Willem II Tilburg vs AZ, 2018-19 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
Match Preview
Willem II Tilburg vs AZ — Eredivisie at Koning Willem II Stadion.
- Willem II Tilburg 7 games · 2 pts (2026/27)
- AZ 7 games · 19 pts (2026/27)
Match Details
- Referee Rob Dieperink
- Referee Patrick Langkamp
- Referee Nicky Siebert
- Referee Ingmar Oostrom
- Referee Edgar Bijl
Standings
| # | Team | P | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | AZ | 7 | 19 |
| 2 | Feyenoord Rotterdam | 7 | 17 |
| 3 | PSV | 7 | 16 |
| 4 | FC Twente '65 | 7 | 16 |
| 5 | AFC Ajax | 7 | 14 |
| 6 | Fortuna Sittard | 7 | 13 |
| 7 | SBV Excelsior | 7 | 11 |
| 8 | FC Groningen | 7 | 11 |
| 9 | Go Ahead Eagles | 7 | 10 |
| 10 | SC Heerenveen | 7 | 9 |
| 11 | NEC | 7 | 8 |
| 12 | Sparta Rotterdam | 7 | 5 |
| 13 | Telstar 1963 | 7 | 5 |
| 14 | SC Cambuur-Leeuwarden | 7 | 5 |
| 15 | FC Utrecht | 7 | 5 |
| 16 | PEC Zwolle | 7 | 4 |
| 17 | ADO Den Haag | 7 | 2 |
| 18 | Willem II Tilburg | 7 | 2 |
Head-to-Head
Recent Form
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | #1 |
| 2 | Points | 19 |
| 7 | Played | 7 |
| 0 / 2 / 5 | W / D / L | 6 / 1 / 0 |
| 6 | Scored | 18 |
| 20 | Conceded | 6 |
| -14 | GD | +12 |
| 0.29 | PPG | 2.71 |
| 0% | Win % | 86% |
Key Stats
73%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (11 games)
H2H (11 games)
55%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
0%
Clean Sheets
Willem II Tilburg this season
Willem II Tilburg this season
43%
Clean Sheets
AZ this season
AZ this season
Willem II Tilburg are 18th (2 pts). AZ are 1st (19 pts).
Goal Timing (This Season)
Willem II Tilburg
0-15
1/1
16-30
–/1
31-45
–/5
46-60
–/1
61-75
1/8
76+
4/4
■ Scored ■ Conceded
AZ
0-15
2/–
16-30
1/3
31-45
3/–
46-60
4/–
61-75
4/1
76+
4/2
■ Scored ■ Conceded
Top Scorers (This Season)
Willem II Tilburg
| Devin Haen | 3 G | 1 A |
| Thomas Verheydt | 1 G |
AZ
| Ro-Zangelo Daal | 4 G | |
| Mexx Meerdink | 3 G | 2 A |
| Jizz Hornkamp | 2 G | |
| Ayoub Oufkir | 2 G | |
| Calvin Stengs | 1 G | 1 A |
Events
Match Events
- 0' That's the starting whistle at Koning Willem II Stadion. Ninety minutes of football awaits between Willem II Tilburg and AZ.
- 5' Timon Wellenreuther needs to be pretty careful with his discipline considering 0 Red cards this season.
- 10' AZ 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.
- 13' What a moment for Marious Vrousai! That strike on 13 puts his side firmly in control.
- 18' The tempo has dropped considerably in the last few minutes. Adrie Koster will be considering his options from the bench.
- 23' The energy levels are beginning to show. John van den Brom might look to freshen things up shortly.
- 28' The clock is ticking and both teams know a goal could change everything at this point.
- 29' Magnificent from Daniel Crowley! That is 11 goals in 168 appearances — and it could not have come at a better time.
- 34' Players seem to put ease on their energy level Spectators hardly appreciate such approach. Teams need to speed up the tempo.
- 39' Supporters expect more eagerness from Bjorn Maars Johnsen, as he is very good at scoring at Koning Willem II Stadion with 0 goals in the last 0 games.
- 44' Vangelis Pavlidis has certainly something to prove this evening. He made 3 appearances with only 6 goals this season.
