Heerenveen vs AZ: match statistics
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Heerenveen vs AZ: form, goals and key statistics
Game details
Heerenveen plays AZ in Eredivisie (Netherlands). The game is scheduled for September 6, 2026. Venue: Abe Lenstra Stadion.
Recent form
Heerenveen has 1 win, 2 draws and 1 loss over its last five games, averaging 1.25 points per game. AZ has 4 wins, 0 draws and 0 losses, with 3.00 points per game.
Scoring records
Heerenveen scores 1.25 goals per game and allows 1.50. AZ scores 3.25 and allows 0.75. Games in this league average 4.03 goals.
BTTS and goal totals
Both teams score in 50% of Heerenveen's games and 50% of AZ's. The Over 2.5 rates are 50% and 50%, compared with league averages of 76% for BTTS and 82% for Over 2.5.
xG and shots
AZ has the higher season xG average, 2.41 to 1.54 per game. Heerenveen takes 12.8 shots per game, while AZ takes 20.8.
First-half and second-half trends
Heerenveen leads at halftime in 0% of its games and scores 1.00 goals per game after halftime. AZ leads at halftime in 50% and scores 2.50 after halftime.
When the teams score
Heerenveen's most productive scoring window is minutes 76-90+ (2 goals). For AZ, it is minutes 46-60 (4 goals). These are past scoring patterns, not predicted goal times.
League scoring profile
Eredivisie games average 4.03 goals. Both teams score in 76% of games, and 82% finish with at least three goals.
Head-to-head record
Before this game, 2 previous meetings were available. The record was 1 home win, 0 draws and 1 away win. Those games averaged 3.50 goals, with both teams scoring in 50% of them.
Before kickoff
1X2 odds
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
| Heerenveen | AZ | |
|---|---|---|
| Accuracy (shots on target) | 41% | 39% |
| Chance quality (xG per shot) | 0.12 | 0.12 |
| Finishing (goals per shot on target) | 0.24 | 0.41 |
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.
AZ is 140% better for: last-5 form.
1.25 pts / game - Heerenveen · 3 pts / game - AZ
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.
AZ is 160% better for: goals scored per game.
1.25 goals / game - Heerenveen · 3.25 goals / game - AZ
AZ is 100% better for: goals allowed per game.
1.5 goals / game - Heerenveen · 0.75 goals / game - AZ
Heerenveen scores in 75% of games (3 of 4 meczów), while AZ keeps a clean sheet in 50% (2 of 4 meczów).
AZ scores in 100% of games (4 of 4 meczów), while Heerenveen keeps a clean sheet in 25% (1 of 4 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 - Heerenveen
Over / Under - AZ
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.
AZ is 167% better for: first-half form (half-time points).
0.75 pts / game - Heerenveen · 2 pts / game - AZ
Before half-time (1st half)
After half-time (2nd half)
Heerenveen - second-half results
Allows 0.5 more goals per game after halftime, a sign that the defense becomes less effective later in games.
AZ - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 50% of games and wins 100%. Also wins some games without leading at halftime.
Allows 0.3 more goals per game after halftime, a sign that the defense becomes less effective later in games.
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 0.75 | 1.75 |
| Goals scored / game | 0.3 | 1.0 |
| Goals allowed / game | 0.5 | 1.0 |
| Average goals per game | 0.8 | 2.0 |
| 1 goal | 25% | 100% |
| 2 goals | 25% | 50% |
| 3 goals | 25% | 25% |
| Clean sheet | 75% | 50% |
| No goal | 75% | 25% |
| Goal difference | -1 | 0 |
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 2.00 | 3.00 |
| Goals scored / game | 0.8 | 2.5 |
| Goals allowed / game | 0.3 | 0.5 |
| Average goals per game | 1.0 | 3.0 |
| 1 goal | 50% | 100% |
| 2 goals | 25% | 100% |
| 3 goals | 25% | 50% |
| Clean sheet | 75% | 50% |
| No goal | 50% | 0% |
| Goal difference | +2 | +8 |
* 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 76-90 (2 goals). Concedes most in 61-75 (2). Late-goal balance (76-90): +1 - wins late phases.
Most dangerous in minutes 46-60 (4 goals). Concedes most in 16-30 (1). Late-goal balance (76-90): +2 - 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
Heerenveen
AZ
* 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 (Eredivisie).
Teams vs league
| Heerenveen | Liga | AZ | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average goals per game | ▼ 2.75 | 4.03 | • 4.00 |
| Both teams scored | ▼ 50% | 76% | ▼ 50% |
| Min. 3 goals (Over 2.5) | ▼ 50% | 82% | ▼ 50% |
| Clean sheets | ▲ 25% | 12% | ▲ 50% |
| Goal before half-time | ▼ 25% | 82% | ▼ 50% |
| Goal after half-time | ▲ 100% | 97% | ▲ 100% |
^ green = above league average, ˇ red = below league average. This shows direction of the gap, not a team rating.
Head-to-head
Record from Heerenveen's perspective: 1 win, 0 draws and 1 loss against AZ. Games average 3.50 goals, and both teams scored in 50% of them.
FAQ
When do Heerenveen and AZ play?
Heerenveen face AZ on September 6, 2026 in Eredivisie at Abe Lenstra Stadion. The exact kick-off time in your timezone is shown at the top of the match page.
What is the head-to-head record between Heerenveen and AZ?
In the last 2 head-to-head matches Heerenveen won 1, AZ won 1 and 0 ended level. These games averaged 3.50 goals, with both teams scoring in 50% of them.
What do the goal statistics show before Heerenveen vs AZ?
Heerenveen score 1.25 goals per game on average and AZ 3.25. The Eredivisie average is 4.03 goals, with Over 2.5 landing in 82% of games. Both teams score in 50% of Heerenveen's matches and 50% of AZ's.
What form are Heerenveen and AZ in?
Over the last 5 games Heerenveen have a 1-2-1 record (1.25 points per game) and AZ 4-0-0 (3.00 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.