AZ vs PSV, Eredivisie 2022-23 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
Match Preview
AZ vs PSV — Eredivisie at AFAS Stadion.
Match Details
- Referee Mario Diks
- Referee Hessel Steegstra
- Referee Jan de Vries
- Referee Danny Makkelie
- Referee Martin van den Kerkhof
- Referee Van der Eijk
Standings
| # | Team | P | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | PSV | 12 | 26 |
| 2 | Feyenoord Rotterdam | 12 | 25 |
| 3 | AFC Ajax | 12 | 25 |
| 4 | FC Twente '65 | 12 | 24 |
| 5 | AZ | 12 | 23 |
| 6 | SC Heerenveen | 12 | 21 |
| 7 | Fortuna Sittard | 12 | 20 |
| 8 | Go Ahead Eagles | 12 | 17 |
| 9 | FC Groningen | 12 | 15 |
| 10 | SC Cambuur-Leeuwarden | 12 | 15 |
| 11 | NEC | 12 | 14 |
| 12 | Sparta Rotterdam | 12 | 12 |
| 13 | PEC Zwolle | 12 | 12 |
| 14 | FC Utrecht | 12 | 12 |
| 15 | SBV Excelsior | 12 | 11 |
| 16 | Telstar 1963 | 12 | 10 |
| 17 | ADO Den Haag | 12 | 9 |
| 18 | Willem II Tilburg | 12 | 3 |
Head-to-Head
Recent Form
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 28 May | PSV | H | 1–2 | L |
| 21 May | NEC | A | 3–0 | W |
| 14 May | FC Emmen | H | 5–1 | W |
| 06 May | AFC Ajax | A | 0–0 | D |
| 23 Apr | RKC Waalwijk | H | 3–0 | W |
| 16 Apr | Fortuna Sittard | A | 3–0 | W |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 28 May | AZ | A | 2–1 | W |
| 21 May | SC Heerenveen | H | 3–3 | D |
| 14 May | Fortuna Sittard | H | 2–1 | W |
| 06 May | Sparta Rotterdam | A | 1–0 | W |
| 23 Apr | AFC Ajax | H | 3–0 | W |
| 16 Apr | FC Volendam | A | 3–2 | W |
Season Stats
| AZ | PSV | |
|---|---|---|
| #5 | Position | #1 |
| 23 | Points | 26 |
| 12 | Played | 12 |
| 7 / 2 / 3 | W / D / L | 8 / 2 / 2 |
| 24 | Scored | 40 |
| 16 | Conceded | 15 |
| +8 | GD | +25 |
| 1.92 | PPG | 2.17 |
| 58% | Win % | 67% |
Key Stats
60%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (15 games)
H2H (15 games)
80%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
25%
Clean Sheets
AZ this season
AZ this season
17%
Clean Sheets
PSV this season
PSV this season
AZ are 5th (23 pts). PSV are 1st (26 pts).
Goal Timing (This Season)
AZ
0-15
3/4
16-30
2/3
31-45
3/1
46-60
4/3
61-75
5/1
76+
7/4
■ Scored ■ Conceded
PSV
0-15
5/4
16-30
8/1
31-45
6/2
46-60
6/3
61-75
3/–
76+
10/5
■ Scored ■ Conceded
Top Scorers (This Season)
AZ
| Mexx Meerdink | 6 G | 3 A |
| Ro-Zangelo Daal | 5 G | 1 A |
| Ayoub Oufkir | 3 G | |
| Jizz Hornkamp | 2 G | |
| Calvin Stengs | 1 G | 1 A |
PSV
| Sven Mijnans | 9 G | 2 A |
| Guus Til | 7 G | 1 A |
| Ruben van Bommel | 4 G | 3 A |
| Ricardo Pepi | 4 G | 1 A |
| Sergino Dest | 2 G | 2 A |
Events
Match Events
- 0' Both captains have shaken hands and the referee is ready. We are underway at AFAS Stadion!
- 5' will be watching from the dugout nervously. His AZ side need to improve if they are to claim all three points.
- 10' AZ are deployed in a today, looking to exploit space against PSV's shape.
- 15' Walter Benitez, a Argentina , has 0 bookings this season and will need to keep his discipline tonight.
- 20' The Array continues to deliver drama. Both AZ and PSV are desperate not to drop points on matchday .
- 25' It looks like no one’s ball. PSV is used to counterattacking playing. None of the sides are ready to take the lead.
- 30' Not even hints on scoring a goal over the last 30 minutes.
- 35' PSV is defending very well tonight not leaving a chance for their rivals to get through for a goal.
- 36' Controversy at the stadium! Anwar El Ghazi argues furiously but the Yellow card stands.
