Based on last 50 matches in "Netherlands. Eredivisie", up to 01/28/2023
To build a prediction for the AZ Alkmaar - Utrecht match, scheduled for 28 January 2023, several key factors could influence the outcome. AZ Alkmaar have played 50 matches, in which they won 30 of them, drew 10 times and lost 10 matches. Utrecht, having played 50 matches, won 19 times, drew 15 matches and lost 16 defeats. In the league, AZ Alkmaar average 2 goals scored per game and 1.2 conceded. Utrecht average 1.5 scored and 1.5 conceded. These sides last met on 8 October 2022 at Utrecht's ground, where the away side proved stronger.
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To make a prediction for the AZ Alkmaar–Utrecht match scheduled for 28 January 2023, a number of important factors that may affect the outcome of the match should be taken into account. AZ Alkmaar are 2nd in the league table, while their opponents, Utrecht, are in 7th place. In the current season of... Show more
Both clubs regularly play high-scoring matches.
AZ Alkmaar have scored in the second half in their last 4 matches.... Show more
Pre-Match Facts
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Motivation
In 4 out of 5 last matches, Utrecht won the first half.
1st Half - W25.14
Utrecht concedes over 2 goals in 5 out of last 11 away matches.
IT1O (2.5)3.04
AZ Alkmaar scores over 2 goalsat home against Utrecht in 4 out of 5 last matches.
IT1O (2.5)3.04
In 7 out of 10 last matches of Utrecht away, over over 3 goals were scored.
TO (3.5)2.864
AZ Alkmaar wins by more than 1 goal against Utrecht at home in 4 out of 5 last matches.
H1 (-1.5)2.55
In 6 out of last 8 away matches, Utrecht scores in the first half.
1st Half - IT2O (0.5)2.51
In 4 out of 5 last matches at home, AZ Alkmaar won the first half against Utrecht.
1st Half - W12.26
In 12 out of 16 last home matches, AZ Alkmaar concedes in the second half.
2nd Half - IT2O (0.5)2.145
In 5 last matches, AZ Alkmaar concedes from Utrecht in the second half.
2nd Half - IT2O (0.5)2.145
In 5 out of 6 last matches at home, AZ Alkmaar won the second half against Utrecht.
2nd Half - W12.025
Injuries & suspensions
The home side will be without several first-team players, including defender Сэм Бёкема. The squad is also missing several rotation players. The away side will be missing several key players, including forward Бас Дост, and are also missing several rotation players. One more Utrecht player is a doubt for this match.
Referee statistics
The referee for this match is Эдвин ван де Граф (Netherlands). Over the last 100 matches, he has shown 308 yellow cards (averaging 3.1 per match) and 16 red cards (averaging 0.2 per match), so he cannot be considered overly strict. He has awarded a penalty in 19% of matches (19 out of 100).