Willem II Tilburg vs AZ, Eredivisie 2019-20 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
Match Preview
Willem II Tilburg vs AZ — Eredivisie .
- Willem II Tilburg 7 games · 2 pts (2026/27)
- AZ 7 games · 19 pts (2026/27)
Match Details
- Referee Dennis Higler
- Referee Joost van Zuilen
- Referee Johan Balder
- Referee Van der Eijk
- Referee Robin Hensgens
4 games this season
🟨 1.3/game
⚽ 4.0 goals/game
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 06 Oct | AZ | H | 1–1 | D |
| 29 Sep | FC Utrecht | A | 0–2 | L |
| 21 Sep | VVV Venlo | H | 1–0 | W |
| 15 Sep | Heracles Almelo | A | 1–4 | L |
| 01 Sep | Feyenoord Rotterdam | H | 0–1 | L |
| 24 Aug | FC Emmen | H | 2–1 | W |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 06 Oct | Willem II Tilburg | A | 1–1 | D |
| 03 Oct | Manchester United FC | H | 0–0 | D |
| 29 Sep | Heracles Almelo | H | 2–0 | W |
| 26 Sep | Feyenoord Rotterdam | A | 3–0 | W |
| 22 Sep | ADO Den Haag | A | 1–0 | W |
| 19 Sep | FK Partizan Beograd | A | 2–2 | D |
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' The referee blows the starting whistle. The fans are roaring. The teams are ready for the match. Willem II Tilburg is hosting AZ for another epic battle.
- 5' While players are taking a pause, let’s have a look at their stats. The teams met 0 times this season with winning -% of all matches.
- 10' Willem II Tilburg 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.
- 15' Willem II Tilburg is defending very well tonight not leaving a chance for their rivals to get through for a goal.
- 20' Not even hints on scoring a goal over the last 20 minutes.
- 22' Magnificent from Teun Koopmeiners! That is 79 goals in 304 appearances — and it could not have come at a better time.
- 27' Willem II Tilburg currently sit in the Array table. A result here could be decisive in the race for the top positions.
- 31' A goal from the Germany international Mats Kohlert! He fires home on 31 to make it 1-1!
- 36' Over 36 minutes have gone by without a meaningful attack. The supporters want more.
- 41' Neither side is committing men forward. This has all the hallmarks of a tense, tactical contest.
- 46' The crowd applauds Marious Vrousai as he leaves the pitch. Mike Ndayishimye steps in for Willem II Tilburg.
- 51' The 36-year-old Freek Heerkens has been sensational this season — 0 goals and 0 assists is a remarkable return.
- 56' Matchday of the Array and both teams know exactly what is at stake tonight.
- 61' 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.
- 63' The referee has no hesitation. Dani de Wit is booked for AZ — Yellow card on 63.
- 63' Yukinari Sugawara gets the nod from AZ. He replaces Dani de Wit and will look to change the dynamic.
- 64' Fresh legs for AZ! Pantelis Hatzidiakos comes on to replace Ron Vlaar.
- 69' AZ come into this ranked in Array. They desperately need points to push themselves up the standings.
- 74' We are waiting for someone to take the initiative. Who will be the first to commit to attack?
- 75' It’s a booking for AZ player. Teun Koopmeiners gets a Yellow card.
- 80' The referee has had an easy afternoon — neither side has been overly physical in the tackle.
- 82' Another change for AZ made on 82 minute. Jonas Svensson leaves to be changed by Ferdy Druijf.
- 84' AZ player sees a Yellow card in front of him.
- 89' The crowd applauds Mats Kohlert as he leaves the pitch. Bart Nieuwkoop steps in for Willem II Tilburg.
- 90' Myron Boadu was booked on 90.
- will have plenty to reflect on. were simply the better side today.
Lineups
Willem II Tilburg Lineups
Starting XI
- 1
- 3
- 4
- 17
- 8
-
11
Mats Kohlert ↓ Bart Nieuwkoop 89'
- 10
- 16
- 18
- 25
- 7
Bench
- 24
- 27
-
26
Bart Nieuwkoop ↑ 89'
- 9
-
21
Mike Ndayishimye ↑ 46'
- 33
- 36
- 22
- 28
- 13
Coach
Adrie Koster
AZ Lineups
Starting XI
- 1
- 4
- 15
- 30
- 7
-
2
Jonas Svensson ↓ Ferdy Druijf 82'
- 8
- 6
- 11
- 9
-
10
Dani de Wit ↓ Yukinari Sugawara 63'
Bench
-
3
Pantelis Chatzidiakos ↑ 64'
- 29
- 5
- 24
-
14
Ferdy Druijf ↑ 82'
- 22
- 16
- 21
- 20
-
26
Yukinari Sugawara ↑ 63'
- 17
Coach
Arne Slot
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Albert Gudmundsson | 4 |
| Teun Koopmeiners | 3 |
| Che Nunnely | 3 |
| Mats Kohlert | 2 |
| Elton Kabangu | 2 |
| Mike Ndayishimye | 2 |
| Bruno Martins Indi | 2 |
| Fran Sol | 2 |
Head to Head
Willem II Tilburg Form
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
1 / 4
0.83
Willem II Tilburg xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
2.37
AZ xG
I would bet for:
Over 2.5 goals 61% + AZ to win 58%
Match Result
✗ WrongActual: Draw
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 3.2
Actual: Yes — both scored
Over / Under Goals
✗ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 94% |
|
6% |
| ± 1.5 | 82% |
|
18% |
| ± 2.5 | 61% |
|
39% |
| ± 3.5 | 39% |
|
61% |
| ± 4.5 | 22% |
|
78% |
Double Chance
Willem II Tilburg or Draw
42%
Draw or AZ
80%
Willem II Tilburg or AZ
79%
Half-Time Result
✗ WrongActual: Draw at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
0 – 2
11.4%
0 – 1
9.4%
1 – 2
9.2%
0 – 3
8.8%
1 – 1
Actual
1 – 3
7.2%
0 – 0
5.6%
0 – 4
5.2%
1 – 4
4.3%
2 – 2
3.8%
2 – 1
3.2%
2 – 3
3%
Asian Handicap — Willem II Tilburg
| Handicap | Willem II Tilburg covers | Push | AZ covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 1% | — | 99% |
| -2 | 1% | 3% | 97% |
| -1.5 | 3% | — | 97% |
| -1 | 3% | 7% | 89% |
| -0.5 | 11% | — | 89% |
| +0.5 | 30% | — | 70% |
| +1 | 30% | 22% | 48% |
| +1.5 | 52% | — | 48% |
| +2 | 52% | 21% | 27% |
| +2.5 | 73% | — | 27% |
Clean Sheet
Willem II Tilburg keeps clean sheet
10%
✓
AZ keeps clean sheet
44%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.