- 41' PSV are keeping things exceptionally tight at the back. It will take something special to break them down.
- 46' Jordy Clasie is putting in a real shift tonight. He has covered more ground than anyone else for PSV so far.
- 51' While there is no rush on the pitch, let’s have a look at some stats. Myron van Brederode made 316 appearances and scored 17 goals. He is very likely to score a goal today.
- 55' It is a substitution in PSV team. Andre Ramalho is replaced by Jordan Teze on 55 minute.
- 57' Jordy Clasie has been a danger all night but risks an early exit having now seen a Yellow card on 57.
- 62' Joey Veerman has been disciplined this evening — perhaps mindful of those 0 cards already picked up this season.
- 65' The deadlock is broken! Xavi Simons gets on the scoresheet on 65 minutes.
- 68' Myron van Brederode makes way for Mayckel Lahdo at the 68 minute mark. A tactical switch from AZ.
- 73' The 28-year-old Jesper Karlsson has been sensational this season — 0 goals and 0 assists is a remarkable return.
- 76' The AZ bench stirs into life. Vangelis Pavlidis is withdrawn and Dani de Wit gets his opportunity.
- 79' Walter Benitez picks up a Yellow card and will need to be extremely careful for the remainder of this match.
- 81' PSV receives a Yellow card for a hard tackle on 81.
- 82' Another change for PSV made on 82 minute. Patrick van Aanholt leaves to be changed by Olivier Boscagli.
- 84' A goal from the Sweden international Jesper Karlsson! He fires home on 84 to make it 1-1!
- 85' A meaty challenge results in booking for Walter Benitez on 85.
- 86' Erick Gutierrez is replacing Guus Til for the PSV side.
- 90' It’s gonna be a Red card for Anwar El Ghazi.
- The referee blows the final whistle. Sensational lose for AZ.
Lineups
AZ Lineups
Starting XI
- 3
- 1
- 8
-
31
Sam Beukema ↓ Riechedly Bazoer 76'
-
9
Vangelis Pavlidis ↓ Dani de Wit 76'
- 2
- 16
- 11
- 6
- 5
- 19
Bench
-
10
Dani de Wit ↑ 76'
-
25
Riechedly Bazoer ↑ 76'
- 12
-
14
Djordje Mihailovic ↑ 68'
- 27
-
23
Mayckel Lahdo ↑ 68'
- 17
- 28
- 34
- –
- 46
Coach
Pascal Jansen
PSV Lineups
Starting XI
- 9
-
20
Guus Til ↓ Erick Gutierrez 86'
- 30
- 21
- 6
- 1
- 29
-
5
Andre Ramalho ↓ Jordan Teze 55'
- 22
- 23
- 7
Bench
-
15
Erick Gutierrez ↑ 86'
-
3
Jordan Teze ↑ 55'
- 16
-
18
Olivier Boscagli ↑ 82'
- 11
- 24
- 10
- 28
- 27
Coach
Fred Rutten
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Luuk de Jong | 7 |
| Jesper Karlsson | 4 |
| Vangelis Pavlidis | 3 |
| Teun Koopmeiners | 3 |
| Yorbe Vertessen | 3 |
| Xavi Simons | 2 |
| Bruno Martins Indi | 2 |
| Cody Gakpo | 1 |
Head to Head
AZ Form
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
4 / 4
1.57
AZ xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.84
PSV xG
I would bet for:
AZ or PSV 74% + Both teams to score 66%
Match Result
✓ CorrectActual: PSV win
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 3.41
Actual: Yes — both scored
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
60%
Draw or PSV
66%
AZ or PSV
74%
Half-Time Result
✓ CorrectActual: Draw at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
1 – 1
10.4%
1 – 2
Actual
2 – 1
7.3%
2 – 2
6.6%
0 – 2
5.6%
0 – 1
5.4%
1 – 3
5.1%
0 – 0
4.8%
1 – 0
4.5%
2 – 0
4.1%
2 – 3
4.1%
3 – 1
3.8%
Asian Handicap — AZ
| Handicap | AZ covers | Push | PSV covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 6% | — | 94% |
| -2 | 6% | 10% | 84% |
| -1.5 | 16% | — | 84% |
| -1 | 16% | 16% | 68% |
| -0.5 | 32% | — | 68% |
| +0.5 | 57% | — | 43% |
| +1 | 57% | 19% | 24% |
| +1.5 | 76% | — | 24% |
| +2 | 76% | 13% | 11% |
| +2.5 | 89% | — | 11% |
Clean Sheet
AZ keeps clean sheet
17%
✓
PSV keeps clean sheet
22%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.

