AZ vs SBV Vitesse, Eredivisie 2021-22 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
Match Preview
AZ vs SBV Vitesse — Eredivisie at AFAS Stadion.
- AZ 2 games · 6 pts (2026/27)
- SBV Vitesse 0 games · 0 pts (2026/27)
Match Details
- Referee Jeroen Manschot
- Referee Hessel Steegstra
- Referee Clay Ruperti
- Referee Roy de Nas
- Referee Rogier Honig
- Referee Ingmar Oostrom
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 | FC Twente '65 | 2 | 3 |
| 12 | SC Heerenveen | 1 | 3 |
| 13 | Telstar 1963 | 2 | 3 |
| 14 | FC Utrecht | 2 | 0 |
| 15 | PEC Zwolle | 2 | 0 |
| 16 | ADO Den Haag | 2 | 0 |
| 17 | Willem II Tilburg | 2 | 0 |
| 18 | SC Cambuur-Leeuwarden | 2 | 0 |
Head-to-Head
Recent Form
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 02 Apr | SBV Vitesse | H | 3–1 | W |
| 20 Mar | Willem II Tilburg | A | 2–2 | D |
| 13 Mar | FC Twente '65 | H | 0–1 | L |
| 06 Mar | NEC | A | 3–1 | W |
| 27 Feb | Feyenoord Rotterdam | H | 2–1 | W |
| 19 Feb | Heracles Almelo | H | 2–1 | W |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 02 Apr | AZ | A | 1–3 | L |
| 20 Mar | RKC Waalwijk | H | 1–2 | L |
| 13 Mar | Heracles Almelo | A | 0–0 | D |
| 27 Feb | NEC | H | 4–1 | W |
| 20 Feb | FC Utrecht | A | 1–1 | D |
| 12 Feb | PSV | H | 0–5 | L |
Key Stats
55%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (11 games)
H2H (11 games)
45%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
50%
Clean Sheets
AZ this season
AZ this season
Goal Timing (This Season)
AZ
0-15
–/–
16-30
–/–
31-45
1/–
46-60
2/–
61-75
2/1
76+
1/–
■ Scored ■ Conceded
Events
Match Events
- 0' We are underway at AFAS Stadion. The crowd does wile while the referee lows the starting whistle.
- 5' AZ currently sit in the Array table. A result here could be decisive in the race for the top positions.
- 10' Matchday of the Array and both teams know exactly what is at stake tonight.
- 15' AZ are enjoying more possession but struggling to find a way through a disciplined SBV Vitesse backline.
- 20' The home supporters are growing impatient. AZ must find a spark to ignite this game.
- 25' SBV Vitesse have won 317 goals from 282 games. They will be desperate to add to that tally today.
- 30' It is a cagey affair so far. AZ in their trying to find a way past SBV Vitesse's compact .
- 32' What a strike from Vangelis Pavlidis! The score is 1-0.
- 33' What a strike from Vangelis Pavlidis! The score is 2-0.
- 38' It looks like no one’s ball. SBV Vitesse is used to counterattacking playing. None of the sides are ready to take the lead.
- 43' Players seem to put ease on their energy level Spectators hardly appreciate such approach. Teams need to speed up the tempo.
- 48' While players are taking a pause, let’s have a look at their stats. The teams met 0 times this season with winning -% of all matches.
- 53' The clock is ticking and both teams know a goal could change everything at this point.
- 56' The deadlock is broken! Vangelis Pavlidis gets on the scoresheet on 56 minutes.
- 58' Matus Bero picks up a Yellow card and will need to be extremely careful for the remainder of this match.
- 63' Magnificent from Sondre Tronstad! That is 12 goals in 6 appearances — and it could not have come at a better time.
- 64' Yann Gboho gets the nod from SBV Vitesse. He replaces Romaric Yapi and will look to change the dynamic.
- 64' Assisted by Maximilian Wittek with the perfectly-timed delivery and Sondre Tronstad makes no mistake. 3-2!
- 67' Fresh legs for SBV Vitesse! Yann Gboho comes on to replace Romaric Yapi.
