Based on last 50 matches across all tournaments, up to 01/11/2023
To build a prediction for the Excelsior - AZ Alkmaar match, scheduled for 11 January 2023, several key factors could influence the outcome. Excelsior have played 50 matches, in which they won 20 of them, drew 14 times and lost 16 matches. AZ Alkmaar, having played 50 matches, won 30 times, drew 8 matches and lost 12 defeats. In the league, Excelsior average 1.9 goals scored per game and 1.8 conceded. AZ Alkmaar average 2 scored and 1.1 conceded. These sides last met on 22 October 2022 at Excelsior's ground, where the home side came out on top.
In 5 out of 6 last matches at home, Excelsior scores against AZ Alkmaar in the first half.
1st Half - IT1O (0.5)2.6
Excelsior does not lose at homeby more than 1 goal in 24 out of 26 last matches.
H1 (+1.5)1.93
In 6 out of 8 last matches involving Excelsior, both teams scored.
Both Teams To Score - Yes1.71
In 13 out of 15 last matches involving AZ Alkmaar, both teams scored.
Both Teams To Score - Yes1.71
In last 6 matches of Excelsior (home) and AZ Alkmaar (away)both teams scored.
Both Teams To Score - Yes1.71
AZ Alkmaar concedes in 14 out of 15 last matches.
IT1O (0.5)1.59
Excelsior scores against AZ Alkmaar in 10 out of 11 last matches.
IT1O (0.5)1.59
In 6 last matches involving Excelsior and AZ Alkmaar at Excelsior's home, over over 2 goals were scored.
TO (2.5)1.42
In 5 out of 6 last matches at home, Excelsior concedes from AZ Alkmaar in the first half.
1st Half - IT2O (0.5)1.4
AZ Alkmaar won in 20 out of 28 last matches.
W21.33
Injuries & suspensions
The home side will be without a first-team player - midfielder Яссин Аюб. The squad is also missing several rotation players. The away side will be missing several players from the first team.
Referee statistics
The referee for this match is Бас Нейхейс (Netherlands). Over the last 100 matches, he has shown 192 yellow cards (averaging 1.9 per match) and 8 red cards (averaging 0.1 per match), making him one of the most lenient referees. He has awarded a penalty in 26% of matches (26 out of 100). Based on this statistic, an under on total yellow cards could be worth considering for this match.