14 - Gijs Bolk
[Defender] #21 - Kaya Simons
[Midfielder] #6 - Clint Riemans
[Midfielder] #8 - Donny Wormer
[Midfielder] #18 - Denzel Eiken
[Midfielder] #10 - Fedde de Jong
[Midfielder] #27 - Nart Ahmedi-Grancka
[Forward] #17 - Nathan Kaninda

Graafschap Substitutes:

[Midfielder] #36 - Tim Brem
[Midfielder] #37 - Jem Erolu
[Midfielder] #32 - Teigo Grotenhuis
[Midfielder] #34 - Nick Hartges
[Goalkeeper] #23 - Rick Jonkhes
[Forward] #9 - Julian Kania
[Midfielder] #38 - Milan Smith
[Midfielder] #7 - Bjorn van Zijl
[Defender] #2 - Jonas Luka Vickhoff
[Goalkeeper] #31 - Sam Bowman

AZ Alkmaar U21 Starting Lineup: 4-2-3-1

[Goalkeeper] #1 - Kiani Zegen
[Defender] #2 - J. Zwaart
[Defender] #3 - Rion Ichihara
[Defender] #4 - Billy Duyler
[Defender] #5 - Sam de Grande
[Midfielder] #6 - Julian Sibraans
[Midfielder] #10 - Hessell de Wit
[Midfielder] #7 - Ayoub Oufkir
[Midfielder] #8 - Julian Olip
[Midfielder] #11 - Van Duin
[Forward] #9 - Bendeguz Kovacs

AZ Alkmaar U21 Substitutes:

[Forward] #19 - Jerodino Amantlatin
[Defender] #18 - Frey Elkerij Anderson
[Forward] #20 - Jor van den Ban
[Defender] #21 - Kevin van Uijsel
[Forward] #22 - Thigo de Wit
[Goalkeeper] #16 - Koen Schilder
[Midfielder] #17 - Mele Rod
[Defender] #15 - Safou
[Defender] #14 - Mathis Manuel
[Goalkeeper] #23 - Ismael Ka
[Defender] #12 - Kiani Ing

Currently, Graafschap has a record of 0 wins, 1 draw, and 0 losses, earning 1 point and sitting in 13th place in the league standings; AZ Alkmaar U21 has a record of 0 wins, 0 draws, and 1 loss, earning 0 points and sitting in 19th place in the league standings.