FC Utrecht vs AZ, 2018-19 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
Match Preview
FC Utrecht vs AZ — Eredivisie .
- FC Utrecht 12 games · 12 pts (2026/27)
- AZ 12 games · 23 pts (2026/27)
Match Details
- Referee Charles Schaap
- Referee Kevin Blom
- Referee Joost van Zuilen
- Referee Martin van den Kerkhof
- Referee Alex Bos
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
Last 5 meetings
Recent Form
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20 Oct | AZ | H | 2–1 | W |
| 05 Oct | NAC Breda | H | 2–1 | W |
| 30 Sep | FC Groningen | A | 1–1 | D |
| 23 Sep | Feyenoord Rotterdam | A | 0–1 | L |
| 16 Sep | FC Emmen | H | 1–2 | L |
| 01 Sep | Fortuna Sittard | A | 1–1 | D |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20 Oct | FC Utrecht | A | 1–2 | L |
| 07 Oct | AFC Ajax | A | 0–5 | L |
| 30 Sep | PEC Zwolle | H | 2–2 | D |
| 23 Sep | FC Groningen | A | 3–1 | W |
| 16 Sep | Feyenoord Rotterdam | H | 1–1 | D |
| 02 Sep | Heracles Almelo | A | 2–3 | L |
Season Stats
| FC Utrecht | AZ | |
|---|---|---|
| #14 | Position | #5 |
| 12 | Points | 23 |
| 12 | Played | 12 |
| 3 / 3 / 6 | W / D / L | 7 / 2 / 3 |
| 21 | Scored | 24 |
| 34 | Conceded | 16 |
| -13 | GD | +8 |
| 1.00 | PPG | 1.92 |
| 25% | Win % | 58% |
Key Stats
69%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (16 games)
H2H (16 games)
75%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
0%
Clean Sheets
FC Utrecht this season
FC Utrecht this season
25%
Clean Sheets
AZ this season
AZ this season
FC Utrecht are 14th (12 pts). AZ are 5th (23 pts).
Goal Timing (This Season)
FC Utrecht
0-15
1/5
16-30
1/3
31-45
2/7
46-60
5/9
61-75
5/3
76+
7/7
■ Scored ■ Conceded
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
Top Scorers (This Season)
FC Utrecht
| Artem Stepanov | 5 G | |
| Yoann Cathline | 4 G | 2 A |
| Angel Alarcon | 4 G | 1 A |
| Dani de Wit | 3 G | 1 A |
| Adrian Blake | 2 G | 1 A |
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 |
Events
Match Events
- 0' Packed stands, loud atmosphere — FC Utrecht and AZ get this one started.
- 2' GOAL! Bjorn Maars Johnsen fires home to make it 0-1!
- 7' It looks surprising FC Utrecht does not make any changes. Teun Koopmeiners has some obvious troubles when approaching to the goal.
- 12' will be watching from the dugout nervously. His FC Utrecht side need to improve if they are to claim all three points.
- 17' AZ looks like a favorite considering 1 games won in last 1 matches with its main striker Peer Koopmeiners scoring 1 goals.
- 22' While there is no rush on the pitch, let’s have a look at some stats. Guus Til made 316 appearances and scored 73 goals. He is very likely to score a goal today.
- 27' Over 27 minutes have gone by without a meaningful attack. The supporters want more.
- 32' Spectators do not have much to choose from both teams. The sides had several scoring chances but they still need a bit more than just a sight of a goal.
- 36' GOAL! Urby Emanuelson scores on 36. Assisted by Gyrano Kerk
- 41' It’s high time John van den Brom made some changes to put the his team’s game back to action.
- 43' The referee reaches into his pocket. Out comes the Yellow card for Fredrik Midtsjo.
- 48' Supporters expect more eagerness from Mats Seuntjens, as he is very good at scoring at with 0 goals in the last 0 games.
- 53' AZ come into this ranked in Array. They desperately need points to push themselves up the standings.
- 57' Urby Emanuelson was booked on 57.
