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AZ vs Willem II Tilburg, Eredivisie 2019-20 REGULAR SEASON

Eredivisie · 2019-20
AZ
1 – 3
Full Time
Willem II Tilburg
Sat 18 Jan 2020 · 19:45 UTC AFAS Stadion HT 45' · FT 45'
Stijn Wuytens 11' Y
Y 56' Jordens Peters
Teun Koopmeiners 71' Y
Owen Wijndal 71' Y

Overview

Match Preview

AZ vs Willem II Tilburg — Eredivisie at AFAS Stadion.

Match Details

  • Referee Bjorn Kuipers
  • Referee Sander van Roekel
  • Referee Erwin Zeinstra
  • Referee Erwin Blank
  • Referee Martin Perez

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

4
2
4
AZ 10 games · Avg 3.4 goals Willem II Tilburg
Last 5 meetings
2020-01-18 AZ 1–3 Willem II Tilburg 2019-10-06 Willem II Tilburg 1–1 AZ 2019-02-24 Willem II Tilburg 2–1 AZ 2018-12-01 AZ 0–2 Willem II Tilburg

Recent Form

AZ
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
18 Jan Willem II Tilburg H 1–3 L
21 Dec Sparta Rotterdam A 0–3 L
15 Dec AFC Ajax H 1–0 W
12 Dec Manchester United FC A 0–4 L
07 Dec PEC Zwolle A 3–0 W
01 Dec VVV Venlo H 1–0 W
Willem II Tilburg
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
18 Jan AZ A 3–1 W
21 Dec Fortuna Sittard H 0–0 D
13 Dec SC Heerenveen A 2–1 W
06 Dec AFC Ajax A 2–0 W
30 Nov Sparta Rotterdam H 4–0 W
23 Nov ADO Den Haag A 3–3 D

Season Stats

AZ Willem II Tilburg
#3 Position #18
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

70% Both Teams to Score
H2H (10 games)
60% Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history

AZ are 3rd (0 pts). Willem II Tilburg are 18th (0 pts).

Events

Match Events

  • 0' Packed stands, loud atmosphere — AZ and Willem II Tilburg get this one started.
  • 5' 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.
  • 10' Neither side is committing men forward. This has all the hallmarks of a tense, tactical contest.
  • 11' The referee has no hesitation. Stijn Wuytens is booked for AZ — Yellow card on 11.
  • 16' A moment of individual brilliance could settle this. Both teams are waiting for that decisive action.
  • 21' The 30-year-old Oussama Idrissi has been sensational this season — 0 goals and 0 assists is a remarkable return.
  • 26' We are waiting for someone to take the initiative. Who will be the first to commit to attack?
  • 27' Oussama Idrissi makes no mistake. The score reads 1-0 and AZ are in front.
  • 32' Willem II Tilburg seems to be on a short break. The game is mainly concentrated in the center. It’s high time they got back to action. Otherwise, it looks like a goalless game.
  • 37' While there is no rush on the pitch, let’s have a look at some stats. Damil Dankerlui made 165 appearances and scored 4 goals. He is very likely to score a goal today.
  • 42' It looks like no one’s ball. AZ is used to counterattacking playing. None of the sides are ready to take the lead.
  • 47' Timon Wellenreuther has been relatively quiet despite scoring 2 goals in his last 165 appearances.
  • 52' The Array continues to deliver drama. Both AZ and Willem II Tilburg are desperate not to drop points on matchday .
  • 56' Jordens Peters has been a danger all night but risks an early exit having now seen a Yellow card on 56.
  • 60' The supporters are chanting for Zakaria Aboukhlal. He replaces Oussama Idrissi on 60 minute.
  • 65' What a moment for Mats Kohlert! That strike on 65 puts his side firmly in control.
  • 70' Spectators are craving for more action. Both teams play very cautiously. They need to put some more energy.
  • 71' Teun Koopmeiners was booked on 71.
  • 74' The crowd applauds Dani de Wit as he leaves the pitch. Yukinari Sugawara steps in for AZ.
  • 75' Another change for Willem II Tilburg made on 75 minute. Che Nunnely leaves to be changed by Damil Dankerlui.
  • 78' Vangelis Pavlidis doubles the advantage! 1-2 and this game is slipping away from the opposition.
  • 79' Ferdy Druijf gets the nod from AZ. He replaces Ron Vlaar and will look to change the dynamic.
  • 80' Mats Kohlert makes way for Miquel Nelom at the 80 minute mark. A tactical switch from Willem II Tilburg.
  • 83' Brilliant from the ! Mike Ndayishimye makes it 1-3 with a superb finish on 83.
  • 88' The travelling Willem II Tilburg supporters hardly appreciate their team being pressed down to the backline.
  • The final whistle goes. A composed, disciplined performance from Willem II Tilburg to claim maximum points.

