AZ vs SC Heerenveen, Eredivisie 2024-25 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
Match Preview
AZ vs SC Heerenveen — Eredivisie at AFAS Stadion.
- AZ 0 games · 0 pts (2026/27)
- SC Heerenveen 0 games · 0 pts (2026/27)
Match Details
- Referee Van der Eijk
- Assistant 1 Richard Brondijk
- Assistant 2 Erik Koopman
4 games this season
🟨 0.0/game
⚽ 2.8 goals/game
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 14 Sep | SC Heerenveen | H | 9–1 | W |
| 30 Aug | RKC Waalwijk | A | 3–0 | W |
| 25 Aug | FC Groningen | A | 0–0 | D |
| 17 Aug | NEC | H | 1–0 | W |
| 10 Aug | Almere City FC | A | 1–0 | W |
| 19 May | FC Utrecht | H | 3–3 | D |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 14 Sep | AZ | A | 1–9 | L |
| 31 Aug | NAC Breda | H | 4–0 | W |
| 17 Aug | FC Utrecht | H | 1–1 | D |
| 11 Aug | AFC Ajax | A | 0–1 | L |
| 19 May | Sparta Rotterdam | A | 1–2 | L |
| 12 May | SBV Vitesse | H | 1–3 | L |
Season Stats
| AZ | SC Heerenveen | |
|---|---|---|
| #3 | Position | #15 |
| 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
69%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (16 games)
H2H (16 games)
81%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
AZ are 3rd (0 pts). SC Heerenveen are 15th (0 pts).
Events
Match Events
- 0' Temperatures are rising at AFAS Stadion as AZ face off against SC Heerenveen in what promises to be a fascinating contest.
- 5' Assisted by David Wolfe with the perfectly-timed delivery and Sven Mijnans makes no mistake. 1-0!
- 10' We are waiting for someone to take the initiative. Who will be the first to commit to attack?
- 15' Supporters expect more eagerness from Sam Kersten, as he is very good at scoring at AFAS Stadion with 0 goals in the last 0 games.
- 19' Luuk Brouwers doubles the advantage! 1-1 and this game is slipping away from the opposition.
- 23' Troy Parrott does the damage! The net is bulging and AZ surge ahead!
- 28' has dominated the recent head-to-head record, winning 0 of the last 0 meetings.
- 33' A tactical chess match is unfolding here. The question is which manager blinks first.
- 38' AZ are keeping things exceptionally tight at the back. It will take something special to break them down.
- 43' Both keepers have barely been tested. AZ and SC Heerenveen are cancelling each other out in the centre of the park.
- 46' It is a substitution in SC Heerenveen team. Espen van Ee is replaced by Levi Smans on 46 minute.
- 48' Clinical. Composed. Brilliant. Troy Parrott makes it 3-1.
- 50' The deadlock is broken! Troy Parrott gets on the scoresheet on 50 minutes.
- 55' It is a cagey affair so far. AZ in their 4-2-3-1 trying to find a way past SC Heerenveen's compact 4-2-3-1.
- 56' Troy Parrott does the damage! The net is bulging and AZ surge ahead!
- 61' Che Nunnely has been disciplined this evening — perhaps mindful of those 0 cards already picked up this season.
- 66' SC Heerenveen have won 356 goals from 369 games. They will be desperate to add to that tally today.
- 69' Oliver Braude makes way for Denzel Hall at the 69 minute mark. A tactical switch from SC Heerenveen.
- 70' Che Nunnely has so much to prove this time. He replaces Ilias Sebaoui on 70 minute.
- 71' The whistle greets Ion Nicolaescu as he departs to be replaced by Daniel Karlsbakk.
- 72' The Ghana Ibrahim Sadiq breaks the deadlock on 72 minutes. 6-1!
- 74' AZ make a change. Ibrahim Sadiq trudges off to be replaced by Jayden Addai on 74 minutes.
- 75' What a moment for Mexx Meerdink! That strike on 75 puts his side firmly in control.
- 80' Daniel Karlsbakk has been a danger all night but risks an early exit having now seen a card on 80.
