PSV vs AZ, Eredivisie 2021-22 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
Match Preview
PSV vs AZ — Eredivisie at Philips Stadion.
Match Details
- Referee Allard Lindhout
- Referee Kevin Blom
- Referee Johan Balder
- Referee Rob Dieperink
- Referee Roy de Nas
- Referee Rogier Honig
4 games this season
🟨 0.0/game
⚽ 2.3 goals/game
Standings
| # | Team | P | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | AZ | 2 | 6 |
| 2 | Fortuna Sittard | 2 | 4 |
| 3 | PSV | 2 | 4 |
| 4 | SBV Excelsior | 2 | 3 |
| 5 | Go Ahead Eagles | 1 | 3 |
| 6 | NEC | 2 | 3 |
| 7 | AFC Ajax | 1 | 3 |
| 8 | Sparta Rotterdam | 2 | 3 |
| 9 | FC Groningen | 1 | 3 |
| 10 | Feyenoord Rotterdam | 1 | 3 |
| 11 | SC Heerenveen | 1 | 3 |
| 12 | Telstar 1963 | 2 | 3 |
| 13 | FC Twente '65 | 1 | 0 |
| 14 | ADO Den Haag | 1 | 0 |
| 15 | PEC Zwolle | 1 | 0 |
| 16 | FC Utrecht | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 05 Feb | AZ | H | 1–2 | L |
| 23 Jan | AFC Ajax | H | 1–2 | L |
| 16 Jan | FC Groningen | A | 1–0 | W |
| 23 Dec | Go Ahead Eagles | H | 2–0 | W |
| 19 Dec | RKC Waalwijk | A | 4–1 | W |
| 12 Dec | NEC | A | 2–1 | W |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 05 Feb | PSV | A | 2–1 | W |
| 22 Jan | SC Cambuur-Leeuwarden | H | 0–0 | D |
| 16 Jan | Fortuna Sittard | A | 2–1 | W |
| 21 Dec | FC Groningen | H | 1–0 | W |
| 18 Dec | Willem II Tilburg | H | 4–1 | W |
| 12 Dec | AFC Ajax | A | 2–1 | W |
Season Stats
| PSV | AZ | |
|---|---|---|
| #3 | Position | #1 |
| 4 | Points | 6 |
| 2 | Played | 2 |
| 1 / 1 / 0 | W / D / L | 2 / 0 / 0 |
| 4 | Scored | 6 |
| 3 | Conceded | 1 |
| +1 | GD | +5 |
| 2.00 | PPG | 3.00 |
| 50% | Win % | 100% |
Key Stats
60%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (15 games)
H2H (15 games)
80%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
0%
Clean Sheets
PSV this season
PSV this season
50%
Clean Sheets
AZ this season
AZ this season
PSV are 3rd (4 pts). AZ are 1st (6 pts).
Goal Timing (This Season)
PSV
0-15
1/–
16-30
–/–
31-45
–/1
46-60
2/1
61-75
1/–
76+
–/1
■ Scored ■ Conceded
AZ
0-15
–/–
16-30
–/–
31-45
1/–
46-60
2/–
61-75
2/1
76+
1/–
■ Scored ■ Conceded
Events
Match Events
- 0' And we are off! PSV vs AZ — let the football do the talking.
- 5' A tactical chess match is unfolding here. The question is which manager blinks first.
- 10' 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.
- 15' Although teams showed high tempo form the start, they seem to slow down a bit. Both sides really need to catch a fire. Otherwise, we have another goalless match.
- 19' A stunning finish from Armando Obispo — that came from absolutely nowhere!
- 24' Neither side is committing men forward. This has all the hallmarks of a tense, tactical contest.
- 29' Morocco international Zakaria Aboukhlal has been a key figure this campaign — 0 goals and 0 assists in the Array this season.
- 34' Players seem to put ease on their energy level Spectators hardly appreciate such approach. Teams need to speed up the tempo.
- 39' The 35-year-old Jordy Clasie has been sensational this season — 0 goals and 0 assists is a remarkable return.
- 40' GOAL! Bruno Martins Indi scores on 40. Assisted by Owen Wijndal
- 41' What composure from Bruno Martins Indi! The Netherlands international strokes it home. 1-2.
- 46' AZ fans have not had much to celebrate tonight. Their side is struggling to get forward.
- 51' AZ started playing very sharply right from the kick off. However, it slowed down the tempo rapidly by 51.
- 56' A moment of individual brilliance could settle this. Both teams are waiting for that decisive action.
