AZ II vs Almere City: match statistics
Almere City sits in 5th place and shows excellent form with 4 wins in the last 5 matches, averaging 2.4 points per game. AZ II occupies a distant 19th place with a disastrous home record—only 18% wins at home and a staggering 82% loss rate, making them one of the weakest teams in the league on their own turf. The hosts have lost 4 of their last 5 matches overall, conceding an average of 2 goals per home game, while the visitors score an average of 1.6 goals away and have much better efficiency (11% vs 9%). The difference in goal difference (-9 for AZ II at home vs -4 for Almere City away) and the form of both teams clearly point to an advantage for the visitors. Although Almere City loses 60% of their away matches, their current form and quality advantage over the weak hosts make them the clear favorite for this encounter.
AZ II vs Almere City: form, goals and key statistics
Game details
AZ II played against Almere City in Eerste Divisie (Netherlands). The game was played on January 26, 2026. Final score: 3:4.
Recent form
AZ II has 2 wins, 0 draws and 3 losses over its last five games, averaging 1.20 points per game. Almere City has 5 wins, 0 draws and 0 losses, with 3.00 points per game.
Scoring records
AZ II scores 1.57 goals per game and allows 2.00. Almere City scores 2.14 and allows 1.59. Games in this league average 3.34 goals.
BTTS and goal totals
Both teams score in 61% of AZ II's games and 59% of Almere City's. The Over 2.5 rates are 70% and 73%, compared with league averages of 63% for BTTS and 66% for Over 2.5.
xG and shots
Almere City has the higher season xG average, 1.92 to 1.54 per game. AZ II takes 12.9 shots per game, while Almere City takes 17.4.
First-half and second-half trends
AZ II leads at halftime in 22% of its games and scores 0.87 goals per game after halftime. Almere City leads at halftime in 36% and scores 1.23 after halftime.
When the teams score
AZ II's most productive scoring window is minutes 16-30 (9 goals). For Almere City, it is minutes 76-90+ (16 goals). These are past scoring patterns, not predicted goal times.
League scoring profile
Eerste Divisie games average 3.34 goals. Both teams score in 63% of games, and 66% finish with at least three goals.
Head-to-head record
Before this game, one previous meeting was available. The record was 1 home win, 0 draws and 0 away wins. Those games averaged 4.00 goals, with both teams scoring in 100% of them.
Archived pre-match analysis
This analysis was prepared before kick-off. The conclusions use only information available before the match and do not include the final result or post-match statistics.
General match analysis
Almere City sits in 5th place and shows excellent form with 4 wins in the last 5 matches, averaging 2.4 points per game. AZ II occupies a distant 19th place with a disastrous home record—only 18% wins at home and a staggering 82% loss rate, making them one of the weakest teams in the league on their own turf. The hosts have lost 4 of their last 5 matches overall, conceding an average of 2 goals per home game, while the visitors score an average of 1.6 goals away and have much better efficiency (11% vs 9%). The difference in goal difference (-9 for AZ II at home vs -4 for Almere City away) and the form of both teams clearly point to an advantage for the visitors. Although Almere City loses 60% of their away matches, their current form and quality advantage over the weak hosts make them the clear favorite for this encounter.
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Game stats
Pre-game profile— what do the season numbers say?
This team profile combines season stats and recent form. In-game statistics appear after the final whistle.
Team stats— who is more efficient?
Compare both teams' attacking and defensive records this season.
Shooting quality
| AZ II | Almere City | |
|---|---|---|
| Accuracy (shots on target) | 40% | 39% |
| Chance quality (xG per shot) | 0.12 | 0.11 |
| Finishing (goals per shot on target) | 0.31 | 0.31 |
xG per shot around 0.08 usually means long-range attempts; 0.15+ usually means box chances. The style label comes from possession, shot volume and conversion.
* xG (expected goals) says how many goals a team should score from its chances. If actual goals are above xG, finishing is above average; if below xG, chances are being missed.
Team form— who is in better shape?
Last five games and season record, overall, at home and away.
Almere City is 150% better for: last-5 form.
1.2 pts / game - AZ II · 3 pts / game - Almere City
Goals— how do both teams score and concede?
How many goals both teams score and concede, plus how often they keep a clean sheet or fail to score.
Almere City is 36% better for: goals scored per game.
1.57 goals / game - AZ II · 2.14 goals / game - Almere City
Almere City is 26% better for: goals allowed per game.
2 goals / game - AZ II · 1.59 goals / game - Almere City
AZ II scores in 70% of games (16 of 23 meczów), while Almere City keeps a clean sheet in 27% (6 of 22 meczów).
Almere City scores in 86% of games (19 of 22 meczów), while AZ II keeps a clean sheet in 13% (3 of 23 meczów).
How often they score at least...
How often they concede at least...
* Statistics include both teams' home and away games this season.
Both teams scored (BTTS)— how often do both teams score?