- 80' AZ ring the changes. Ruben van Bommel has done his job and it is now time for Zico Buurmeester to step up.
- 82' Goal! Kristijan Belic scores his 1 goal in 300 matches.
- 85' Zico Buurmeester doubles the advantage! 9-1 and this game is slipping away from the opposition.
- 90' Over 90 minutes have gone by without a meaningful attack. The supporters want more.
- SC Heerenveen will have plenty to reflect on. AZ were simply the better side today.
Lineups
AZ Lineups
4-2-3-1Starting XI
- 8
-
11
Ibrahim Sadiq ↓ Jayden Addai 74'
- 10
-
9
Troy Parrott ↓ Mexx Meerdink 74'
- 16
- 6
- 5
- 1
- 3
- 7
-
18
David Wolfe ↓ Denso Kasius 69'
Bench
- 41
- 12
- 23
-
28
Zico Buurmeester ↑ 80'
- 21
-
30
Denso Kasius ↑ 69'
-
35
Mexx Meerdink ↑ 74'
- 22
- 25
-
17
Jayden Addai ↑ 74'
-
14
Kristijan Belic ↑ 69'
Coach
Maarten Martens
SC Heerenveen Lineups
4-2-3-1Starting XI
- 13
- 11
- 18
- 5
- 4
- 8
-
10
Ilias Sebaoui ↓ Che Nunnely 70'
- 19
-
21
Espen van Ee ↓ Levi Smans 46'
-
45
Oliver Braude ↓ Denzel Hall 69'
- 20
Bench
- 44
- 23
-
7
Che Nunnely ↑ 70'
-
2
Denzel Hall ↑ 69'
-
14
Levi Smans ↑ 46'
- 15
-
9
Daniel Karlsbakk ↑ 71'
- 24
- 26
- 39
- 17
Coach
Robin van Persie
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Troy Parrott | 5 |
| Vangelis Pavlidis | 5 |
| Dani de Wit | 4 |
| Teun Koopmeiners | 3 |
| Sven Mijnans | 3 |
| Michel Vlap | 2 |
| Tijani Reijnders | 2 |
| Albert Gudmundsson | 2 |
Head to Head
AZ Form
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
3 / 4
2.3
AZ xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
0.46
SC Heerenveen xG
I would bet for:
AZ to win 75% + Under — clean sheet likely 67%
Match Result
✓ CorrectActual: AZ win
Both Teams to Score
✗ Wrong
Avg goals/match: 2.76
Actual: Yes — both scored
Over / Under Goals
✓ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 92% |
|
8% |
| ± 1.5 | 75% |
|
25% |
| ± 2.5 | 51% |
|
49% |
| ± 3.5 | 30% |
|
70% |
| ± 4.5 | 15% |
|
85% |
Double Chance
AZ or Draw
92%
Draw or SC Heerenveen
25%
AZ or SC Heerenveen
83%
Half-Time Result
✓ CorrectActual: AZ win at HT
Correct Score
✗ 9–1 not predicted9 – 1Actual
2 – 0
16.5%
1 – 0
14.5%
3 – 0
12.4%
0 – 0
7.9%
2 – 1
7.4%
4 – 0
7.1%
1 – 1
7.1%
3 – 1
5.8%
4 – 1
3.4%
5 – 0
3.3%
0 – 1
2.3%
2 – 2
1.7%
Asian Handicap — AZ
| Handicap | AZ covers | Push | SC Heerenveen covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 31% | — | 69% |
| -2 | 31% | 23% | 45% |
| -1.5 | 55% | — | 45% |
| -1 | 55% | 23% | 22% |
| -0.5 | 78% | — | 22% |
| +0.5 | 95% | — | 5% |
| +1 | 95% | 4% | 1% |
| +1.5 | 99% | — | 1% |
| +2 | 99% | 1% | 0% |
| +2.5 | 100% | — | 0% |
Clean Sheet
AZ keeps clean sheet
64%
✗
SC Heerenveen keeps clean sheet
11%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.