AZ vs FC Utrecht, Eredivisie 2023-24 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 Bas Nijhuis
- Assistant 1 Charles Schaap
- Assistant 2 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 19 May | FC Utrecht | H | 3–3 | D |
| 12 May | Go Ahead Eagles | A | 3–0 | W |
| 05 May | FC Twente '65 | H | 2–1 | W |
| 28 Apr | NEC | A | 3–0 | W |
| 13 Apr | RKC Waalwijk | H | 3–2 | W |
| 06 Apr | PSV | A | 1–5 | L |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 19 May | AZ | A | 3–3 | D |
| 12 May | Sparta Rotterdam | H | 0–1 | L |
| 05 May | SBV Vitesse | H | 1–0 | W |
| 28 Apr | RKC Waalwijk | A | 2–2 | D |
| 14 Apr | Go Ahead Eagles | H | 2–1 | W |
| 07 Apr | SC Heerenveen | A | 3–2 | W |
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 match kicks off with home fans waiting with anticipation for AZ to score. At the same time, FC Utrecht does not seem to pull back! Let’s get it on!
- 5' 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.
- 10' FC Utrecht are keeping things exceptionally tight at the back. It will take something special to break them down.
- 15' Mees De Wit is having a superb {COMPETITION} campaign — that is 0 goals this season for the .
- 16' Magnificent from Ruben van Bommel! That is 12 goals in 300 appearances — and it could not have come at a better time.
- 21' We miss some good tackles and strikes. Is there anyone on the field to put the game back to action?
- 26' While there is no rush on the pitch, let’s have a look at some stats. Zidane Iqbal made 409 appearances and scored 1 goals. He is very likely to score a goal today.
- 31' The Array continues to deliver drama. Both AZ and FC Utrecht are desperate not to drop points on matchday .
- 36' Spectators are craving for more action. Both teams play very cautiously. They need to put some more energy.
- 37' A goal from the Greece international Vangelis Pavlidis! He fires home on 37 to make it 3-0!
- 38' A meaty challenge results in booking for Vangelis Pavlidis on 38.
- 43' Over 43 minutes have gone by without a meaningful attack. The supporters want more.
- 48' Yukinari Sugawara has been relatively quiet despite scoring 15 goals in his last 439 appearances.
- 51' A moment of madness from Ibrahim Sadiq on 51 minutes earns him a card. AZ will be frustrated.
- 55' Othman Boussaid adds to his 0 season tally! FC Utrecht lead 3-1 — and this changes everything.
- 60' The referee calls foul for Dani de Wit. He receives a card.
- 64' The AZ bench stirs into life. Ruben van Bommel is withdrawn and Denso Kasius gets his opportunity.
- 65' Mark van der Maarel makes way for Jeppe Okkels at the 65 minute mark. A tactical switch from FC Utrecht.
- 70' FC Utrecht fans have not had much to celebrate tonight. Their side is struggling to get forward.
- 71' Magnificent from Sam Lammers! That is 52 goals in 369 appearances — and it could not have come at a better time.
- 72' The FC Utrecht bench stirs into life. Taylor Booth is withdrawn and Marouan Azarkan gets his opportunity.
- 77' Bruno Martins Indi is replacing Riechedly Bazoer for the AZ side.
- 79' The AZ bench stirs into life. Jordy Clasie is withdrawn and Tiago Dantas gets his opportunity.
- 81' A goal from the Denmark international Victor Jensen! He fires home on 81 to make it 3-3!
- 86' The 25-year-old Can Bozdogan has been sensational this season — 0 goals and 0 assists is a remarkable return.
- 89' Oscar Fraulo is ready to make an impact after coming on for Zidane Iqbal at the 89 minute mark.
- The final whistle. It looks like we are having a draw.
Lineups
AZ Lineups
4-3-3Starting XI
- 1
- 10
-
8
Jordy Clasie ↓ Tiago Dantas 79'
- 25
-
9
Vangelis Pavlidis ↓ Ernest Poku 77'
- 2
- 11
- 16
-
34
Mees De Wit ↓ David Wolfe 64'
- 5
-
15
Ruben van Bommel ↓ Denso Kasius 64'
Bench
-
4
Bruno Martins Indi ↑ 77'
- 12
-
6
Tiago Dantas ↑ 79'
-
21
Ernest Poku ↑ 77'
-
30
Denso Kasius ↑ 64'
- 22
- 19
- 28
- 20
- 3
-
18
David Wolfe ↑ 64'
- 44
FC Utrecht Lineups
4-2-3-1Starting XI
- 2
-
26
Othman Boussaid ↓ Victor Jensen 72'
- 18
- 9
- 5
- 16
- 6
-
10
Taylor Booth ↓ Marouan Azarkan 72'
- 34
-
14
Zidane Iqbal ↓ Oscar Fraulo 89'
- 1
Bench
- 3
- 32
- 31
- 77
-
11
Marouan Azarkan ↑ 72'
-
7
Victor Jensen ↑ 72'
- 37
-
8
Oscar Fraulo ↑ 89'
- 44
-
17
Jeppe Okkels ↑ 65'
-
23
Niklas Vesterlund ↑ 72'
- 45
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
1 / 4
1.34
AZ xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.25
FC Utrecht xG
I would bet for:
AZ or FC Utrecht 72%
Match Result
✗ WrongActual: Draw
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 2.59
Actual: Yes — both scored
Over / Under Goals
✗ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 90% |
|
10% |
| ± 1.5 | 73% |
|
27% |
| ± 2.5 | 47% |
|
53% |
| ± 3.5 | 27% |
|
73% |
| ± 4.5 | 13% |
|
87% |
Double Chance
AZ or Draw
69%
Draw or FC Utrecht
58%
AZ or FC Utrecht
72%
Half-Time Result
✗ WrongActual: AZ win at HT
Correct Score
✗ 3–3 not predicted3 – 3Actual
1 – 1
13.5%
0 – 0
9.5%
1 – 0
9%
0 – 1
8.3%
2 – 1
8.1%
1 – 2
7.5%
2 – 0
6.6%
0 – 2
5.7%
2 – 2
5.1%
3 – 1
3.7%
1 – 3
3.2%
3 – 0
2.9%
Asian Handicap — AZ
| Handicap | AZ covers | Push | FC Utrecht covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 6% | — | 94% |
| -2 | 6% | 11% | 82% |
| -1.5 | 18% | — | 82% |
| -1 | 18% | 20% | 62% |
| -0.5 | 38% | — | 62% |
| +0.5 | 67% | — | 33% |
| +1 | 67% | 18% | 15% |
| +1.5 | 85% | — | 15% |
| +2 | 85% | 10% | 5% |
| +2.5 | 95% | — | 5% |
Clean Sheet
AZ keeps clean sheet
29%
✓
FC Utrecht keeps clean sheet
27%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.