- 62' Both teams are passing the ball around with high level of urgency. AZ needs to do something about it to get closer to the goal.
- 67' Simon Gustafson has been disciplined this evening — perhaps mindful of those 0 cards already picked up this season.
- 72' Another change for FC Utrecht made on 72 minute. Oussama Tannane leaves to be changed by Sander van de Streek.
- 77' Netherlands international Thomas Ouwejan has been a key figure this campaign — 0 goals and 0 assists in the Array this season.
- 81' AZ ring the changes. Albert Gudmundsson has done his job and it is now time for Mats Seuntjens to step up.
- 82' The referee has no hesitation. Thomas Ouwejan is booked for AZ — Yellow card on 82.
- 84' FC Utrecht manager makes another effort to make the tables turned. Mark van der Maarel is hanging Leon Guwara on the field on 84 minute.
- 87' Ricardo van Rhijn puts AZ on the lead.
- 90' The AZ manager makes a substitution. Ricardo van Rhijn departs to be replaced by Dorin Rotariu.
- What a match! Full time at {STADIUM} — FC Utrecht 2-1 AZ.
Lineups
FC Utrecht Lineups
Starting XI
- 24
- 15
- 5
- 10
- 1
- 14
- 17
-
28
Urby Emanuelson ↓ Lukas Gortler 84'
- 7
- 8
- 21
Bench
-
2
Mark van der Maarel ↑ 84'
-
22
Sander van de Streek ↑ 72'
-
27
Lukas Gortler ↑ 84'
- 11
- 41
- 13
Coach
Dick Advocaat
AZ Lineups
Starting XI
- 28
- 9
- 1
- 12
- 34
- 5
- 10
- 2
- 8
- 6
- 11
Bench
- 26
- 4
- 15
- 18
-
20
Mats Seuntjens ↑ 81'
- 38
-
14
Dorin Rotariu ↑ 90'
- 22
Coach
John van den Brom
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Vangelis Pavlidis | 10 |
| Anastasios Douvikas | 7 |
| Sander van de Streek | 4 |
| Dani de Wit | 4 |
| Mees De Wit | 3 |
| Victor Jensen | 2 |
| Ricardo van Rhijn | 2 |
| Calvin Stengs | 2 |
Head to Head
FC Utrecht Form
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
4 / 4
1.82
FC Utrecht xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
2
AZ xG
I would bet for:
FC Utrecht or AZ 77% + Over 2.5 goals 72%
Match Result
✓ CorrectActual: FC Utrecht win
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 3.82
Actual: Yes — both scored
Over / Under Goals
✓ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 97% |
|
3% |
| ± 1.5 | 89% |
|
11% |
| ± 2.5 | 72% |
|
28% |
| ± 3.5 | 52% |
|
48% |
| ± 4.5 | 34% |
|
66% |
Double Chance
FC Utrecht or Draw
64%
Draw or AZ
59%
FC Utrecht or AZ
77%
Half-Time Result
✓ CorrectActual: Draw at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
1 – 1
8.8%
1 – 2
7.7%
2 – 1
Actual
2 – 2
6.9%
1 – 3
5.1%
2 – 3
4.6%
0 – 2
4.4%
3 – 1
4.3%
3 – 2
4.2%
0 – 1
3.9%
2 – 0
3.7%
1 – 0
3.5%
Asian Handicap — FC Utrecht
| Handicap | FC Utrecht covers | Push | AZ covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 8% | — | 92% |
| -2 | 8% | 11% | 81% |
| -1.5 | 19% | — | 81% |
| -1 | 19% | 16% | 65% |
| -0.5 | 35% | — | 65% |
| +0.5 | 58% | — | 42% |
| +1 | 58% | 18% | 24% |
| +1.5 | 76% | — | 24% |
| +2 | 76% | 13% | 11% |
| +2.5 | 89% | — | 11% |
Clean Sheet
FC Utrecht keeps clean sheet
14%
✓
AZ keeps clean sheet
17%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.