- 48' The referee does not hesitate — a Yellow card for Adam Maher on 48 minutes.
- 53' Peru international Renato Tapia has been a key figure this campaign — 0 goals and 0 assists in the Array this season.
- 54' A meaty challenge results in booking for Mats Seuntjens on 54.
- 58' AZ ring the changes. Ricardo van Rhijn has done his job and it is now time for Bjorn Maars Johnsen to step up.
- 63' Neither side is committing men forward. This has all the hallmarks of a tense, tactical contest.
- 68' Daniel Crowley makes way for Vurnon Anita at the 68 minute mark. A tactical switch from Willem II Tilburg.
- 73' The Array continues to deliver drama. Both Willem II Tilburg and AZ are desperate not to drop points on matchday .
- 78' A stunning finish from Guus Til — that came from absolutely nowhere!
- 81' Fresh legs for Willem II Tilburg! Dries Saddiki comes on to replace Renato Tapia.
- 86' AZ fans have not had much to celebrate tonight. Their side is struggling to get forward.
- 89' Ron Vlaar is having his name booked by the referee on 89.
- 90' Willem II Tilburg ring the changes. Alexander Isak has done his job and it is now time for Vangelis Pavlidis to step up.
- Full Time. Willem II Tilburg beats AZ
Lineups
Willem II Tilburg Lineups
Starting XI
- 1
- 3
- 4
- 25
- 15
-
14
Daniel Crowley ↓ Vurnon Anita 68'
- 5
- 8
-
26
Renato Tapia ↓ Dries Saddiki 81'
- 9
- 16
Bench
-
23
Vurnon Anita ↑ 68'
- 27
- 21
- 7
-
17
Dries Saddiki ↑ 81'
- 12
- 28
-
10
Vangelis Pavlidis ↑ 90'
Coach
Adrie Koster
AZ Lineups
Starting XI
- 26
- 1
- 4
- 34
- 5
- 10
- 7
- 8
- 6
- 20
- 11
Bench
- 28
- 23
-
9
Bjorn Maars Johnsen ↑ 58'
- 12
- 15
- 17
- 18
- 22
Coach
John van den Brom
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Albert Gudmundsson | 4 |
| Teun Koopmeiners | 3 |
| Che Nunnely | 3 |
| Zakaria Aboukhlal | 2 |
| Mats Kohlert | 2 |
| Elton Kabangu | 2 |
| Mike Ndayishimye | 2 |
| Bruno Martins Indi | 2 |
Willem II Tilburg Form
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
2 / 4
1.03
Willem II Tilburg xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
2.43
AZ xG
I would bet for:
Over 2.5 goals 66% + Both teams to score 59%
Match Result
✗ WrongActual: Willem II Tilburg win
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 3.46
Actual: Yes — both scored
Over / Under Goals
✓ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 96% |
|
4% |
| ± 1.5 | 86% |
|
14% |
| ± 2.5 | 66% |
|
34% |
| ± 3.5 | 45% |
|
55% |
| ± 4.5 | 27% |
|
73% |
Double Chance
Willem II Tilburg or Draw
46%
Draw or AZ
75%
Willem II Tilburg or AZ
79%
Half-Time Result
✗ WrongActual: Willem II Tilburg win at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
0 – 2
9.3%
1 – 2
9.3%
1 – 1
8.7%
1 – 3
7.4%
0 – 1
7.3%
0 – 3
7.3%
2 – 2
4.7%
1 – 4
4.5%
0 – 0
4.5%
0 – 4
4.4%
2 – 1
Actual
2 – 3
3.9%
Asian Handicap — Willem II Tilburg
| Handicap | Willem II Tilburg covers | Push | AZ covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 1% | — | 99% |
| -2 | 1% | 4% | 95% |
| -1.5 | 5% | — | 95% |
| -1 | 5% | 9% | 86% |
| -0.5 | 14% | — | 86% |
| +0.5 | 33% | — | 67% |
| +1 | 33% | 21% | 45% |
| +1.5 | 55% | — | 45% |
| +2 | 55% | 20% | 26% |
| +2.5 | 74% | — | 26% |
Clean Sheet
Willem II Tilburg keeps clean sheet
10%
✓
AZ keeps clean sheet
36%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.