AZ vs FC Utrecht, Eredivisie 2020-21 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
Match Preview
AZ vs FC Utrecht — Eredivisie at AFAS Stadion.
- AZ 0 games · 0 pts (2026/27)
- FC Utrecht 0 games · 0 pts (2026/27)
Match Details
- Referee Dennis Higler
- Referee Roy de Nas
- Referee Martin van den Kerkhof
- Referee Erwin Blank
- Referee Freek Vandeursen
Standings
| # | Team | P | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | ADO Den Haag | 0 | 0 |
| 2 | AFC Ajax | 0 | 0 |
| 3 | AZ | 0 | 0 |
| 4 | FC Groningen | 0 | 0 |
| 5 | FC Twente '65 | 0 | 0 |
| 6 | FC Utrecht | 0 | 0 |
| 7 | Feyenoord Rotterdam | 0 | 0 |
| 8 | Fortuna Sittard | 0 | 0 |
| 9 | Go Ahead Eagles | 0 | 0 |
| 10 | NEC | 0 | 0 |
| 11 | PEC Zwolle | 0 | 0 |
| 12 | PSV | 0 | 0 |
| 13 | SBV Excelsior | 0 | 0 |
| 14 | SC Cambuur-Leeuwarden | 0 | 0 |
| 15 | SC Heerenveen | 0 | 0 |
| 16 | Sparta Rotterdam | 0 | 0 |
| 17 | Telstar 1963 | 0 | 0 |
| 18 | Willem II Tilburg | 0 | 0 |
Head-to-Head
Recent Form
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 27 Jan | FC Utrecht | H | 0–1 | L |
| 24 Jan | Feyenoord Rotterdam | A | 3–2 | W |
| 16 Jan | ADO Den Haag | H | 2–1 | W |
| 13 Jan | PSV | A | 3–1 | W |
| 09 Jan | PEC Zwolle | A | 1–1 | D |
| 27 Dec | FC Utrecht | A | 2–2 | D |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 27 Jan | AZ | A | 1–0 | W |
| 24 Jan | Sparta Rotterdam | H | 1–0 | W |
| 16 Jan | Heracles Almelo | H | 2–0 | W |
| 12 Jan | SBV Vitesse | A | 0–1 | L |
| 09 Jan | FC Groningen | H | 2–2 | D |
| 27 Dec | AZ | H | 2–2 | D |
Season Stats
| AZ | FC Utrecht | |
|---|---|---|
| #3 | Position | #6 |
| 0 | Points | 0 |
| 0 | Played | 0 |
| 0 / 0 / 0 | W / D / L | 0 / 0 / 0 |
| 0 | Scored | 0 |
| 0 | Conceded | 0 |
| +0 | GD | +0 |
| – | PPG | – |
| – | Win % | – |
Key Stats
67%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (15 games)
H2H (15 games)
73%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
AZ are 3rd (0 pts). FC Utrecht are 6th (0 pts).
Events
Match Events
- 0' The wait is over. FC Utrecht get us underway at AFAS Stadion.
- 5' The midfield battle is intense right now. Both AZ and FC Utrecht are fighting for every inch of the pitch.
- 10' The energy levels are beginning to show. Pascal Jansen might look to freshen things up shortly.
- 15' It looks like no one’s ball. FC Utrecht is used to counterattacking playing. None of the sides are ready to take the lead.
- 20' We are waiting for someone to take the initiative. Who will be the first to commit to attack?
- 25' Both keepers have barely been tested. AZ and FC Utrecht are cancelling each other out in the centre of the park.
- 30' Although teams showed high tempo form the start, they seem to slow down a bit. Both sides really need to catch a fire. Otherwise, we have another goalless match.
- 35' AZ currently sit in the Array table. A result here could be decisive in the race for the top positions.
- 40' AZ are happy to let the opposition have the ball in their own half. The trap is set.
- 45' AZ are deployed in a today, looking to exploit space against FC Utrecht's shape.
- 50' The home supporters are growing impatient. AZ must find a spark to ignite this game.
- 51' FC Utrecht player sees a Yellow card in front of him.
- 56' Matchday of the Array and both teams know exactly what is at stake tonight.
- 60' The whistle greets Bart Ramselaar as he departs to be replaced by Urby Emanuelson.
