Heerenveen vs AZ: form, goals and key statistics

Game details

Heerenveen played against AZ in Eredivisie (Netherlands). The game was played on November 23, 2025. Final score: 3:1.

Recent form

Heerenveen has 2 wins, 2 draws and 1 loss over its last five games, averaging 1.60 points per game. AZ has 4 wins, 0 draws and 1 loss, with 2.40 points per game.

Scoring records

Heerenveen scores 1.58 goals per game and allows 1.75. AZ scores 2.08 and allows 1.50. Games in this league average 3.34 goals.

BTTS and goal totals

Both teams score in 83% of Heerenveen's games and 75% of AZ's. The Over 2.5 rates are 67% and 75%, compared with league averages of 62% for BTTS and 65% for Over 2.5.

xG and shots

AZ has the higher season xG average, 1.93 to 1.71 per game. Heerenveen takes 15.4 shots per game, while AZ takes 17.5.

First-half and second-half trends

Heerenveen leads at halftime in 33% of its games and scores 0.92 goals per game after halftime. AZ leads at halftime in 42% and scores 0.83 after halftime.

When the teams score

Heerenveen's most productive scoring window is minutes 31-45+ (4 goals). For AZ, it is minutes 31-45+ (7 goals). These are past scoring patterns, not predicted goal times.

League scoring profile

Eredivisie games average 3.34 goals. Both teams score in 62% of games, and 65% finish with at least three goals.

Head-to-head record

There is not enough head-to-head history for a meaningful comparison.

Stats by half

2 : 0
First half
1 : 1
Second half

Game stats

47Possession (%)53
HeerenveenAZ
21Shots9
HeerenveenAZ
9Shots on target5
HeerenveenAZ
2.35xG1.14
HeerenveenAZ
8Corners5
HeerenveenAZ
55Dangerous attacks29
HeerenveenAZ
9Fouls4
HeerenveenAZ
1Cards0
HeerenveenAZ

Pre-game profilewhat do the season numbers say?

This team profile combines season stats and recent form. In-game statistics appear after the final whistle.

1.58Goals scored / game2.08
HeerenveenAZ
1.75Goals allowed / game1.5
HeerenveenAZ
53%Average possession55%
HeerenveenAZ
5.17Shots on target / game6.42
HeerenveenAZ

Team statswho is more efficient?

Compare both teams' attacking and defensive records this season.

15.42Shots per game17.5
HeerenveenAZ
5.17Shots on target6.42
HeerenveenAZ
10.3%Shot conversion11.9%
HeerenveenAZ
53%Possession55%
HeerenveenAZ
1.71xG for1.93
HeerenveenAZ
1.23xG against1.44
HeerenveenAZ

Shooting quality

Heerenveen: AttackingAZ: Dominant
HeerenveenAZ
Accuracy (shots on target)34%37%
Chance quality (xG per shot)0.110.11
Finishing (goals per shot on target)0.310.32

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 formwho is in better shape?

Last five games and season record, overall, at home and away.

AZ is 50% better for: last-5 form.

1.6 pts / game - Heerenveen · 2.4 pts / game - AZ

Heerenveen
WWDDL
Season result split
25% W42% D33% L
Season (W-D-L)
3-5-4
1.17 pts / game · goal difference -2
Last 5 (W-D-L)
2-2-1
1.60 pts / game
Record at home (W-D-L)
2-3-1
Last 5 at home
2-2-1
LDWWD
Last 5 games - averages
Goals scored: 1.8Goals conceded: 1.8xG: 1.78Opponent xG: 1.25BTTS: 80%Over 2.5: 60%
AZ
WWWWL
Season result split
58% W25% D17% L
Season (W-D-L)
7-3-2
2.00 pts / game · goal difference +7
Last 5 (W-D-L)
4-0-1
2.40 pts / game
Record away (W-D-L)
4-1-1
Last 5 away
4-0-1
WWLWW
Last 5 games - averages
Goals scored: 2.0Goals conceded: 1.4xG: 1.98Opponent xG: 1.43BTTS: 60%Over 2.5: 60%

Goalshow 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.

AZ is 32% better for: goals scored per game.

1.58 goals / game - Heerenveen · 2.08 goals / game - AZ

AZ is 17% better for: goals allowed per game.

1.75 goals / game - Heerenveen · 1.5 goals / game - AZ

Heerenveen scoring profile: very strong

Heerenveen scores in 83% of games (10 of 12 meczów), while AZ keeps a clean sheet in 25% (3 of 12 meczów).

AZ scoring profile: very strong

AZ scores in 100% of games (12 of 12 meczów), while Heerenveen keeps a clean sheet in 0% (0 of 12 meczów).

19Goals scored (season)25
HeerenveenAZ
21Goals conceded (season)18
HeerenveenAZ
3.33Average goals per game3.58
HeerenveenAZ
9Goals scored (last 5)10
HeerenveenAZ
9Goals conceded (last 5)7
HeerenveenAZ

How often they score at least...

83%1 goal100%
HeerenveenAZ
50%2 goals67%
HeerenveenAZ
25%3 goals25%
HeerenveenAZ
0%4 goals17%
HeerenveenAZ

How often they concede at least...

