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Heerenveen vs AZ Alkmaar

Netherlands Netherlands

Eredivisie Abe Lenstra Stadion, Heerenveen
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Match Events

7' Event
Daal R.
Assist: Goes W.
21' Event
Courtens N.
Assist: Vente D.
28'
Courtens N.

AI Match Summary

The Eredivisie game between Heerenveen and AZ Alkmaar finished 2-3, a result that aligned with the model's pre-match lean toward AZ Alkmaar.

Win Probability Meter

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

23%
Heerenveen
30%
Draws
47%
AZ Alkmaar
Draw rate projection: 30% Favored: AZ Alkmaar

Model Confidence

Aggregate indicator score

47% / Medium Confidence
  • Look at the last few games and AZ Alkmaar come out ahead of Heerenveen on wins alone.
  • Model gives AZ Alkmaar a 47% chance of winning this.
  • 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%).

Goal Probability Engine

Model estimations for goals markets based on xG conversion histories

Over 0.5 Goals 98%
Over 1.5 Goals 87.5%
Over 2.5 Goals 78%
Over 3.5 Goals 70%
Over 4.5 Goals 32%
Both Teams To Score (BTTS) 75%
Heerenveen Clean Sheet 10%
AZ Alkmaar Clean Sheet 10%

Recent Team Form Analysis

Averages per match over historical game filters

Metric Heerenveen AZ Alkmaar
Matches Played 29 31
Wins 13 17
Draws 7 8
Losses 9 6
Goals Scored 1.97 2.19
Goals Conceded 1.76 1.19
Expected Goals (xG) 1.31 2.63
Expected Goals Conceded (xGA) 1.10 1.40

H2H

Historical prediction success rates across key markets

Sep 6, 2026 Eredivisie
Heerenveen vs AZ Alkmaar
2:3
Apr 12, 2026 Eredivisie
AZ Alkmaar vs Heerenveen
3:0
Nov 23, 2025 Eredivisie
Heerenveen vs AZ Alkmaar
3:1
May 22, 2025 Eredivisie
AZ Alkmaar vs Heerenveen
4:1
Mar 2, 2025 Eredivisie
Heerenveen vs AZ Alkmaar
3:1

Key Player Impact Analysis

Key performers and expected goal involvement factors

Heerenveen Compare

Top Goalscorer Courtens N.
1 Goals
Assists Leader Meerveld R.
1 Ast
Avg xG / game 1.01
Avg xA / game 0.66

AZ Alkmaar Compare

Top Goalscorer Daal R.
1 Goals
Assists Leader Meerdink M.
1 Ast
Avg xG / game 2.39
Avg xA / game 1.46

SokaPicks Momentum Index

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

Heerenveen 10 / 100
AZ Alkmaar 83 / 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
Heerenveen AZ Alkmaar

AI Prediction Engine Forecast

Simulated score frequencies and primary prediction markets

Primary Pick AZ Alkmaar Win (2)
Secondary Pick Over 2.5 Goals or BTTS Yes
Correct Score 1:9
BTTS Outcome Yes (GG)
Over/Under Pick Over 2.5

SokaPicks Smart Insights

Historical trends and unique patterns automatically detected by our system

These sides typically produce 4.20 goals when they meet.

Attacking prowess: Heerenveen scored in 76% of their last 29 outings.

AZ Alkmaar has conceded goals in 68% of their last 31 outings.

Heerenveen went unbeaten in 3 of their last 5 games.

Scoring Trends

Heerenveen VS AZ Alkmaar
1.75 Goals Scored 3.38
1.88 Goals Conceded 0.88
75% Over 1.5 100%
63% Over 2.5 75%
63% Over 3.5 75%

Recent Form & Match History

Heerenveen

(Home)
19 Sept
Sparta Rotterdam
0 : 4
Heerenveen
13 Sept
Heerenveen
0 : 0
Telstar
06 Sept
Heerenveen
2 : 3
AZ Alkmaar
30 Aug
Willem II
2 : 2
Heerenveen
22 Aug
Heerenveen
0 : 2
Zwolle
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AZ Alkmaar

(Away)
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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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)