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Willem II Tilburg vs AZ, 2018-19 REGULAR SEASON

Eredivisie · 2018-19
Willem II Tilburg
2 – 1
Full Time
AZ
Sun 24 Feb 2019 · 15:45 UTC Koning Willem II Stadion HT 45' · FT 45'
Y 48' Adam Maher
Y 54' Mats Seuntjens
Y 89' Ron Vlaar

Overview

Match Preview

Willem II Tilburg vs AZ — Eredivisie at Koning Willem II Stadion.

Match Details

  • Referee Rob Dieperink
  • Referee Patrick Langkamp
  • Referee Nicky Siebert
  • Referee Ingmar Oostrom
  • Referee Edgar Bijl

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

Recent Form

Willem II Tilburg
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
24 Feb AZ H 2–1 W
16 Feb SBV Vitesse A 2–3 L
09 Feb VVV Venlo A 1–2 L
02 Feb FC Groningen H 1–2 L
27 Jan FC Utrecht A 1–0 W
20 Jan NAC Breda H 2–0 W
AZ
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
24 Feb Willem II Tilburg A 1–2 L
16 Feb VVV Venlo H 3–0 W
08 Feb NAC Breda A 3–0 W
02 Feb FC Emmen H 5–0 W
27 Jan SC Heerenveen A 2–0 W
19 Jan FC Utrecht H 3–0 W

Season Stats

Willem II Tilburg AZ
#18 Position #3
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

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

Events

Match Events

  • 0' Both captains have shaken hands and the referee is ready. We are underway at Koning Willem II Stadion!
  • 5' 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.
  • 10' Guus Til has certainly something to prove this evening. He made 0 appearances with only 0 goals this season.
  • 13' Brilliant from the ! Marious Vrousai makes it 1-0 with a superb finish on 13.
  • 18' 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.
  • 23' Not even hints on scoring a goal over the last 23 minutes.
  • 28' The travelling AZ supporters hardly appreciate their team being pressed down to the backline.
  • 29' Daniel Crowley has been a constant threat and now delivers with a goal on 29 minutes.
  • 34' AZ fans have not had much to celebrate tonight. Their side is struggling to get forward.
  • 39' While there is no rush on the pitch, let’s have a look at some stats. Ricardo van Rhijn made 300 appearances and scored 5 goals. He is very likely to score a goal today.
  • 44' named a earlier, and opted for a in response. A fascinating tactical duel is developing.
  • 48' Adam Maher catches the referee's attention in entirely the wrong way. Yellow card on 48.
  • 53' has dominated the recent head-to-head record, winning 0 of the last 0 meetings.
  • 54' Controversy at the stadium! Mats Seuntjens argues furiously but the Yellow card stands.
  • 58' The AZ bench stirs into life. Ricardo van Rhijn is withdrawn and Bjorn Maars Johnsen gets his opportunity.
  • 63' The energy levels are beginning to show. Adrie Koster might look to freshen things up shortly.
  • 68' It is a substitution in Willem II Tilburg team. Daniel Crowley is replaced by Vurnon Anita on 68 minute.
  • 73' AZ are keeping things exceptionally tight at the back. It will take something special to break them down.
  • 78' Magnificent from Guus Til! That is 65 goals in 300 appearances — and it could not have come at a better time.
  • 81' Willem II Tilburg make a change. Renato Tapia trudges off to be replaced by Dries Saddiki on 81 minutes.
  • 86' The teams are not in a rush to score plenty of goals. It might look strange considering Willem II Tilburg that had 165 games and scored 214 goals.
  • 89' Ron Vlaar catches the referee's attention in entirely the wrong way. Yellow card on 89.
  • 90' Vangelis Pavlidis gets the nod from Willem II Tilburg. He replaces Alexander Isak and will look to change the dynamic.
  • Another three points for Willem II Tilburg.

Lineups

Willem II Tilburg Lineups

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Adrie Koster

AZ Lineups

Starting XI

Bench

Coach John van den Brom

Predictions

Prediction accuracy
1 / 4
0.81 Willem II Tilburg xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
0.57 AZ xG
I would bet for: Under 2.5 goals 83% + Willem II Tilburg or Draw 77%

Match Result

✓ Correct
Willem II Tilburg41% Draw37% AZ22%
Actual: Willem II Tilburg win

Both Teams to Score

✗ Wrong
Yes26% 0% No74%
Avg goals/match: 1.38
Actual: Yes — both scored

Over / Under Goals

✗ O/U 2.5
Line Over Under
± 0.5 72%
28%
± 1.5 41%
59%
± 2.5 17%
83%
± 3.5 6%
94%
± 4.5 2%
98%

Double Chance

Willem II Tilburg or Draw
77%
Draw or AZ
59%
Willem II Tilburg or AZ
63%

Half-Time Result

✗ Wrong
Willem II Tilburg22% Draw65% AZ13%
Actual: Willem II Tilburg win at HT

Correct Score

✓ In top 12
0 – 0
27.7%
1 – 0
18.7%
1 – 1
12.7%
0 – 1
12.7%
2 – 0
7.6%
2 – 1
Actual
0 – 2
3.7%
1 – 2
3.4%
3 – 0
2%
2 – 2
1.6%
3 – 1
1.4%
0 – 3
0.7%

Asian Handicap — Willem II Tilburg

Handicap Willem II Tilburg covers Push AZ covers
-2.5 3% — 97%
-2 3% 9% 88%
-1.5 12% — 88%
-1 12% 24% 64%
-0.5 36% — 64%
+0.5 78% — 22%
+1 78% 16% 5%
+1.5 95% — 5%
+2 95% 4% 1%
+2.5 99% — 1%

Clean Sheet

Willem II Tilburg keeps clean sheet
57% ✗
AZ keeps clean sheet
45% ✓

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