AZ vs FC Twente '65, Eredivisie 2024-25 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
Match Preview
AZ vs FC Twente '65 — Eredivisie at AFAS Stadion.
- AZ 2 games · 6 pts (2026/27)
- FC Twente '65 1 games · 0 pts (2026/27)
Match Details
- Referee Joey Kooij
- Assistant 1 Roy de Nas
- Assistant 2 Dyon Fikkert
Standings
| # | Team | P | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | AZ | 2 | 6 |
| 2 | Fortuna Sittard | 2 | 4 |
| 3 | PSV | 2 | 4 |
| 4 | SBV Excelsior | 2 | 3 |
| 5 | Go Ahead Eagles | 1 | 3 |
| 6 | NEC | 2 | 3 |
| 7 | AFC Ajax | 1 | 3 |
| 8 | Sparta Rotterdam | 2 | 3 |
| 9 | FC Groningen | 1 | 3 |
| 10 | Feyenoord Rotterdam | 1 | 3 |
| 11 | SC Heerenveen | 1 | 3 |
| 12 | Telstar 1963 | 2 | 3 |
| 13 | FC Twente '65 | 1 | 0 |
| 14 | ADO Den Haag | 1 | 0 |
| 15 | PEC Zwolle | 1 | 0 |
| 16 | FC Utrecht | 2 | 0 |
| 17 | Willem II Tilburg | 2 | 0 |
| 18 | SC Cambuur-Leeuwarden | 2 | 0 |
Head-to-Head
Recent Form
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 21 Dec | FC Twente '65 | H | 1–0 | W |
| 15 Dec | NAC Breda | A | 2–1 | W |
| 12 Dec | PFK Ludogorets 1945 Razgrad | A | 2–2 | D |
| 08 Dec | AFC Ajax | H | 2–1 | W |
| 01 Dec | Heracles Almelo | H | 1–0 | W |
| 28 Nov | Galatasaray SK | H | 1–1 | D |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 21 Dec | AZ | A | 0–1 | L |
| 15 Dec | FC Groningen | H | 2–0 | W |
| 12 Dec | PAE Olympiakos SFP | A | 0–0 | D |
| 06 Dec | PSV | A | 1–6 | L |
| 01 Dec | Go Ahead Eagles | H | 3–2 | W |
| 28 Nov | Royale Union Saint-Gilloise | H | 0–1 | L |
Season Stats
| AZ | FC Twente '65 | |
|---|---|---|
| #1 | Position | #13 |
| 6 | Points | 0 |
| 2 | Played | 1 |
| 2 / 0 / 0 | W / D / L | 0 / 0 / 1 |
| 6 | Scored | 0 |
| 1 | Conceded | 1 |
| +5 | GD | -1 |
| 3.00 | PPG | 0.00 |
| 100% | Win % | 0% |
Key Stats
64%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (14 games)
H2H (14 games)
64%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
50%
Clean Sheets
AZ this season
AZ this season
0%
Clean Sheets
FC Twente '65 this season
FC Twente '65 this season
AZ are 1st (6 pts). FC Twente '65 are 13th (0 pts).
Goal Timing (This Season)
AZ
0-15
–/–
16-30
–/–
31-45
1/–
46-60
2/–
61-75
2/1
76+
1/–
■ Scored ■ Conceded
Events
Match Events
- 0' Both captains have shaken hands and the referee is ready. We are underway at AFAS Stadion!
- 5' The clock is ticking and both teams know a goal could change everything at this point.
- 10' While there is no rush on the pitch, let’s have a look at some stats. Ricky van Wolfswinkel made 172 appearances and scored 60 goals. He is very likely to score a goal today.
- 15' It’s high time Maarten Martens made some changes to put the his team’s game back to action.
- 20' The home supporters are growing impatient. AZ must find a spark to ignite this game.
- 25' Netherlands international Gijs Besselink has been a key figure this campaign — 0 goals and 0 assists in the Array this season.
- 30' It’s gonna be a card for Gustaf Lagerbielke.
- 35' The midfield battle is intense right now. Both AZ and FC Twente \'65 are fighting for every inch of the pitch.
- 36' FC Twente '65 receives a card for a hard tackle on 36.
- 41' FC Twente \'65 are happy to let the opposition have the ball in their own half. The trap is set.
- 45' Alexandre Penetra was booked on 45.
- 48' Troy Parrott doubles the advantage! 1-0 and this game is slipping away from the opposition.
- 53' The referee shows AZ player a card on 53.
- 57' FC Twente '65 make a change. Michal Sadilek trudges off to be replaced by Mitchell van Bergen on 57 minutes.
