Utrecht vs AZ Alkmaar – Schedule & Where to Watch on TV

Result
2:0
01/03/2026 at 10:45 (Time Zone – GMT-5 (America/New_York))
  • Eredivisie - Round 25
  • Referee: Dieperink R. (Ned)
  • Where to Watch on TV:
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canadaCanadaSportsnet+, Sportsnet World
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turkeyTurkeyTivibu Spor 4
uruguayUruguayDisney+
usaUsaESPN App, ESPN+
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Match Stats

Expected goals (xG)
1.270.73
Ball possession
41%59%
Total shots
1210
Shots on target
36
Big chances
12
Corner kicks
54
Passes
76% (261/342)82% (403/489)
Yellow cards
13
Expected goals (xG)
1.270.73
xG on target (xGOT)
1.460.96
Total shots
1210
Shots on target
36
Shots off target
44
Blocked shots
50
Shots inside the box
95
Shots outside the box
35
Hit the woodwork
00
Big chances
12
Corner kicks
54
Touches in opposition box
2723
Accurate through passes
02
Offsides
10
Free kicks
1313
Passes
76% (261/342)82% (403/489)
Long passes
48% (30/63)52% (29/56)
Passes in final third
57% (49/86)74% (103/140)
Crosses
17% (2/12)14% (2/14)
Expected assists (xA)
0.701.31
Throw ins
2016
Fouls
1313
Tackles
50% (11/22)56% (14/25)
Duels won
6155
Clearances
1732
Interceptions
149
Errors leading to shot
00
Errors leading to goal
01
Goalkeeper saves
61
xGOT faced
0.961.46
Goals prevented
0.96-0.54

Key Moments

Here there are
  • 1st Half (2 - 0)
  • 9', 1 - 0, Cathline Y. ,
  • 25', Oufkir A. 🟨,
  • 33', Owusu-Oduro R. 🟨,
  • 35', 2 - 0, Stepanov A. (Penalty Awarded),
  • 2nd Half (0 - 0)
  • 46', Mijnans S. , Smit K. ,
  • 46', Meerdink M. , Parrott T. ,
  • 46', Penetra , Dijkstra E. ,
  • 54', Oufkir A. , Weslley Patati ,
  • 76', Stepanov A. , Min D. ,
  • 76', Jensen I. , Daal R. ,
  • 77', Alarcon A. , Rodriguez M. ,
  • 81', Smit K. 🟨,
  • 81', van der Hoorn M. 🟨,
  • 83', Cathline Y. , Karlsson J. ,
  • 89', Zechiel G. , Bozdogan C. ,

Highlights

Chances of winning


Utrecht
41.7%
Draw
27.9%
AZ Alkmaar
30.3%

Initial Probability

(when we started the analysis)
36.2% 27.4% 36.4%

Our Initial ML Estimation

36.1% 27.3% 36.5%


Analysis of Changes in Winning Probabilities:

  • Utrecht has improved its chances compared to the initial analysis. (+5.5%)
  • Note: This is a significant improvement in prediction, suggesting increased confidence in Utrecht's performance.
  • AZ Alkmaar has seen a decrease in its chances compared to the initial analysis. (-6.1%)
  • Note: This is a significant drop in prediction, and AZ Alkmaar might be facing challenges that affect their performance.
  • ML Model estimates a lower probability for Utrecht than the current prediction. (-5.6%)
  • Note: The ML model's lower estimate suggests that there may be underlying issues with Utrecht that the model has picked up on.
  • ML Model estimates a higher probability for AZ Alkmaar than the current prediction. (+6.2%)
  • Note: The ML model's higher estimate suggests that AZ Alkmaar could outperform expectations, possibly based on recent matchups or player stats.
  • Utrecht - AZ Alkmaar Odds

    1 X 2 Marga
    Avarage Now
    (Initially)
    2.28
    (2.56)
    3.39
    (3.38)
    3.13
    (2.54)
    5.4%
    (8%)

    • The most likely Over/Under: 2.50
    What is the prediction for Utrecht - AZ Alkmaar?
  • Users Predictions: 14 users predict this event. Utrecht will win (votes: 6 - 42.9%). AZ will win (votes: 6 - 42.9%). It will Tie (votes: 2 - 14.3%).
    Confidence interval (95%) for Utrecht: 17%68.8%.
  • High ROI Users Predictions (ROI>2%): 3 high ROI users predict this event. Utrecht (votes: 1 - 33.3%). AZ (votes: 2 - 66.7%).
  • Over/Under & Asian Handicap Predictions by High ROI users:
    • O/U 2.5 - over (votes: 1 - 100%) .
    • BTTS - yes (votes: 2 - 100%) .
    • O/U 1.5, 2nd Half - over (votes: 1 - 100%) .
  • The most likely score by Bookmakers is 1:1.
  • Preview Facts
    • A mid-table team takes on a leader in this match (ranked 9 and 5 in the zone Promotion ~ Eredivisie (Conference League ~ Play Offs: )).
    • In the last 5 head-to-head matches, Utrecht won 1.
    • In recent matches, Utrecht has shown inconsistent form (last 5 games: 2 wins).
    • AZ is in very good shape now (in the last 5 games, wins – 3).
    • AZ may face physical challenges compared to their opponent, as they have played more matches in recent days.
    • Utrecht is expected to have a slight advantage in this match.
    • In the last 20 head-to-head matches, Utrecht won 6 matches, drew 7 matches, lost 7 matches, and goals 29:37. (average 1.5:1.9).
    • Including home matches between the teams, Utrecht won 3 matches, drew 5 matches, lost 2 matches, and goals 14:12. (average 1.4:1.2).
    What were the results of their latest head-to-head matches?
    The latest head-to-head matches between Utrecht - AZ Alkmaar were as follows:
    26.10.2025 AZ Alkmaar - Utrecht 4:1
    18.01.2025 Utrecht - AZ Alkmaar 0:0
    29.09.2024 AZ Alkmaar - Utrecht 1:2
    19.05.2024 AZ Alkmaar - Utrecht 3:3
    03.12.2023 Utrecht - AZ Alkmaar 1:1
    Latest results of Utrecht
    22.02.2026 Utrecht - Zwolle 1:1
    14.02.2026 Groningen - Utrecht 1:2
    11.02.2026 NEC Nijmegen - Utrecht 1:3
    08.02.2026 Utrecht - Feyenoord 0:1
    01.02.2026 Heerenveen - Utrecht 1:1
    Latest results of AZ Alkmaar
    26.02.2026 AZ Alkmaar - Noah Yerevan 4:0
    19.02.2026 Noah Yerevan - AZ Alkmaar 1:0
    14.02.2026 Excelsior - AZ Alkmaar 1:2
    08.02.2026 AZ Alkmaar - Ajax 1:1
    Dutch Eredivisie Table
    2025/26
    PlWDLDiffPts
    1PSV25212273:304365
    2Feyenoord25153755:352048
    3Ajax251111347:311644
    4Nijmegen25127661:431843
    5Twente251011441:261541
    6AZ Alkmaar25116842:40239
    7Sparta Rotterdam251141032:42-1037
    8Utrecht2597938:31734
    9Heerenveen2597942:43-134
    10Sittard25951139:45-632
    11Groningen25941233:35-231
    12G.A. Eagles25611838:39-129
    13Zwolle25771134:50-1628
    14FC Volendam25761229:41-1227
    15Excelsior25751326:42-1626
    16NAC Breda25571325:39-1422
    17Telstar25491231:41-1021
    18Heracles25521832:65-3317

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