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Utrecht vs AZ Alkmaar - H2H Analysis, Preview & Predictions

Netherlands Netherlands

Eredivisie Stadion Galgenwaard, Utrecht
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Match Events

23'
Stepanov A.
45' Event
Koopmeiners P.
46'
Sub
Eerdhuijzen M. In: Didden M.
Out: Eerdhuijzen M.

AI Match Summary

AZ Alkmaar in this Eredivisie matchup, with the score ending 1-4 — backing the pre-match view that favored AZ Alkmaar.

Win Probability Meter

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

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

Model Confidence

Aggregate indicator score

47% / Medium Confidence
  • Form's been kind to AZ Alkmaar lately — more wins on the board than Utrecht.
  • AZ Alkmaar are the model's pick here, at 90%.
  • 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 99%
Over 1.5 Goals 94%
Over 2.5 Goals 78%
Over 3.5 Goals 70%
Over 4.5 Goals 32%
Both Teams To Score (BTTS) 71.8%
Utrecht Clean Sheet 10%
AZ Alkmaar Clean Sheet 12%

Recent Team Form Analysis

Averages per match over historical game filters

Metric Utrecht AZ Alkmaar
Matches Played 29 28
Wins 13 15
Draws 4 8
Losses 12 5
Goals Scored 1.55 2.18
Goals Conceded 1.72 1.14
Expected Goals (xG) 1.19 3.06
Expected Goals Conceded (xGA) 1.10 1.40

H2H

Historical prediction success rates across key markets

Aug 15, 2026 Eredivisie
Utrecht vs AZ Alkmaar
1:4
Mar 1, 2026 Eredivisie
Utrecht vs AZ Alkmaar
2:0
Oct 26, 2025 Eredivisie
AZ Alkmaar vs Utrecht
4:1
Jan 18, 2025 Eredivisie
Utrecht vs AZ Alkmaar
0:0
Sep 29, 2024 Eredivisie
AZ Alkmaar vs Utrecht
1:2

Key Player Impact Analysis

Key performers and expected goal involvement factors

Utrecht Compare

Top Goalscorer Stepanov A.
1 Goals
Avg xG / game 0.92
Avg xA / game 0.59

AZ Alkmaar Compare

Top Goalscorer Koopmeiners P.
1 Goals
Assists Leader Weslley Patati
1 Ast
Avg xG / game 2.78
Avg xA / game 1.7

SokaPicks Momentum Index

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

Utrecht 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
Utrecht 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 1:8
BTTS Outcome Yes (GG)
Over/Under Pick Over 2.5

SokaPicks Smart Insights

Historical trends and unique patterns automatically detected by our system

Utrecht's goal record stands at 76% scoring rate across 29 recent games.

AZ Alkmaar has conceded goals in 64% of their last 28 outings.

H2H data points to 3.00 goals as a typical output.

Solid form: Utrecht remains unbeaten in 3 of 5 recent matches.

Scoring Trends

Utrecht VS AZ Alkmaar
1.38 Goals Scored 3
3.13 Goals Conceded 1
88% Over 1.5 100%
88% Over 2.5 63%
63% Over 3.5 63%

Recent Form & Match History

Utrecht

(Home)
20 Sept
Feyenoord
5 : 0
Utrecht
13 Sept
Excelsior
1 : 2
Utrecht
08 Sept
Utrecht
3 : 3
G.A. Eagles
30 Aug
Utrecht
1 : 6
PSV
22 Aug
Sparta Rotterdam
3 : 3
Utrecht
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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)
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