- 65' has dominated the recent head-to-head record, winning 0 of the last 0 meetings.
- 69' The deadlock is broken! Sander van de Streek gets on the scoresheet on 69 minutes.
- 70' The referee calls foul for Owen Wijndal. He receives a Yellow card.
- 72' Fresh legs for AZ! Jordy Clasie comes on to replace Bruno Martins Indi.
- 77' Not even hints on scoring a goal over the last 77 minutes.
- 80' AZ ring the changes. Pantelis Chatzidiakos has done his job and it is now time for Timo Letschert to step up.
- 81' That looks like a foul for a Yellow card for Willem Janssen.
- 83' It is a substitution in FC Utrecht team. Othman Boussaid is replaced by Moussa Sylla on 83 minute.
- 84' FC Utrecht manager makes another effort to make the tables turned. Justin Hoogma is hanging Joris van Overeem on the field on 84 minute.
- 89' Another substitution for FC Utrecht to replace Gyrano Kerk by Jeredy Hilterman on 89 minute.
- The final score is 0-1.
Lineups
AZ Lineups
Starting XI
- 28
- 1
- 3
- 5
- 7
- 8
- 6
- 9
- 15
- 26
- 11
Bench
-
24
Tijjani Reijnders ↑ 72'
- 21
-
22
Timo Letschert ↑ 80'
-
20
Jordy Clasie ↑ 72'
- 16
- 27
-
17
Zakaria Aboukhlal ↑ 72'
- 18
- 30
- 40
Coach
Pascal Jansen
FC Utrecht Lineups
Starting XI
- 23
- 6
- 14
- 22
-
7
Gyrano Kerk ↓ Jeredy Hilterman 89'
- 8
-
26
Othman Boussaid ↓ Moussa Sylla 83'
- 21
- 32
- 5
- 25
Bench
- 20
- 16
-
2
Mark van der Maarel ↑ 60'
-
28
Urby Emanuelson ↑ 60'
- 37
- 1
- 9
-
29
Moussa Sylla ↑ 83'
-
3
Justin Hoogma ↑ 84'
- 30
- 17
-
39
Jeredy Hilterman ↑ 89'
Coach
Rene Hake
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Vangelis Pavlidis | 10 |
| Anastasios Douvikas | 7 |
| Sander van de Streek | 4 |
| Dani de Wit | 4 |
| Mees De Wit | 3 |
| Victor Jensen | 2 |
| Ricardo van Rhijn | 2 |
| Calvin Stengs | 2 |
Head to Head
AZ Form
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
3 / 4
0.56
AZ xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
0.46
FC Utrecht xG
I would bet for:
Under 2.5 goals 91% + Under — clean sheet likely 82%
Match Result
✗ WrongActual: FC Utrecht win
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 1.02
Actual: No — clean sheet
Over / Under Goals
✓ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 61% |
|
39% |
| ± 1.5 | 28% |
|
72% |
| ± 2.5 | 9% |
|
91% |
| ± 3.5 | 3% |
|
97% |
| ± 4.5 | 1% |
|
99% |
Double Chance
AZ or Draw
76%
Draw or FC Utrecht
67%
AZ or FC Utrecht
57%
Half-Time Result
✓ CorrectActual: Draw at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
0 – 0
39.1%
1 – 0
18.3%
0 – 1
Actual
1 – 1
10.6%
2 – 0
5%
0 – 2
3.3%
2 – 1
2.9%
1 – 2
2.3%
3 – 0
0.9%
2 – 2
0.8%
3 – 1
0.6%
0 – 3
0.5%
Asian Handicap — AZ
| Handicap | AZ covers | Push | FC Utrecht covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 1% | — | 99% |
| -2 | 1% | 6% | 93% |
| -1.5 | 7% | — | 93% |
| -1 | 7% | 21% | 72% |
| -0.5 | 28% | — | 72% |
| +0.5 | 79% | — | 21% |
| +1 | 79% | 17% | 4% |
| +1.5 | 96% | — | 4% |
| +2 | 96% | 4% | 1% |
| +2.5 | 99% | — | 1% |
Clean Sheet
AZ keeps clean sheet
63%
✗
FC Utrecht keeps clean sheet
57%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.