AZ vs NAC Breda, 2018-19 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
Match Preview
Match Details
- Referee Jeroen Manschot
- Referee Mario Diks
- Referee Danny Makkelie
- Referee Rogier Honig
- Referee Ingmar Oostrom
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
Last 5 meetings
Recent Form
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12 Aug | NAC Breda | H | 5–0 | W |
| 02 Aug | Qairat Almaty FK | H | 2–1 | W |
| 26 Jul | Qairat Almaty FK | A | 0–2 | L |
| 13 Aug | SC Weiche Flensburg 08 | H | 0–5 | L |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12 Aug | AZ | A | 0–5 | L |
| 13 Aug | TuS Erndtebruck | H | 0–5 | L |
Key Stats
50%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (6 games)
H2H (6 games)
67%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
Events
Match Events
- 0' The referee blows the starting whistle. The fans are roaring. The teams are ready for the match. AZ is hosting NAC Breda for another epic battle.
- 5' The clock is ticking and both teams know a goal could change everything at this point.
- 10' Fabian Sporkslede has been one of the livelier players on the pitch with 0 goals to his name this season.
- 15' The referee has had an easy afternoon — neither side has been overly physical in the tackle.
- 20' While there is no rush on the pitch, let’s have a look at some stats. Teun Koopmeiners made 300 appearances and scored 78 goals. He is very likely to score a goal today.
- 25' Players seem to put ease on their energy level Spectators hardly appreciate such approach. Teams need to speed up the tempo.
- 26' Goal! Jonas Svensson scores his 3 goal in 300 matches.
- 30' The Greece Pantelis Hatzidiakos breaks the deadlock on 30 minutes. 2-0!
- 35' AZ are happy to let the opposition have the ball in their own half. The trap is set.
- 40' It looks surprising AZ does not make any changes. Ron Vlaar has some obvious troubles when approaching to the goal.
- 42' What a moment for Myron Boadu! That strike on 42 puts his side firmly in control.
- 46' Luka Ilic gets the nod from NAC Breda. He replaces Gervane Kastaneer and will look to change the dynamic.
- 51' We are waiting for someone to take the initiative. Who will be the first to commit to attack?
- 56' Menno Koch has been disciplined this evening — perhaps mindful of those 0 cards already picked up this season.
- 58' Mounir El Allouchi picks up a Yellow card and will need to be extremely careful for the remainder of this match.
- 63' A tactical chess match is unfolding here. The question is which manager blinks first.
- 66' The referee has no hesitation. Fabian Sporkslede is booked for NAC Breda — Yellow card on 66.
- 70' Another change for NAC Breda made on 70 minute. Mitchell te Vrede leaves to be changed by Jordan van der Gaag.
- 75' Matchday of the Array and both teams know exactly what is at stake tonight.
- 76' Fresh legs for AZ! Dorin Rotariu comes on to replace Fredrik Midtsjo.
- 79' What composure from Teun Koopmeiners! The Netherlands international strokes it home. 4-0.
- 81' Another change for AZ made on 81 minute. Ron Vlaar leaves to be changed by Leon Bergsma.
- 85' The deadlock is broken! Bjorn Maars Johnsen gets on the scoresheet on 85 minutes.
- 90' We miss some good tackles and strikes. Is there anyone on the field to put the game back to action?
- What a match! Full time at {STADIUM} — AZ 5-0 NAC Breda.
Lineups
AZ Lineups
Starting XI
- 1
- 12
-
4
Ron Vlaar ↓ Leon Bergsma 81'
- 5
- 10
- 2
- 8
-
6
Fredrik Midtsjo ↓ Dorin Rotariu 76'
- 20
- 11
- 21
Bench
- 3
-
23
Leon Bergsma ↑ 81'
-
9
Bjorn Maars Johnsen ↑ 81'
- 15
- 34
- 54
-
14
Dorin Rotariu ↑ 76'
- 16
- 40
Coach
John van den Brom
NAC Breda Lineups
Starting XI
- 21
-
33
Gervane Kastaneer ↓ Luka Ilic 46'
- 17
- 27
- 2
- 4
- 5
- 8
- 6
- 9
- 25
Bench
- 26
- 24
- 28
- 20
- 14
-
40
Luka Ilic ↑ 46'
- 15
- 29
-
23
Jordan van der Gaag ↑ 70'
Coach
Mitchell van der Gaag
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Moussa Soumano | 2 |
| Guus Til | 2 |
| Mexx Meerdink | 2 |
| Pantelis Chatzidiakos | 1 |
| Mateo Chavez | 1 |
| Jonas Svensson | 1 |
| Teun Koopmeiners | 1 |
| Juho Talvitie | 1 |
Head to Head
AZ Form
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
3 / 4
2.88
AZ xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
0.79
NAC Breda xG
I would bet for:
AZ to win 72% + Over 2.5 goals 69%
Match Result
✓ CorrectActual: AZ win
Both Teams to Score
✗ Wrong
Avg goals/match: 3.67
Actual: No — clean sheet
Over / Under Goals
✓ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 96% |
|
4% |
| ± 1.5 | 87% |
|
13% |
| ± 2.5 | 69% |
|
31% |
| ± 3.5 | 49% |
|
51% |
| ± 4.5 | 30% |
|
70% |
Double Chance
AZ or Draw
89%
Draw or NAC Breda
28%
AZ or NAC Breda
83%
Half-Time Result
✓ CorrectActual: AZ win at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
2 – 0
10.8%
3 – 0
10%
2 – 1
8.2%
3 – 1
7.7%
1 – 0
7.4%
4 – 0
7.1%
1 – 1
6.5%
4 – 1
5.6%
5 – 0
Actual
0 – 0
3.7%
5 – 1
3.3%
2 – 2
3.2%
Asian Handicap — AZ
| Handicap | AZ covers | Push | NAC Breda covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 38% | — | 62% |
| -2 | 38% | 21% | 41% |
| -1.5 | 59% | — | 41% |
| -1 | 59% | 19% | 21% |
| -0.5 | 79% | — | 21% |
| +0.5 | 93% | — | 7% |
| +1 | 93% | 5% | 2% |
| +1.5 | 98% | — | 2% |
| +2 | 98% | 2% | 0% |
| +2.5 | 100% | — | 0% |
Clean Sheet
AZ keeps clean sheet
46%
✗
NAC Breda keeps clean sheet
6%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.