100%1 goal75%
HeerenveenAZ
67%2 goals42%
HeerenveenAZ
8%3 goals17%
HeerenveenAZ
0%4 goals8%
HeerenveenAZ

* 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

33%BTTS at half-time50%
HeerenveenAZ
25%BTTS in both halves17%
HeerenveenAZ
42%Scored in both halves42%
HeerenveenAZ

BTTS and goal count

67%Min. 3 goals and BTTS75%
HeerenveenAZ
0%Min. 3 goals without BTTS0%
HeerenveenAZ
80%BTTS - last 560%
HeerenveenAZ

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.

1st half

92%Min. 1 goal before half-time83%
HeerenveenAZ
33%Min. 2 goals before half-time75%
HeerenveenAZ
8%Min. 3 goals before half-time25%
HeerenveenAZ

2nd half

92%Min. 1 goal after half-time92%
HeerenveenAZ
67%Min. 2 goals after half-time42%
HeerenveenAZ
17%Min. 3 goals after half-time17%
HeerenveenAZ

Game halveswhen do the teams score more often?

How teams split performance between first and second half: goals, points, clean sheets and half-time state.

AZ is 26% better for: first-half form (half-time points).

1.33 pts / game - Heerenveen · 1.67 pts / game - AZ

Heerenveen - half-time state
33% leading33% draw33% trailing
AZ - half-time state
42% leading42% draw17% trailing

Before half-time (1st half)

1.33Points per game (1st half)1.67
HeerenveenAZ
0.67Goals scored (1st half)1.25
HeerenveenAZ
0.67Goals conceded (1st half)0.75
HeerenveenAZ
1.33Average goals (1st half)2
HeerenveenAZ
33%Clean sheet before half-time42%
HeerenveenAZ
42%No goal before half-time25%
HeerenveenAZ

After half-time (2nd half)

1Points per game (2nd half)1.58
HeerenveenAZ
0.92Goals scored (2nd half)0.83
HeerenveenAZ
1.08Goals conceded (2nd half)0.75
HeerenveenAZ
2Average goals (2nd half)1.58
HeerenveenAZ
25%Clean sheet after half-time42%
HeerenveenAZ
33%No goal after half-time33%
HeerenveenAZ

Heerenveen - second-half results

17% W50% D33% L
16
Half-time points
8
Half-time goals
0
Goal difference (1st half)
12
Second-half points
-2
Goal difference (2nd half)
1.33
PPG before half-time
Lead holding76%

Leads at halftime in 33% of games and wins 25%. Sometimes gives up a halftime lead.

Defense after halftime+0.4

Allows 0.4 more goals per game after halftime, a sign that the defense becomes less effective later in games.

AZ - second-half results

42% W33% D25% L
20
Half-time points
15
Half-time goals
+6
Goal difference (1st half)
19
Second-half points
+1
Goal difference (2nd half)
1.67
PPG before half-time
Lead holding138%

Leads at halftime in 42% of games and wins 58%. Also wins some games without leading at halftime.

Defense after halftime0.0

Defense stays consistent across the full game.

Heerenveen - last 5 games by half
1st half2nd half
Points per game1.401.40
Goals scored / game0.61.2
Goals allowed / game0.61.2
Average goals per game1.22.4
1 goal80%100%
2 goals20%80%
3 goals20%20%
Clean sheet40%40%
No goal60%20%
Goal difference00
Half-time: 40% leading - 20% draw - 40% trailing
2nd half: 40% won - 20% draw - 40% lost
BTTS at half-time (last 5): 20% - Half-time goals total: 3
AZ - last 5 games by half
1st half2nd half
Points per game2.001.40
Goals scored / game1.40.6
Goals allowed / game0.60.8
Average goals per game2.01.4
1 goal80%80%
2 goals80%40%
3 goals20%20%
Clean sheet80%40%
No goal20%60%
Goal difference+4-1
Half-time: 60% leading - 20% draw - 20% trailing
2nd half: 40% won - 20% draw - 40% lost
BTTS at half-time (last 5): 20% - Half-time goals total: 7

* Table colors show frequency: green is common, yellow is moderate and red is rare. They are not team ratings.

Goals by minutewhen do goals arrive?

The parts of a game in which both teams score and allow the most goals.

Heerenveen
ScoredConceded
2
3
0-15
2
2
16-30
4
3
31-45
3
3
46-60
4
3
61-75
4
7
76-90

Most dangerous in minutes 31-45 (4 goals). Concedes most in 76-90 (7). Late-goal balance (76-90): -3 - late phases are a weakness.

AZ
ScoredConceded
4
3
0-15
4
3
16-30
7
3
31-45
4
2
46-60
1
4
61-75
5
3
76-90

Most dangerous in minutes 31-45 (7 goals). Concedes most in 61-75 (4). Late-goal balance (76-90): +2 - wins late phases.

* Buckets 31-45 and 76-90 include added-time goals.

Additional team indicatorswhat do xG, efficiency and form show?

A comparison of chance quality, results and trends from completed games this season.