Lineups

AZ Lineups

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Arne Slot

Willem II Tilburg Lineups

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Adrie Koster

H2H

H2H Top Scorers

PlayerGoals
Albert Gudmundsson 4
Che Nunnely 3
Teun Koopmeiners 3
Mike Ndayishimye 2
Bruno Martins Indi 2
Fran Sol 2
Zakaria Aboukhlal 2
Mats Kohlert 2

Head to Head

2020-01-18 AZ 1–3 Willem II Tilburg 2019-10-06 Willem II Tilburg 1–1 AZ 2019-02-24 Willem II Tilburg 2–1 AZ 2018-12-01 AZ 0–2 Willem II Tilburg

AZ Form

2020-01-18 AZ 1–3 Willem II Tilburg L 2019-12-21 Sparta Rotterdam 3–0 AZ L 2019-12-15 AZ 1–0 AFC Ajax W 2019-12-12 Manchester United FC 4–0 AZ L 2019-12-07 PEC Zwolle 0–3 AZ W 2019-12-01 AZ 1–0 VVV Venlo W

Willem II Tilburg Form

2020-01-18 AZ 1–3 Willem II Tilburg W 2019-12-21 Willem II Tilburg 0–0 Fortuna Sittard D 2019-12-13 SC Heerenveen 1–2 Willem II Tilburg W 2019-12-06 AFC Ajax 0–2 Willem II Tilburg W 2019-11-30 Willem II Tilburg 4–0 Sparta Rotterdam W 2019-11-23 ADO Den Haag 3–3 Willem II Tilburg D

Predictions

Prediction accuracy
1 / 4
0.49 AZ xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.02 Willem II Tilburg xG
I would bet for: Under 2.5 goals 80% + Under — clean sheet likely 74%

Match Result

✓ Correct
AZ20% Draw35% Willem II Tilburg45%
Actual: Willem II Tilburg win

Both Teams to Score

✗ Wrong
Yes26% 0% No74%
Avg goals/match: 1.51
Actual: Yes — both scored

Over / Under Goals

✗ O/U 2.5
Line Over Under
± 0.5 75%
25%
± 1.5 45%
55%
± 2.5 20%
80%
± 3.5 7%
93%
± 4.5 2%
98%

Double Chance

AZ or Draw
55%
Draw or Willem II Tilburg
80%
AZ or Willem II Tilburg
65%

Half-Time Result

✗ Wrong
AZ10% Draw61% Willem II Tilburg29%
Actual: AZ win at HT

Correct Score

✓ In top 12
0 – 0
24.7%
0 – 1
21.2%
1 – 1
11.9%
0 – 2
10.8%
1 – 0
9.2%
1 – 2
5.8%
0 – 3
3.6%
2 – 1
2.6%
2 – 0
2.3%
1 – 3
Actual
2 – 2
1.5%
0 – 4
0.9%

Asian Handicap — AZ

Handicap AZ covers Push Willem II Tilburg covers
-2.5 0% — 100%
-2 0% 3% 97%
-1.5 3% — 97%
-1 3% 12% 85%
-0.5 15% — 85%
+0.5 54% — 46%
+1 54% 28% 19%
+1.5 81% — 19%
+2 81% 13% 6%
+2.5 94% — 6%

Clean Sheet

AZ keeps clean sheet
37% ✓
Willem II Tilburg keeps clean sheet
62% ✗

Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.