Feyenoord W vs AZ W - Eredivisie Women

There is a notable edge to this Eredivisie Women fixture. When Feyenoord W meet AZ W at the home ground on April 5, 2026, both will sense an opportunity to land a telling blow. Manchester United play in Gothenburg on Saturday as they take on Paris-Saint Germain in their fourth pre-season fixture.

There is little to choose between Feyenoord W and AZ W on paper, and the Eredivisie Women encounter should reflect that balance. Consistency has eluded Feyenoord W in recent weeks, with LLLWW in their last five and a win rate of 25% that tells of an up-and-down campaign. When a team wins 100% of their matches and posts WWWWW in their last five, as AZ W have, even the longest trips hold no fear. Where Feyenoord W have leaned on defensive discipline, AZ W have often taken the initiative going forward, and that stylistic difference should shape the contest. Please use Chrome browser for a more accessible video player Elsewhere, there was a useful win for Atletico Madrid to end Sevilla's unlikely winning run.

Pressing intensity will define the contest. Feyenoord W will seek to win the ball high up the pitch and suffocate AZ W's build-up, while the visitors will aim to play through the pressure and exploit the spaces it leaves behind. Schalke had only 17 per cent of the possession but, having visited the club to interview their charismatic coach Miron Muslic, that is hardly a surprise.

In fixtures as finely poised as this one, it often comes down to who holds their nerve in the big moments — and both camps have players who relish that responsibility. The battle in midfield, where both sides look to control tempo, could prove the decisive arena. Inter Milan striker Pio Esposito is among those United could consider.

With the sides closely matched, the outcome may well hinge on which team takes its chances on the day. A share of the spoils looks the most probable outcome, with neither side holding a decisive edge — a 2-2 draw feels like a fitting result. Whatever the outcome, the Eredivisie Women fixture promises a meaningful contest with real implications for both clubs. Please use Chrome browser for a more accessible video player Liverpool's midfield wasn't great last year but I expect Florian Wirtz to have a better season, 100 per cent.