Stadion Galgenwaard · Referee Danny Makkelie, Netherlands · Analysis updated 16:17 UTC
Utrecht vs AZ Alkmaar Prediction, Odds & Statistics
Our Poisson-based model projects 1.44 expected goals for Utrecht and 2.74 for AZ Alkmaar, a combined total of 4.17. That distribution gives AZ Alkmaar the largest share of the 1X2 market at 65%, with the draw at 17%. Goals markets follow the same shape: 78% for over 2.5 goals and 71% for both teams to score, with 1–2 the single most likely scoreline at 8%. Probabilities are statistical estimates and carry meaningful uncertainty — a 65% favourite still loses or draws a large share of the time.
This match has finished. The figures below are the model's estimate for the fixture, kept on the page for reference and study — they are not a betting tip, and nothing here has been edited after the final whistle.
Model pick
AZ Alkmaar win
64.8% probability
Expected goals
1.44 – 2.74
Model version
poisson-v2
Cold start: only league-table or short-form data was available for these teams.
Probabilities are statistical estimates, not guarantees.
Why the model likes this
Each point below is derived from this fixture's own data — recent results, home and away splits, scoring and defensive rates and head-to-head history where it exists. Points only appear when the underlying data supports them.
Utrecht home form
4 points from their last 5 home matches in our dataset.
AZ Alkmaar away threat
Scored in 4 of their last 6 away fixtures.
Head-to-head goals
Both teams scored in 8 of the last 10 meetings.
Match result (1X2)
Double chance 1X
35%
Double chance 12
83%
Double chance X2
82%
Goals markets
Correct score
- 1–28.3%
- 1–37.6%
- 1–16.1%
- 2–26.0%
- 0–25.8%
Recent form
Utrecht
- 2026-10-11T10:15:00.000Z · H vs Willem II · 3-1 (W)
- 2026-09-20T10:15:00.000Z · A vs Feyenoord · 0-5 (L)
- 2026-09-13T10:15:00.000Z · A vs Excelsior · 2-1 (W)
- 2026-09-08T12:00:00.000Z · H vs GO Ahead Eagles · 3-3 (D)
- 2026-08-30T10:15:00.000Z · H vs PSV Eindhoven · 1-6 (L)
AZ Alkmaar
- 2026-10-10T16:45:00.000Z · A vs Feyenoord · 0-2 (L)
- 2026-09-20T12:30:00.000Z · H vs Telstar · 1-0 (W)
- 2026-09-16T19:00:00.000Z · A vs Sunderland · 0-1 (L)
- 2026-09-11T18:00:00.000Z · H vs Willem II · 1-1 (D)
- 2026-09-06T12:30:00.000Z · A vs Heerenveen · 3-2 (W)
Head-to-head
- 2026-08-15T16:45:00.000Z · Utrecht 1-4 AZ Alkmaar (Eredivisie)
- 2026-03-01T15:45:00.000Z · Utrecht 2-0 AZ Alkmaar (Eredivisie)
- 2025-10-26T15:45:00.000Z · Utrecht 1-4 AZ Alkmaar (Eredivisie)
- 2025-01-18T17:45:00.000Z · Utrecht 0-0 AZ Alkmaar (Eredivisie)
- 2024-09-29T18:00:00.000Z · Utrecht 2-1 AZ Alkmaar (Eredivisie)
- 2024-05-19T12:30:00.000Z · Utrecht 3-3 AZ Alkmaar (Eredivisie)
- 2023-12-03T15:45:00.000Z · Utrecht 1-1 AZ Alkmaar (Eredivisie)
- 2023-02-07T17:45:00.000Z · Utrecht 2-1 AZ Alkmaar (KNVB Beker)
- 2023-01-28T20:00:00.000Z · Utrecht 5-5 AZ Alkmaar (Eredivisie)
- 2022-10-09T12:30:00.000Z · Utrecht 1-2 AZ Alkmaar (Eredivisie)
Eredivisie table
| # | Team | P | W | D | L | GD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Feyenoord | 8 | 6 | 2 | 0 | 20 | 20 |
| 2 | PSV Eindhoven | 8 | 6 | 1 | 1 | 16 | 19 |
| 3 | AZ Alkmaar | 8 | 6 | 1 | 1 | 10 | 19 |
| 4 | Twente | 8 | 5 | 2 | 1 | 8 | 17 |
| 5 | Ajax | 8 | 4 | 3 | 1 | 12 | 15 |
| 6 | Groningen | 8 | 4 | 2 | 2 | 6 | 14 |
| 7 | Fortuna Sittard | 8 | 4 | 2 | 2 | -1 | 14 |
| 8 | GO Ahead Eagles | 8 | 2 | 5 | 1 | 2 | 11 |
| 9 | Excelsior | 8 | 3 | 2 | 3 | 2 | 11 |
| 10 | Heerenveen | 8 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 9 |
| 11 | NEC Nijmegen | 8 | 2 | 3 | 3 | -1 | 9 |
| 12 | Cambuur | 8 | 2 | 2 | 4 | -8 | 8 |
| 13 | Utrecht | 8 | 2 | 2 | 4 | -11 | 8 |
| 14 | Sparta Rotterdam | 8 | 1 | 3 | 4 | -7 | 6 |
| 15 | Telstar | 8 | 1 | 3 | 4 | -7 | 6 |
| 16 | PEC Zwolle | 8 | 1 | 1 | 6 | -15 | 4 |
| 17 | ADO Den Haag | 8 | 0 | 3 | 5 | -10 | 3 |
| 18 | Willem II | 8 | 0 | 2 | 6 | -16 | 2 |
Prediction conclusion
The model's leading selection is AZ Alkmaar win, at 64.8%. Its single most likely scoreline is 1–2.
It puts both teams scoring at 71% and over 2.5 goals at 78%.
A 65% selection is expected to miss in the remaining share of matches, and football regularly produces red cards, injuries and tactical changes the data cannot see. Treat this as a probability, not a forecast of the result.
Predictions are statistical estimates generated from historical and current team data. They are provided for information and entertainment only and are not betting advice. 18+ only.