Based on last 50 matches in "Netherlands. Eredivisie", up to 01/18/2025
To build a prediction for the Utrecht - AZ Alkmaar match, scheduled for 18 January 2025, several key factors could influence the outcome. Utrecht have played 50 matches, in which they won 26 of them, drew 15 times and lost 9 matches. AZ Alkmaar, having played 50 matches, won 27 times, drew 11 matches and lost 12 defeats. In the league, Utrecht average 1.8 goals scored per game and 1.4 conceded. AZ Alkmaar average 1.9 scored and 1.1 conceded. These sides last met on 28 September 2024 at AZ Alkmaar's ground, where the away side proved stronger.
📝 The home team started this year confidently. They secured two wins against opponents who were not the weakest. Today, they will face another opponent who will not be easy for them. Utrecht has been showing decent results in attack. Regardless of how the match ultimately unfolds, they have been co... Show more
A match in the Dutch Championship is almost always spectacular, with plenty of goals; they do not play any other way here, although there are occasional slip-ups! Both Utrecht and AZ Alkmaar perform well in terms of scoring, against other opponents as well as against each other, so I see no obstacle... Show more
In 5 out of 7 last matches involving Utrecht and AZ Alkmaar against each other, a draw was recorded.
X3.5
In 4 out of 5 last matches at home, Utrecht lost the first half to AZ Alkmaar.
1st Half - W23.08
In 5 out of 6 last matches involving Utrecht, over over 3 goals were scored.
TO (3.5)2.97
In 6 out of 7 last matches, AZ Alkmaar won the second half.
2nd Half - W22.8
Utrecht won in 13 out of last 18 home matches.
W12.65
AZ Alkmaar won in 5 out of 6 last matches.
W22.55
Utrecht scores over 1 goal in 7 matches straight.
IT1O (1.5)2.33
Utrecht concedes over 1 goal in 6 out of last 7 home matches.
IT2O (1.5)2.33
AZ Alkmaar scores over 1 goal in 6 out of last 7 away matches.
IT2O (1.5)2.33
In 13 out of last 16 home matches involving Utrecht, a draw was recorded in the first half.
1st Half - X2.17
Injuries & suspensions
The home side will be without a first-team player - forward Ноа Огайо. The squad is also missing several rotation players, with several other players also doubtful. The away side will be missing several key players, including forward Рюбен Ван Боммел, and are also missing several rotation players. Several more AZ Alkmaar players may also miss out.
Referee statistics
The referee for this match is Деннис Хиглер (Netherlands). Over the last 100 matches, he has shown 319 yellow cards (averaging 3.2 per match) and 15 red cards (averaging 0.2 per match), so he cannot be considered overly strict. He has awarded a penalty in 23% of matches (23 out of 100).