Telstar vs AZ: match statistics
AZ Alkmaar appears to be the favorite for this encounter, despite playing away. Telstar sits in 16th place in the table with just a 10% win rate at home and has not recorded a single clean sheet in home matches. AZ is ranked 7th with a 40% win rate on the road and 30% clean sheets. A key advantage for the visitors is higher average possession (55% vs 45%) and better xG metrics (1.73 vs 1.60), evidencing higher quality in created chances. The form of both teams in the last 5 matches is comparable (Telstar 2.0 PPG vs AZ 1.4 PPG); however, Telstar's poor home disposition (series ldlwlddldl) and AZ's overall qualitative advantage argue for a victory for the visitors. The expected outcome is a win for AZ in a likely high-scoring match, considering the high average of goals in Telstar's home games (3.9).
Telstar vs AZ: form, goals and key statistics
Game details
Telstar played against AZ in Eredivisie (Netherlands). The game was played on January 25, 2026. Final score: 0:1.
Recent form
Telstar has 1 win, 3 draws and 1 loss over its last five games, averaging 1.20 points per game. AZ has 1 win, 2 draws and 2 losses, with 1.00 points per game.
Scoring records
Telstar scores 1.26 goals per game and allows 1.68. AZ scores 1.79 and allows 1.68. Games in this league average 3.25 goals.
BTTS and goal totals
Both teams score in 63% of Telstar's games and 74% of AZ's. The Over 2.5 rates are 53% and 68%, compared with league averages of 63% for BTTS and 62% for Over 2.5.
xG and shots
AZ has the higher season xG average, 1.82 to 1.44 per game. Telstar takes 13.1 shots per game, while AZ takes 16.4.
First-half and second-half trends
Telstar leads at halftime in 21% of its games and scores 0.74 goals per game after halftime. AZ leads at halftime in 37% and scores 0.74 after halftime.
When the teams score
Telstar's most productive scoring window is minutes 76-90+ (6 goals). For AZ, it is minutes 31-45+ (9 goals). These are past scoring patterns, not predicted goal times.
League scoring profile
Eredivisie games average 3.25 goals. Both teams score in 63% of games, and 62% finish with at least three goals.
Head-to-head record
Before this game, one previous meeting was available. The record was 0 home wins, 0 draws and 1 away win. Those games averaged 3.00 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
AZ Alkmaar appears to be the favorite for this encounter, despite playing away. Telstar sits in 16th place in the table with just a 10% win rate at home and has not recorded a single clean sheet in home matches. AZ is ranked 7th with a 40% win rate on the road and 30% clean sheets. A key advantage for the visitors is higher average possession (55% vs 45%) and better xG metrics (1.73 vs 1.60), evidencing higher quality in created chances. The form of both teams in the last 5 matches is comparable (Telstar 2.0 PPG vs AZ 1.4 PPG); however, Telstar's poor home disposition (series ldlwlddldl) and AZ's overall qualitative advantage argue for a victory for the visitors. The expected outcome is a win for AZ in a likely high-scoring match, considering the high average of goals in Telstar's home games (3.9).
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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
| Telstar | AZ | |
|---|---|---|
| Accuracy (shots on target) | 34% | 37% |
| Chance quality (xG per shot) | 0.11 | 0.11 |
| Finishing (goals per shot on target) | 0.28 | 0.30 |
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.
Telstar is 20% better for: last-5 form.
1.2 pts / game - Telstar · 1 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 42% better for: goals scored per game.
1.26 goals / game - Telstar · 1.79 goals / game - AZ
Telstar scores in 74% of games (14 of 19 meczów), while AZ keeps a clean sheet in 21% (4 of 19 meczów).
AZ scores in 95% of games (18 of 19 meczów), while Telstar keeps a clean sheet in 16% (3 of 19 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 - Telstar
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 53% better for: first-half form (half-time points).
1 pts / game - Telstar · 1.53 pts / game - AZ
Before half-time (1st half)
After half-time (2nd half)
Telstar - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 21% of games and wins 16%. Sometimes gives up a halftime lead.
Defense stays consistent across the full game.
AZ - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 37% of games and wins 42%. Also wins some games without leading at halftime.
Defense stays consistent across the full game.
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 0.80 | 1.80 |
| Goals scored / game | 0.2 | 1.4 |
| Goals allowed / game | 0.6 | 1.0 |
| Average goals per game | 0.8 | 2.4 |
| 1 goal | 40% | 100% |
| 2 goals | 40% | 80% |
| 3 goals | 0% | 40% |
| Clean sheet | 60% | 20% |
| No goal | 80% | 0% |
| Goal difference | -2 | +2 |
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 1.60 | 0.60 |
| Goals scored / game | 1.0 | 0.6 |
| Goals allowed / game | 1.0 | 1.0 |
| Average goals per game | 2.0 | 1.6 |
| 1 goal | 80% | 80% |
| 2 goals | 60% | 60% |
| 3 goals | 40% | 20% |
| Clean sheet | 40% | 20% |
| No goal | 40% | 40% |
| Goal difference | 0 | -2 |
* 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 (6 goals). Concedes most in 76-90 (10). Late-goal balance (76-90): -4 - late phases are a weakness.
Most dangerous in minutes 31-45 (9 goals). Concedes most in 76-90 (8). Late-goal balance (76-90): -3 - late phases are a weakness.
* 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
Telstar
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
| Telstar | Liga | AZ | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average goals per game | ▼ 2.95 | 3.25 | ▲ 3.47 |
| Both teams scored | • 63% | 63% | ▲ 74% |
| Min. 3 goals (Over 2.5) | ▼ 53% | 62% | ▲ 68% |
| Clean sheets | ▼ 16% | 20% | • 21% |
| Goal before half-time | ▼ 74% | 84% | ▼ 79% |
| Goal after half-time | ▲ 89% | 85% | ▲ 89% |
^ 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
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 Telstar's perspective: 0 wins, 0 draws and 1 loss against AZ. Games average 3.00 goals, and both teams scored in 100% of them.
FAQ
What was the result of Telstar vs AZ?
The Eredivisie match finished Telstar 0:1 AZ. Full match statistics, the half-by-half breakdown and head-to-head are on this page.
What do the goal statistics show before Telstar vs AZ?
Telstar score 1.26 goals per game on average and AZ 1.79. The Eredivisie average is 3.25 goals, with Over 2.5 landing in 62% of games. Both teams score in 63% of Telstar's matches and 74% of AZ's.
What form are Telstar and AZ in?
Over the last 5 games Telstar have a 1-3-1 record (1.20 points per game) and AZ 1-2-2 (1.00 points per game).
Where can I find a betting tip and analysis for Telstar 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.