PSV vs AZ, Eredivisie 2024-25 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
Match Preview
PSV vs AZ — Eredivisie at Philips Stadion.
Match Details
- Referee Danny Makkelie
- Assistant 1 Hessel Steegstra
- Assistant 2 Jan de Vries
18 games this season
🟨 2.5/game
⚽ 8.6 goals/game
🟥 1 total
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11 Jan | AZ | H | 2–2 | D |
| 22 Dec | Feyenoord Rotterdam | H | 3–0 | W |
| 14 Dec | SC Heerenveen | A | 0–1 | L |
| 10 Dec | Stade Brestois 29 | A | 0–1 | L |
| 06 Dec | FC Twente '65 | H | 6–1 | W |
| 01 Dec | FC Utrecht | A | 5–2 | W |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11 Jan | PSV | A | 2–2 | D |
| 21 Dec | FC Twente '65 | H | 1–0 | W |
| 15 Dec | NAC Breda | A | 2–1 | W |
| 12 Dec | PFK Ludogorets 1945 Razgrad | A | 2–2 | D |
| 08 Dec | AFC Ajax | H | 2–1 | W |
| 01 Dec | Heracles Almelo | H | 1–0 | 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' KICK OFF: PSV gets underway.
- 5' The home supporters are growing impatient. PSV must find a spark to ignite this game.
- 10' The midfield battle is intense right now. Both PSV and AZ are fighting for every inch of the pitch.
- 15' Zico Buurmeester is a natural central midfielder and has been asked to do a very specific job for AZ tonight.
- 20' PSV are deployed in a 4-2-3-1 today, looking to exploit space against AZ's 4-2-3-1 shape.
- 25' Croatia international Ivan Perisic has been a key figure this campaign — 1 goals and 1 assists in the Array this season.
- 27' Controversy at the stadium! David Wolfe argues furiously but the card stands.
- 32' named a 4-2-3-1 earlier, and opted for a 4-2-3-1 in response. A fascinating tactical duel is developing.
- 37' PSV are enjoying more possession but struggling to find a way through a disciplined AZ backline.
- 42' A goal from the Sweden international Mayckel Lahdo! He fires home on 42 to make it 0-1!
- 47' Spectators are craving for more action. Both teams play very cautiously. They need to put some more energy.
- 52' We miss some good tackles and strikes. Is there anyone on the field to put the game back to action?
- 56' Ruben van Bommel gets the nod from AZ. He replaces Mayckel Lahdo and will look to change the dynamic.
- 61' It looks surprising PSV does not make any changes. Malik Tillman has some obvious troubles when approaching to the goal.
- 66' A tactical chess match is unfolding here. The question is which manager blinks first.
- 67' The PSV manager makes a substitution. Ivan Perisic departs to be replaced by Johan Bakayoko.
- 68' Luuk de Jong is having a superb {COMPETITION} campaign — that is 0 goals this season for the centre-forward.
- 73' The AZ bench stirs into life. Troy Parrott is withdrawn and Mexx Meerdink gets his opportunity.
- 74' Mexx Meerdink has been a constant threat and now delivers with a goal on 74 minutes.
- 76' Jordy Clasie is having his name booked by the referee on 76.
- 80' The whistle greets Olivier Boscagli as he departs to be replaced by Ricardo Pepi.
- 83' Another change for AZ made on 83 minute. Sven Mijnans leaves to be changed by Zico Buurmeester.
- 85' Magnificent from Luuk de Jong! That is 135 goals in 436 appearances — and it could not have come at a better time.
- 90' Supporters expect more eagerness from Ryan Flamingo, as he is very good at scoring at Philips Stadion with 3 goals in the last 3 games.
- The referee brings this contest to a close. take all three points.
Lineups
PSV Lineups
4-2-3-1Starting XI
- 17
- 9
- 22
- 10
-
18
Olivier Boscagli ↓ Ricardo Pepi 80'
- 1
-
5
Ivan Perisic ↓ Johan Bakayoko 67'
-
34
Ismael Saibari ↓ Joey Veerman 67'
-
7
Malik Tillman ↓ Guus Til 67'
- 6
- 37
Bench
- 4
-
20
Guus Til ↑ 67'
- 16
-
14
Ricardo Pepi ↑ 80'
-
23
Joey Veerman ↑ 67'
-
11
Johan Bakayoko ↑ 67'
- 32
- 51
AZ Lineups
4-2-3-1Starting XI
- 8
-
10
Sven Mijnans ↓ Zico Buurmeester 83'
-
9
Troy Parrott ↓ Mexx Meerdink 73'
- 16
- 23
- 6
- 5
-
21
Ernest Poku ↓ Denso Kasius 73'
- 1
- 3
- 18
Bench
- 41
-
4
Bruno Martins Indi ↑ 83'
- 12
-
28
Zico Buurmeester ↑ 83'
- 34
-
30
Denso Kasius ↑ 73'
-
35
Mexx Meerdink ↑ 73'
- 22
-
7
Ruben van Bommel ↑ 56'
- 33
- 17
- 37
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 |
| Dani de Wit | 1 |
Head to Head
PSV Form
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
2 / 4
1.74
PSV xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
2
AZ xG
I would bet for:
PSV or AZ 77% + Over 2.5 goals 71%
Match Result
✗ WrongActual: Draw
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 3.74
Actual: Yes — both scored
Over / Under Goals
✓ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 96% |
|
4% |
| ± 1.5 | 89% |
|
11% |
| ± 2.5 | 71% |
|
29% |
| ± 3.5 | 51% |
|
49% |
| ± 4.5 | 32% |
|
68% |
Double Chance
PSV or Draw
62%
Draw or AZ
61%
PSV or AZ
77%
Half-Time Result
✗ WrongActual: AZ win at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
1 – 1
9.1%
1 – 2
8%
2 – 1
7%
2 – 2
Actual
1 – 3
5.3%
0 – 2
4.8%
2 – 3
4.6%
0 – 1
4.2%
3 – 1
4%
3 – 2
4%
2 – 0
3.7%
0 – 0
3.6%
Asian Handicap — PSV
| Handicap | PSV covers | Push | AZ covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 7% | — | 93% |
| -2 | 7% | 10% | 83% |
| -1.5 | 17% | — | 83% |
| -1 | 17% | 16% | 67% |
| -0.5 | 33% | — | 67% |
| +0.5 | 56% | — | 44% |
| +1 | 56% | 19% | 25% |
| +1.5 | 75% | — | 25% |
| +2 | 75% | 13% | 12% |
| +2.5 | 88% | — | 12% |
Clean Sheet
PSV keeps clean sheet
14%
✓
AZ keeps clean sheet
18%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.