- 60' AZ ring the changes. Wouter Goes has done his job and it is now time for Zico Buurmeester to step up.
- 65' The referee shows FC Twente '65 player a card on 65.
- 70' Neither side is committing men forward. This has all the hallmarks of a tense, tactical contest.
- 72' Youri Regeer makes way for Sam Lammers at the 72 minute mark. A tactical switch from FC Twente '65.
- 76' The AZ manager makes a substitution. Ernest Poku departs to be replaced by Dave Kwakman.
- 81' FC Twente '65 make a change. Daan Rots trudges off to be replaced by Sayfallah Ltaief on 81 minutes.
- 82' Gijs Besselink gets the nod from FC Twente '65. He replaces Gustaf Lagerbielke and will look to change the dynamic.
- 87' Over 87 minutes have gone by without a meaningful attack. The supporters want more.
- 89' AZ ring the changes. Ruben van Bommel has done his job and it is now time for Mees De Wit to step up.
- 90' Bas Kuipers was booked on 90.
- 90' The whistle greets Troy Parrott as he departs to be replaced by Mexx Meerdink.
- The points are shared — AZ 1-0 FC Twente \'65. Honours even.
Lineups
AZ Lineups
4-3-3Starting XI
- 8
- 10
-
9
Troy Parrott ↓ Mexx Meerdink 90'
-
16
Seiya Maikuma ↓ Denso Kasius 76'
- 6
- 5
-
21
Ernest Poku ↓ Dave Kwakman 76'
- 1
-
3
Wouter Goes ↓ Zico Buurmeester 60'
-
7
Ruben van Bommel ↓ Mees De Wit 89'
- 18
Bench
- 41
- 4
- 12
- 23
-
28
Zico Buurmeester ↑ 60'
-
34
Mees De Wit ↑ 89'
-
30
Denso Kasius ↑ 76'
-
35
Mexx Meerdink ↑ 90'
- 22
- 25
-
33
Dave Kwakman ↑ 76'
- 17
Coach
Maarten Martens
FC Twente \'65 Lineups
4-2-3-1Starting XI
- 23
- 1
- 14
- 18
- 9
- 28
-
11
Daan Rots ↓ Sayfallah Ltaief 81'
-
8
Youri Regeer ↓ Sam Lammers 72'
- 34
- 17
- 3
Bench
-
5
Bas Kuipers ↑ 57'
- 6
-
10
Sam Lammers ↑ 72'
-
7
Mitchell van Bergen ↑ 57'
- 22
- 16
- 4
- 38
-
30
Sayfallah Ltaief ↑ 81'
- 39
-
41
Gijs Besselink ↑ 82'
Coach
Joseph Oosting
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Manfred Ugalde | 6 |
| Teun Koopmeiners | 4 |
| Daan Rots | 3 |
| Jens Odgaard | 2 |
| Ruben van Bommel | 2 |
| Jesper Karlsson | 2 |
| Myron Boadu | 2 |
| Ricky van Wolfswinkel | 2 |
Head to Head
AZ Form
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
3 / 4
1.81
AZ xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
0.35
FC Twente \'65 xG
I would bet for:
Under — clean sheet likely 74% + AZ to win 68%
Match Result
✓ CorrectActual: AZ win
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 2.16
Actual: No — clean sheet
Over / Under Goals
✓ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 87% |
|
13% |
| ± 1.5 | 63% |
|
37% |
| ± 2.5 | 36% |
|
64% |
| ± 3.5 | 18% |
|
82% |
| ± 4.5 | 8% |
|
92% |
Double Chance
AZ or Draw
90%
Draw or FC Twente \'65
32%
AZ or FC Twente \'65
78%
Half-Time Result
✗ WrongActual: Draw at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
1 – 0
Actual
2 – 0
18.3%
0 – 0
13.4%
3 – 0
10.9%
1 – 1
7.6%
2 – 1
6.5%
4 – 0
4.9%
3 – 1
4.1%
0 – 1
3.2%
4 – 1
2%
5 – 0
1.9%
1 – 2
1.2%
Asian Handicap — AZ
| Handicap | AZ covers | Push | FC Twente \'65 covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 22% | — | 78% |
| -2 | 22% | 23% | 55% |
| -1.5 | 45% | — | 55% |
| -1 | 45% | 28% | 28% |
| -0.5 | 72% | — | 28% |
| +0.5 | 95% | — | 5% |
| +1 | 95% | 4% | 1% |
| +1.5 | 99% | — | 1% |
| +2 | 99% | 1% | 0% |
| +2.5 | 100% | — | 0% |
Clean Sheet
AZ keeps clean sheet
71%
✓
FC Twente \'65 keeps clean sheet
17%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.