Game profile

3.46
Estimated goals
attack vs. opponent defense
1.5 : 1.9
Estimated goal split
home : away
103%
Pace vs league
100% = league average
79%
Both teams scored (BTTS)
average from both teams' seasons
-100%
Derby effect
H2H goals vs typical matches
83%
BTTS estimate
from both teams' scoring frequency
0%
0:0 risk
practically zero
2-3
Most common goal range
attack vs. defense for both teams

Heerenveen

Net xG balance
Difference between the quality of chances created and allowed per match.
+0.48
Results compared with xG
Difference between the actual goal balance and the balance suggested by xG.
-0.65
Points compared with goal balance
Comparison between collected points and the points implied by the team's goal balance.
-2.2 pts
Finishing efficiency
Does the team convert chances? Positive means it scores more than the quality of chances suggests.
-0.13
Defensive efficiency
Does the defense or goalkeeper outperform the chances allowed? A positive value means the team allows fewer goals than its xGA suggests.
-0.52
Attack vs league
How much the team scores compared with the league average for this role. 120% means 20% above average.
86%
Defense vs. league
Goals allowed compared with the league average. An 80% score means 20% fewer goals allowed.
117%
Form trend
Compares points from the last five games with the full-season average.
+0.43
Stronger second half?
How many more goals the team scores after half-time than before it.
+0.3
Late goals
21% of this team's goals come in minutes 76-90. For comparison, 11% come in the first quarter-hour.
21%

AZ

Net xG balance
Difference between the quality of chances created and allowed per match.
+0.49
Results compared with xG
Difference between the actual goal balance and the balance suggested by xG.
+0.09
Points compared with goal balance
Comparison between collected points and the points implied by the team's goal balance.
+0.3 pts
Finishing efficiency
Does the team convert chances? Positive means it scores more than the quality of chances suggests.
+0.15
Defensive efficiency
Does the defense or goalkeeper outperform the chances allowed? A positive value means the team allows fewer goals than its xGA suggests.
-0.06
Attack vs league
How much the team scores compared with the league average for this role. 120% means 20% above average.
139%
Defense vs. league
Goals allowed compared with the league average. An 80% score means 20% fewer goals allowed.
82%
Form trend
Compares points from the last five games with the full-season average.
+0.40
Stronger second half?
How many more goals the team scores after half-time than before it.
-0.4
Late goals
20% of this team's goals come in minutes 76-90. For comparison, 16% come in the first quarter-hour.
20%

* 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 contextis this a high-scoring league?

How both teams compare with league-wide averages (Eredivisie).

Teams vs league

HeerenveenLigaAZ
Average goals per game 3.333.34 3.58
Both teams scored 83%62% 75%
Min. 3 goals (Over 2.5) 67%65% 75%
Clean sheets 0%19% 25%
Goal before half-time 92%88% 83%
Goal after half-time 92%87% 92%

^ green = above league average, ˇ red = below league average. This shows direction of the gap, not a team rating.

3.34
Average goals per game
62%
Both teams scored
65%
Min. 3 goals (Over 2.5)
19%
Clean sheets
1.84
Home goals / game
1.50
Away goals / game
+23%
Home attack advantage
+18%
Home defensive advantage
+19%
Total home advantage
Goals in 1st half (whole league)
88%
1 goal
41%
2 goals
16%
3 goals
5%
4 goals
Goals in 2nd half (whole league)
87%
1 goal
58%
2 goals
23%
3 goals
14%
4 goals

Lineups and player events

Verified starters, substitutes and recorded player events for this match.

Match timeline

Goals, cards and substitutions arranged in chronological order.

  1. HeerenveenGoalDylan VenteAssist: Luuk Brouwers
  2. HeerenveenYellow cardSam Kersten
  3. AZSubstitutionOn: Mateo Chávez GarcíaOff: Mees De Wit
  4. AZSubstitutionOn: Lequincio ZeefuikOff: Maxim Dekker
  5. HeerenveenGoalLuuk BrouwersAssist: Jacob Trenskow
  6. AZSubstitutionOn: Dave KwakmanOff: Peer Koopmeiners
  7. HeerenveenSubstitutionOn: Václav SejkOff: Dylan Vente

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.

Allard LindhoutMatches officiated: 19
2.63Cards per match
0Penalties per match
1 / X / 253%Home wins32%Draws16%Away wins

FAQ

What was the result of Heerenveen vs AZ?

The Eredivisie match finished Heerenveen 3:1 AZ. Full match statistics, the half-by-half breakdown and head-to-head are on this page.

What do the goal statistics show before Heerenveen vs AZ?

Heerenveen score 1.58 goals per game on average and AZ 2.08. The Eredivisie average is 3.34 goals, with Over 2.5 landing in 65% of games. Both teams score in 83% of Heerenveen's matches and 75% of AZ's.

What form are Heerenveen and AZ in?

Over the last 5 games Heerenveen have a 2-2-1 record (1.60 points per game) and AZ 4-0-1 (2.40 points per game).

Where can I find a betting tip and analysis for Heerenveen vs AZ?

This page shows the full statistical context — form, head-to-head, goals, BTTS and Over/Under. The tip, value assessment and full reasoning are in the NoFluffPicks app.