Based on last 50 matches in "Netherlands. Eredivisie", up to 10/09/2022
To build a prediction for the Utrecht - AZ Alkmaar match, scheduled for 9 October 2022, several key factors could influence the outcome. Utrecht have played 50 matches, in which they won 18 of them, drew 17 times and lost 15 matches. AZ Alkmaar, having played 50 matches, won 29 times, drew 10 matches and lost 11 defeats. In the league, Utrecht average 1.4 goals scored per game and 1.3 conceded. AZ Alkmaar average 2 scored and 1.2 conceded. These sides last met on 10 May 2022 at Utrecht's ground, where the match ended in a draw.
In 6 out of 7 last matches where Utrecht played at home, at least one team did not score.
Both Teams To Score - No2.31
AZ Alkmaar won in 7 out of 9 last matches.
W22.26
Utrecht concedes over 1 goal from AZ Alkmaar in 5 out of 6 last matches.
IT2O (1.5)2.05
In 15 out of 17 last matches involving Utrecht and AZ Alkmaar against each other, over over 2 goals were scored.
TO (2.5)1.82
In 10 out of 11 last matches at home, Utrecht scores against AZ Alkmaar in the second half.
2nd Half - IT1O (0.5)1.77
In 8 out of 10 last matches, AZ Alkmaar scores in the second half.
2nd Half - IT2O (0.5)1.65
In 12 out of last 15 away matches, AZ Alkmaar scores in the second half.
2nd Half - IT2O (0.5)1.65
In 12 out of 16 last matches, Utrecht concedes from AZ Alkmaar in the second half.
2nd Half - IT2O (0.5)1.65
In 22 out of 28 last matches involving AZ Alkmaar, both teams scored.
Both Teams To Score - Yes1.61
AZ Alkmaar concedes under 2 goals in 8 out of 9 last matches.
IT1U (1.5)1.61
Injuries & suspensions
The home side will be without several players from the starting lineup. The away side will be missing one player from the first team. Several more AZ Alkmaar players may also miss out.
Referee statistics
The referee for this match is Сердар Гозюбийк (Netherlands). Over the last 100 matches, he has shown 351 yellow cards (averaging 3.5 per match) and 14 red cards (averaging 0.1 per match), so he cannot be considered overly strict. He has awarded a penalty in 20% of matches (20 out of 100).