How often games involving these teams produce goals at both ends, compared with the league average.
Goal patterns
BTTS and goal count
Goal count (Over/Under)— how often do these games cross the goal lines?
See how often games involving these teams clear each goal line, for the full game and each half.
Full game - team comparison (Over)
Over / Under - AZ II
Over / Under - Almere City
1st half
2nd half
Game halves— when do the teams score more often?
How teams split performance between first and second half: goals, points, clean sheets and half-time state.
Almere City is 56% better for: first-half form (half-time points).
0.96 pts / game - AZ II · 1.5 pts / game - Almere City
Before half-time (1st half)
After half-time (2nd half)
AZ II - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 22% of games and wins 30%. Also wins some games without leading at halftime.
Defense stays consistent across the full game.
Almere City - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 36% of games and wins 50%. Also wins some games without leading at halftime.
Allows 0.5 more goals per game after halftime, a sign that the defense becomes less effective later in games.
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 1.40 | 1.00 |
| Goals scored / game | 0.6 | 1.4 |
| Goals allowed / game | 0.8 | 1.6 |
| Average goals per game | 1.4 | 3.0 |
| 1 goal | 100% | 100% |
| 2 goals | 40% | 100% |
| 3 goals | 0% | 80% |
| Clean sheet | 40% | 0% |
| No goal | 40% | 0% |
| Goal difference | -1 | -1 |
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 1.60 | 2.20 |
| Goals scored / game | 0.8 | 2.0 |
| Goals allowed / game | 0.4 | 1.0 |
| Average goals per game | 1.2 | 3.0 |
| 1 goal | 80% | 100% |
| 2 goals | 40% | 80% |
| 3 goals | 0% | 60% |
| Clean sheet | 60% | 40% |
| No goal | 40% | 0% |
| Goal difference | +2 | +5 |
* Table colors show frequency: green is common, yellow is moderate and red is rare. They are not team ratings.
Goals by minute— when do goals arrive?
The parts of a game in which both teams score and allow the most goals.
Most dangerous in minutes 16-30 (9 goals). Concedes most in 0-15 (9). Late-goal balance (76-90): -2 - late phases are a weakness.
Most dangerous in minutes 76-90 (16 goals). Concedes most in 76-90 (11). Late-goal balance (76-90): +5 - wins late phases.
* Buckets 31-45 and 76-90 include added-time goals.
Additional team indicators— what do xG, efficiency and form show?
A comparison of chance quality, results and trends from completed games this season.
Game profile
AZ II
Almere City
* The estimated goal total and split, BTTS estimate, 0:0 risk and goal range use public season averages and frequencies for both teams. This is a statistical game profile, not a private model prediction or betting pick. The remaining indicators describe completed games from the season.
League context— is this a high-scoring league?
How both teams compare with league-wide averages (Eerste Divisie).
Teams vs league
| AZ II | Liga | Almere City | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average goals per game | ▲ 3.57 | 3.34 | ▲ 3.73 |
| Both teams scored | ▼ 61% | 63% | ▼ 59% |
| Min. 3 goals (Over 2.5) | ▲ 70% | 66% | ▲ 73% |
| Clean sheets | ▼ 13% | 20% | ▲ 27% |
| Goal before half-time | ▲ 91% | 79% | ▼ 73% |
| Goal after half-time | ▼ 78% | 85% | ▲ 100% |
^ green = above league average, ˇ red = below league average. This shows direction of the gap, not a team rating.
Lineups and player events
Verified starters, substitutes and recorded player events for this match.
Home team
Starting lineup
Substitutes
Away team
Starting lineup
Substitutes
Match timeline
Goals, cards and substitutions arranged in chronological order.
Referee and managers
Open their season profiles to compare match records, goals and disciplinary trends.
Referee context
See how often this referee shows cards, awards penalties and how their matches tend to finish.
Head-to-head
Record from AZ II's perspective: 1 win, 0 draws and 0 losses against Almere City. Games average 4.00 goals, and both teams scored in 100% of them.
FAQ
What was the result of AZ II vs Almere City?
The Eerste Divisie match finished AZ II 3:4 Almere City. Full match statistics, the half-by-half breakdown and head-to-head are on this page.
What do the goal statistics show before AZ II vs Almere City?
AZ II score 1.57 goals per game on average and Almere City 2.14. The Eerste Divisie average is 3.34 goals, with Over 2.5 landing in 66% of games. Both teams score in 61% of AZ II's matches and 59% of Almere City's.
What form are AZ II and Almere City in?
Over the last 5 games AZ II have a 2-0-3 record (1.20 points per game) and Almere City 5-0-0 (3.00 points per game).
Where can I find a betting tip and analysis for AZ II vs Almere City?
Here you can check the pre-match numbers for AZ II vs Almere City: form, H2H, goals and Over/Under. The pick itself, value and reasoning are published in the NoFluffPicks app.