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AZ Alkmaar vs Telstar

Netherlands Netherlands

Eredivisie AFAS Stadion, Alkmaar
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Match Events

19' Event
Meerdink M.
Assist: Byskov V.
41'
Alders G.
46'
Sub
Alders G. In: Oudsten R.
Out: Alders G.

AI Match Summary

AZ Alkmaar in this Eredivisie matchup, with the score ending 1-0 — backing the pre-match view that favored AZ Alkmaar.

Win Probability Meter

Derived from 10,000 simulations matching home advantage & form profiles

58%
AZ Alkmaar
30%
Draws
12%
Telstar
Draw rate projection: 30% Favored: AZ Alkmaar

Model Confidence

Aggregate indicator score

58% / Medium Confidence
  • AZ Alkmaar have won more games recently than Telstar.
  • 58% — that's where the model lands on AZ Alkmaar taking it.
  • This is a straightforward league game — the season-long numbers should hold up.
  • High conversion rates suggest a high-scoring game (Over 2.5 Probability: 78%).
  • AZ Alkmaar have won 4 of the last 5 meetings between these two.

Goal Probability Engine

Model estimations for goals markets based on xG conversion histories

Over 0.5 Goals 92%
Over 1.5 Goals 82%
Over 2.5 Goals 78%
Over 3.5 Goals 70%
Over 4.5 Goals 32%
Both Teams To Score (BTTS) 74.6%
AZ Alkmaar Clean Sheet 20%
Telstar Clean Sheet 10%

Recent Team Form Analysis

Averages per match over historical game filters

Metric AZ Alkmaar Telstar
Matches Played 37 29
Wins 20 9
Draws 9 6
Losses 8 14
Goals Scored 2.08 1.48
Goals Conceded 1.24 1.69
Expected Goals (xG) 2.44 0.75
Expected Goals Conceded (xGA) 1.10 1.40

H2H

Historical prediction success rates across key markets

Sep 20, 2026 Eredivisie
AZ Alkmaar vs Telstar
1:0
Mar 4, 2026 KNVB Beker
AZ Alkmaar vs Telstar
2:1
Jan 25, 2026 Eredivisie
Telstar vs AZ Alkmaar
0:1
Oct 5, 2025 Eredivisie
AZ Alkmaar vs Telstar
2:1
Jul 13, 2019 Club Friendly
Telstar vs AZ Alkmaar
3:0

Key Player Impact Analysis

Key performers and expected goal involvement factors

AZ Alkmaar Compare

Top Goalscorer Meerdink M.
1 Goals
Avg xG / game 1.88
Avg xA / game 1.22

Telstar Compare

Avg xG / game 0.68
Avg xA / game 0.42

SokaPicks Momentum Index

Current performance index incorporating opponent strength & fatigue (0-100)

AZ Alkmaar 85 / 100
Telstar 10 / 100
How it's calculated: Weighted formula of recent form points (60%), goal margin trends (20%), home/away adjustments (10%), and squad impact availability ratings (10%).

Attack & Defence Capability Index

ATTACK DEFENCE POSSESSION DISCIPLINE
AZ Alkmaar Telstar

AI Prediction Engine Forecast

Simulated score frequencies and primary prediction markets

Primary Pick AZ Alkmaar Win (1)
Secondary Pick Over 2.5 Goals or BTTS Yes
Correct Score 8:4
BTTS Outcome Yes (GG)
Over/Under Pick Over 2.5

SokaPicks Smart Insights

Historical trends and unique patterns automatically detected by our system

AZ Alkmaar found the back of the net in 84% of recent matches (37 games).

Defensive concern: Telstar conceded in 90% of 29 recent games.

These sides typically produce 2.20 goals when they meet.

Solid form: AZ Alkmaar remains unbeaten in 4 of 5 recent matches.

Scoring Trends

AZ Alkmaar VS Telstar
3.13 Goals Scored 0.75
0.75 Goals Conceded 1.75
100% Over 1.5 63%
63% Over 2.5 63%
63% Over 3.5 50%

Recent Form & Match History

AZ Alkmaar

(Home)
20 Sept
AZ Alkmaar
1 : 0
Telstar
16 Sept
Sunderland
1 : 0
AZ Alkmaar
11 Sept
AZ Alkmaar
1 : 1
Willem II
06 Sept
Heerenveen
2 : 3
AZ Alkmaar
29 Aug
AZ Alkmaar
5 : 2
G.A. Eagles
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Telstar

(Away)
20 Sept
AZ Alkmaar
1 : 0
Telstar
13 Sept
Heerenveen
0 : 0
Telstar
09 Sept
Twente
1 : 0
Telstar
06 Sept
Telstar
2 : 2
Cambuur
30 Aug
Telstar
0 : 4
Ajax
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League Standings

Pos Team P W D L GD Pts
1 AZ Alkmaar 7 6 1 0 18:6 19
2 Feyenoord 7 5 2 0 25:7 17
3 PSV 7 5 1 1 24:10 16
4 Twente 7 5 1 1 15:7 16
5 Ajax 7 4 2 1 21:9 14
6 Sittard 7 4 1 2 13:14 13
7 Excelsior 7 3 2 2 15:9 11
8 Groningen 7 3 2 2 15:13 11
9 G.A. Eagles 7 2 4 1 16:14 10
10 Heerenveen 7 2 3 2 11:9 9
11 Nijmegen 7 2 2 3 12:13 8
12 Sparta Rotterdam 7 1 2 4 10:17 5
13 Telstar 7 1 2 4 5:12 5
14 Cambuur 7 1 2 4 10:19 5
15 Utrecht 7 1 2 4 11:24 5
16 Zwolle 7 1 1 5 6:20 4
17 Den Haag 7 0 2 5 7:17 2
18 Willem II 7 0 2 5 6:20 2
Promotion - Champions League 2027/2028 (League phase)
Promotion - Champions League 2027/2028 (Qualification)
Promotion - Europa League 2027/2028 (Qualification)
Promotion - Eredivisie (Conference League - Play Offs)
Relegation - Eredivisie (Relegation - Play Offs)
Relegation - Eerste Divisie 2027/2028 (Main)