AZ vs PSV, 2018-19 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
Match Preview
Match Details
- Referee Mario Diks
- Referee Hessel Steegstra
- Referee Danny Makkelie
- Referee Allard Lindhout
- Referee Richard Martens
Standings
| # | Team | P | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | AZ | 2 | 6 |
| 2 | FC Groningen | 2 | 6 |
| 3 | Go Ahead Eagles | 2 | 4 |
| 4 | Fortuna Sittard | 2 | 4 |
| 5 | PSV | 2 | 4 |
| 6 | Feyenoord Rotterdam | 2 | 4 |
| 7 | SBV Excelsior | 2 | 3 |
| 8 | NEC | 2 | 3 |
| 9 | AFC Ajax | 1 | 3 |
| 10 | Sparta Rotterdam | 2 | 3 |
| 11 | SC Heerenveen | 1 | 3 |
| 12 | Telstar 1963 | 2 | 3 |
| 13 | FC Twente '65 | 2 | 1 |
| 14 | PEC Zwolle | 2 | 1 |
| 15 | FC Utrecht | 2 | 0 |
| 16 | ADO Den Haag | 2 | 0 |
| 17 | Willem II Tilburg | 2 | 0 |
| 18 | SC Cambuur-Leeuwarden | 2 | 0 |
Head-to-Head
Last 5 meetings
Recent Form
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12 May | PSV | H | 1–0 | W |
| 23 Apr | Heracles Almelo | H | 2–1 | W |
| 20 Apr | Feyenoord Rotterdam | A | 1–2 | L |
| 13 Apr | ADO Den Haag | H | 2–3 | L |
| 06 Apr | VBV De Graafschap | A | 1–1 | D |
| 02 Apr | SBV Vitesse | A | 2–2 | D |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12 May | AZ | A | 0–1 | L |
| 25 Apr | Willem II Tilburg | A | 3–0 | W |
| 21 Apr | ADO Den Haag | H | 3–1 | W |
| 14 Apr | VBV De Graafschap | H | 2–1 | W |
| 07 Apr | SBV Vitesse | A | 3–3 | D |
| 04 Apr | PEC Zwolle | H | 4–0 | W |
Season Stats
| AZ | PSV | |
|---|---|---|
| #1 | Position | #5 |
| 6 | Points | 4 |
| 2 | Played | 2 |
| 2 / 0 / 0 | W / D / L | 1 / 1 / 0 |
| 6 | Scored | 4 |
| 1 | Conceded | 3 |
| +5 | GD | +1 |
| 3.00 | PPG | 2.00 |
| 100% | Win % | 50% |
Key Stats
60%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (15 games)
H2H (15 games)
80%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
50%
Clean Sheets
AZ this season
AZ this season
0%
Clean Sheets
PSV this season
PSV this season
AZ are 1st (6 pts). PSV are 5th (4 pts).
Goal Timing (This Season)
AZ
0-15
–/–
16-30
–/–
31-45
1/–
46-60
2/–
61-75
2/1
76+
1/–
■ Scored ■ Conceded
PSV
0-15
1/–
16-30
–/–
31-45
–/1
46-60
2/1
61-75
1/–
76+
–/1
■ Scored ■ Conceded
Events
Match Events
- 0' Welcome to AFAS Stadion that hosts another battle between AZ and PSV.
- 5' A moment of individual brilliance could settle this. Both teams are waiting for that decisive action.
- 10' AZ is defending very well tonight not leaving a chance for their rivals to get through for a goal.
- 15' 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.
- 20' It looks like no one’s ball. AZ is used to counterattacking playing. None of the sides are ready to take the lead.
- 25' The midfield battle is intense right now. Both AZ and PSV are fighting for every inch of the pitch.
- 30' PSV are happy to let the opposition have the ball in their own half. The trap is set.
- 35' Both teams are passing the ball around with high level of urgency. PSV needs to do something about it to get closer to the goal.
- 40' The teams are not in a rush to score plenty of goals. It might look strange considering PSV that had 436 games and scored 819 goals.
- 45' It is a cagey affair so far. AZ in their trying to find a way past PSV's compact .
- 49' Guus Til puts AZ on the lead.