- 70' Tijani Reijnders is replacing Fredrik Midtsjo for the AZ side.
- 75' AZ are deployed in a today, looking to exploit space against SBV Vitesse's shape.
- 77' The referee shows AZ player a Yellow card on 77.
- 80' The AZ bench stirs into life. Aslak Fonn Witry is withdrawn and Zakaria Aboukhlal gets his opportunity.
- 84' SBV Vitesse make a change. Sondre Tronstad trudges off to be replaced by Simon van Duivenbooden on 84 minutes.
- 84' The Sweden left winger Jesper Karlsson breaks the deadlock on 84 minutes. 4-2!
- 85' Pantelis Chatzidiakos is ready to make an impact after coming on for Vangelis Pavlidis at the 85 minute mark.
- 86' Time for substitution for SBV Vitesse. Sondre Tronstad is replaced by Simon van Duivenbooden.
- 90' The referee has no hesitation. Maximilian Wittek is booked for SBV Vitesse — Yellow card on 90.
- The points are shared — AZ 3-1 SBV Vitesse. Honours even.
Lineups
AZ Lineups
Starting XI
- 5
- 6
- 4
- 10
- 20
- 31
- 9
- 2
- 1
- 11
- 15
Bench
-
3
Pantelis Chatzidiakos ↑ 85'
- 12
-
7
Zakaria Aboukhlal ↑ 80'
- 18
- 8
- 16
- 14
-
24
Tijani Reijnders ↑ 70'
- 34
- 26
Coach
Pascal Jansen
SBV Vitesse Lineups
Starting XI
- 7
- 21
- 3
- 32
- 10
- 6
-
22
Toni Domgjoni ↓ Thomas Buitink 64'
- 8
- 9
-
27
Romaric Yapi ↓ Yann Gboho 64'
- 24
Bench
-
29
Thomas Buitink ↑ 64'
-
20
Yann Gboho ↑ 64'
- 18
- 23
- 36
- 40
- 39
- 42
- 33
- 54
-
–
Simon van Duivenbooden ↑ 84'
Coach
Thomas Letsch
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Vangelis Pavlidis | 7 |
| Jesper Karlsson | 4 |
| Sondre Tronstad | 2 |
| Matus Bero | 2 |
| Teun Koopmeiners | 2 |
| Lois Openda | 2 |
| Jacob Rasmussen | 1 |
| Thomas Buitink | 1 |
Head to Head
AZ Form
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
2 / 4
1.51
AZ xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.04
SBV Vitesse xG
I would bet for:
Markets are evenly balanced — no clear value pick.
Match Result
✓ CorrectActual: AZ win
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 2.55
Actual: Yes — both scored
Over / Under Goals
✗ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 90% |
|
10% |
| ± 1.5 | 72% |
|
28% |
| ± 2.5 | 46% |
|
54% |
| ± 3.5 | 25% |
|
75% |
| ± 4.5 | 12% |
|
88% |
Double Chance
AZ or Draw
77%
Draw or SBV Vitesse
50%
AZ or SBV Vitesse
73%
Half-Time Result
✗ WrongActual: AZ win at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
1 – 1
13.2%
1 – 0
10.8%
0 – 0
9.9%
2 – 1
8.9%
2 – 0
8.7%
0 – 1
7.1%
1 – 2
6.1%
2 – 2
4.7%
3 – 1
Actual
3 – 0
4.3%
0 – 2
4.1%
3 – 2
2.4%
Asian Handicap — AZ
| Handicap | AZ covers | Push | SBV Vitesse covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 10% | — | 90% |
| -2 | 10% | 14% | 76% |
| -1.5 | 24% | — | 76% |
| -1 | 24% | 23% | 53% |
| -0.5 | 47% | — | 53% |
| +0.5 | 75% | — | 25% |
| +1 | 75% | 15% | 9% |
| +1.5 | 91% | — | 9% |
| +2 | 91% | 7% | 3% |
| +2.5 | 97% | — | 3% |
Clean Sheet
AZ keeps clean sheet
36%
✓
SBV Vitesse keeps clean sheet
23%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.