- 61' Jordan Teze has been one of the livelier players on the pitch with 0 goals to his name this season.
- 62' Time for substitution for PSV. Ritsu Doan is replaced by Eran Zahavi.
- 67' It is a substitution in AZ team. Vangelis Pavlidis is replaced by Zakaria Aboukhlal on 67 minute.
- 70' Fredrik Midtsjo has been a danger all night but risks an early exit having now seen a Yellow card on 70.
- 72' The referee has no hesitation. Owen Wijndal is booked for AZ — Yellow card on 72.
- 73' The referee shows AZ player a Yellow card on 73.
- 74' Poor challenge from Jordan Teze. The referee spots it immediately and shows the Yellow card.
- 75' The referee reaches into his pocket. Out comes the Yellow card for Jordan Teze.
- 75' The crowd applauds Bruno Martins Indi as he leaves the pitch. Sam Beukema steps in for AZ.
- 75' The Sweden left winger Jesper Karlsson breaks the deadlock on 75 minutes. 1-3!
- 76' Jesper Karlsson makes no mistake. The score reads 1-4 and AZ are in front.
- 81' It is a cagey affair so far. PSV in their trying to find a way past AZ's compact .
- 83' Tijani Reijnders has so much to prove this time. He replaces Jordy Clasie on 83 minute.
- 88' While there is no rush on the pitch, let’s have a look at some stats. Vangelis Pavlidis made 165 appearances and scored 124 goals. He is very likely to score a goal today.
- 89' Fresh legs for PSV! Bruma comes on to replace Philipp Mwene.
- 90' A moment of madness from Yukinari Sugawara on 90 minutes earns him a Yellow card. AZ will be frustrated.
- The final whistle goes. A composed, disciplined performance from AZ to claim maximum points.
Lineups
PSV Lineups
Starting XI
- 4
- 17
- 11
- 3
-
25
Ritsu Doan ↓ Eran Zahavi 62'
- 6
- 18
- 27
-
29
Philipp Mwene ↓ Bruma 89'
- 38
-
23
Joey Veerman ↓ Yorbe Vertessen 62'
Bench
- 15
- 16
- 31
-
19
Bruma ↑ 89'
- 21
-
7
Eran Zahavi ↑ 62'
-
32
Yorbe Vertessen ↑ 62'
- –
- 58
Coach
Roger Schmidt
AZ Lineups
Starting XI
- 3
- 5
- 6
- 4
- 10
-
20
Jordy Clasie ↓ Tijani Reijnders 83'
- 9
- 2
- 1
- 18
- 11
Bench
-
31
Sam Beukema ↑ 75'
- 12
-
7
Zakaria Aboukhlal ↑ 67'
- 23
- 16
- 14
-
24
Tijani Reijnders ↑ 83'
- –
Coach
Pascal Jansen
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
PSV Form
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
3 / 4
0.91
PSV xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
2.31
AZ xG
I would bet for:
Over 2.5 goals 61% + AZ to win 60%
Match Result
✓ CorrectActual: AZ win
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 3.22
Actual: Yes — both scored
Over / Under Goals
✓ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 95% |
|
5% |
| ± 1.5 | 83% |
|
17% |
| ± 2.5 | 61% |
|
39% |
| ± 3.5 | 40% |
|
60% |
| ± 4.5 | 23% |
|
77% |
Double Chance
PSV or Draw
40%
Draw or AZ
82%
PSV or AZ
78%
Half-Time Result
✗ WrongActual: Draw at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
0 – 2
10.6%
1 – 2
Actual
1 – 1
9.1%
0 – 1
8.8%
0 – 3
7.9%
1 – 3
7.2%
0 – 0
5.4%
0 – 4
4.6%
2 – 2
4.2%
1 – 4
4.2%
2 – 1
3.7%
2 – 3
3.3%
Asian Handicap — PSV
| Handicap | PSV covers | Push | AZ covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 1% | — | 99% |
| -2 | 1% | 3% | 96% |
| -1.5 | 4% | — | 96% |
| -1 | 4% | 8% | 87% |
| -0.5 | 13% | — | 87% |
| +0.5 | 33% | — | 67% |
| +1 | 33% | 22% | 45% |
| +1.5 | 55% | — | 45% |
| +2 | 55% | 20% | 25% |
| +2.5 | 75% | — | 25% |
Clean Sheet
PSV keeps clean sheet
11%
✓
AZ keeps clean sheet
41%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.