- 54' looks like a favorite considering 0 games won in last 0 matches with its main striker scoring goals.
- 59' With 3 assists to his name this season, Cody Gakpo is clearly more than just a goal scorer for AZ.
- 60' Michal Sadilek makes way for Erick Gutierrez at the 60 minute mark. A tactical switch from PSV.
- 65' The 37-year-old Daniel Schwaab has been sensational this season — 0 goals and 0 assists is a remarkable return.
- 70' PSV player sees a Yellow card in front of him.
- 75' Another substitution for AZ to replace Albert Gudmundsson by Myron Boadu on 75 minute.
- 79' Fresh legs for AZ! Stijn Wuytens comes on to replace Fredrik Midtsjo.
- 80' PSV make a change. Cody Gakpo trudges off to be replaced by Zakaria Aboukhlal on 80 minutes.
- 85' Fredrik Midtsjo has certainly something to prove this evening. He made 0 appearances with only 0 goals this season.
- 90' It’s a booking for AZ player. Guus Til gets a Yellow card.
- AZ celebrates a vital win. Three points that could prove pivotal come season's end.
Lineups
AZ Lineups
Starting XI
- 28
- 26
- 1
- 4
-
5
Thomas Ouwejan ↓ Owen Wijndal 80'
- 10
- 7
- 2
- 8
-
6
Fredrik Midtsjo ↓ Stijn Wuytens 79'
- 20
Bench
- 23
- 9
- 12
-
15
Owen Wijndal ↑ 80'
- 34
-
30
Stijn Wuytens ↑ 79'
- 17
- 11
-
21
Myron Boadu ↑ 75'
- 25
- 44
- 22
Coach
John van den Brom
PSV Lineups
Starting XI
- 22
- 1
- 5
- 18
- 9
- 17
- 14
-
19
Cody Gakpo ↓ Zakaria Aboukhlal 80'
- 4
- 6
- 32
Bench
- 3
- 41
- 13
- 8
- 15
- 7
- 16
- 23
-
25
Erick Gutierrez ↑ 60'
- 33
-
52
Mohammed Ihattaren ↑ 80'
-
48
Zakaria Aboukhlal ↑ 80'
Coach
Mark van Bommel
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Luuk de Jong | 7 |
| Jesper Karlsson | 4 |
| Teun Koopmeiners | 3 |
| Yorbe Vertessen | 3 |
| Vangelis Pavlidis | 3 |
| Xavi Simons | 2 |
| Bruno Martins Indi | 2 |
| Calvin Stengs | 1 |
Head to Head
AZ Form
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
1 / 4
2.36
AZ xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.08
PSV xG
I would bet for:
Over 2.5 goals 65% + Both teams to score 60%
Match Result
✓ CorrectActual: AZ win
Both Teams to Score
✗ Wrong
Avg goals/match: 3.44
Actual: No — clean sheet
Over / Under Goals
✗ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 95% |
|
5% |
| ± 1.5 | 85% |
|
15% |
| ± 2.5 | 65% |
|
35% |
| ± 3.5 | 44% |
|
56% |
| ± 4.5 | 26% |
|
74% |
Double Chance
AZ or Draw
81%
Draw or PSV
41%
AZ or PSV
78%
Half-Time Result
✗ WrongActual: Draw at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
2 – 1
9.3%
1 – 1
9%
2 – 0
8.9%
3 – 1
7.3%
1 – 0
Actual
3 – 0
6.8%
2 – 2
5%
0 – 0
4.6%
4 – 1
4.3%
1 – 2
4.3%
4 – 0
4%
3 – 2
4%
Asian Handicap — AZ
| Handicap | AZ covers | Push | PSV covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 24% | — | 76% |
| -2 | 24% | 19% | 57% |
| -1.5 | 43% | — | 57% |
| -1 | 43% | 22% | 36% |
| -0.5 | 64% | — | 36% |
| +0.5 | 85% | — | 15% |
| +1 | 85% | 10% | 6% |
| +1.5 | 94% | — | 6% |
| +2 | 94% | 4% | 2% |
| +2.5 | 98% | — | 2% |
Clean Sheet
AZ keeps clean sheet
35%
✗
PSV keeps clean sheet
10%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.

