Based on last 50 matches in "Netherlands. Eredivisie", up to 10/20/2018
To build a prediction for the Utrecht - AZ Alkmaar match, scheduled for 20 October 2018, several key factors could influence the outcome. Utrecht have played 50 matches, in which they won 20 of them, drew 15 times and lost 15 matches. AZ Alkmaar, having played 50 matches, won 30 times, drew 8 matches and lost 12 defeats. In the league, Utrecht average 1.6 goals scored per game and 1.6 conceded. AZ Alkmaar average 2.1 scored and 1.3 conceded. These sides last met on 18 January 2018 at Utrecht's ground, where the match ended in a draw.
Pre-Match Facts
Main
Motivation
AZ Alkmaar wins awayby more than 1 goal in 7 out of 12 last matches.
H2 (-1.5)4.94
AZ Alkmaar scores over 2 goals in 8 out of 15 last matches.
IT2O (2.5)4.3
AZ Alkmaar scores over 2 goals in 6 out of last 11 away matches.
IT2O (2.5)4.3
In 4 last home matches, Utrecht won the first half.
1st Half - W12.95
In 5 out of 6 last matches involving AZ Alkmaar, a draw was recorded in the first half.
1st Half - X2.38
Utrecht scores under 2 goals in 7 out of 9 last matches.
IT1U (1.5)1.84
AZ Alkmaar concedes under 2 goals in 16 out of last 20 away matches.
IT1U (1.5)1.84
In 7 out of 9 last matches, AZ Alkmaar scores in the first half.
1st Half - IT2O (0.5)1.81
In 5 last matches, AZ Alkmaar concedes in the first half.
1st Half - IT1O (0.5)1.76
Utrecht concedes under 2 goals in 15 out of last 18 home matches.
IT2U (1.5)1.76
Injuries & suspensions
The home side will be without several players from the rotation. The away side will be missing several players from the rotation.
Referee statistics
The referee for this match is Кевин Блом (Netherlands). Over the last 65 matches, he has shown 199 yellow cards (averaging 3.1 per match) and 11 red cards (averaging 0.2 per match), so he cannot be considered overly strict. He has awarded a penalty in 2% of matches (1 out of 65).